SSG 08 | Dark WaterField-Tested$2.17SSG 08 | Dark Water
Rarely Traded1,510 listings−20% vs avg
Float pricingFT$2.17
SkinsMonkey$2.60 — site trade price
CS.Money$1.76 — site trade price
TradeIt$3.30 — site trade price
PirateSwap$2.69 — site trade price
Skinflow$1.86 — withdraw ask
SkinSwap$2.66 — site trade price
DMarket$1.49 — exchange priceShow 5 more trading sitesShow fewer trading sites
Trend-17.2% over 30 daysTrend: -17.2% over 30 days. Open for the workings.
Today at $1.68 — 1.8% above the month's floor.
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FT$1.71Skinswap20% off. FT$1.74
Skinrave19% off. FT$1.75
Avan Market17% off. FT$1.81
Lisskins17% off. FT$1.81
Moon Market16% off. FT$1.82
Skinland16% off. FT$1.83
Waxpeer15% off. FT$1.84
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About the SSG 08 | Dark Water
From the gameIt has been painted in an aquatic-stripe pattern with charcoal metallic paints of various reflectivities over a chrome base coat. Water gives life, but it can also take it...
The SSG 08 | Dark Water is a Mil-Spec-grade skin in Counter-Strike 2, featuring the Dark Water finish on the SSG 08 — see All SSG 08 skins.
Origin
The SSG 08 | Dark Water can be unboxed from the eSports 2014 Summer Case. It belongs to The eSports 2014 Summer Collection.
Rarity
The SSG 08 | Dark Water is a Mil-Spec-grade skin. In a case opening, an item of this grade comes out roughly ~79.92% of the time.
Float and wear
The float value of the SSG 08 | Dark Water runs from 0.10 to 0.26. With a minimum float of 0.10 it never drops in Factory New; the cleanest wear is Minimal Wear. Within a wear, a lower float looks cleaner in game and usually costs more. This page is the Field-Tested copy, 0.15–0.37 on that scale — in practice 0.15–0.26 for this finish.
Price
The SSG 08 | Dark Water (Field-Tested) has an aggregate market price of about $2.17. It is down 4.0% over 7 days and down 17.2% over 30 days. Across wears it ranges from $2.17 (Field-Tested) to $8.42 (Minimal Wear).
Availability
32 marketplaces are quoting the SSG 08 | Dark Water right now. The comparison table above lists each one with its lowest price, and the cheapest is marked.
Released
The SSG 08 | Dark Water first entered the game on Jul 10, 2014, when the eSports 2014 Summer Case 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 | Dark Water 3.7 out of 5 from 4,270 votes.
Price Analysis
Current Trend
The SSG 08 | Dark Water (Field-Tested) shows a Strongly bearish trend. -17.2% (30d).
Market Position
Trades in the budget range.
Traded Range
Since January 2026 it has traded between $1.86 and $3.85. Today's price is 44% 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
Yes, the SSG 08 | Dark Water is an excellent budget-friendly choice. Priced affordably, it offers the Dark 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.
Field-Tested covers float values from 0.15 to 0.37 on the CS2 wear scale. This skin's own floats run 0.10-0.26, so its Field-Tested copies sit between 0.15 and 0.26. Within that band a lower float looks cleaner in game and usually sells for more, so two Field-Tested copies of the same skin can be priced well apart. Every listing's float is shown in the marketplace table above.
Right now the Field-Tested is quoted at about $2.17 and the Minimal Wear at about $8.42, so the Minimal Wear costs 288% 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 | Dark Water (Field-Tested) vary across marketplaces due to fees, regional pricing, and seller competition. This skin can be obtained by opening the eSports 2014 Summer 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.
Yes, all weapon skins including the SSG 08 | Dark 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 | Dark Water (Field-Tested) is currently trending downward. Over the past 7 days, the price has decreased by 4.0%, and over the past 30 days it has dropped 17.2%. 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 | Dark Water (Field-Tested) has averaged $3.03 over the past 60 days, against $3.48 over 90 days, $5.05 over 180 days and $4.03 over 360 days. It currently trades at $2.17, 46.2% below its 360-day average. Longer averages smooth out the day-to-day noise of individual listings, so they describe what the SSG 08 | Dark 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 | Dark Water is part of The eSports 2014 Summer Collection. It can be obtained by opening the eSports 2014 Summer 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 painted in an aquatic-stripe pattern with charcoal metallic paints of various reflectivities over a chrome base coat. Water gives life, but it can also take it..." The Dark Water finish on the SSG 08 is a distinctive design that has made this skin a recognizable part of CS2's visual identity.
Based on our real-time price comparison across 40+ marketplaces, SkinRave currently has the lowest price for the SSG 08 | Dark Water (Field-Tested) at $1.74. 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).
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