Cases

AWP | Desert Hydra

Covert Sniper Rifle

The 2021 Mirage Collection

In Game

3D View

WIKI

N/A

BUFF $2,845.52

Prices

Trading Sites

N/A

Found In 5 cases

Antwerp 2022 Mirage Souvenir Package

Copenhagen 2024 Mirage Souvenir Package

Paris 2023 Mirage Souvenir Package

Rio 2022 Mirage Souvenir Package

Stockholm 2021 Mirage Souvenir Package

Price Change

24 Hours

-0.6%

7 Days

-2.0%

30 Days

-17.4%

Volume (24H)

Factory New(FN)

N/A

Minimal Wear(MW)

N/A

Field-Tested(FT)

N/A

Well-Worn(WW)

N/A

Battle-Scarred(BS)

N/A

Factory New N/A
Minimal Wear N/A
Field-Tested N/A
Well-Worn N/A
Battle-Scarred N/A

Factory New N/A
Minimal Wear $2,714.55
Field-Tested $2,074.80
Well-Worn N/A
Battle-Scarred $1,777.15

Factory New N/A
Minimal Wear N/A
Field-Tested N/A
Well-Worn N/A
Battle-Scarred N/A

Factory New N/A
Minimal Wear N/A
Field-Tested N/A
Well-Worn N/A
Battle-Scarred N/A

Factory New $3,487.08
Minimal Wear $2,474.18
Field-Tested $1,807.37
Well-Worn $1,498.31
Battle-Scarred $1,563.36

Factory New $3,487.08
Minimal Wear $2,485.58
Field-Tested $1,857.95
Well-Worn $1,527.07
Battle-Scarred $1,659.64

Factory New $3,869.24
Minimal Wear $2,483.08
Field-Tested $2,182.42
Well-Worn $2,001.14
Battle-Scarred N/A

Factory New $3,556.14
Minimal Wear $2,861.49
Field-Tested $1,894.75
Well-Worn $1,557.32
Battle-Scarred $1,553.87

Factory New $4,073.50
Minimal Wear $2,702.00
Field-Tested $2,179.02
Well-Worn $1,745.48
Battle-Scarred $1,652.90

Factory New N/A
Minimal Wear N/A
Field-Tested N/A
Well-Worn N/A
Battle-Scarred N/A

Factory New $3,648.27
Minimal Wear $2,509.78
Field-Tested $1,888.51
Well-Worn $1,759.87
Battle-Scarred $1,626.67

Factory New N/A
Minimal Wear N/A
Field-Tested N/A
Well-Worn $1,759.94
Battle-Scarred N/A

Factory New N/A
Minimal Wear $3,351.71
Field-Tested $1,929.90
Well-Worn N/A
Battle-Scarred $5,000.00

Factory New N/A
Minimal Wear N/A
Field-Tested N/A
Well-Worn N/A
Battle-Scarred N/A

Factory New $3,443.41
Minimal Wear $2,233.27
Field-Tested $1,728.77
Well-Worn $1,543.26
Battle-Scarred $1,582.23

Factory New N/A
Minimal Wear N/A
Field-Tested N/A
Well-Worn N/A
Battle-Scarred N/A

Factory New $3,689.15
Minimal Wear $2,479.52
Field-Tested $1,997.28
Well-Worn $1,655.20
Battle-Scarred $1,657.99

Factory New $3,216.54
Minimal Wear $2,053.82
Field-Tested $1,605.98
Well-Worn N/A
Battle-Scarred $1,342.59

Market Prices

Factory New

Minimal Wear

Field-Tested

Well-Worn

Battle-Scarred

N/A

$2,714.55

$2,074.80

N/A

$1,777.15

N/A

$3,487.08

$2,474.18

$1,807.37

$1,498.31

$1,563.36

$3,487.08

$2,485.58

$1,857.95

$1,527.07

$1,659.64

$3,869.24

$2,483.08

$2,182.42

$2,001.14

N/A

$3,556.14

$2,861.49

$1,894.75

$1,557.32

$1,553.87

$4,073.50

$2,702.00

$2,179.02

$1,745.48

$1,652.90

N/A

$3,648.27

$2,509.78

$1,888.51

$1,759.87

$1,626.67

N/A

$1,759.94

N/A

$3,351.71

$1,929.90

N/A

$5,000.00

N/A

$3,443.41

$2,233.27

$1,728.77

$1,543.26

$1,582.23

N/A

$3,689.15

$2,479.52

$1,997.28

$1,655.20

$1,657.99

$3,216.54

$2,053.82

$1,605.98

N/A

$1,342.59

Price Analysis: AWP | Desert Hydra

Current Trend

The AWP | Desert Hydra shows a Strongly bearish trend. -17.4% (30d).

24h-0.6%

7d-2.0%

30d-17.4%

Market Position

Trades in the affordable range ($1,593.27-$3,702.87).

BracketAffordable

VolatilityLow

MomentumNegative

Market Comparison

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

Timing Insight

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Factory New and Minimal Wear for the AWP | Desert Hydra?

Factory New (FN) skins have float values between 0.00-0.07, showing minimal to no visible wear. Minimal Wear (MW) floats range from 0.07-0.15, with slight scratches or fading visible on close inspection. For the AWP | Desert Hydra, the price difference between FN and MW can range from 10% to over 100% depending on how visible the wear is on this particular finish. Some finishes hide wear better than others, making MW versions excellent value alternatives.

Why is the AWP | Desert Hydra so expensive?

The AWP | Desert Hydra commands premium prices due to several factors: Supply is inherently limited while demand remains consistently high from collectors and players. The Desert Hydra finish is particularly sought-after for its distinctive appearance. Market prices reflect both scarcity and desirability within the CS2 trading community.

What is the float value range for the AWP | Desert Hydra?

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 0.00 to 0.60, 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.

Where is the cheapest place to buy the AWP | Desert Hydra?

Prices vary across marketplaces due to fees, regional pricing, and seller competition. The Steam Community Market is convenient but charges 15% fees. Third-party markets like Skinport, DMarket, and Buff163 often offer lower prices with fees ranging from 5-10%. For the AWP | Desert Hydra, we recommend comparing prices on this page's market comparison table above, which shows real-time listings from multiple verified marketplaces. Trading sites may offer even better deals if you have items to exchange.

Is the AWP | Desert Hydra a good investment?

Investment potential depends on several factors. Key considerations: (1) Check the 30-day and 90-day price trends shown in the charts above; (2) Consider whether this skin is from an active or discontinued case; (3) Evaluate overall CS2 market conditions. Past performance doesn't guarantee future returns, but AWP | Desert Hydra has maintained steady trading interest. Diversifying across multiple items typically reduces risk.

Can I use the AWP | Desert Hydra in competitive CS2?

Yes, all weapon skins including the AWP | Desert Hydra 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.

About This Skin

High risk and high reward, the infamous AWP is recognizable by its signature report and one-shot, one-kill policy.

History

The AWP | Desert Hydra was released as part of the Stockholm 2021 Mirage Souvenir Package.

Availability

The AWP | Desert Hydra skin falls into a high price bracket, ranging from $1593.27 to $3702.87, making it an extremely expensive skin. Thankfully, it is readily accessible and can be acquired from various markets.

Versions

The float value of the AWP | Desert Hydra ranges from 0 to 0.6, which makes the skin available in Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn and Battle-Scarred. There is also a Souvenir version for the Desert Hydra.

Finish Styles

This AWP has been painted in a "Gunsmith" style, with the Desert Hydra finish. It is a combination of Patina and Custom Paint Job.

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