Guides

Learn how float values decide whether a CS2 skin is Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn or Battle-Scarred, and how to choose the right exterior for your loadout.

Find out what StatTrak means in CS2, how the counter tracks confirmed kills, what happens when a StatTrak item changes hands, and how to decide whether one suits you.

Learn what makes a CS2 souvenir skin different, why each one carries a fixed set of tournament stickers, and why collectors appreciate these match-linked items so much.

A clear guide to CS2 rarity tiers, from Consumer Grade to Covert, plus Contraband and gold items, explaining what each colour means and how rarity fits alongside wear and style.

Discover what the pattern index is, how this number from 0 to 999 changes the way a finish sits on a weapon, and why screenshots of the exact item matter before you buy.

Understand Doppler knife finishes, from Phases 1 to 4 to the rare Ruby, Sapphire and Black Pearl gems, plus Gamma Doppler and Emerald, and why the exact knife matters.

Learn how Fade finishes work in CS2, what fade percentage actually describes, how the pattern index decides it, and why screenshots of the exact item matter before you buy.

Learn what sticker crafts are, how placing and scraping stickers works in CS2, and how to combine stickers into a deliberate look that suits the skin underneath.

Find out what a CS2 Name Tag changes, what it leaves untouched, how to apply one without mistakes and how to choose a custom name you will still enjoy later.

A side-by-side look at every CS2 knife type, grouped by shape, with notes on how each one feels on screen and what to expect from its inspect animation.