In the world of CS2 knives, the Shadow Daggers often go overlooked by players. Their unique shape isn’t exactly a fan favorite, which can make the Shadow Daggers Case Hardened Blue Gems a little underrated by the community.
What is a Blue Gem? A Blue Gem is a variant of Case Hardened knives, which are determined to feature mostly blue on the base of the skin. These Patterns are rare, and are separated by different tiers based on the amount of blue. You can find all CS2 Shadow Daggers Case Hardened Blue Gem Patterns below.
Shadow Daggers Case Hardened Blue Gem Tier 0 Pattern: 56
The Shadow Daggers Case Hardened Pattern 56 is commonly agreed to be the best Shadow Daggers Blue Gem. It’s Tier 0, if you’d like. It stands alone at the very top, and as a result, it’s by far the most expensive Shadow Daggers Blue Gem to buy. It’s pretty much a perfect, clean blue on the play side, so you can see why it’s the best Shadow Daggers Blue Gem pattern.
Shadow Daggers Case Hardened Blue Gem Tier 1 Patterns
The Shadow Daggers Case Hardened Blue Gem Tier 1 Patterns are still vastly blue, with very little yellow in sight. They’re the polar opposite of Gold Gems in this regard. While they might not be the 56 Pattern, Tier 1 Blue Gem Shadow Daggers are still the elite options, and will still cost a pretty penny to pick up. Pictured above the 505 Pattern, which is a top example of a great Tier 1 Shadow Daggers Blue Gem.
- Shadow Daggers Case Hardened Blue Gem Tier 1 Patterns: 14, 80, 417, 468, 505, 576, 609, 618, 657, 707
Shadow Daggers Case Hardened Blue Gem Tier 2 Patterns
The unique shape of the Shadow Daggers CS2 Knife means that the yellow starts to really creep in a little earlier compared to other Blue Gems. You can really start to see this with the Shadow Daggers Case Hardened Blue Gem Tier 2 Patterns. Still, though, for most collectors who aren’t obsessed with perfection, these are still an excellent choice.
- Shadow Daggers Case Hardened Blue Gem Tier 2 Patterns: 4, 59, 130, 176, 249, 355, 406, 702, 780, 830, 859, 866, 883, 897
Shadow Daggers Case Hardened Blue Gem Tier 3 Patterns
If you’re shopping around in the Shadow Daggers Case Hardened Blue Gem Tier 3 Patterns, you should look for a unique pattern that stands out for its aesthetics rather than its percentage of blue. These options tend to have a lot of yellow, but can still be worth your time if there’s a particular Pattern you like the appearance of.
- Shadow Daggers Case Hardened Blue Gem Tier 3 Patterns: 3, 10, 55, 64, 88, 156, 180, 188, 241, 269, 283, 319, 346, 347, 351, 357, 365, 366, 367, 379, 401, 441, 445, 488, 497, 550, 553, 564, 584, 601, 602, 640, 654, 706, 771, 819, 881, 887, 891, 961
Shadow Daggers Case Hardened Blue Gem Tier 4 Patterns
It’s really splitting hairs between the Tier 3 and Tier 4 Shadow Daggers Blue Gem patterns. The same logic applies – don’t get caught up too much in the amount of blue. Just find a Pattern you like the look of. Luckily, Tier 4 Patterns are where the price really starts to resemble typical Shadow Daggers Case Hardened.
- Shadow Daggers Case Hardened Blue Gem Tier 4 Patterns: 21, 72, 73, 97, 116, 117, 185, 204, 222, 311, 315, 342, 349, 350, 400, 413, 430, 458, 501, 506, 516, 525, 528, 546, 547, 557, 569, 570, 630, 658, 679, 693, 750, 759, 776, 783, 798, 805, 811, 820, 850, 858, 878, 885, 899, 915, 916, 923, 933, 976, 986
What CS2 case drops Shadow Daggers Case Hardened Blue Gem?
The Shadow Daggers Case Hardened Blue Gem Patterns can only be found in the Shadow Case.
Why is the Shadow Daggers Case Hardened Blue Gem so rare in CS2?
There are lots of factors to consider before even one Shadow Daggers Case Hardened Blue Gem comes into the game. It’s only available in one case, so it’s rare off the bat. Then, the chances of getting a knife are around 1 in 385, which is insanely lucky. Then, the Shadow Case features 13 different Shadow Daggers skins, so that’s another roll of the dice for it to be Case Hardened. Finally, there are the even luckier odds of it being one of the Shadow Daggers Blue Gem Patterns listed above. It’s just so rare at every turn.
What is the best CS2 Shadow Daggers Case Hardened Blue Gem pattern?
The best CS2 Shadow Daggers Case Hardened Blue Gem Pattern is 56.
How much does a Shadow Daggers Case Hardened Blue Gem cost?
The price of a Shadow Daggers Case Hardened Blue Gem depends massively on the Pattern. For context, the only 56 Pattern for sale on CSFloat right now is Field-Tested, selling for $3,500. It’s safe to assume a Factory New version would sell for a lot more than that, though.
How many Shadow Daggers Case Hardened Blue Gem tiers are there?
There are four Shadow Daggers Case Hardened Blue Gem tiers, not including the 56, which falls into a category of its own. If you count the 56 Pattern as its own Blue Gem tier, then the answer changes to five.
How do I know if my Shadow Daggers Case Hardened is a Blue Gem?
With most Blue Gem knives, you can usually tell by looking at them. However, it’s a little different with Shadow Daggers Blue Gems. For them, you should inspect your Shadow Daggers Case Hardened in your inventory and hover over the small I icon in the bottom-left corner of the screen. Find the value “Pattern Template,” and see if the number corresponds with any of the above Patterns. If it does, you have some Shadow Daggers Blue Gem.
How does float value affect Blue Gem Shadow Daggers?
Float value affects Blue Gem Shadow Daggers in two ways – price and appearance. The worse the float, the cheaper the knife. And this is because the worse the float, the more worn it looks. The point of Shadow Daggers Blue Gems in the first place is to get a pretty flawless appearance, so spoiling that with a bad float feels a bit pointless.