Crimson Web pattern skins can rightfully be called classics. They were first added to the game back in 2013 with the Arms Deal update, and the collection has been expanded multiple times since. As of now, Counter-Strike 2 features more than two dozen skins with a web pattern, including knives, gloves, and firearms. Let's explore why they attract players' attention and which of them might be significantly more expensive than others.
The main feature of Crimson Web design skins is the influence of the pattern index on the texture's placement. Depending on its value, the texture shift can vary, resulting in a thousand variants for each skin with slight differences. Some of them, for example, those where the web is favorably positioned or fully visible, can be particularly valuable.
Varieties of Knives with Crimson Web
The price of knives with the "Crimson Web" pattern can vary significantly depending on which part of the web image appears on the blade. Preferences also heavily depend on the knife type. For instance, for the Karambit with its flat, complex-shaped blade, variants where the web is depicted near the central part of the blade and is clearly visible are preferred. The most valuable variants are:
Examples of Karambit Crimson Web where the central part of the web is located in the middle of the blade. There are several dozen pattern indexes that produce this effect (e.g., 10, 21, 59, 60).
Examples where the center of the web is located at the edge of the blade. It doesn't look as impressive as the previous one, but the diverging black threads create an interesting visual effect. Such a pattern occurs at values 1, 17, 19, 22, and several dozen others.
Finally, noteworthy are examples with pattern indexes 252, 255, 263, and others, where the center of the web is at the very edge of the blade, resulting in only half of the web being visible.
At the same time, it's worth noting that, unlike Fade effect skins, whose price is primarily determined by color placement, the cost of "Crimson Web" depends much more on the float value. The fact is that at high float values, the thin lines of the web are much less distinguishable, and their radial patterns are lost against the general background. For some examples, this indicator becomes paramount. For instance, for the Stiletto, the surface is too narrow for the pattern to fully manifest, so the float value plays a decisive role.
Weapons with Crimson Web Pattern
Although this coloring was used for knives from the very beginning, it wasn't immediately applied to firearms. The first to receive the "Crimson Web" design was the SCAR-20 in November 2013. Over time, the list was supplemented by three pistols, namely, Desert Eagle, CZ75-Auto, and Revolver R8. The most valuable among them is the Desert Eagle, especially in versions with low float values. Examples where the web is located in the center of the upper part or on the grip can be of particular interest to collectors. Other Crimson Web weapon skins are significantly inferior to knives in both value and popularity. However, if you want to add an item with this pattern to your collection without spending a large sum, the SCAR-20 Crimson Web is quite a suitable option.
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