What is StatTrak in CS2?
StatTrak (often written StatTrak™) is a Counter-Strike 2 weapon variant that displays a live kill counter on the weapon model. Every confirmed kill with a StatTrak weapon increments the count, which is visible to other players when they inspect the skin.
How to get a StatTrak skin
StatTrak skins drop only from StatTrak-eligible weapon cases, and the drop rate is much lower than regular skins. You can also trade up for StatTrak versions using StatTrak Trade-Up Contracts, where 10 StatTrak skins of the same rarity tier produce one StatTrak skin from the next tier up.
Why StatTrak commands a premium
StatTrak versions sell for 10-30% more than the standard variant because of their rarity, the visible kill counter, and collector demand. The premium is highest on popular skins like AK-47 Redline StatTrak or AWP Asiimov StatTrak. For very rare skins the premium can be smaller in percentage terms but larger in absolute dollars.
