The best Desert Eagle | Heat Treated pattern is #490, the so-called Blue Gem, with blue covering almost the entire metal body. Next come the tier 2 Blue Gems (148, 69, 704), then the Rank 1 and Rank 2 blue patterns, the purple "Purple Gems" and the cheapest "Gold" patterns. The pattern seed (0 to 1000) decides how the colors land on the pistol, so two Deagles in the same wear can differ in price many times over. Below you will find every tier with its pattern numbers and the skin's current base prices.
The Heat Treated was added to CS2 with the Armory update in October 2024. Unlike most skins from that update, it uses a rare pattern-based finish that only two weapons carry, the Desert Eagle and the Five-SeveN, which instantly triggered a hunt for the ultimate version: the Blue Gem.
Heat Treated vs Case Hardened
Many players and collectors compare this skin to the Case Hardened line because the two look alike, with the AK-47 Case Hardened patterns as the best-known example. In real life, case hardening strengthens metal with intense heat, which turns some areas bluish and leaves others almost unchanged. The Heat Treated Deagle looks distinctly different: it imitates a stronger heat treatment, so the discoloration spreads over most of the surface and the transitions between blue, purple and gold are smoother.
Desert Eagle Heat Treated Patterns
The Desert Eagle | Heat Treated was available in the Armory for a limited time as a Limited Edition Item and can no longer be obtained directly in the game. You can still buy it on the Steam Market or on marketplaces like LIS-SKINS, where it is easy to pick a specific copy by wear and pattern number.
Don't let the word "limited" scare you: while the skin was in the Armory, players received a large number of copies with a random wear and pattern, so ordinary ones are cheap. The value sits in the rare patterns. You can find your pattern number by inspecting the item; our guide on how to check a skin pattern in CS2 shows how. Here are the most desirable tiers:
Desert Eagle | Heat Treated Blue Gem
Heat Treated Blue Gem Pattern #1 (Tier 1)
Pattern seed: 490
Pattern #490 is widely considered the best Heat Treated pattern in the game. It has the most blue across the entire metal body. Very few copies exist, so expect a long search and a price set by private negotiation, far above the base price.
Heat Treated Blue Gem Pattern #2 (Tier 2)
Pattern seeds: 148, 69, 704
These Blue Gems are a bit more common but still considerably more expensive than regular Heat Treated copies. At a glance they are hard to tell apart from the true Blue Gem #490, which makes them a sensible compromise between looks and price for many collectors.
Heat Treated Blue Patterns Rank 1 and 2
Rank 1: 16, 48, 66, 67, 96, 111, 117, 159, 259, 263, 273, 297, 308, 321, 324, 341, 347, 461, 482, 517, 530, 567, 587, 674, 695, 723, 764, 772, 781, 790, 792, 843, 880, 885, 904, 948, 990
Rank 2: 109, 116, 134, 158, 168, 225, 338, 354, 356, 365, 370, 386, 406, 426, 433, 441, 483, 537, 542, 592, 607, 611, 651, 668, 673, 696, 730, 743, 820, 846, 856, 857, 870, 876, 878, 882, 898, 900, 925, 942, 946, 951, 953, 970, 998
Blue dominates the body of these skins, but unlike the Blue Gems they show traces of purple, silver or gold. Rank 1 is valued above Rank 2. They sell above ordinary copies but well below the Blue Gem tiers.
Desert Eagle | Heat Treated Purple Patterns
Patterns: 172, 599, 156, 293, 29, 944, 133, 216
The CS2 community calls these patterns Heat Treated Purple Gems, although some players dispute the name. Either way, if you want an almost fully purple Desert Eagle, these seeds are the ones to look for. They cost less than the full blue patterns.
Desert Eagle | Heat Treated Gold Patterns
Patterns: 103, 182, 74, 37, 87, 325, 124, 144, 102, 79
Although this group is called "Gold," the skins look closer to gray with sparse gold outlines and accents. They are plentiful and trade at close to the price of ordinary copies, so there is little investment value here. If you simply like the restrained look, they are an inexpensive addition to a collection.
Desert Eagle Heat Treated Prices
Base prices on LIS-SKINS (without a rare pattern premium; approximate and updated daily):
| Wear | Price |
|---|---|
| Factory New | around $30 |
| Minimal Wear | around $3 |
| Field-Tested | around $1 |
| Well-Worn | under a dollar |
| Battle-Scarred | under a dollar |
The gap between wears is wide: a Factory New copy costs roughly ten times as much as a Minimal Wear one. A few single Souvenir copies also appear on the market at a clear premium. If you are buying for a collection, choose the pattern first and the wear second. For other options on this pistol, see our list of the best Desert Eagle skins, and for the bigger picture read how the pattern index affects value.
FAQ
What is the best Desert Eagle Heat Treated pattern?
Pattern #490, which has the most blue across the whole body. The closest alternatives are the tier 2 Blue Gems: 148, 69 and 704.
Is there a Desert Eagle Heat Treated Blue Gem?
Yes. Blue Gem refers to the almost fully blue patterns: #490 (Tier 1) and 148, 69, 704 (Tier 2). The Rank 1 and Rank 2 blue patterns look similar but mix in other tints.
Can you still get the Desert Eagle Heat Treated in the game?
No. It was available in the Armory for a limited time. Today you buy it from other players on the Steam Market or on marketplaces like LIS-SKINS.
How is Heat Treated different from Case Hardened?
Both finishes depend on the pattern, but Heat Treated imitates a stronger heat treatment: color covers most of the body, while Case Hardened leaves more bare metal areas.
