SSG 08 | Blood in the WaterMinimal Wear$85.61SSG 08 | Blood in the Water
Active Demand2,190 listings−7% vs avg
Float pricingMW$85.61
SkinsMonkey$130.51 — site trade price
CS.Money$86.16 — site trade price
TradeIt$143.99 — site trade price
PirateSwap$128.32 — site trade price
Skinflow$82.28 — withdraw ask
SkinSwap$124.02 — site trade price
DMarket$72.16 — exchange priceShow 5 more trading sitesShow fewer trading sites
Trend-4.1% over 30 daysTrend: -4.1% over 30 days. Open for the workings.
Today at $79.53 — 4.0% below the month's ceiling.
The Arms Deal 2 Collection
Valve publishes tier odds for weapon cases; the per-opening chain is in Drop Chance.
Show 21 more marketplacesShow fewer marketplaces
FN$107
Skinport12% off. FN$111
CSFloat11% off. FN$112Skinswap11% off. 
FT$82.44CS.Money10% off. FN$113DMarket9% off. FN$114
Skinrave8% off. FN$115TradeIt8% off. FT$84.98
MarketCSGOMore periods
About the SSG 08 | Blood in the Water
From the gameIt has been airbrushed with the image of a shark.
The SSG 08 | Blood in the Water is a Covert-grade skin in Counter-Strike 2, featuring the Blood in the Water finish on the SSG 08 — see All SSG 08 skins.
Origin
The SSG 08 | Blood in the Water can be unboxed from the CS:GO Weapon Case 2. It belongs to The Arms Deal 2 Collection.
Rarity
The SSG 08 | Blood in the Water is a Covert-grade skin. In a case opening, an item of this grade comes out roughly ~0.64% of the time.
Float and wear
The float value of the SSG 08 | Blood in the Water runs from 0.06 to 0.20. Not every wear exists for it, which is why some exteriors are scarcer and priced apart. Within a wear, a lower float looks cleaner in game and usually costs more. This page is the Minimal Wear copy, 0.07–0.15 on that scale.
Price
The SSG 08 | Blood in the Water (Minimal Wear) has an aggregate market price of about $85.61. It has held steady over the last 7 and 30 days. Across wears it ranges from $85.61 (Minimal Wear) to $125.60 (Factory New).
Availability
33 marketplaces are quoting the SSG 08 | Blood in the Water right now. The comparison table above lists each one with its lowest price, and the cheapest is marked.
Released
The SSG 08 | Blood in the Water first entered the game on Nov 8, 2013, when the CS:GO Weapon Case 2 was released.
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.
Community rating
Readers rate the SSG 08 | Blood in the Water 4.3 out of 5 from 269 votes.
Price Analysis
Current Trend
The SSG 08 | Blood in the Water (Minimal Wear) shows a Slightly bearish trend. -4.1% (30d).
Market Position
Trades in the mid-tier range.
Traded Range
Since January 2025 it has traded between $45.37 and $132.59. Today's price is 35% below that high.
Market Comparison
Compare prices above. 5-20% differences exist due to fees.
Timing Insight
Prices trending down - potential buying opportunity. See charts for history.
SSG 08 stats
| Hitbox | No armor | Armor |
|---|---|---|
| Head | 352 | 299 |
| Chest & arms | 88 | 74 |
| Stomach | 110 | 93 |
| Legs | 66 | 66 |
- Fire rate
- 48 RPM
- Price
- $1,700
- Magazine
- 10 / 20
- Move speed
- 230 u/s
Frequently Asked Questions
Factory New (FN) SSG 08 | Blood in the Water 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. This skin has a restricted float range (0.06-0.20), meaning Battle-Scarred versions don't exist. The price gap between FN and MW varies by finish — some designs like the Blood in the Water pattern hide wear better than others, making MW versions a strong value alternative.
Yes, the SSG 08 | Blood in the Water is an excellent budget-friendly choice. Priced affordably, it offers the Blood in the Water aesthetic without breaking the bank. Budget skins like this are ideal for players building their first inventory or those who prefer spending on multiple skins rather than one expensive item. The lower price point also means less financial risk if you decide to trade or sell later.
Minimal Wear covers float values from 0.07 to 0.15 on the CS2 wear scale. Within that band a lower float looks cleaner in game and usually sells for more, so two Minimal Wear copies of the same skin can be priced well apart. Every listing's float is shown in the marketplace table above.
Right now the Minimal Wear is quoted at about $85.61 and the Factory New at about $125.60, so the Factory New costs 47% 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 SSG 08 | Blood in the Water (Minimal Wear) vary across marketplaces due to fees, regional pricing, and seller competition. This skin can be obtained by opening the CS:GO Weapon Case 2 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.
Yes, all weapon skins including the SSG 08 | Blood in the 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 SSG 08 | Blood in the Water (Minimal Wear) 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 SSG 08 | Blood in the Water (Minimal Wear) has averaged $111.88 over the past 60 days, against $116.44 over 90 days, $145.55 over 180 days and $136.81 over 360 days. It currently trades at $85.61, 37.4% below its 360-day average. Longer averages smooth out the day-to-day noise of individual listings, so they describe what the SSG 08 | Blood in the Water is actually worth better than any single asking price does. Compare them against the live figures in the marketplace table above.
The SSG 08 | Blood in the Water is part of The Arms Deal 2 Collection. It can be obtained by opening the CS:GO Weapon Case 2. 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 airbrushed with the image of a shark." The Blood in the Water finish on the SSG 08 is a distinctive design that has made this skin a recognizable part of CS2's visual identity.
Yes, 2 professional CS2 players currently have the SSG 08 | Blood in the Water in their inventory: FalleN and HeavyGod. 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 SSG 08 | Blood in the Water (Minimal Wear) at $79.53. 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 SSG 08 deals 88 base damage per bullet. Per shot at point blank that is 352 to the head, 88 to the chest or arms, 110 to the stomach and 66 to the legs, before armor. Damage falls off to ×0.98 every 500 units.
Yes. The SSG 08 kills with one headshot even through a helmet, out to about 208 m (8,200 units).
Have this skin? Check its exact float value, paint seed and sticker wear with the free CS2 Inspect tool — instant 3D preview, no game needed.
