In CS2, there are many skins whose appearance is influenced not only by the float but also by the pattern index. Most often, these are colorings with geometric and abstract patterns, which, depending on the pattern index, can be applied differently to the surface of the weapon. Typically, these versions cost the same, but in some cases, certain pattern index values produce unusual or somewhat noteworthy options. Here are a few skins for CS2 where a successful index pattern can significantly increase the price.
AK-47 | Case Hardened
AK-47 | Case Hardened is covered in a pattern of irregular spots that mimic the texture of hardened metal. The combination of several colors provides many opportunities for the emergence of options for which the pattern index will radically affect the cost. The most valuable are the options with the maximum presence of blue, especially if it covers the entire upper part. Gold versions of the skin are also of interest to collectors, but they are more common, since there is less blue in the coloring.
Glock-18 | Fade
Another category, as famous as Case Hardened, is skins with a pattern Fade. As an example, let's mention Glock-18 | Fade. Options in which the coloring is dominated by purple, and there is practically no white at the end of the barrel, can cost several times more than regular ones. And this skin is already quite expensive.
XM1014 | Seasons
However, there are many more skins for which the pattern index matters. For example, this shotgun skin is covered in a pattern that resembles autumn leaves. But among the many red, yellow, and green leaves, blue is hidden. XM1014 | Seasons variants that display this blue leaf will cost more. These will be versions of the skin with indexes #26, #78, and others.
AWP | PAW (Paws)
This sniper rifle skin is covered in bright cartoon images of dogs and cats. Which of them will be visible depends on the pattern index. The most valuable options are those with a golden cat visible – a Chinese symbol of good luck. These include, for example, AWP | PAW with index #19 and #35.
Glock-18 | Moonrise (Moonlit Night)
Another popular skin in this category – Glock-18 | Moonrise. The top of the pistol features a purple and black cityscape, but some variants have an interesting feature: the image of a star appears right next to the trigger. Such copies are considered more valuable, and they make up about 5% of the total quantity of this skin.
Galil AR | Sandstorm
One of the most affordable skins whose pattern index affects the cost – Galil AR | Sandstorm. Texture color varies from dark brown to bright yellow. Typically, variations of this skin come in light gray and dark brown, but yellow-gold variants like #555 can cost a little more.