Souvenir AK-47 | The Empress (Factory New)

Factory New (FN) AK-47 | The Empress skins have float values between 0.00-0.07, showing minimal to no visible wear. Minimal Wear (MW) floats range from 0.07-0.15, with slight scratches or fading. The price gap between FN and MW varies by finish — some designs like the The Empress pattern hide wear better than others, making MW versions a strong value alternative.

The AK-47 | The Empress commands premium prices due to several factors: It belongs to The Spectrum 2 Collection and can be unboxed from the Spectrum 2 Case. The The Empress finish is particularly sought-after for its distinctive appearance, and supply is inherently limited while demand remains high from collectors and players.

Factory New covers float values from 0.00 to 0.07 on the CS2 wear scale. Within that band a lower float looks cleaner in game and usually sells for more, so two Factory New copies of the same skin can be priced well apart. Every listing's float is shown in the marketplace table above.

Right now the Factory New is quoted at about $3274.36 and the Minimal Wear at about $470.27, so the Factory New costs 596% more. How much of that gap is worth paying depends on the finish: wear shows first on edges and raised areas, so on some designs the cleaner wear is hard to tell apart in game. Switch wears above to compare the two side by side.

Prices for the Souvenir AK-47 | The Empress (Factory New) vary across marketplaces due to fees, regional pricing, and seller competition. This skin can be obtained by opening the Spectrum 2 Case or purchased directly from third-party marketplaces. The Steam Community Market charges 15% fees, while third-party markets like Skinport, DMarket, and Buff163 offer lower prices with 2-10% fees. Compare real-time prices in the market comparison table above to find the best deal.

Investment potential depends on several factors. The AK-47 | The Empress is from The Spectrum 2 Collection (Spectrum 2 Case) — skins from discontinued collections tend to appreciate as supply decreases over time. Key considerations: (1) Check the 30-day and 90-day price trends in the charts above; (2) Evaluate overall CS2 market conditions. Past performance doesn't guarantee future returns, but the AK-47 | The Empress has maintained steady trading interest. Diversifying across multiple items typically reduces risk.

Souvenir skins are exclusive drops from CS2 Major tournament matches. They feature gold stickers commemorating the specific match, teams, and MVP player. Souvenir AK-47 | The Empress cannot be obtained through regular case openings, making them significantly rarer than standard versions. The value depends heavily on which tournament, match, and player signatures are featured. High-profile player autographs (like s1mple or ZywOo) can multiply the skin's value several times over.

Yes, all weapon skins including the AK-47 | The Empress are purely cosmetic and can be used in all CS2 game modes including competitive matchmaking, Premier, and professional tournaments. Skins provide no gameplay advantages or disadvantages - they only change the weapon's visual appearance. Many professional players use skins during official matches, and you'll often see high-value items like this featured in tournament broadcasts.

The Souvenir AK-47 | The Empress (Factory New) is currently trending downward. Over the past 7 days, the price has decreased by 38.4%, and over the past 30 days it has dropped 38.4%. Price drops can result from new case releases flooding the market, seasonal fluctuations, or shifts in player preferences. This could represent a buying opportunity if you believe the skin will recover. Review the price history chart above for long-term context.

The AK-47 | The Empress is part of The Spectrum 2 Collection. It can be obtained by opening the Spectrum 2 Case. Souvenir versions drop exclusively during CS2 Major tournament matches. All skins from the same collection share a rarity hierarchy, which affects trade-up contract possibilities and overall value.

The in-game description reads: "It has been custom painted using the Empress tarot card as inspiration. Wealth comes in many forms." The The Empress finish on the AK-47 is a distinctive design that has made this skin a recognizable part of CS2's visual identity.

Yes, 7 professional CS2 players currently have the AK-47 | The Empress in their inventory, including mezii, xertioN and kyxsan. Pro player adoption is a strong indicator of a skin's prestige and desirability in the community, and can positively influence its market value.

Based on our real-time price comparison across 40+ marketplaces, CSFloat currently has the lowest price for the Souvenir AK-47 | The Empress (Factory New) at $2861.02. However, prices change frequently as sellers list and buyers purchase. We recommend checking the marketplace comparison table above for the most current prices, and remember to factor in each marketplace's fees when comparing total costs.

The AK-47 deals 36 base damage per bullet. Per shot at point blank that is 144 to the head, 36 to the chest or arms, 45 to the stomach and 27 to the legs, before armor. Damage falls off to ×0.98 every 500 units.

Yes. The AK-47 kills with one headshot even through a helmet, out to about 69 m (2,700 units).