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October 22, 20265 min read

Karambit | Doppler Ruby: pattern tiers, phases, and paint seeds

Learn what pattern tiers mean on the Karambit | Doppler Ruby: paint seed (0 to 999), Doppler / Gamma classification, 3 categories cataloged by CubeSKINs, and how they change the market price. Includes references like Max Ruby (Tier 1).

Part of the CS2 tiers and patterns series, matched to the CubeSKINs detector for Karambit | Doppler Ruby (Doppler / Gamma).

Family

Doppler / Gamma

Tier levels

3 tiers

Cataloged seeds

134+

Overview

The Karambit | Doppler Ruby belongs to the Doppler family. Beyond the phase, the paint seed changes the pink, red, green, or black on the blade.

Tiers like Pink Galaxy or max coverage come from community mapping. Tier 1 marks the most eye-catching patterns with the most liquidity on the secondary market.

What a paint seed is and why it matters

The paint seed (pattern index) is a whole number, usually 0 to 999, fixed when the item is created. It has nothing to do with float. Two identical weapons can have different seeds and different prices on this skin.

Check the seed through the inspect link on Steam. On CubeSKINs, the seed is read automatically along with float and stickers when you get a quote for your inventory or browse the marketplace.

This is the catalog behind our quotes and inspector. Names like Blue Gem Tier 1, Full Fade, or Pink Galaxy follow the community's international conventions.

Tier 11 category

The most sought-after patterns and, in general, the most expensive on this skin.

Max Ruby (Tier 1)

The most vivid, even red on the blade, free of dark spots on the Playside.

Paint seeds

251311102111874366204570972203777287328707949117444315+9 seeds

Tier 21 category

Strong variants that collectors still value.

Clean Ruby (Tier 2)

High-purity red with minimal texture flaws.

Paint seeds

42668898113113119149191234334342369370374422436464+30 seeds

Tier 31 category

Strong variants that collectors still value.

Standard Ruby (Tier 3)

Authentic Ruby shine with natural smoke veins (Rank 3).

Paint seeds

013134577110115125132153166174184185190194196+40 seeds

Paint seed lookup index

Each row answers: "What tier is seed N on the Karambit | Doppler Ruby?" Direct URL: /en/blog/tiers/karambit-doppler-ruby/seed/N

