USP-S | Dark WaterField-Tested$60.40USP-S | Dark Water
Rarely Traded1,367 listings−9% vs avg
Float pricingFT$60.40
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Trend-2.6% over 30 daysTrend: -2.6% over 30 days. Open for the workings.
Today at $55.19 — 4.9% below the month's ceiling.
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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. 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 USP-S | Dark Water (Field-Tested) has an aggregate market price of about $60.40. It has held steady over the last 7 and 30 days. Across wears it ranges from $60.40 (Field-Tested) to $66.87 (Minimal Wear).
Availability
31 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 3.7 out of 5 from 3,032 votes.
Price Analysis
Current Trend
The USP-S | Dark Water (Field-Tested) shows a Slightly bearish trend. -2.6% (30d).
Market Position
Trades in the mid-tier range.
Traded Range
Since January 2026 it has traded between $54.51 and $81.05. Today's price is 25% 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.
USP-S stats
| Hitbox | No armor | Armor |
|---|---|---|
| Head | 140 | 70 |
| Chest & arms | 35 | 17 |
| Stomach | 43 | 22 |
| Legs | 26 | 26 |
- 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.
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 $60.40 and the Minimal Wear at about $66.87, so the Minimal Wear costs 11% 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 USP-S | Dark Water (Field-Tested) 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 (Field-Tested) 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 USP-S | Dark Water (Field-Tested) has averaged $82.96 over the past 60 days, against $85.92 over 90 days, $105.47 over 180 days and $92.64 over 360 days. It currently trades at $60.40, 34.8% 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, SkinRave currently has the lowest price for the USP-S | Dark Water (Field-Tested) at $55.13. 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.
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.
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