MP5-SD | Desert Strike

Origin Story

The MP5-SD | Desert Strike, released on March 31, 2020, as part of The Prisma 2 Collection, features a custom paint job with a high-tech design in tan and black. Its visual identity is defined by this two-tone geometric pattern, which is prominently displayed on the weapon's body. The in-game description highlights its custom painted nature, emphasizing the tan and black color scheme. This skin carries the flavor text "Strike first, strike last."

Drop Chance

MP5-SD | Desert Strike is Mil-Spec, a Blue-tier skin, less common than base collection drops. From the Prisma 2 Case: approximately 11.42% per opening (roughly 1 in 9). The 79.92% Mil-Spec tier rate is split across 7 Mil-Spec skins in the case. StatTrak versions drop at ~1.14% from the Prisma 2 Case (about 1 in 88). These per-skin odds assume equal weighting within tier — Valve publishes tier rates but doesn't formally confirm even distribution across skins in a tier.

Skin Condition

Float range 0 to 1. Exteriors: Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, Battle-Scarred. StatTrak is available in FN, MW, FT, WW, BS.

• Factory New ($2.60): The tan and black custom painted high-tech design is fully intact with strong color contrast.
• Minimal Wear ($0.35): Very slight wear begins to appear on high-contact edges, maintaining nearly full paint integrity.
• Field-Tested ($0.38): Noticeable wear is present on edges and corners, with minor surface blemishes, but the tan and black design remains clear.
• Well-Worn ($0.25): The custom paint job shows heavier abrasion and reduced color consistency, leading to a more muted appearance.
• Battle-Scarred ($0.19): The design is significantly degraded, with the tan and black finish visibly worn across the weapon.

Model

Desert Strike uses the legacy MP5-SD model, introduced with Clearing Out the Cobwebs on March 31, 2020. The inspect animation and third-person appearance match the original CS:GO version.

How to Obtain

The MP5-SD | Desert Strike is obtained from the Prisma 2 Case. Players can also acquire this Mil-Spec submachine gun through trade-up contracts, using ten lower-rarity skins from The Prisma 2 Collection. A StatTrak version is also available for kill tracking. For direct purchase, the skin is available on the Steam Community Market, third-party marketplaces, and various case-opening or skin-trading sites.

Price Range

MP5-SD | Desert Strike ranges from $0.19 (Battle-Scarred) to $2.60 (Factory New). Field-Tested copies sit at $0.38. StatTrak versions carry a premium at every wear tier.


The current 7-day median is $0.29. The 90-day median is $0.32. The all-time median is $0.08. Volume averages 6 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Custom Paint Job: It has been custom painted with a high-tech design in tan and black. The dominant colors are tan and black, forming a geometric pattern. The first-person view emphasizes this tan and black custom-painted bodywork, particularly on the receiver.

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Sticker Compatibility

The MP5-SD | Desert Strike's tan and black color palette pairs well with black, tan, beige, gold, and muted metallic sticker themes. During gameplay, stickers placed on the receiver or body area of the weapon are typically the most visible.