Paint seeds cataloged for Karambit | Doppler Ruby: seed number, tier, and category name
SeedTierCategory
0Tier 3Standard Ruby (Tier 3)
1Tier 3Standard Ruby (Tier 3)
3Tier 3Standard Ruby (Tier 3)
13Tier 3Standard Ruby (Tier 3)
31Tier 1Max Ruby (Tier 1)
42Tier 2Clean Ruby (Tier 2)
45Tier 3Standard Ruby (Tier 3)
66Tier 2Clean Ruby (Tier 2)
77Tier 3Standard Ruby (Tier 3)
88Tier 2Clean Ruby (Tier 2)
98Tier 2Clean Ruby (Tier 2)
102Tier 1Max Ruby (Tier 1)
110Tier 3Standard Ruby (Tier 3)
111Tier 1Max Ruby (Tier 1)
113Tier 2Clean Ruby (Tier 2)
115Tier 3Standard Ruby (Tier 3)
117Tier 1Max Ruby (Tier 1)
119Tier 2Clean Ruby (Tier 2)
125Tier 3Standard Ruby (Tier 3)
132Tier 3Standard Ruby (Tier 3)
149Tier 2Clean Ruby (Tier 2)
153Tier 3Standard Ruby (Tier 3)
166Tier 3Standard Ruby (Tier 3)
174Tier 3Standard Ruby (Tier 3)
184Tier 3Standard Ruby (Tier 3)
185Tier 3Standard Ruby (Tier 3)
190Tier 3Standard Ruby (Tier 3)
191Tier 2Clean Ruby (Tier 2)
194Tier 3Standard Ruby (Tier 3)
196Tier 3Standard Ruby (Tier 3)
203Tier 1Max Ruby (Tier 1)
204Tier 1Max Ruby (Tier 1)
209Tier 3Standard Ruby (Tier 3)
218Tier 3Standard Ruby (Tier 3)
222Tier 1Max Ruby (Tier 1)
234Tier 2Clean Ruby (Tier 2)
251Tier 1Max Ruby (Tier 1)
280Tier 3Standard Ruby (Tier 3)
286Tier 3Standard Ruby (Tier 3)
287Tier 1Max Ruby (Tier 1)
292Tier 1Max Ruby (Tier 1)
299Tier 1Max Ruby (Tier 1)
311Tier 1Max Ruby (Tier 1)
315Tier 1Max Ruby (Tier 1)
328Tier 1Max Ruby (Tier 1)
334Tier 2Clean Ruby (Tier 2)
342Tier 2Clean Ruby (Tier 2)
365Tier 3Standard Ruby (Tier 3)
366Tier 1Max Ruby (Tier 1)
369Tier 2Clean Ruby (Tier 2)
370Tier 2Clean Ruby (Tier 2)
374Tier 2Clean Ruby (Tier 2)
383Tier 3Standard Ruby (Tier 3)
384Tier 3Standard Ruby (Tier 3)
388Tier 3Standard Ruby (Tier 3)
400Tier 1Max Ruby (Tier 1)
409Tier 3Standard Ruby (Tier 3)
412Tier 3Standard Ruby (Tier 3)
422Tier 2Clean Ruby (Tier 2)
436Tier 2Clean Ruby (Tier 2)
444Tier 1Max Ruby (Tier 1)
463Tier 3Standard Ruby (Tier 3)
464Tier 2Clean Ruby (Tier 2)
469Tier 2Clean Ruby (Tier 2)
480Tier 2Clean Ruby (Tier 2)
502Tier 3Standard Ruby (Tier 3)
506Tier 2Clean Ruby (Tier 2)
510Tier 3Standard Ruby (Tier 3)
540Tier 2Clean Ruby (Tier 2)
550Tier 2Clean Ruby (Tier 2)
560Tier 3Standard Ruby (Tier 3)
570Tier 1Max Ruby (Tier 1)
579Tier 3Standard Ruby (Tier 3)
589Tier 2Clean Ruby (Tier 2)
593Tier 3Standard Ruby (Tier 3)
598Tier 2Clean Ruby (Tier 2)
599Tier 1Max Ruby (Tier 1)
600Tier 3Standard Ruby (Tier 3)
621Tier 3Standard Ruby (Tier 3)
628Tier 2Clean Ruby (Tier 2)
630Tier 3Standard Ruby (Tier 3)
637Tier 2Clean Ruby (Tier 2)
646Tier 3Standard Ruby (Tier 3)
667Tier 2Clean Ruby (Tier 2)
681Tier 2Clean Ruby (Tier 2)
693Tier 3Standard Ruby (Tier 3)
694Tier 2Clean Ruby (Tier 2)
696Tier 2Clean Ruby (Tier 2)
699Tier 2Clean Ruby (Tier 2)
706Tier 3Standard Ruby (Tier 3)
707Tier 1Max Ruby (Tier 1)
711Tier 2Clean Ruby (Tier 2)
716Tier 3Standard Ruby (Tier 3)
723Tier 3Standard Ruby (Tier 3)
730Tier 3Standard Ruby (Tier 3)
750Tier 2Clean Ruby (Tier 2)
756Tier 2Clean Ruby (Tier 2)
766Tier 3Standard Ruby (Tier 3)
767Tier 2Clean Ruby (Tier 2)
776Tier 3Standard Ruby (Tier 3)
777Tier 1Max Ruby (Tier 1)
785Tier 1Max Ruby (Tier 1)
795Tier 3Standard Ruby (Tier 3)
808Tier 2Clean Ruby (Tier 2)
818Tier 3Standard Ruby (Tier 3)
819Tier 2Clean Ruby (Tier 2)
843Tier 2Clean Ruby (Tier 2)
853Tier 3Standard Ruby (Tier 3)
859Tier 3Standard Ruby (Tier 3)
871Tier 2Clean Ruby (Tier 2)
872Tier 2Clean Ruby (Tier 2)
874Tier 1Max Ruby (Tier 1)
888Tier 2Clean Ruby (Tier 2)
893Tier 3Standard Ruby (Tier 3)
896Tier 2Clean Ruby (Tier 2)
899Tier 1Max Ruby (Tier 1)
900Tier 3Standard Ruby (Tier 3)
907Tier 2Clean Ruby (Tier 2)
908Tier 3Standard Ruby (Tier 3)
913Tier 3Standard Ruby (Tier 3)
928Tier 2Clean Ruby (Tier 2)
939Tier 3Standard Ruby (Tier 3)
947Tier 2Clean Ruby (Tier 2)
949Tier 1Max Ruby (Tier 1)
954Tier 2Clean Ruby (Tier 2)
957Tier 3Standard Ruby (Tier 3)
960Tier 3Standard Ruby (Tier 3)
962Tier 3Standard Ruby (Tier 3)
969Tier 2Clean Ruby (Tier 2)
972Tier 1Max Ruby (Tier 1)
998Tier 3Standard Ruby (Tier 3)
999Tier 1Max Ruby (Tier 1)

API: GET /api/public/pattern-seed?slug=karambit-doppler-ruby&seed=NUM

How tier affects price

A rare tier doesn't replace float, stickers, or liquidity, but it can multiply the value. On Case Hardened and Fade, the gap between a common seed and a Tier 1 shows up when you compare prices on Buff163. When you sell, list the right seed. When you buy, confirm the tier before paying a premium.

The bigger picture: how to price CS2 skins and what float means in CS2.

More pattern guides

Tier and paint seed FAQ

What does Tier 1 mean on the Karambit | Doppler Ruby?
Tier 1 groups the most valued paint seeds for this skin in the CubeSKINs catalog, usually the cleanest looks or the ones with the most color (Blue Gem, Full Fade, Pink Galaxy, and similar). Tier 1 seeds tend to be less liquid and priced above the model's average.
How do I check my skin's paint seed?
Use the item's inspect link on Steam or a compatible tool. The pattern index shows up in the item's metadata. On CubeSKINs, the inventory quote and the marketplace read seed, float, and stickers automatically when the item is available.
Does the tier change if I play with the skin?
No. The paint seed and its tier are fixed from the moment the item is created. The float doesn't change either. Only applying or scraping stickers changes the visible attributes.
Can I sell a skin with a rare pattern on CubeSKINs?
Yes. Cataloged patterns are part of the quote analysis. For premium tiers, also compare similar listings on the marketplace and, if needed, ask for a human review on the sale to make sure the seed was recognized.

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