The AK-47 | The Empress (Factory New) is the royalty of CS:GO skins, dripping with opulence even as it sprays bullets. Its intricate gold-and-black filigree patterns look like they were stolen from a tsar’s wallpaper, giving terrorists a bizarre sense of aristocratic flair. The Factory New version gleams so brightly, you’ll almost feel guilty scuffing it with bloodstains—almost. It’s the perfect skin for players who want to flex while clutching, because nothing says “I’m broke IRL” like a virtual gun that costs more than your rent. Just don’t blame The Empress when you whiff shots; she’s a queen, not a miracle worker.