Complete CS2 Skin Pattern Guide: Understanding Pattern Index in 2025

Complete CS2 Skin Pattern Guide: Understanding Pattern Index in 2025

By Marcus Thompson

January 11, 2025 at 06:29 PM

In CS2, skin patterns and pattern indexes determine the unique appearance and value of weapon skins. Here's what you need to know:

Types of CS2 Weapon Patterns:

  • Static Pattern: Maintains consistent appearance (e.g., USP-S | Kill Confirmed)
  • Semi-dynamic Pattern: Shows subtle variations (e.g., AWP | Pink DDPaT)
  • Dynamic Pattern: Creates significantly different designs (e.g., AK-47 | Case Hardened)

Pattern details on gun handle

Pattern details on gun handle

Pattern Index Explained:

  • Each skin has a unique number (1-999)
  • Randomly assigned upon creation
  • Cannot be changed through trading or modifications
  • Determines which part of the skin texture appears

CS2 weapon skin pattern types

CS2 weapon skin pattern types

Notable Rare Patterns:

Case Hardened:

  • Features golden-blue color scheme
  • Blue patterns are most valuable

Fade:

  • Orange, yellow, and purple combinations
  • More purple increases value
  • "Fire & Ice" style highly sought after

Gamma Doppler:

  • Four distinct phases
  • Phase 4 (lime green/dark purple) most valuable

Doppler:

  • Four main phases plus special variants
  • "Emerald" (Phase 4) most valuable
  • Special phases: Black Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire

Crimson Web:

  • Red background with web pattern
  • Three+ web centers increase value

Slaughter:

  • Features various shapes (diamond, heart, dog bone)
  • Diamond and heart patterns most valuable

Understanding these patterns helps players make informed decisions when trading or purchasing skins, as pattern variations can significantly impact market value.

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