StatTrak™ SSG 08 | Blood in the Water (Field-Tested)

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 is currently trending downward. Over the past 7 days, the price has decreased by 1.6%, and over the past 30 days it has dropped 50.1%. 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 SSG 08 | Blood in the Water has averaged $299.57 over the past 60 days, against $306.64 over 90 days, $305.36 over 180 days and $268.21 over 360 days. It currently trades at $267.54, in line with 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 spray-painted using short pieces of tape as stencils." 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. 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 30+ marketplaces, Moon Market currently has the lowest price for the SSG 08 | Blood in the Water at $238.13. 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.