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October 22, 20266 min read

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

Learn what pattern tiers mean on the Survival 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 Survival Knife | Doppler Phase 4 (Doppler / Gamma).

Family

Doppler / Gamma

Tier levels

4 tiers

Cataloged seeds

118+

Overview

The Survival 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 coverage reaching all the way to the blade tip.

Paint seeds

42045496696113143151160164184185189217220246250+29 seeds

Tier 21 category

Strong variants that collectors still value.

Max Blue (Tier 2)

Heavy blue with great visual appeal and few dark areas.

Paint seeds

7243188106116166174190193218226235284286303325369+32 seeds

Tier 31 category

Strong variants that collectors still value.

BTA Blue (Tier 3)

Above-average blue for the pattern, with consistent seeds (BTA: Better Than Average).

Paint seeds

951013425498102138142148162253269280296311334+2 seeds

Tier 41 category

Cataloged seeds for comparing listings with similar traits.

Market Blue (Tier 4)

Clear blue on the blade, but with more interference from the Phase 4 base colors.

Paint seeds

926

Paint seed lookup index

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

Paint seeds cataloged for Survival Knife | Doppler Phase 4: seed number, tier, and category name
SeedTierCategory
0Tier 3BTA Blue (Tier 3)
1Tier 3BTA Blue (Tier 3)
3Tier 3BTA Blue (Tier 3)
4Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
7Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
20Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
24Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
31Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
42Tier 3BTA Blue (Tier 3)
45Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
49Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
54Tier 3BTA Blue (Tier 3)
66Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
88Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
96Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
98Tier 3BTA Blue (Tier 3)
102Tier 3BTA Blue (Tier 3)
106Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
113Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
116Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
138Tier 3BTA Blue (Tier 3)
142Tier 3BTA Blue (Tier 3)
143Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
148Tier 3BTA Blue (Tier 3)
151Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
160Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
162Tier 3BTA Blue (Tier 3)
164Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
166Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
174Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
184Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
185Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
189Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
190Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
193Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
217Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
218Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
220Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
226Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
235Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
246Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
250Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
253Tier 3BTA Blue (Tier 3)
258Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
262Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
269Tier 3BTA Blue (Tier 3)
280Tier 3BTA Blue (Tier 3)
284Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
286Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
296Tier 3BTA Blue (Tier 3)
303Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
310Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
311Tier 3BTA Blue (Tier 3)
325Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
334Tier 3BTA Blue (Tier 3)
335Tier 3BTA Blue (Tier 3)
353Tier 3BTA Blue (Tier 3)
369Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
373Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
374Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
384Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
394Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
409Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
419Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
425Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
443Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
450Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
464Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
477Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
479Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
480Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
492Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
498Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
504Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
526Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
529Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
530Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
531Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
532Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
540Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
551Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
552Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
560Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
574Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
579Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
580Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
594Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
610Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
616Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
627Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
646Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
678Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
680Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
689Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
699Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
709Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
716Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
730Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
733Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
744Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
750Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
776Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
783Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
816Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
820Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
843Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
852Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
853Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
865Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
919Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
926Tier 4Market Blue (Tier 4)
929Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
935Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
951Tier 3BTA Blue (Tier 3)
969Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
992Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
998Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)
999Tier 2Max Blue (Tier 2)

API: GET /api/public/pattern-seed?slug=survival-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 Survival 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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