CS2 Fade Percentage & Full Fade Guide
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A csgo fade percentage is a community score that ranks a Fade pattern from 80% to 100%. A strict Full Fade is an exact 100.0000% result on a seed-based calculator, not a separate Valve rarity tier. The pattern index, also called a seed, controls where the finish lands on the model. The float is a separate number that controls wear.
That distinction creates the premium. A low float can make a Fade cleaner, but it cannot turn a 95% pattern into a 100%. Full Fades are usually about one top seed in 1,000 for that specific skin model, conditional on already receiving that Fade.
Item facts, rarity, float caps, and collection data come from the CS2 item database. Market levels are approximate as of 2026.
Fade percentage tiers and rarity
Standard Fade percentages are rounded seed-space estimates. They describe rarity after you already have the same Fade finish and model. They are not the odds of getting a knife from a case.
These bands are trading conventions. A true 100% does not always sell for more than every 99% example. Knife model, float, visual layout, StatTrak status, and buyer demand can outweigh a decimal point.
Keep standard Fades separate from Marble Fades. Marble Fade is its own finish. Do not assume that a seller’s “99% Marble Fade” label uses the same 80–100 Fade calculation.
A Fade also does not have Doppler phases. Doppler phases are finish-index categories. Valve has never published phase odds, and regular phases are generally treated as roughly comparable in frequency. Ruby, Sapphire, and Black Pearl are the rare outcomes, with Black Pearl generally considered rarer than Ruby or Sapphire. Community estimates differ by case generation.
Case Hardened works differently again. A blue gem is a community term for a Case Hardened pattern with unusually strong visible blue coverage. Its tiers are not official, and the same seed can look completely different on another weapon model. One named seed out of 1,000 is roughly 0.1% of that skin’s pattern space, assuming equal seed selection.
Every weapon case uses the same drop-tier odds: Mil-Spec 79.92%, Restricted 15.98%, Classified 3.20%, Covert 0.64%, and rare special knife or gloves 0.26%, about 1 in 385. The in-client key costs $2.49 on the US store before tax, but regional prices and tax differ.
Quick comparison of the ranked variants
Knives are Extraordinary rarity, marked with ★. They are not Covert. Covert is the highest rarity for ordinary weapon skins, which is why AWP | Fade sits in the Covert tier.
How to identify a Fade pattern
Start with the inspect link. Paste it into CSFloat or another seed-based calculator, then record the exact model, pattern index, Fade percentage, float, and visual render.
For AWP | Fade, the listed colour profile is Yellow and Pink. The percentage still comes from the seed, not from deciding whether the Yellow or Pink looks stronger in one screenshot.
The playside means the side most visible while holding the weapon in game. A desirable playside can be worth more than a technically higher percentage with an awkward colour layout. That matters most on curved blades and models where both sides show different parts of the texture.
Use these checks before accepting a Full Fade claim:
- Confirm the exact pattern index from the inspect link.
- Check the decimal percentage, not a rounded whole number.
- Inspect both sides in 3D.
- Compare against the same model, not another Fade weapon.
- Check float separately.
Most conventional Fade models use seed #763 as the famous strict Full Fade reference. This includes the Butterfly Knife, M9 Bayonet, Skeleton Knife, and Stiletto Knife families in this ranking. Karambit, Talon Knife, and AWP Fade use a reversed orientation family where #412 is the famous top reference.
Float does not change Fade percentage. It only changes wear. Factory New runs from 0.00–0.07, Minimal Wear from 0.07–0.15, Field-Tested from 0.15–0.38, Well-Worn from 0.38–0.45, and Battle-Scarred from 0.45–1.00. Every ranked item has a 0.000–0.080 float cap, so Factory New and a small Minimal Wear range are reachable.
StatTrak, a counter that records kills, is also separate from pattern index and float. Knives can have StatTrak variants. Pattern index does not reveal whether an item is StatTrak.
Related reading: Karambit Blue Gem: Pattern & Price Guide, Chroma 2 Case: Skins, Odds & Value, and Best CS2 Cases to Open in 2026 (ROI Ranked).
Ranked CS2 Fade and Marble Fade variants
Cash-out figures below are broad ceiling references, not guaranteed offers. skins.cash evaluates the inspected item and gives a direct cash offer, with no market listing required.
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1. ★ Butterfly Knife | Fade
Edward, yam, and m0NESY have run this Fade. The important selling detail is the decimal percentage. A verified #763-style Full Fade has a different collector audience from an ordinary 80–90% example. StatTrak versions exist, but the seed and visual layout should be checked first.
Sell ★ Butterfly Knife | Fade Buy ★ Butterfly Knife | Fade
2. ★ Karambit | Fade
device, m0NESY, and YEKINDAR have used this model. Karambit Fade buyers often separate strict percentage from the visual 90/10 label. Seed #412 is the famous strict reference, while 90/10 describes a sought-after appearance group rather than proof of 100.0000%.
Sell ★ Karambit | Fade Buy ★ Karambit | Fade
3. ★ Butterfly Knife | Marble Fade
Snax, Pimp, and rallen have run this Marble Fade. Treat it as a pattern-led finish, not a standard 80–100 Fade percentage item. Buyers normally need a clean inspect render and float before deciding whether the pattern deserves any overpay.
