Not all skins in Counter-Strike 2 are the same, even if they have the same name. Skins with identical names can differ in wear levels, which significantly affects their appearance. The lower the condition of the skin, the more its pattern will be subject to scratches and other signs of ageing. The wear level is assigned to the skin when it appears in the game and does not change over time — it cannot be improved or worsened.
Each skin also has a float value from 0 to 1, which depends on its wear level. The closer the value is to 0, the higher the quality of the skin, and vice versa. In this article, we will explain the different skin conditions in CS2 and what they mean.
Factory New
"Factory New" skins have float values from 0 to 0.07. These skins look perfect and are highly valued by players. You will rarely find any scratches or wear on skins in this condition.
Generally, "Factory New" skins are also the most expensive on the market. For example, the price of an AK-47 | Hydroponic skin in "Factory New" condition will be several times higher than the same skin with more wear.
Minimal Wear
The second-best quality you can get in CS2 is "Minimal Wear." These skins have float values ranging from 0.07 to 0.15. Such skins start to show the first scratches and wear marks but still look good. Buying a skin in "Minimal Wear" condition is like purchasing a pre-owned item that remains close to a new one.
When purchasing "Minimal Wear" skins, you need to be careful and consider several options. The difference in float values can significantly affect the appearance of skins in this category. Stay vigilant!
Field-Tested
Next are "Field-Tested" quality skins, with float values from 0.15 to 0.38. Usually, such skins have noticeable wear — a significant number of scratches and abrasions, and duller colour.
The main advantage of "Field-Tested" skins is their price, which is 50-90% of the price of the same skin in "Minimal Wear" condition. It's like buying a car at the lower end of the market, where the technical condition is still good, but the exterior is not very appealing.
Well-Worn
One of the worst conditions of skins in CS2 is "Well-Worn." These skins have float values ranging from 0.38 to 0.45. You will find serious signs of wear on these skins — many scratches and worn areas, and the paint will look faded.
Although buying "Well-Worn" skins can save you some money, these savings are unlikely to be justified. It will not be significant compared to "Field-Tested" skins, and the appearance will suffer greatly and is unlikely to bring you satisfaction.
Battle-Scarred
"Battle-Scarred" is the worst condition for skins in CS2. It has float values from 0.45 to 1. Such skins are heavily worn, with numerous scratches and abrasions. The paint on these skins looks dull and unappealing.
The appearance of these skins varies greatly depending on the float value. Sometimes high wear can give the skin an interesting look, but this is far from always the case. The only situation when a "Battle-Scarred" skin will be expensive is if you manage to get a rare and maximum float value of 0.99999988079071. Collectors will be willing to pay a considerable sum for such a skin.
Now you know all about the different skin conditions in CS2 and what they affect. In the future, you will be able to easily determine the rarity and value of a particular skin based on its float value.
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