The StatTrak™ MP5-SD | Desert Strike (Factory New) is a mil-spec grade MP5-SD skin designed for players who care about both visuals and gameplay comfort. Often imitated but never equaled, the iconic MP5 is perhaps the most versatile and popular SMG in the world. This SD variant features an integrated silencer, making an already formidable weapon whisper-quiet. It has been custom painted with a high-tech design in tan and black. Strike first, strike last As a StatTrak version, it includes a built-in kill counter, making it a more premium choice compared to the regular variant.

Color Palette

This style enables extremely customized looks in a full range of colors. The skin has been painted in a color scheme of black and gray.

Pattern Style

Different pattern indexes have no effect on the Desert Strike finish.

Float Range

This skin is not heavily affected by float variations, and its appearance stays relatively consistent across most copies on the market. In Factory New condition, the finish looks almost pristine, with little to no visible wear.

Rarity & Drop Details

The MP5-SD | Desert Strike is one of 278 other SMG skins. The rarity of the skin is Mil-Spec Grade, which makes the Desert Strike a pretty common drop with an estimated drop chance of 79.92%. Within the item structure it is a MP5-SD SMG, which defines where players typically use it in their loadouts.

Release History

The MP5-SD | Desert Strike was first introduced to CS2 on March 31st, 2020. It was released as part of the Prisma 2 Case, alongside the "Prisma 2 Case Skins" update. The skin was created by the community designer "Nextgenz". The MP5-SD | Desert Strike can be obtained by opening a Prisma 2 Case container. The skin is also part of the The Prisma 2 Collection.

Popularity & Price Trends

With a popularity of 85%, the MP5-SD | Desert Strike is currently in the top 15% of the most popular items in CS2. This popularity measurement is based on the daily sales volume and the price of the skin. As a StatTrak variant, it generally trades at a premium over the non-StatTrak version, appealing to players who care about visible kill statistics.