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Damage map

65 • 56

109 • 93

87 • 74

349 • 297

Characteristics

Team: Terrorists, Citizens
Magazine capacity: 10/90
Damage: 88
Spread: 0.28
Rate of fire: 48
Movement speed: 230
Kill reward: $ 300

Damage spread on distance

No armor

Kevlar & Helmet

1 m

100 m

Description

The SSG 08 | Prey is a reliable bolt-action sniper rifle, offering a low-cost option to skilled marksmen who want to dominate the long-range engagements. Its unique rust-colored zebra stripe pattern adds a touch of style to the weapon, reminding its wielder to get into the relentless cycle of hunting and never back down.

History

The SSG 08 | Prey was introduced to CS2 on September 21st, 2021, the day it was added to the Paris 2023 Mirage Souvenir Package. This sniper rifle became a classy weapon for players and was highly desired. It also coincided with the release of the highly anticipated "Operation Riptide" update, adding an extra layer of excitement to the CS2 community.

Origin

The SSG 08 | Prey is a rare skin that can be opened from the Antwerp 2022 Mirage Souvenir Package, Paris 2023 Mirage Souvenir Package, and Rio 2022 Mirage Souvenir Package. It's also part of The 2021 Mirage Collection, which makes this skin highly desirable for both collectors and players.

Popularity

The SSG 08 | Prey has gained quite some popularity and is rated at 75%, which puts it in the top 25% of the most popular items in CS2. It bases this on the amount of sales the skin does on a daily basis and its market value to give it an appeal score.

Rarity

The SSG 08 | Prey is one of 125 other Sniper Rifle skins, making it into a wide variety of options for players. The Prey skin is of Consumer Grade rarity and is, hence, pretty common and easy to get in the game.

Availability

The SSG 08 | Prey is a budget-friendly skin, priced between $0.01 and $0.20, making it accessible to many players. It is readily accessible on various markets, and with 2.5 million units in public CS2 inventories, it is a popular choice among players.

Versions

The SSG 08 | Prey has a pretty universal float value of 0.00-0.48, making it possible for the skin to exist in every condition, starting from Factory New and going all the way up to Battle-Scarred. Furthermore, each exterior has a souvenir version that can be added to any collection, which adds exclusivity to a collector's arsenal.

Community sentiment

The SSG 08 | Prey has gained quite some community support, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on over 560 votes on addskins.gg. Its popularity is further validated by ownership from professional CS2 players flusha and krimz, showing their trust in its quality and performance.

Finish style

The SSG 08 | Prey finish is a spray-painted skin that features a lot of paint applied over the stencil in carefully worked layers. The dominant color of this skin is different shades of gray, making it look sleek and stealthy. Overall, the pattern of the Prey finish might change depending on the pattern index, which makes every given weapon unique.

Characteristics