AWPDesert Hydra
Float Range
0.00→0.60
Market Position
Rifle Market#14 most used AWP skin among the 644 pros we track (10 using it).
AWP | Desert Hydra recorded 8 Steam Market sales in the past 7 days against a 4-per-week average over the last 30 days (73 in 90 days) — trading is running hotter than usual.
Variants
5 variantsThis finish also drops as a Souvenir item from souvenir packages. The prices below are for the standard version.
Also priced separately: Souvenir Desert Hydra
Summary
Item Class
Collection
Float & Wear Range
AWP | Desert Hydra has a float range of 0.00 to 0.60.
Float Strategy
- 5 of 5 wears exist: Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, Battle-Scarred.
- FN vs MW: Factory New ($1462.00) trades at a 29% premium over Minimal Wear ($1130.28) — the upgrade to Factory New is relatively cheap.
- Cheapest entry: Battle-Scarred from $971.66 on CSFloat.
Lowest Floats on the Market
Market Intelligence
Factory NewBased on 12 tracked markets agree, but no recorded sales.
- 0 sales in 30 days
- 3,104 listings across markets
- 35.5% cross-market spread
- Cheapest $1,462
- Dearest $1,980
What it costs to buy
| Market | Listing | Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youpin (UU)fee unpublished | $1,462 | — | $1,462 |
| CSFloat | $1,480 | $0.00 | $1,480 |
| Buff163fee unpublished | $1,486 | — | $1,486 |
What you'd receive selling
| Market | Price | Fees | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skinport | $1,895 | 8% + 0% | $1,743 |
| SkinBaron | $1,980 | 15% + 0% | $1,683 |
| Waxpeer | $1,708 | 6% + 0% | $1,605 |
Fees are read from each operator's own published schedule (see fee tracker). Where one publishes none, the figure is marked rather than assumed to be zero.
Recent Sales — What It Actually Sells For
Listed prices are asks; these are completed sales on Skinport over the last 7 and 30 days. The gap between the two is the real negotiating room.
| Wear | Sold (7d) | Median (7d) | Sold (30d) | Median (30d) | 30d range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Factory New | 0 | — | 0 | — | —–— |
| Minimal Wear | 1 | $1,569 | 4 | $1,380 | $1,200–$1,569 |
| Field-Tested | 1 | $1,029 | 6 | $1,026 | $1,002–$1,092 |
| Well-Worn | 0 | — | 1 | $910.46 | $910.46–$910.46 |
| Battle-Scarred | 0 | — | 0 | — | —–— |
Sold-price data via Skinport, refreshed daily (as of 29 Aug). One marketplace's completed sales — a floor on truth, not the whole market.
Price History
Full Price History
AWP | Desert Hydra Steam price and trading volume since Oct 2021 — 10 days tracked.
Full price & volume history via SteamWebAPI · Steam Community Market.
Market Intelligence — Factory New
Live cross-market listings, liquidity and order-book depth, updated hourly.
Cross-market data via SteamWebAPI · outbound links open the marketplace listing.
AWP | Desert Hydra — Cheapest Price by Wear
The lowest live price for each wear condition of AWP | Desert Hydra. Prices are in USD and update regularly.
| Wear Condition | Cheapest Price | Cheapest Marketplace | Avg. Price | # Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Factory New | $1462.00 | Youpin (UU) | $1632.55 | 12 |
| Minimal Wear | $1130.28 | CSFloat | $1265.76 | 12 |
| Field-Tested | $1015.06 | CSFloat | $1110.01 | 13 |
| Well-Worn | $1040.43 | Youpin (UU) | $1162.51 | 10 |
| Battle-Scarred | $971.66 | CSFloat | $1094.13 | 11 |
Steam Market vs Third-Party Prices
The Steam Community Market usually lists AWP | Desert Hydrahigher than third-party marketplaces — but Steam sales keep the funds in your Steam wallet, while third-party sales can cash out. The spread below compares Steam's listing price with the cheapest third-party offer per wear.
| Wear | Steam Market | Cheapest Third-Party | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Field-Tested | $1433.27 | $1015.06 (CSFloat) | +41% |
| Well-Worn | $1747.89 | $1040.43 (Youpin (UU)) | +68% |
Steam takes roughly a 15% fee from the seller and balances can't be withdrawn, so a positive spread doesn't automatically mean arbitrage — it reflects the premium buyers pay for wallet-funded convenience.
