SG 553 | Darkwing

Origin Story

The SG 553 | Darkwing features a custom paint job in red and black, adorned with feather motifs and other dark details. Its design evokes a dangerous, flightless bird, as suggested by its flavor text: "Eagle eyed and extremely lethal; you won't find a more dangerous flightless bird." This skin was introduced on March 31, 2020, as part of The Prisma 2 Collection, released alongside the "Clearing Out the Cobwebs" update.

Drop Chance

SG 553 | Darkwing is Restricted, a Purple-tier skin in the upper half of the rarity ladder. From the Prisma 2 Case: approximately 3.20% per opening (roughly 1 in 31). The 15.98% Restricted tier rate is split across 5 Restricted skins in the case. StatTrak versions drop at ~0.32% from the Prisma 2 Case (about 1 in 313). 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 ($6.62): The red and black pattern is crisp across the weapon body, with no visible wear.
• Minimal Wear ($1.73): Minor abrasions may appear on edges, but the custom paint job remains largely intact.
• Field-Tested ($0.84): Noticeable wear and scuffs begin to appear on the weapon's surface, particularly on exposed areas.
• Well-Worn ($0.75): Significant paint loss and scratching are evident, degrading the overall appearance of the pattern.
• Battle-Scarred ($0.76): The darkwing pattern is heavily worn and faded, with large areas of the underlying material exposed.

Model

Darkwing uses the legacy SG 553 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 SG 553 | Darkwing is primarily obtained from opening a Prisma 2 Case. As a Restricted rarity skin, it can also be acquired through trade-up contracts using ten lower-rarity skins from The Prisma 2 Collection. A StatTrak version is also available for kill tracking. Players can also purchase this skin directly from the Steam Community Market, third-party marketplaces, or various case-opening and skin-trading sites.

Price Range

SG 553 | Darkwing ranges from $0.76 (Battle-Scarred) to $6.62 (Factory New). Field-Tested copies sit at $0.84. StatTrak versions carry a premium at every wear tier.


The current 7-day median is $0.92. The 90-day median is $0.96. The all-time median is $0.62. Volume averages 27 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Custom Paint Job: A red and black custom paint job with feathers and other dark details has been applied. The design features a prominent winged motif in black over a red base. The magazine and the forward grip are particularly visible during gameplay, showcasing the feather details.

Player Rating

Rating: 4.75 / 5
Votes: 2

Sticker Compatibility

The Custom Paint Job finish of the SG 553 | Darkwing makes it a versatile canvas for sticker application. Its design allows stickers to stand out clearly without becoming muddled.