AWP | Desert Hydra (Factory new)
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Summary Information
- CategorySniper Rifles
- TypeAWP
- ExteriorFactory New
- SideBoth
- Skin RarityCovert
- FamilyDesert Hydra
- Finish StyleGunsmith
- Release dateSeptember 21st, 2021
- Game UpdateOperation Riptide
- Best Pattern Indexes1, 7, 69, 420, 666
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Skin description
High risk and high reward, the infamous AWP is recognizable by its signature report and one-shot, one-kill policy. Gold snakes creep towards the barrel of this custom painted AWP. The scope, barrel, and butt stock have been painted white. Cutting off one head means two more appear—is that a risk you're willing to take? - Valeria Jenner, Revolutionary
Background
AWP | Desert Hydra made its debut in CS2 on September 21st, 2021 (4 years ago) as part of the Stockholm 2021 Mirage Souvenir Package, which arrived with the "Operation Riptide" update.
How to Obtain
AWP | Desert Hydra can be found inside one of 8 containers. This includes the Stockholm 2021 Mirage Souvenir Package, Rio 2022 Mirage Souvenir Package and Antwerp 2022 Mirage Souvenir Package. It also belongs to The 2021 Mirage Collection.
Drop Chance
The rarity of AWP | Desert Hydra is Covert. Valve does not publish official odds for Souvenir Packages, but the estimated chance of a Covert drop from a souvenir package is around 0.026%, making it one of the rarest drops in the game.
Pricing
AWP | Desert Hydra ranges in price from $889.58 to $1,593.11, making it a high-value skin. It is currently available for purchase across multiple marketplaces.
Exterior Versions
AWP | Desert Hydra has a float range of 0.00 to 0.60, meaning it comes in all exterior conditions. A Souvenir variant is also offered for each of those exterior conditions.
