The AWP | Desert Hydra (Factory New) is a striking sniper rifle skin known for its high risk and high reward nature. With its signature report and one-shot, one-kill policy, this skin features gold snakes creeping towards the barrel, set against a predominantly white scope, barrel, and butt stock.
The AWP | Desert Hydra was first introduced to CS2 on September 21st, 2021, as part of the Austin 2025 Mirage Souvenir Package, coinciding with the "Operation Riptide" update.
This skin is painted in a "Gunsmith" style with a Desert Hydra finish, combining patina and custom paint techniques. The primary color features an orange tint, and different pattern indexes do not affect the Desert Hydra finish.
As a Factory New skin, the AWP | Desert Hydra has a float value ranging from 0.00 to 0.07, ensuring it appears pristine with no noticeable wear.
The price of the AWP | Desert Hydra has seen fluctuations over time, maintaining an average level of popularity among similar sniper rifle skins. Its pricing dynamics suggest it remains competitively priced in comparison to other skins of the same type.
The AWP | Desert Hydra is classified as a Covert rarity, making it a super rare drop with an estimated drop chance of only 0.64%. This rarity indicates that it's one of the more difficult skins to obtain.
This skin can be obtained by opening the Antwerp 2022 Mirage Souvenir Package, Austin 2025 Mirage Souvenir Package, and Copenhagen 2024 Mirage Souvenir Package. The drop chance for the AWP | Desert Hydra is estimated at only 0.64%.
Currently, the AWP | Desert Hydra holds a popularity of 40%, indicating it is considered an item with average popularity in CS2 based on daily sales volume and price.
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