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October 22, 20265 min read

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

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

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

Family

Doppler / Gamma

Tier levels

3 tiers

Cataloged seeds

86+

Overview

The Karambit | Doppler Sapphire 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.

Cleanest Sapphire (Tier 1)

Tier 1 seeds with the absolute minimum of dark spots on the Playside.

Paint seeds

251311102111874366204

Tier 21 category

Strong variants that collectors still value.

Cleanest Sapphire (Tier 2)

Tier 1 seeds with the absolute minimum of dark spots on the Playside.

Paint seeds

57097220377728732870794911744431540029259931299999222+2 seeds

Tier 41 category

Cataloged seeds for comparing listings with similar traits.

Bright Sapphire (Tier 3)

Excellent Sapphire purity with very few visible texture lines.

Paint seeds

013134577110115125132153166174184185190194196+40 seeds

Paint seed lookup index

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

Paint seeds cataloged for Karambit | Doppler Sapphire: seed number, tier, and category name
SeedTierCategory
0Tier 4Bright Sapphire (Tier 3)
1Tier 4Bright Sapphire (Tier 3)
3Tier 4Bright Sapphire (Tier 3)
13Tier 4Bright Sapphire (Tier 3)
31Tier 2Cleanest Sapphire (Tier 2)
45Tier 4Bright Sapphire (Tier 3)
77Tier 4Bright Sapphire (Tier 3)
102Tier 1Cleanest Sapphire (Tier 1)
110Tier 4Bright Sapphire (Tier 3)
111Tier 1Cleanest Sapphire (Tier 1)
115Tier 4Bright Sapphire (Tier 3)
117Tier 2Cleanest Sapphire (Tier 2)
125Tier 4Bright Sapphire (Tier 3)
132Tier 4Bright Sapphire (Tier 3)
153Tier 4Bright Sapphire (Tier 3)
166Tier 4Bright Sapphire (Tier 3)
174Tier 4Bright Sapphire (Tier 3)
184Tier 4Bright Sapphire (Tier 3)
185Tier 4Bright Sapphire (Tier 3)
190Tier 4Bright Sapphire (Tier 3)
194Tier 4Bright Sapphire (Tier 3)
196Tier 4Bright Sapphire (Tier 3)
203Tier 2Cleanest Sapphire (Tier 2)
204Tier 1Cleanest Sapphire (Tier 1)
209Tier 4Bright Sapphire (Tier 3)
218Tier 4Bright Sapphire (Tier 3)
222Tier 2Cleanest Sapphire (Tier 2)
251Tier 1Cleanest Sapphire (Tier 1)
280Tier 4Bright Sapphire (Tier 3)
286Tier 4Bright Sapphire (Tier 3)
287Tier 2Cleanest Sapphire (Tier 2)
292Tier 2Cleanest Sapphire (Tier 2)
299Tier 2Cleanest Sapphire (Tier 2)
311Tier 1Cleanest Sapphire (Tier 1)
315Tier 2Cleanest Sapphire (Tier 2)
328Tier 2Cleanest Sapphire (Tier 2)
365Tier 4Bright Sapphire (Tier 3)
366Tier 1Cleanest Sapphire (Tier 1)
383Tier 4Bright Sapphire (Tier 3)
384Tier 4Bright Sapphire (Tier 3)
388Tier 4Bright Sapphire (Tier 3)
400Tier 2Cleanest Sapphire (Tier 2)
409Tier 4Bright Sapphire (Tier 3)
412Tier 4Bright Sapphire (Tier 3)
444Tier 2Cleanest Sapphire (Tier 2)
463Tier 4Bright Sapphire (Tier 3)
502Tier 4Bright Sapphire (Tier 3)
510Tier 4Bright Sapphire (Tier 3)
560Tier 4Bright Sapphire (Tier 3)
570Tier 2Cleanest Sapphire (Tier 2)
579Tier 4Bright Sapphire (Tier 3)
593Tier 4Bright Sapphire (Tier 3)
599Tier 2Cleanest Sapphire (Tier 2)
600Tier 4Bright Sapphire (Tier 3)
621Tier 4Bright Sapphire (Tier 3)
630Tier 4Bright Sapphire (Tier 3)
646Tier 4Bright Sapphire (Tier 3)
693Tier 4Bright Sapphire (Tier 3)
706Tier 4Bright Sapphire (Tier 3)
707Tier 2Cleanest Sapphire (Tier 2)
716Tier 4Bright Sapphire (Tier 3)
723Tier 4Bright Sapphire (Tier 3)
730Tier 4Bright Sapphire (Tier 3)
766Tier 4Bright Sapphire (Tier 3)
776Tier 4Bright Sapphire (Tier 3)
777Tier 2Cleanest Sapphire (Tier 2)
785Tier 2Cleanest Sapphire (Tier 2)
795Tier 4Bright Sapphire (Tier 3)
818Tier 4Bright Sapphire (Tier 3)
853Tier 4Bright Sapphire (Tier 3)
859Tier 4Bright Sapphire (Tier 3)
874Tier 1Cleanest Sapphire (Tier 1)
893Tier 4Bright Sapphire (Tier 3)
899Tier 2Cleanest Sapphire (Tier 2)
900Tier 4Bright Sapphire (Tier 3)
908Tier 4Bright Sapphire (Tier 3)
913Tier 4Bright Sapphire (Tier 3)
939Tier 4Bright Sapphire (Tier 3)
949Tier 2Cleanest Sapphire (Tier 2)
957Tier 4Bright Sapphire (Tier 3)
960Tier 4Bright Sapphire (Tier 3)
962Tier 4Bright Sapphire (Tier 3)
972Tier 2Cleanest Sapphire (Tier 2)
998Tier 4Bright Sapphire (Tier 3)
999Tier 2Cleanest Sapphire (Tier 2)

API: GET /api/public/pattern-seed?slug=karambit-doppler-sapphire&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 Sapphire?
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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