Factory New ST

340.01

Minimal Wear ST

131.12

Field-Tested ST

143.57

Factory New

55.43

Minimal Wear

37.92

Field-Tested

38.16

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TypeRifles
WeaponSSG 08
Finish

Blood in the Water

Rarity

Covert

Exterior

Factory New

Popularity

unpopular

Designer

Valve

Update

"The Arms Deal 2"

StatTrak™ SSG 08 | Blood in the Water (Factory New)
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StatTrak™ SSG 08 | Blood in the Water (Factory New)

The SSG08 bolt-action is a low-damage but very cost-effective sniper rifle, making it a smart choice for early-round long-range marksmanship. It has been airbrushed with the image of a shark.
StatTrak™ SSG 08 | Blood in the Water (Factory New)

Community rating: 4.08★

958 Votes

Community rating: 4.08★

958 Votes
The SSG08 bolt-action is a low-damage but very cost-effective sniper rifle, making it a smart choice for early-round long-range marksmanship. It has been airbrushed with the image of a shark.

Factory New ST

340.01

Minimal Wear ST

131.12

Field-Tested ST

143.57

Factory New

55.43

Minimal Wear

37.92

Field-Tested

38.16

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Containers

Collections

TypeRifles
WeaponSSG 08
Finish

Blood in the Water

Rarity

Covert

Exterior

Factory New

Popularity

unpopular

Designer

Valve

Update

"The Arms Deal 2"

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Description

Float

The StatTrak™ SSG 08 | Blood in the Water (Factory New), categorized under Rifles and primarily available in Factory New, features a float value range from 0.06 to 0.2. This range limits its availability to conditions like Factory New. StatTrak™ SSG 08 | Blood in the Water (Factory New) is notable for having a Blood in the Water pattern and developed by Valve. Currently priced at approximately 340.01 on markets like , it remains unpopular among collectors.

Chance of dropping

The StatTrak™ SSG 08 | Blood in the Water (Factory New) stands out as one of 6 skins available. With its Covert rarity status, obtaining the Blood in the Water is a challenge, as it boasts a mere 0.64% chance of dropping.

Community Rating

The StatTrak™ SSG 08 | Blood in the Water (Factory New) has garnered significant attention with over 958 votes on TRUSTPILOT.COM, achieving an impressive average rating of 4.08.

Overview

The StatTrak™ SSG 08 | Blood in the Water is a perfect blend of tranquility and chaos, featuring a serene oceanic blue coupled with a lifelike shark, red in color to signify the 'blood'. It is a part of the The Arms Deal Collection. Released in August 2013, the skin also tracks confirmed kills, adding to its value.

Rarity

Blood in the Water is classified as 'Covert', which means it's among the rarest skins. The menacing look and inclusion of a kill tracker account for its immense popularity.

History

The skin was introduced during The Arms Deal Update and quickly emerged as a fan-favorite due to its distinctive design and theme.

Popularity

This skin is widely popular among players due to its detailed design, its rarity, and the StatTrak technology that helps in recording kills.

Compatibility

This skin is compatible exclusively with the SSG 08 sniper rifle.

Unique Features

The Blood in the Water skin features a vibrantly colored shark design, creating a stark contrast with the cool, tranquil blue of the weapon's body.

Event

This skin was launched alongside the The Arms Deal Update, marking a turning point in the game’s history as it introduced weapon skins and more for the first time ever.

Trivia

The Blood in the Water skin was one of the first skins with a moving design - the shark appears to move up the rifle as the player zooms in.

Skin Designer

The designer of this skin remains anonymous as Valve designed and introduced it.

Technical Features

The vibrant red shark, contrasted against the tranquil blue ocean, makes for a unique and visually striking combination on the rifle.

Reviews and Ratings

Players and critics alike appreciate the Blood in the Water skin for its detailed design and kill-tracking feature, making it a highly favored skin in the CS:GO community.

Historical Significance

It was introduced in one of the game's most impactful updates - The Arms Deal Update - which kickstarted CS:GO's skin economy.

Reasons for Popularity

Besides its riveting design, the skin garnered popularity due to its release alongside the historic Arms Deal Update and its StatTrak feature, enhancing gameplay.

Influential Events

The launch of the skin alongside the The Arms Deal Update contributed significantly to its popularity.

Creation Story

The inspiration for this skin is to contrast tranquility (represented by blue water) with danger (the red shark). This simplified art style combined with the new StatTrak feature made it an instant hit.

Symbolism and Design Elements

The detailed shark design on a calm blue backdrop symbolizes the juxtaposition between tranquility and chaos, encapsulating the unpredictable nature of the game.

Emotional Connection

Many players feel a particular attachment to the skin because of its pleasing visual appeal and the thrill it brings with the StatTrak feature.

Impact on Community

This skin has left a long-lasting impact on the community due to its rumors, timing of release, and kill tracker, setting a benchmark for future skin designs.

Usage in Esports

The Blood in the Water skin is a frequent choice among esports professionals for the SSG 08, particularly for its interesting design and kill tracking capabilities.

Player Stories

Many players recount the thrill of obtaining the Blood in the Water skin from the Arms Deal Collection, remembering it as a coveted prize.