STM4A4 | The EmperorFactory New$428.97More accurate but less damaging than its AK-47 counterpart, the M4A4 is the full-auto assault rifle of choice for CTs. It has been spray-painted in a zebra stripe pattern. The M4A4 | The Emperor is a Covert-grade skin in Counter-Strike 2, featuring the The Emperor finish on the M4A4. With a Covert rarity classification, it has approximately a ~0.26% chance of dropping from case openings.
How to Obtain: The M4A4 | The Emperor can be unboxed from the Prisma Case. It belongs to the Prisma Collection.
Float Value and Wear: This skin has a float value range of 0.00 to 0.80. This restricted float range means not all wear conditions are available, which can affect rarity and pricing for specific exteriors. Lower float values within each condition tier produce a cleaner in-game appearance and typically command higher prices.
Price and Market Trends: The M4A4 | The Emperor (Factory New) has a median market price of approximately $428.97, with the lowest listing prices available in the marketplace comparison below. The price has remained stable with minimal movement over the past 7 and 30 days, indicating balanced supply and demand. Across wear conditions, prices range from $54.62 (Battle-Scarred) to $369.06 (Factory New).
Community Rating: The M4A4 | The Emperor has a community rating of 4.0 out of 5 based on 9,848 votes. This above-average rating suggests the community considers it a solid choice among M4A4 skins.
StatTrak Available: A StatTrak version of the M4A4 | The Emperor exists, featuring an on-weapon kill counter that tracks confirmed eliminations. StatTrak variants are rarer (approximately 10% of case drops) and typically trade at a 1.5x to 3x premium over standard versions. Learn more about skin terminology.
The StatTrak™ M4A4 | The Emperor (Factory New) shows a Slightly bearish trend. -0.6% (30d).
Trades in the budget range.
Compare prices above. 5-20% differences exist due to fees.
Prices trending down - potential buying opportunity. See charts for history.
Factory New (FN) M4A4 | The Emperor 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 Emperor pattern hide wear better than others, making MW versions a strong value alternative.
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 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.
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 0.80, 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 M4A4 | The Emperor 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 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.
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 M4A4 | The Emperor 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 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 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 M4A4 | The Emperor is part of the 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: "More accurate but less damaging than its AK-47 counterpart, the M4A4 is the full-auto assault rifle of choice for CTs. It has been spray-painted in a zebra stripe pattern." 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. 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, SKINFLOW currently has the lowest price for the M4A4 | The Emperor at $395.32. 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.
