Skeleton Knife Case Hardened Guide: Blue Gem Patterns & Tier Rankings
Master Guide to Skeleton Knife Case Hardened Blue Gem Playside Patterns & Tier Rankings
Understanding Blue Gem Playside Patterns
Contrary to popular belief, the wear of a Case Hardened skin has no impact on determining whether a skin is a Blue Gem or not. In fact, the amount of blue color in a Case Hardened skin is determined solely through its pattern index - a number that is automatically set by the system as soon as the skin is unboxed and can't be changed afterward.
Skeleton Knife Blue Gem Classifications
The higher the percentage of blue color present in a Blue Gem, the more highly the pattern index is regarded within the community. Ideally, a Tier 1 Blue Gem should have a full blue playside, with no traces of yellow being present. The amount of blue in the backside isn't taken into account when ranking Blue Gems in CS2.
The #1 Blue Gem Pattern #403:
The legendary #403 pattern represents the pinnacle of Skeleton Knife Case Hardened playside patterns, featuring a full blue playside that makes it the most sought-after pattern in the collection.
Note: This guide shows only Blue Gem Playside patterns. There is also a separate guide available for Skeleton Blue Gem Backside patterns.
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Blue Gem Playside Pattern Tiers
#1 Blue Gem - Full Blue Playside
1 pattern - The legendary #403
#1 Blue Gem Pattern Seed
The legendary #403 pattern represents the pinnacle of Skeleton Knife Case Hardened playside patterns. This is the most valuable and sought-after Skeleton Knife Case Hardened pattern in existence, featuring a full blue playside with no traces of yellow, making it extremely rare and valuable.
Tier 1 - Blue Gem (Excellent)
6 patterns - Exceptional blue playside coverage
Tier 1 Blue Gem Pattern Seeds
A Tier 1 Blue Gem, which features the most amount of blue on the playside, is considered the most valuable after the #1 pattern, with a correspondingly higher price point. These patterns have exceptional blue playside coverage with minimal yellow areas.
Tier 2 - Blue Gem (Great)
16 patterns - Great blue playside coverage
Tier 2 Blue Gem Pattern Seeds
A Tier 2 Blue Gem, although still valuable, will have a lower price point than a Tier 1 Blue Gem. These patterns have great blue playside coverage with some yellow areas but still maintain impressive Blue Gem status.
Tier 3 - Blue Gem (Good)
38 patterns - Good blue playside coverage
Tier 3 Blue Gem Pattern Seeds
A Tier 3 Blue Gem will be less valuable than a Tier 2 Blue Gem. These patterns have good blue playside coverage with more noticeable yellow areas but still qualify as Blue Gem patterns, providing solid value for collectors.
Tier 4 - Blue Gem (Average)
83 patterns - Average blue playside coverage
Tier 4 Blue Gem Pattern Seeds
The rank or tier of the Blue Gem is an important factor in determining its value. Tier 4 patterns have average blue playside coverage with significant yellow areas but still maintain Blue Gem classification, providing entry-level access to the Blue Gem category.
Blue Gem Trading Tips
Pattern #403 is the holy grail of Skeleton Knife Case Hardened with full blue playside coverage - extremely rare and valuable.
The wear of a Case Hardened skin has no impact on Blue Gem classification - it's determined solely by the pattern index.
Only playside blue coverage matters for Blue Gem rankings - backside blue is not considered in tier classifications.
Ideally, a Tier 1 Blue Gem should have a full blue playside with no traces of yellow being present.
There is also a separate guide available for Skeleton Blue Gem Backside patterns for collectors interested in backside coverage.
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