

Skin description
Souvenir AWP | Desert Hydra (Minimal Wear) is a stunning and rare sniper rifle skin released in September 2021 as part of the 2021 Mirage Collection. This masterpiece was introduced alongside Operation Riptide and quickly became one of the collection’s most prized pieces. Painted in a Custom Paint Job style, the weapon showcases a vivid desert-themed design featuring a mythical hydra serpent with multiple winding heads stretching across the rifle’s body. The skin blends rich shades of sandy beige, coral red, and turquoise highlights, creating a striking contrast that feels both exotic and dangerous. Its intricate details extend across the stock, scope, and barrel, giving the entire weapon a cohesive, artistic flow. Being in Minimal Wear condition, the skin retains most of its original beauty with only the slightest, barely noticeable wear. As a Souvenir skin, it could only drop during major CS2 tournaments, often featuring tournament stickers, team logos, and player autographs, which make it even more unique and desirable.
Summary Information
CategorySniper Rifles
TypeAWP
ExteriorMinimal wear
Skin RarityCovert
FamilyDesert Hydra
Finish StyleGunsmith
Release dateSeptember 21st, 2021
Game UpdateOperation Riptide

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Skin description
Souvenir AWP | Desert Hydra (Minimal Wear) is a stunning and rare sniper rifle skin released in September 2021 as part of the 2021 Mirage Collection. This masterpiece was introduced alongside Operation Riptide and quickly became one of the collection’s most prized pieces. Painted in a Custom Paint Job style, the weapon showcases a vivid desert-themed design featuring a mythical hydra serpent with multiple winding heads stretching across the rifle’s body. The skin blends rich shades of sandy beige, coral red, and turquoise highlights, creating a striking contrast that feels both exotic and dangerous. Its intricate details extend across the stock, scope, and barrel, giving the entire weapon a cohesive, artistic flow. Being in Minimal Wear condition, the skin retains most of its original beauty with only the slightest, barely noticeable wear. As a Souvenir skin, it could only drop during major CS2 tournaments, often featuring tournament stickers, team logos, and player autographs, which make it even more unique and desirable.
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