Shox CS2 Skins, Inventory & Loadout

Who is Richard 'shox' Papillon?

Richard Papillon, more commonly known by his alias shox, is one of the biggest eSports names in France, and one of the best clutch players on the pro scene. A big-time player since the early days of CS:GO, shox shot up to fame in 2014, where he secured a prestigious CS Major victory. After securing a win for his team in DreamHack Winter 2014, where he led LDLC to a historic first-place finish, shox spent years consistently ranking among the top players globally, certifying his position on the pro scene as one of the key players of the decade.

His pro play performance isn't the only reason for his popularity, and shox is a respected member of the CS2 community. Nicknamed for his incredible clutch skills and mastery of almost every weapon, he has played for nearly every legendary French roster, including VeryGames, Envy, G2, and Vitality. Known for his elegant playstyle and split decision making, he has been a mentor to the next generation of European talent.

Even though shox has transitioned into new chapters of his career as of 2026, his impact on the history of the game remains monumental. Having earned a spot among the world's elite on the HLTV Top 20 lists for many years, he boasts a professional career spanning more than twenty years that few can ever hope to match.

Best shox CS2 Skins

Some of the best CS2 skins used by Richard 'shox' Papillon over the course of his professional career include:

• M4A4 | Howl — Known for his incredible rifling, shox has long been an owner of the legendary Howl, often customized with stickers from his various Major appearances.
• Sport Gloves | Vice — For his choice of CS2 gloves, shox often opts for the vibrant Sport Gloves in the Vice finish. The pink and blue aesthetic provides a sharp contrast to his precise mechanical gameplay.
• Butterfly Knife | Doppler Sapphire — For his choice of a knife skin, shox regularly uses the Butterfly Knife with a Sapphire finish. The smooth animations of the Butterfly Knife perfectly complement his flashy playstyle.
• AK-47 | Gold Arabesque — One of the best AK-47 skins in the game, shox has been seen using this shimmering gold finish, representing his status as French CS royalty.
• AWP | Dragon Lore — Even as a secondary AWPer, shox likes some flair in his sniper rifles; his choice of an AWP skin often includes the legendary and rare Dragon Lore.
• Karambit | Doppler Phase 4 — Another knife skin commonly used by shox is the Karambit with a high-blue Doppler finish, giving an impressive look to anyone who's spectating from first-person.

Want to Build a Full 'Shox' Inventory?

If you want to build the exact same loadout as your favorite pro player, look no further! The table above displays the full, updated shox loadout, synced directly with his current Steam inventory. You can immediately browse every skin and sticker currently used by Richard 'shox' Papillon and trade CS2 skins today!