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CS2 knife skins are some of the most expensive CS2 skins available in the game, with rare CS2 knives, such as the legendary Karambit Blue Gem, worth tens of thousands of dollars. Some of the rarest CS2 knives can even be worth millions, so it’s not surprising that gamers pay so much attention to these awe-inspiring weapon skins.
There are many different knife finishes that are worth a lot of money, like Case Hardened or Fade skins. However, perhaps the most visually impressive are the different Doppler knives you can get your hand on in the game. If you’ve been searching for some expensive Doppler knives, however, you’ve probably already encountered Doppler knife skins that share the same name, but look radically different and have different prices as well. That’s because there are different Doppler phases available for gamers to choose from.
What are Doppler phases and how to choose the blade for you? In our comprehensive guide we cover everything you need to know bout Doppler phases in Counter Strike 2!
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What Are Doppler Phases In CS2?
In short, the Doppler finishes in the game share the same qualities, with each looking like a rare and exotic gem. Although they share a name, each Doppler phase can look radically different, meaning that each of the patterns can have a different appearance, with some of them being cheaper or more expensive. Still, no matter which of the Dopplers captures your interest, you should keep in mind that Doppler knives are some of the most expensive knife skins in the game, and even the cheapest Doppler phases still command an impressive price.
The looks of each Doppler knife will be slightly different, although all of them include dark blue, red, or purple accents, with slight hints of different gradients. Different phases can have radically different looks in-game, so if you’re searching for a CS2 Doppler knife of your own, there is quite a lot to choose from.
Currently, there are 4 distinct Doppler phases for CS2 players to choose from:
- Phase #1: Black and Pink
- Phase #2: Purple and Pink
- Phase #3: Black, Blue and Green
- Phase #4: Similar to 3, but in different hues
At the moment, Doppler phase 1 knives are the cheapest, while phase 4 includes the most expensive Doppler knives in the game.
What Other Doppler Knives Are In The Game?
Although this guide is meant to cover Doppler phases, we should still mention that besides phases 1-4 a Doppler skin can also come in three different variants: Black Pearl, Doppler Ruby, and Sapphire Knives.
Doppler Ruby
Doppler Ruby knives are some of the most visually impressive, and the slight hint of crimson on a bright red background makes you look like you’re holding nothing short of a large piece of a Ruby gemstone. If you want a Doppler finish that oozes opulence, Doppler Ruby knives are for you. These knives only look better with the new CS2 lighting system, which really pushes the look to its limits, aesthetically speaking. If you want a Doppler Ruby of your own, you better prepare to spend some serious money. Even low-wear knives with this finish cost a lot.
Black Pearl
As its name suggests, Black Pearls are some of the darker Doppler knives. Doppler Black Pearl includes knives, which have a blade in a dark and dark-blue color, which often when combined create a gradient, that gives off an illusion of dark depths stretching inside the blade. If you enjoy such a darker look, you’ll be happy to know that Black Pearl Doppler knives are some of the cheapest out of all the family, which is why most players looking for a budget choice gravitate to this look.
Doppler Sapphire
Doppler Sapphire knives are similar to their Ruby variants, except instead of red they combine various shades of blue and purple, to create a desirable look with a deep color. Like with Doppler Ruby, the mix of colors looks better with the new CS2 lighting system, which has also led to a spike in the prices of Doppler Sapphire knives. Still, they offer a good alternative for gamers who want a blue Doppler knife of their own.
Which Knives Have Doppler Finishes?
One thing you should keep in mind, is that not every knife in CS2 has a Doppler finish available. If you want a Doppler phase knife of your own, here is a list of all the CS2 knives that have their own selection of Doppler skins:
- M9 Bayonet
- Bowie Knife
- Butterfly Knife
- Falchion Knife
- Flip Knife
- Gut Knife
- Huntsman Knife
- Karambit
- M9 Bayonet
- Navaja Knife
- Shadow Daggers
- Stiletto Knife
- Talon Knife
- Ursus Knife
In Conclusion
Doppler phases are definitely absolute eye-catchers, and offer gamers a way to add some real luxury to their loadout. They might cost a lot, but few other CS2 knife skins will offer you such awesome visuals.
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