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USP-S | Dark Water$58.60
Dropped 12.7% this week — buy opportunity

USP-S | Dark Water CS2 Price

Market avg$67.46
USP-S | Dark Water
Rarely Traded2,031 listings−14% vs avg
Listings2,03132 of 39 · just now
vs market avg−14%avg $67.46
vs BUFF−4.2%BUFF $60.80
7-day−12.7%$58.26 – $66.76
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.
Float pricingMW$67.46
Trend-24.7% over 30 days-10.1% this week · -0.7% todayTrend: -24.7% over 30 days. Open for the workings.
Where today sits in the month
30-day low$58.2630-day high$79.80

Today at $58.26 — the lowest it has been all month.

Details
Float
0.10 – 0.26
ReleasedAug 14, 2013 · The Arms Deal Update
Colors
3.6(286)
Where it dropsfrom the game files
Rarity in the collectionRestricted
Weapon caseCS:GO Weapon Case

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

Variant PremiumMinimal Wear
Normal$67.46
StatTrak™$118.81
StatTrak™ premium: +76% over Normal
Souvenir: not available for this skin
Lowest Market PricesBest PayoutsTrade Values
Lowest
$58.2630-day low
DemandRarely Traded
Listings2,03132 of 39 marketplaces · just now
vs market avg−14%avg $67.46
vs BUFF−4.2%BUFF $60.80
7-day−12.7%$58.26 – $66.76
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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 — hover a figure for what it is.
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Price History
24h
-0.7%
7d
-10.1%
$83.55
30d
-24.7%
$96.11
More periods
60d-25.0%$111.34
90d-36.0%$130.62
180d-58.8%$202.76
360d-50.3%$168.19
About

About the USP-S | 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 USP-S | Dark Water is a Restricted-grade skin in Counter-Strike 2, featuring the Dark Water finish on the USP-S — see All USP-S skins.

Origin

The USP-S | Dark Water can be unboxed from the CS:GO Weapon Case. It belongs to The Arms Deal Collection.

Rarity

The USP-S | Dark Water is a Restricted-grade skin. In a case opening, an item of this grade comes out roughly ~15.98% of the time.

Float and wear

The float value of the USP-S | 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.

Price

The USP-S | Dark Water (Field-Tested) has an aggregate market price of about $58.60. The Minimal Wear copy is down 10.1% over 7 days and down 24.7% over 30 days. Across wears it ranges from $58.60 (Field-Tested) to $67.46 (Minimal Wear).

Availability

33 marketplaces are quoting the USP-S | Dark Water right now. The comparison table above lists each one with its lowest price, and the cheapest is marked.

Released

The USP-S | Dark Water first entered the game on Aug 14, 2013, when the CS:GO Weapon Case was released as part of the Arms Deal Update.

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 USP-S | Dark Water 3.6 out of 5 from 286 votes.

Price Analysis

Current Trend

The USP-S | Dark Water (Minimal Wear) shows a Strongly bearish trend. -24.7% (30d).

24h-0.7%
7d-10.1%
30d-24.7%

Market Position

Trades in the mid-tier range ($58.60–$67.46).

BracketMid-tier
VolatilityLow
MomentumNegative

Traded Range

Since January 2025, the USP-S | Dark Water (Minimal Wear) has traded between $60.08 and $267.08. Today's price is 75% below that high.

High$267.08 Mar 6, 2025
Low$60.08 Oct 28, 2025
12 months$60.08–$196.44

Market Comparison

Compare prices above. 5-20% differences exist due to fees.

Timing Insight

Prices trending down - potential buying opportunity. See charts for history.

USP-S stats

140354326
Damage per bullet, point blank · armor = kevlar + helmet
HitboxNo armorArmor
Head14070
Chest & arms3517
Stomach4322
Legs2626
Fire rate
353 RPM
Price
$200
Magazine
12 / 24
Move speed
240 u/s

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, the USP-S | 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.

Float values in CS2 determine a skin's wear level on a scale from 0.00 (perfect) to 1.00 (maximum wear). This skin cannot be obtained in Factory New condition due to its minimum float of 0.10. The best possible condition is Minimal Wear. 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 USP-S | Dark Water vary across marketplaces due to fees, regional pricing, and seller competition. This skin can be obtained by opening the CS:GO Weapon 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 USP-S | 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 USP-S | Dark Water is currently trending downward. Over the past 7 days, the price has decreased by 10.1%, and over the past 30 days it has dropped 24.7%. 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 USP-S | Dark Water has averaged $111.34 over the past 60 days, against $130.62 over 90 days, $202.76 over 180 days and $168.19 over 360 days. It currently trades at $58.60, 65.2% below its 360-day average. Longer averages smooth out the day-to-day noise of individual listings, so they describe what the USP-S | Dark Water is actually worth better than any single asking price does. Compare them against the live figures in the marketplace table above.

The USP-S | Dark Water is part of The Arms Deal Collection. It can be obtained by opening the CS:GO Weapon 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 USP-S 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, Skinport currently has the lowest price for the USP-S | Dark Water at $58.26. 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 USP-S deals 35 base damage per bullet. Per shot at point blank that is 140 to the head, 35 to the chest or arms, 43 to the stomach and 26 to the legs, before armor. Damage falls off to ×0.91 every 500 units.

Only without a helmet. A headshot does 140 to a bare head but 70 through a helmet, so a helmeted player needs 2 shots.