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October 22, 20266 min read

Skeleton Knife | Doppler Phase 4: pattern tiers, phases, and paint seeds

Learn what pattern tiers mean on the Skeleton Knife | Doppler Phase 4: paint seed (0 to 999), Doppler / Gamma classification, 4 categories cataloged by CubeSKINs, and how they change the market price. Includes references like Max Blue (Tier 1).

Part of the CS2 tiers and patterns series, matched to the CubeSKINs detector for Skeleton Knife | Doppler Phase 4 (Doppler / Gamma).

Family

Doppler / Gamma

Tier levels

4 tiers

Cataloged seeds

112+

Overview

The Skeleton Knife | Doppler Phase 4 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 Blue (Tier 1)

Maximum vibrant blue on the blade, with the absolute minimum of dark tones.

Paint seeds

7170136298138148170304334335354364368385411413+29 seeds

Tier 21 category

Strong variants that collectors still value.

Max Blue (Tier 2)

Excellent blue spread, looking very close to Tier 1.

Paint seeds

296442455496102142143151162164185217246253258262+35 seeds

Tier 31 category

Strong variants that collectors still value.

Max Blue (Tier 3)

Good blue coverage (Better Than Average), with more noticeable dark tones around the edges.

Paint seeds

499276071110125183195196203

Tier 41 category

Cataloged seeds for comparing listings with similar traits.

Max Blue (Tier 4)

Clear blue, but with more interference from the Phase 4 Vanilla.

Paint seeds

419

Paint seed lookup index

Each row answers: "What tier is seed N on the Skeleton Knife | Doppler Phase 4?" Direct URL: /en/blog/tiers/skeleton-knife-doppler-phase-4/seed/N

Paint seeds cataloged for Skeleton Knife | Doppler Phase 4: seed number, tier, and category name
SeedTierCategory
0Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
1Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
3Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
4Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
9Tier 3Max Blue (Tier 3)
27Tier 3Max Blue (Tier 3)
42Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
45Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
49Tier 3Max Blue (Tier 3)
54Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
60Tier 3Max Blue (Tier 3)
62Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
71Tier 3Max Blue (Tier 3)
96Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
98Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
102Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
110Tier 3Max Blue (Tier 3)
125Tier 3Max Blue (Tier 3)
138Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
142Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
143Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
148Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
151Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
162Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
164Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
170Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
183Tier 3Max Blue (Tier 3)
185Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
195Tier 3Max Blue (Tier 3)
196Tier 3Max Blue (Tier 3)
203Tier 3Max Blue (Tier 3)
217Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
246Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
253Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
258Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
262Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
269Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
280Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
296Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
304Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
310Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
311Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
334Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
335Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
353Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
354Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
364Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
368Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
384Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
385Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
387Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
388Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
411Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
413Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
415Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
419Tier 4Max Blue (Tier 4)
425Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
436Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
438Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
445Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
451Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
463Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
479Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
489Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
507Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
515Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
530Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
532Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
540Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
547Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
552Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
555Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
569Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
570Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
579Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
580Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
593Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
598Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
605Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
606Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
611Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
624Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
630Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
642Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
663Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
667Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
670Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
678Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
689Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
693Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
709Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
716Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
717Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
723Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
733Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
746Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
767Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
776Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
783Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
794Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
812Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
822Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
845Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
846Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
853Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
894Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
899Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
907Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
929Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
931Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
939Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
958Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)

API: GET /api/public/pattern-seed?slug=skeleton-knife-doppler-phase-4&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 Skeleton Knife | Doppler Phase 4?
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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