M4A4 | The Emperor (Factory New)

The M4A4 | The Emperor sits in the mid-to-high price bracket. It features a distinctive The Emperor design that stands out in-game and maintains good trading liquidity. It's part of The Prisma Collection, obtainable from the Prisma Case, which adds to its collectible appeal. For players who main the M4A4, this skin offers an excellent balance of visual appeal and investment stability compared to budget alternatives.

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 $206.30 and the Minimal Wear at about $61.22, so the Factory New costs 237% 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 M4A4 | The Emperor (Factory New) vary across marketplaces due to fees, regional pricing, and seller competition. This skin can be obtained by opening the Prisma 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 M4A4 | The Emperor is from The Prisma Collection (Prisma 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 M4A4 | The Emperor has maintained steady trading interest. Diversifying across multiple items typically reduces risk.

Yes, all weapon skins including the M4A4 | The Emperor 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 M4A4 | The Emperor (Factory New) is currently trending downward. Over the past 7 days, the price has decreased by 12.4%, and over the past 30 days it has dropped 25.1%. 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 M4A4 | The Emperor (Factory New) has averaged $334.45 over the past 60 days, against $378.91 over 90 days, $425.87 over 180 days and $458.86 over 360 days. It currently trades at $206.30, 55.0% below its 360-day average. Longer averages smooth out the day-to-day noise of individual listings, so they describe what the M4A4 | The Emperor is actually worth better than any single asking price does. Compare them against the live figures in the marketplace table above.

The M4A4 | The Emperor is part of The Prisma Collection. It can be obtained by opening the Prisma 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 custom painted using the Emperor tarot card as inspiration. Lead with your head, even if it means ignoring your heart." The The Emperor finish on the M4A4 is a distinctive design that has made this skin a recognizable part of CS2's visual identity.

Yes, 4 professional CS2 players currently have the M4A4 | The Emperor in their inventory, including flameZ, w0nderful and karrigan. 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, DMarket currently has the lowest price for the M4A4 | The Emperor (Factory New) at $182.64. 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 M4A4 deals 33 base damage per bullet. Per shot at point blank that is 132 to the head, 33 to the chest or arms, 41 to the stomach and 24 to the legs, before armor. Damage falls off to ×0.97 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.