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October 22, 20265 min read

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

Learn what pattern tiers mean on the Skeleton Knife | 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 Ice Blue Sapphire (Tier 1).

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

Family

Doppler / Gamma

Tier levels

2 tiers

Cataloged seeds

150+

Overview

The Skeleton Knife | 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.

Ice Blue Sapphire (Tier 1)

Peak Sapphire purity on the Skeleton, free of dark spots.

Paint seeds

2987101152159171208244330375398401403456577578607648+6 seeds

Tier 22 categories

Strong variants that collectors still value.

Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)

Exceptional Sapphire coverage with minimal texture detail.

Paint seeds

92107129150242278281306407417420426449452461469494497+27 seeds

Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)

Exceptional Sapphire coverage with minimal texture detail.

Paint seeds

1115162638414881127141147165169180199207215236+63 seeds

Paint seed lookup index

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

Paint seeds cataloged for Skeleton Knife | Doppler Sapphire: seed number, tier, and category name
SeedTierCategory
11Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
15Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
16Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
26Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
29Tier 1Ice Blue Sapphire (Tier 1)
38Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
41Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
48Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
81Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
87Tier 1Ice Blue Sapphire (Tier 1)
92Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
101Tier 1Ice Blue Sapphire (Tier 1)
107Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
127Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
129Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
141Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
147Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
150Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
152Tier 1Ice Blue Sapphire (Tier 1)
159Tier 1Ice Blue Sapphire (Tier 1)
165Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
169Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
171Tier 1Ice Blue Sapphire (Tier 1)
180Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
199Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
207Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
208Tier 1Ice Blue Sapphire (Tier 1)
215Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
236Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
239Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
242Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
244Tier 1Ice Blue Sapphire (Tier 1)
252Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
261Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
274Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
278Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
279Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
281Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
306Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
330Tier 1Ice Blue Sapphire (Tier 1)
345Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
346Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
350Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
351Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
367Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
375Tier 1Ice Blue Sapphire (Tier 1)
396Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
398Tier 1Ice Blue Sapphire (Tier 1)
401Tier 1Ice Blue Sapphire (Tier 1)
403Tier 1Ice Blue Sapphire (Tier 1)
405Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
406Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
407Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
417Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
420Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
422Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
426Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
428Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
449Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
452Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
456Tier 1Ice Blue Sapphire (Tier 1)
460Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
461Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
468Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
469Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
476Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
494Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
497Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
500Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
502Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
503Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
544Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
548Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
550Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
555Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
556Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
557Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
562Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
563Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
572Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
576Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
577Tier 1Ice Blue Sapphire (Tier 1)
578Tier 1Ice Blue Sapphire (Tier 1)
594Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
601Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
607Tier 1Ice Blue Sapphire (Tier 1)
609Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
614Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
615Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
620Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
621Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
622Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
628Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
636Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
637Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
643Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
644Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
646Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
647Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
648Tier 1Ice Blue Sapphire (Tier 1)
649Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
653Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
659Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
660Tier 1Ice Blue Sapphire (Tier 1)
664Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
671Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
681Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
683Tier 1Ice Blue Sapphire (Tier 1)
690Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
696Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
701Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
704Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
706Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
707Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
708Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
712Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
721Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
728Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
732Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
743Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
766Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
767Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
768Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
771Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
777Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
785Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
789Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
792Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
793Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
800Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
807Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
826Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
832Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
836Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
837Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
838Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
841Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
872Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
874Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
890Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
908Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
910Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
932Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
936Tier 1Ice Blue Sapphire (Tier 1)
940Tier 1Ice Blue Sapphire (Tier 1)
965Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
966Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
971Tier 1Ice Blue Sapphire (Tier 1)
977Tier 2Bright Sapphire (Tier 2)
985Tier 1Ice Blue Sapphire (Tier 1)

API: GET /api/public/pattern-seed?slug=skeleton-knife-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 Skeleton Knife | 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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