Valve introduced Ursus Fade in CS2 (originally CS:GO) on August 1, 2018. The developer released it as part of the Horizon Case, alongside the “A New Horizon” update. Additionally, players can obtain the skin through the Danger Zone Case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Like other knives in CS2, Ursus Knife Fade<\/a> is one of the Special Items that share an exceeding rarity. The odds of getting it are approximately 0.26%, or roughly 1 in 385 case openings. The skin is available only in the float value range of 0.00 to 0.08. In other words, players can obtain the knife only in Factory New and Minimal Wear conditions due to the narrow float range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In CS2, it stands out among other Fade knives for several reasons. One example lies in its blade shape, which affects how the fade gradient is perceived. Also, Ursus does not \u201cwash out\u201d as aggressively as some knives at lower fade percentages. Lastly, a narrow float range makes wear less visually impactful than pattern quality. As a result, it looks perfect in any condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But what about the Ursus Fade patterns? Why are they so different? What are the Full Fade and Near Full Fade patterns? All the details below.<\/p>\n\n\n It shares a paint seed variety, which ranges from 0 to 999. The seed\u2019s number directly determines the final position of the color gradient. As a result, even a single digit can shift the color spectrum, ending in Full Fade or a pattern with a noticeable amount of gray. This is why two Ursus Fade with the same percentage look different. One might have a more concentrated purple end of the blade, while the other might have that purple shifted slightly to another part of the blade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Ursus Fade pattern with 100% fade is also known as Full Fade. Such a pattern contains a perfect gradient of purple, pink, and yellow. There is no gray area at all. The lower the fade percentage, the less purple and the more gray on the blade. This visual difference directly affects the final price and can make it more or less coveted by collectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The typical color balance depends on the percentage of fade<\/a>. For example, the 100% fade pattern offers 30% purple, 35% pink, and 35% yellow. At the same time, the 80% fade pattern might yield only 10% purple, 35% pink, 35% yellow, and 20% gray.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Still, as you can see, only with a 100% fade percentage does purple become dominant. Even with 99% or 98%, the gray area is almost invisible, and the amount of purple is already lower. The great news is that even the 95% fade pattern still looks visually clean, which makes it a nice addition to the inventory without breaking the bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Similar to all CS2 skins, the value of knife highly depends on float value and the availability of the StatTrak system. Let\u2019s explore this question in more detail below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As we mentioned previously it is available with a float range<\/a> of 0.00-0.08. In other words, players can obtain this skin in Factory New (0.00-0.07) and Minimal Wear (0.07-0.08) conditions. Such a limited float range makes MW versions more scarce. In addition to this fact, it\u2019s better to know that Ursus Fade MW doesn\u2019t share noticeable wear signs, meaning the visual condition is almost the same as FN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As a result, it directly affects the knife price, making MW versions more valuable than FN ones. For a better understanding, the difference between them is around $100 at the moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Still, players should remember that the float value is secondary to the pattern for this knife Fade since the percentage dictates the final visual appearance, its demand, and cost. It means that Ursus Fade FN with 100% Fade percentage will cost significantly more than a regular Ursus Fade MW.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another essential pricing detail is the availability of the StatTrak system. Usually, with such a counter that tracks the number of kills the player made by using the skin, the cost of the item increases. The reason lies in the counter itself and its rarity, since the chance of obtaining it is only 10% of regular odds. In other words, the chance of getting Ursus Fade through a case opening is around 0.26%, while the odds of getting the same skin with the ST system are approximately 0.026%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the case of CS2 knives, the availability of the ST counter can both increase and decrease the price, depending on demand and its impact on the skin’s visual appeal. For example, the knife FN ST costs more than the standard FN version, but for MW conditions, the situation is opposite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since we already explored the factors that affect the Ursus Fade price, we should also pay attention to actual listings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here, we provide a table with minimal prices for all options:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nWhy the Ursus Fade Is Unique Among Fade Knives<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Understanding Ursus Fade Patterns & Percentages<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Full Fade vs Near Full Fade vs Lower Fade Grades<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Color Distribution by Fade Percentage<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What Affects the Value of an Ursus Knife Fade<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Float Value \/ Wear<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
StatTrak vs Standard<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Price Ranges for Ursus Knife Fade<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n