What is CS2 Skin Wear Rating? (Explained)

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In CS2 (Counter-Strike 2), the condition or quality of a skin item, referred to as its ‘skin wear rating’, plays a significant role in determining its actual worth. With over 200,000 different skins available within Counter-Strike’s vast market, this wear rating can influence whether a single skin is valued at just tens of dollars or potentially thousands.

As a gaming enthusiast, I’m diving headfirst into understanding the nitty-gritty of the CS2 skin wear ratings! These ratings determine the quality of a skin – from fresh out-of-the-box to battle-worn – and play a significant role in shaping its price. So buckle up, gamers, because we’re about to explore the world of skin wear ratings together!

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What is CS2 Skin Wear Rating?

A wear rating represents a number, ranging between 0.0 and 1.0, that signifies the level of wear on a particular CS2 skin. As the wear rating increases, the item seems more worn out and rugged; conversely, a lower wear rating implies it looks newer and cleaner. The wear rating is often called the float value as well.


The wear rating directly determines what a skin’s exterior classification is:

  • Skins with a wear rating of 0.00 to 0.07 are considered Factory New.
  • Skins with a wear rating of 0.07 to 0.15 are considered Minimal Wear.
  • Skins with a wear rating of 0.15 to 0.38 are considered Field-Tested.
  • Skins with a wear rating of 0.38 to 0.45 are considered Well Worn.
  • Skins with a wear rating of 0.45 to 1.00 are considered Battle-Scarred.

Items labeled as Factory New (FN) typically have a significantly higher buying and selling price compared to any other exterior conditions in most skins. Following this, there’s usually a noticeable decline in prices for Minimal Wear items, and then another significant drop for the higher wear exteriors. Skins with ratings closer to 0.00 tend to sell for a much higher price than others within the Factory New category. If you’re browsing FN skin listings on the marketplace, the cheaper options are usually those that are slightly above the 0.07 rating threshold.

What Determines CS2 Skin Wear Rating?

As a gamer, I’ve learned that the condition of my CS:2 skin is determined the moment I open it from a case. Contrary to popular belief, these skins aren’t always pristine or barely used when they come out of the case. And no, contrary to what some folks might think, using a CS:2 skin doesn’t cause it to degrade over time. The wear rating stays the same regardless of how much I play with it.

Certain skins can only be found within particular quality classifications. For instance, high-end CS2 skins like Doppler knives can exclusively be obtained in the Factory New or Minimal Wear conditions, such as the examples provided.

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2025-01-09 21:47