If we look at the weapon skins in CS2, there’s a plethora of skins for each weapon that possess classy and stealthy aesthetics, which is not exactly the case with gloves. While weapon skins can have a subdued look due to their lower tier specification and low price, there aren’t any “low quality” gloves if we think about it. Even the most affordable pairs frequently feature loud colors and bold designs. If you really want a quality stealth pair of gloves that can be combined with any knife or any weapon skin, then the Sport Gloves | Nocts is your best bet. These gloves combine a classy dark color scheme with modern outlines and unique pattern seed mechanic. Depending on a specific pattern of the “Nocts”, you may see a subtle black-on-black leopard print on the back and a chocolate-hued palm.
A subtle purple undertone along with a more prominent animal print have become increasingly visible across various wear levels and pattern seeds, thanks to the updated CS2 lighting system. Overall, the rarest and most valuable pattern seed is the one that features the darkest look with the most amounts of black possible. In our guide, we’ll provide you with all the ins and outs of the Sport Gloves Nocts patterns and which pattern is considered the best.
Sport Gloves Nocts Pattern Tier List
The Sport Gloves | Nocts bear a number of distinct visual differences, despite the overall subdued and stealthy look. The Nocts patterns can be separated into few tiers of quality/rarity:
Tier 1 Nocts (Nocts Full Black Pattern): Both gloves have the most amount of black color; leopard print is pretty much invisible. This tier is reserved for a small number of pattern seeds that will cost you a pretty penny.
Tier 2 Nocts: The difference here is that one glove is fully black while the other is only partially covered in black. These are a bit cheaper and easier to find.
Tier 3 Nocts: This tier is reserved for gloves where the right glove is fully black, while the left one has a prominent animal print. Since you hold the knife with your right hand, this is the second best option after the almost entirely black Tier 2. Also, some collectors differentiate the gloves in the Tier 3 with another set of gloves that have a lighter right glove as opposed to the regular Tier 3 gloves.
Tier 4 Nocts (Leopard): These gloves are diametrically opposite to the Tier 1 Nocts. The entire outer side of the both gloves feature a prominent leopard print and black parts are only reserved for occasional leather inserts. If you actually like the pattern, this is for you.
Sports Gloves Nocts Full Black Patterns / Tier 1
The Nocts Tier 1 are defined by the clear lack of leopard print and lighter tones. If you’re hunting for the absolute holy grail of the full black Nocts, then look up Pattern 213. This pattern is considered to be the best full black pattern you can possibly get as far as Sport Gloves go.
Tier 1 patterns: 231, 564, 562, 93, 125, 167, 250, 277, 364, 374, 390, 402, 428, 441, 507, 575, 580, 612, 640, 647, 738, 866, 869, 894, 935, 945, 960
Sports Gloves Nocts Tier 2
The patterns below are the ones that have a slight lighter tone on the left glove.
Tier 2 patterns: 228,149, 921, 853
Sports Gloves Nocts Tier 3
The following patterns are as widespread as the previous ones.
Tier 3 patterns (right): 137, 201, 205, 392, 665, 809, 819, 850
Tier 3 patterns (left): 200, 372, 454, 920
Full Leopard Nocts / Tier 4
The reverse “Black” Nocts are very common and the most affordable, featuring a full leopard print with little to no black parts.
Tier 4 patterns: 47, 194, 299, 637, 472, 470, 369
