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STSSG 08 | Blood in the Water$232.16

StatTrak™ SSG 08 | Blood in the Water CS2 Price

Market avg$616
StatTrak™ SSG 08 | Blood in the Water
Rarely Traded157 listings−19% vs avg
Listings15726 of 40 · 1m ago
vs market avg−19%avg $616
vs BUFF−7.1%BUFF $538
7-day−0.4%$500 – $504
Lowest PricesBest PayoutsTrade Values
What each marketplace would pay you right now. Listing it yourself will usually beat these — a payout is a floor, not a valuation.
What each site values it at in a swap. Not all of these are the same kind of money — the figure names its own basis.
Trend-1.3% over 30 days-1.4% this week · -1.0% todayTrend: -1.3% over 30 days. Open for the workings.
Where today sits in the month
30-day low$481.4430-day high$505.62

Today at $500.00 — 1.1% below the month's ceiling.

Details
Float
0.06 – 0.20
ReleasedNov 8, 2013
4.0(37)
Where it dropsfrom the game files
Rarity in the collectionCovert
Weapon caseCS:GO Weapon Case 2

Valve publishes tier odds for weapon cases; the per-opening chain is in Drop Chance.

Variant PremiumFactory New
Normal$124.57
StatTrak™$615.54
StatTrak™ premium: +394% over Normal
Souvenir: not available for this skin
Lowest Market PricesBest PayoutsTrade Values
Lowest
$500.00
DemandRarely Traded
Listings15726 of 40 marketplaces · 1m ago
vs market avg−19%avg $616
vs BUFF−7.1%BUFF $538
7-day−0.4%$500.00 – $504.20
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Price History
24h
-1.0%
7d
-1.4%
30d
-1.3%
More periods
180d-$602.26
360d-4.8%$632.77
About

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.

Price

The SSG 08 | Blood in the Water (Field-Tested) has an aggregate market price of about $232.16. The Factory New copy has held steady over the last 7 and 30 days. Across wears it ranges from $79.70 (Minimal Wear) to $124.57 (Factory New).

Availability

31 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 4.0 out of 5 from 37 votes.

Price Analysis

Current Trend

The StatTrak™ SSG 08 | Blood in the Water (Factory New) shows a Slightly bearish trend. -1.3% (30d).

24h-1.0%
7d-1.4%
30d-1.3%

Market Position

Trades in the mid-to-high tier range ($223.79–$615.54).

BracketMid-to-high tier
VolatilityLow
MomentumNegative

Traded Range

Since January 2026, the StatTrak™ SSG 08 | Blood in the Water (Factory New) has traded between $460.54 and $690.06. Today's price is 11% below that high.

High$690.06 Oct 29, 2026
Low$460.54 Jan 9, 2026
12 months$460.54–$690.06

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.

SSG 08 stats

3528811066
Damage per bullet, point blank · armor = kevlar + helmet
HitboxNo armorArmor
Head352299
Chest & arms8874
Stomach11093
Legs6666
Fire rate
48 RPM
Price
$1,700
Magazine
10 / 20
Move speed
230 u/s

Frequently Asked Questions

The SSG 08 | Blood in the Water sits in the mid-to-high price bracket. It features a distinctive Blood in the Water design that stands out in-game and maintains good trading liquidity. It's part of The Arms Deal 2 Collection, obtainable from the CS:GO Weapon Case 2, which adds to its collectible appeal. For players who main the SSG 08, 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 0.06 to 0.20, 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 SSG 08 | Blood in the Water 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.

Investment potential depends on several factors. The SSG 08 | Blood in the Water is from The Arms Deal 2 Collection (CS:GO Weapon Case 2) — 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 SSG 08 | Blood in the Water 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 SSG 08 | Blood in the 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 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 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 has averaged $602.26 over the past 180 days, against $632.77 over 360 days. It currently trades at $232.16, 63.3% 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, CSFloat currently has the lowest price for the SSG 08 | Blood in the Water at $500.00. 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 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).