Sell ★ Butterfly Knife | Marble Fade Buy ★ Butterfly Knife | Marble Fade
4. ★ Karambit | Marble Fade
kennyS, kioShiMa, and DANK1NG have used this variant. The Karambit blade puts more pressure on the actual render than a short listing title. A seller should preserve the inspect link, because the visible pattern layout is part of the item’s resale case.
Sell ★ Karambit | Marble Fade Buy ★ Karambit | Marble Fade
5. ★ M9 Bayonet | Fade
jL, molodoy, and electronic have run the M9 Fade. This is one model where a strict Full Fade can commonly add roughly 50–80% over an average comparable copy. That does not make every high-percentage M9 easy to move, so compare recent like-for-like examples before holding for a large premium.
Sell ★ M9 Bayonet | Fade Buy ★ M9 Bayonet | Fade
6. AWP | Fade
Yellow and Pink define the listed colour profile. s1mple, pashaBiceps, and m0NESY have run it. Seed #412 is the well-known top reference for the reversed Fade family, but high percentage and attractive colour balance still need to be judged together.
Sell AWP | Fade Buy AWP | Fade
7. ★ Talon Knife | Fade
s1mple, DANK1NG, and frozen have used the Talon Fade. It shares the reversed orientation family with the Karambit and AWP, so generic #763 advice is wrong here. Check #412-family rankings and inspect the actual blade rather than trusting a copied percentage label.
Sell ★ Talon Knife | Fade Buy ★ Talon Knife | Fade
8. ★ M9 Bayonet | Marble Fade
Snax, karrigan, and DANK1NG have run this M9. It has the same restricted float range as the Fade version, but it should be priced from the actual Marble Fade render instead of a Full Fade percentage bracket. Pattern appeal can be more important than a small float difference.
Sell ★ M9 Bayonet | Marble Fade Buy ★ M9 Bayonet | Marble Fade
9. ★ Talon Knife | Marble Fade
Zeus, ZywOo, and v$m have used this variant. The Talon shape makes a 3D inspect useful before selling. A pattern that looks strong in a flat screenshot can show differently while equipped, which is why direct pattern renders matter for a cash offer.
Sell ★ Talon Knife | Marble Fade Buy ★ Talon Knife | Marble Fade
10. ★ Skeleton Knife | Fade
rain, DANK1NG, and autimatic have run the Skeleton Fade. This model belongs to the conventional Fade family, where #763 is the familiar strict Full Fade seed. Its percentage premium is real, but a low 80s Fade is usually closer to base value than collector value.
Sell ★ Skeleton Knife | Fade Buy ★ Skeleton Knife | Fade
11. ★ Bayonet | Marble Fade
DANK1NG, Dycha, and syrsoN have used this Marble Fade. It is a practical example of why buyers should separate finish name, float, and pattern layout. A clean float helps, but it does not replace a desirable visible pattern.
Sell ★ Bayonet | Marble Fade Buy ★ Bayonet | Marble Fade
12. ★ Stiletto Knife | Fade
Wicadia, captainMo, and Farlig have run the Stiletto Fade. It uses the conventional Fade seed family, so a verified top seed gives the seller a clear way to document the item. Percentage overpay is usually more modest than on the largest flagship knives.
Sell ★ Stiletto Knife | Fade Buy ★ Stiletto Knife | Fade
Value, notable seeds, and famous specimens
A pattern index only describes texture layout. It says nothing about float, wear tier, or StatTrak. That matters in every high-end comparison.
For Fades, #763 is the famous conventional strict Full Fade reference. #412 is the famous reversed-family reference for ★ Karambit | Fade, ★ Talon Knife | Fade, and AWP | Fade. A seller claiming “100%” should be able to show the seed and calculator result.
The wider pattern market has several examples of why sale language must stay precise:
- A stickered Souvenir AWP | Dragon Lore is widely reported to have sold for around $61K. It is the most cited high-value CS skin sale, but private sales above it are routinely claimed without public documentation.
- ★ Karambit | Case Hardened pattern #387 is the famous blue gem seed. A reported $1.5M offer was reportedly declined. It was an offer, not a confirmed public sale.
- AK-47 | Case Hardened pattern #661 is the most sought-after AK blue-gem seed. Values in circulation range from tens of thousands to seven figures, but no seven-figure sale should be treated as established fact.
- M4A4 | Howl is Contraband. No new copies drop after the art dispute, which is the fact that defines its scarcity.
FAQ
What does csgo fade percentage measure?
A csgo fade percentage measures the pattern seed’s placement on a specific Fade model using a community 80% to 100% normalization. It is not a Valve stat and it does not measure float.
Does lower float make a Fade percentage higher?
No. Float controls wear, while pattern index controls Fade percentage and colour placement. A 0.01 float and a 0.07 float with the same seed have the same Fade percentage.
Is every 100% Fade claim a true Full Fade?
No. Some sites round 99.x% values to 100%, while others use image-based methods. Verify the exact decimal result with a seed-based calculator and compare the result on the correct weapon model.
How rare is a Full Fade?
A true strict 100% Full Fade is typically around one top seed in 1,000, or roughly 0.1%, conditional on already receiving that exact Fade skin and model. That is separate from the 0.26% rare-special knife or gloves chance in a weapon case.
