Description

The SSG 08 | Death Strike (Field-Tested) is a low-damage, cost-effective sniper rifle designed for early-round long-range marksmanship. This skin features a striking custom paint job, showcasing sand streams over an emperor scorpion, with a tagline that hints at the sting it can deliver.

Skin History

The SSG 08 | Death Strike was first introduced to CS2 on September 21st, 2021, as part of the Austin 2025 Dust II Souvenir Package, coinciding with the "Operation Riptide" update.

Appearance and Pattern Features

This skin is adorned with a "Custom Paint Job" style, emphasizing a brown tint that contributes to its unique aesthetic. The design includes various patterns that enhance its visual appeal, although different pattern indexes do not affect the Death Strike finish.

Float Range

This Field-Tested skin has a float value ranging from 0.15 to 0.37, indicating moderate wear. This level of wear can slightly affect the skin's appearance, but the overall design remains intact and visually appealing.

Price and Availability

Currently, the price of the SSG 08 | Death Strike has shown an upward trend, becoming more sought after as its popularity increases. Compared to other sniper rifle skins, its classified rarity makes it relatively more valuable, appealing to collectors and players alike.

Rarity

The skin is classified as "Classified," indicating that it is one of the rarer skins available, with an estimated drop chance of only 3.2%. This rarity enhances its desirability among players.

Case and Drop Chance

The SSG 08 | Death Strike can be obtained by opening one of the containers that include it, such as the Antwerp 2022 Dust II Souvenir Package, Austin 2025 Dust II Souvenir Package, and Rio 2022 Dust II Souvenir Package. The estimated drop chance for this skin is only 3.2%.

Popularity

With a popularity rating of 95%, the SSG 08 | Death Strike is extremely popular among players, making it one of the most sought-after items in CS2 based on daily sales volume and pricing dynamics.