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
History
The AWP | Desert Hydra was first released on September 22nd, 2021 (about 4 years ago ago) as part of the The 2021 Mirage Collection. It has appeared and is available in 5 CS2 containers, such as Stockholm 2021 Mirage Souvenir Package, Antwerp 2022 Mirage Souvenir Package, Rio 2022 Mirage Souvenir Package, Paris 2023 Mirage Souvenir Package, Copenhagen 2024 Mirage Souvenir Package.
Popularity & Rarity
The AWP | Desert Hydra has a popularity rating of Extremely Rare and is a Covert Sniper Rifle skin, which makes it stand out among AWP skins.
Availability
AWP | Desert Hydra (Battle-Scarred) is priced between $1330.42 and $5000.00, this skin is available on many platforms, including 6 Gamezod-approved marketplaces (e.g., CS.MONEY, SkinSwap, Skinport, ShadowPay, DMarket, BITSKINS). The strong market presence of AWP | Desert Hydra makes it a top pick for both collectors and players.
With a price range from $1330.42 to $5000.00, the AWP | Desert Hydra (Battle-Scarred) is high-end Sniper Rifle skin. It is a bit rare and can be bought from different marketplaces.
Versions
The skin's float range is from 0 to 0.6, which means it comes in every exterior condition (e.g., Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, Battle-Scarred). Its design stays the same across all AWP | Desert Hydra versions, with special editions available when needed. Also, a Souvenir variant is available for the AWP | Desert Hydra (Battle-Scarred) skin.
Finish Style
The AWP shows a Desert Hydra finish, with each part painted carefully to match the overall look. The finish remains steady no matter the paint index (819).
Community Sentiment
Feedback from fans often points to the clear design and tournament history of the AWP | Desert Hydra, making it a favorite in CS2.
