STM4A1-S | Dark Water$105.02StatTrak™ M4A1-S | Dark Water
Slow Mover812 listings−12% vs avg
Float pricingMW$125.74
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Trend-6.1% over 30 daysTrend: -6.1% over 30 days. Open for the workings.
Today at $111.00 — the lowest it has been all month.
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About the M4A1-S | Dark Water
From the gameIt has been painted in an aquatic-stripe pattern with charcoal metallic paints of various reflectivities over a chrome base coat. Water gives life, but it can also take it...
The M4A1-S | Dark Water is a Restricted-grade skin in Counter-Strike 2, featuring the Dark Water finish on the M4A1-S — see All M4A1-S skins.
Origin
The M4A1-S | Dark Water can be unboxed from the CS:GO Weapon Case. It belongs to The Arms Deal Collection.
Rarity
The M4A1-S | Dark Water is a Restricted-grade skin. In a case opening, an item of this grade comes out roughly ~15.98% of the time.
Float and wear
The float value of the M4A1-S | Dark Water runs from 0.10 to 0.26. With a minimum float of 0.10 it never drops in Factory New; the cleanest wear is Minimal Wear. Within a wear, a lower float looks cleaner in game and usually costs more.
Price
The M4A1-S | Dark Water (Field-Tested) has an aggregate market price of about $105.02. The Minimal Wear copy is down 3.9% over 7 days and down 6.1% over 30 days. Across wears it ranges from $59.55 (Field-Tested) to $68.53 (Minimal Wear).
Availability
31 marketplaces are quoting the M4A1-S | Dark Water right now. The comparison table above lists each one with its lowest price, and the cheapest is marked.
Released
The M4A1-S | Dark Water first entered the game on Aug 14, 2013, when the CS:GO Weapon Case was released as part of the Arms Deal Update.
Versions
A StatTrak™ version exists, with an on-weapon kill counter. StatTrak copies are about a tenth of case drops and trade at a premium over the standard skin. A Souvenir version drops from CS2 Major matches, with gold stickers for the event, the teams and the MVP; it is rarer than the standard skin.
Community rating
Readers rate the M4A1-S | Dark Water 3.4 out of 5 from 272 votes.
Price Analysis
Current Trend
The StatTrak™ M4A1-S | Dark Water (Minimal Wear) shows a Bearish trend. -6.1% (30d).
Market Position
Trades in the mid-to-high tier range ($105.02–$125.74).
Traded Range
Since January 2026, the StatTrak™ M4A1-S | Dark Water (Minimal Wear) has traded between $119.03 and $201.97. Today's price is 38% below that high.
Market Comparison
Compare prices above. 5-20% differences exist due to fees. Third-party markets beat Steam's 15% fee.
Timing Insight
Prices trending down - potential buying opportunity. See charts for history.
M4A1-S stats
| Hitbox | No armor | Armor |
|---|---|---|
| Head | 132 | 92 |
| Chest & arms | 38 | 26 |
| Stomach | 47 | 33 |
| Legs | 28 | 28 |
- Fire rate
- 600 RPM
- Price
- $2,900
- Magazine
- 20 / 60
- Move speed
- 225 u/s
Frequently Asked Questions
The M4A1-S | Dark Water sits in the mid-to-high price bracket. It features a distinctive Dark Water design that stands out in-game and maintains good trading liquidity. It's part of The Arms Deal Collection, obtainable from the CS:GO Weapon Case, which adds to its collectible appeal. For players who main the M4A1-S, 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). This skin cannot be obtained in Factory New condition due to its minimum float of 0.10. The best possible condition is Minimal Wear. 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 M4A1-S | Dark Water vary across marketplaces due to fees, regional pricing, and seller competition. This skin can be obtained by opening the CS:GO Weapon 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 M4A1-S | Dark Water 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 M4A1-S | Dark Water 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 M4A1-S | Dark Water is currently trending downward. Over the past 7 days, the price has decreased by 3.9%, and over the past 30 days it has dropped 6.1%. 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 M4A1-S | Dark Water has averaged $179.67 over the past 60 days, against $199.58 over 90 days, $227.92 over 180 days and $208.62 over 360 days. It currently trades at $105.02, 49.7% below its 360-day average. Longer averages smooth out the day-to-day noise of individual listings, so they describe what the M4A1-S | Dark Water is actually worth better than any single asking price does. Compare them against the live figures in the marketplace table above.
The M4A1-S | Dark Water is part of The Arms Deal Collection. It can be obtained by opening the CS:GO Weapon 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: "It has been painted in an aquatic-stripe pattern with charcoal metallic paints of various reflectivities over a chrome base coat. Water gives life, but it can also take it..." The Dark Water finish on the M4A1-S is a distinctive design that has made this skin a recognizable part of CS2's visual identity.
Based on our real-time price comparison across 40+ marketplaces, CSFloat currently has the lowest price for the M4A1-S | Dark Water at $111.00. 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 M4A1-S deals 38 base damage per bullet. Per shot at point blank that is 132 to the head, 38 to the chest or arms, 47 to the stomach and 28 to the legs, before armor. Damage falls off to ×0.94 every 500 units.
Only without a helmet. A headshot does 132 to a bare head but 92 through a helmet, so a helmeted player needs 2 shots.
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