StatTrak™ AK-47 | The Empress (Field-Tested)

The AK-47 | The Empress sits in the mid-to-high price bracket. It features a distinctive The Empress design that stands out in-game and maintains good trading liquidity. It's part of the The Spectrum 2 Collection, obtainable from the Spectrum 2 Case, which adds to its collectible appeal. For players who main the AK-47, this skin offers an excellent balance of visual appeal and investment stability compared to budget alternatives.

Float values in CS2 determine a skin's wear level on a scale from 0.00 (perfect) to 1.00 (maximum wear). With a float range of 0.00 to 1.00, this skin has specific wear availability that affects pricing. Lower float values within any condition category (e.g., 0.01 vs 0.06 in Factory New) result in cleaner appearances and typically command higher prices. For high-value trades, always verify the exact float value using inspection tools.

Prices for the AK-47 | The Empress 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.

StatTrak is a special variant that includes a digital kill counter displayed on the weapon, tracking your confirmed kills in official matches. StatTrak versions of the AK-47 | The Empress are rarer than standard versions (approximately 10% of case drops are StatTrak) and typically cost 1.5x to 3x more. The kill counter adds personalization value as it records your gameplay history with this specific weapon. Note that StatTrak counts reset if you trade the skin.

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 AK-47 | The Empress has remained relatively stable in price recently, with less than 5% movement over the past 7 and 30 days. Stable pricing suggests balanced supply and demand. This can be a good sign for investors looking for low-volatility items, and for buyers it means you're unlikely to overpay. Check the price chart above for longer-term trends.

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

The in-game description reads: "Powerful and reliable, the AK-47 is one of the most popular assault rifles in the world. It is most deadly in short, controlled bursts of fire. It has been spray-painted freehand with short, thick lines in contrasting colors. Perfect for the insurgent on the go" 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. 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 15+ marketplaces, CSFloat currently has the lowest price for the AK-47 | The Empress at $106.07. 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.