About AWP | Desert Hydra
High risk and high reward, the infamous AWP is recognizable by its signature report and one-shot, one-kill policy. Gold snakes creep towards the barrel of this custom painted AWP. The scope, barrel, and butt stock have been painted white. Cutting off one head means two more appear—is that a risk you're willing to take? - Valeria Jenner, Revolutionary— Official in-game description
The AWP | Desert Hydra is a Covert grade rifle skin in Counter-Strike 2, part of the The 2021 Mirage Collection. This skin is also available as a Souvenir drop from major tournaments.
The skin is currently available in 5 wear conditions: Factory New ($1462.00) — near-perfect condition with minimal scratches, float value between 0.00 and 0.07, Minimal Wear ($1130.28) — slight cosmetic wear with minor scratches, float value between 0.07 and 0.15, Field-Tested ($1015.06) — moderate wear with visible scratches and marks, float value between 0.15 and 0.38, Well-Worn ($1040.43) — significant wear with noticeable scratches and fading, float value between 0.38 and 0.45, and Battle-Scarred ($971.66) — heavy wear with major scratches, chips and fading, float value between 0.45 and 1.00.
The float value range for AWP | Desert Hydra is 0.00 to 0.60. Lower float values mean less wear on the skin's texture. A float of 0.00 will look the cleanest, while 0.60 will show the most wear. Use the Float Checker to analyze specific float values, or read our Float Guide to learn more.
Looking for the best deal? Use our Skin Compare tool to compare this skin with alternatives, or track price trends on the Price Tracker. You can also check the Market Trends page for broader investment insights.
The AWP is a rifle in CS2 that costs $4,750 in-game. It deals 115 base damage at 41 rounds per minute. Browse all AWP skins for more options.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much is AWP | Desert Hydra?
- The AWP | Desert Hydra ranges from $971.66 to $1462.00 depending on wear condition. Factory New starts at $1462.00, Minimal Wear starts at $1130.28, Field-Tested starts at $1015.06, Well-Worn starts at $1040.43, Battle-Scarred starts at $971.66.
- Is AWP | Desert Hydra a good buy right now?
- Based on current market data for AWP | Desert Hydra: liquidity is low (42/100), so resale can take longer or require undercutting; it recorded 17 Steam Market sales in the last 30 days; at $971.66 it sits in the top 2% of rifle skins by price; supply is plentiful with 3,104 active listings across all wears. Compare wear prices and the price history above before buying.
- Where is the cheapest place to buy AWP | Desert Hydra?
- The cheapest listing for AWP | Desert Hydra (Factory New) is currently $1462.00 on Youpin (UU). Compare prices across all 13 marketplaces above.
- What float range does AWP | Desert Hydra have?
- AWP | Desert Hydra has a float range of 0.00 to 0.60. This means it can drop in Factory New condition and cannot exceed 0.60 float value.
- What's the cheapest wear for AWP | Desert Hydra?
- Battle-Scarred is the cheapest wear for AWP | Desert Hydra, starting at $971.66 on CSFloat. Wears from cheapest to priciest: Battle-Scarred ($971.66), Field-Tested ($1015.06), Well-Worn ($1040.43), Minimal Wear ($1130.28), Factory New ($1462.00).
- What collection is AWP | Desert Hydra from?
- AWP | Desert Hydra is from the The 2021 Mirage Collection. Other skins from this collection can be found on the collection page.
- Which pro players use AWP | Desert Hydra?
- Ax1Le, Twistzz, eraa, HEAP, Kristou, nicoodoz, regali, skywhywalker, tudsoN, Wicadia use the AWP | Desert Hydra in their CS2 loadout.
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