Skins
CS2 Pattern Explorer
Pattern finishes look different from copy to copy. See every pattern family in the catalogue, the paint index of each Doppler phase, and open any seed in CS2 to compare.
Read a real item
Variants in the catalogue
Seed lab
We do not publish seed tiers, “best seeds” or pattern prices: those need image checks per seed and verified market data. Doppler phase names come from their paint indexes.
What is a pattern seed, and how does the pattern explorer help?
A pattern seed is a number from 0 to 1000 that decides how a finish's texture is placed on the weapon. On finishes such as Case Hardened, Fade and Marble Fade it changes the look noticeably. Doppler and Gamma Doppler phases are different: each phase has its own paint index. The pattern explorer lists these variants from the catalogue and lets you preview seeds side by side in CS2.
How to use it
- Choose a pattern-based finish.
- See its phases or variants with their paint indexes.
- Enter seeds in the seed lab to build inspect links and compare them in game.
Related tools and guides
Pattern Explorer: questions
What is a pattern seed?
A number from 0 to 1000 that shifts where a finish's texture sits on the weapon. See the pattern seeds guide.
How do I see a seed?
Use Inspect in CS2 in the seed lab. It opens that exact paint and seed in the game's inspect view (beta).