CS2 SSG 08 (Scout) Skins
All 43 SSG 08 (Scout) finishes in CS2, priced from $0.01 to $550.00. Compare live prices from 8 marketplaces across 5 wear conditions, with float ranges and pattern data on every skin, plus StatTrak™ pricing on 17 of them.
SSG 08 (Scout)
The Scout is CS2's budget sniper and its most mobile rifle. At $1,700 it one-shot headshots through helmets at any range, moves at 230 units/second — faster than every assault rifle — and is uniquely accurate at the apex of a jump. It is the thinking player's force-buy: all the angle-holding threat of a sniper for a third of the AWP's price.
43 Available Skins
Browse all SSG 08 (Scout) skins with live market prices from major marketplaces.
Death Strike
Dragonfire
Sea Calico
Mayan Dreams
Blood in the Water
Sand Dune
Bloodshot
Tropical Storm
Turbo Peek
Big Iron
Lichen Dashed
Death's Head
Orange Filigree
Red Stone
Detour
Threat Detected
Parallax
Ghost Crusader
Jungle Dashed
Rapid Transit
Abyss
Necropos
Carbon Fiber
Dark Water
Fever Dream
Hand Brake
Spring Twilly
Azure Glyph
Calligrafaux
Zeno
Blush Pour
Slashed
Memorial
Mainframe 001
Dezastre
Prey
Acid Fade
Blue Spruce
Halftone Whorl
Tiger Tear
Green Ceramic
Sans Comic
Grey Smoke
Best SSG 08 (Scout) Skins by Price
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Accuracy & Recoil
Extracted directly from CS2's weapon data files — the exact values the game uses.
Combat Statistics
Economy Context
Verdict: The SSG 08 (Scout) is a mid-buy and force rounds weapon at $1,700 — 6 kills at $300 each cover its cost. The Galil AR costs $100 more if you're weighing the closest rifle alternative.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can the SSG 08 kill in one shot?
- A headshot kills instantly at any range, even through a helmet (88 × 4 with 85% armor penetration is far beyond lethal). Body shots deal 88 damage — devastating, but survivable — so Scout players aim exclusively for the head.
- Why do players jump with the Scout?
- The SSG 08 is the only weapon in CS2 that becomes accurate mid-air, specifically at the apex of a jump. Jump-peeking over cover or through windows lets you take fights while presenting a moving, airborne target — a uniquely Scout move.
- Is the Scout worth buying instead of the AWP?
- On a $4,000+ budget with a dedicated sniper, the AWP's guaranteed one-shot body kill is worth the premium. On force-buys, eco-ups, and fast-rotation maps, the Scout's $1,700 price, 230 u/s mobility, and $300 kill reward often deliver more value per round.
- How much damage does the SSG 08 (Scout) do in CS2?
- The SSG 08 (Scout) deals 88 base damage per hit with 85% armor penetration. Headshot multiplier is 4x, meaning a headshot deals 352 damage before armor reduction.
- How much does the SSG 08 (Scout) cost in CS2?
- The SSG 08 (Scout) costs $1,700 to buy and gives a $300 kill reward. It's available to players on both sides.
- What is the SSG 08 (Scout) fire rate?
- The SSG 08 (Scout) fires at 48 rounds per minute (RPM) with a 10-round magazine. Reload time is 3.67 seconds.
- How many skins does the SSG 08 (Scout) have in CS2?
- The SSG 08 (Scout) currently has 43 skins available in Counter-Strike 2, ranging across multiple rarity tiers from Consumer Grade to Covert.
- Is the SSG 08 (Scout) good in CS2?
- The Scout is CS2's budget sniper and its most mobile rifle. At $1,700 it one-shot headshots through helmets at any range, moves at 230 units/second — faster than every assault rifle — and is uniquely accurate at the apex of a jump. It is the thinking player's force-buy: all the angle-holding threat of a sniper for a third of the AWP's price.