🔢 What is StatTrak?
StatTrak is a kill counter built into a weapon or knife skin that tracks confirmed kills with that specific item. A StatTrak skin displays "StatTrak™" and a live count, and the counter only advances when you are actively using that skin.
StatTrak is a separate variant — a StatTrak skin and its normal version are different items with different prices. Gloves and some collection skins never come in StatTrak.
📊 Key Facts at a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| What it is | Built-in kill counter |
| Variant | Separate item from normal |
| Typical premium | ~10–100%+ |
| Gloves | Never StatTrak |
| Swap tool | Yes (same item type) |
| Trade-up | All-or-nothing |
💰 Value Premium & Rules
- Premium varies: StatTrak often adds 10–100%+ depending on the skin and how popular the StatTrak version is.
- Counter resets on trade? No — the count stays with the item as it changes hands.
- StatTrak Swap Tool lets you swap the counters between two of your StatTrak items of the same type.
- Trade-ups must be all StatTrak or all non-StatTrak; the output matches.
A high kill count does not usually add value, though a few "milestone" or novelty counts (like 1337) can attract niche buyers.
🤔 Is StatTrak Worth Paying For?
It depends on the weapon and your goals:
- Weapons you use every round (rifles, AWP, pistols) rack up satisfying counts — StatTrak is more fun here.
- Value angle: StatTrak versions are scarcer, so on popular skins they can hold value slightly better.
- When to skip it: if you mainly care about the look, a clean non-StatTrak is cheaper and identical in appearance apart from the counter.
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❓ FAQ
Does StatTrak add value?
Usually yes — often 10% to over 100% depending on the skin. The premium reflects the added prestige of the kill counter, not the count itself.
Does the kill count reset when I trade a StatTrak skin?
No. The counter stays with the item permanently, even when it changes owners. You can move counters between your own StatTrak items with the StatTrak Swap Tool.
Do all skins come in StatTrak?
No. Gloves never do, and some collection and discontinued skins have no StatTrak version.
Does a high kill count make a skin more valuable?
Generally no — the count itself does not add value, though rare novelty numbers (like 1337) can appeal to niche buyers.
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