R8 Revolver | Leafhopper

Origin Story

The R8 Revolver | Leafhopper, released on April 1, 2025, with the Spring Forward update, originates from The Boreal Collection. Its visual identity is defined by a green base coat that has been lightly color case-hardened through the application of wood charcoal at high temperatures, creating a mottled effect. This Anodized Airbrushed finish results in a smooth, glossy appearance. The skin's flavor text, "An evergreen offering," hints at its enduring appeal within the game's aesthetic.

Drop Chance

R8 Revolver | Leafhopper is Industrial Grade, a common skin tier, one step above Consumer Grade. It can drop as an end-of-match reward from active competitive play on the Boreal Collection item pool. Map drops follow a weighted rarity system that heavily favors common grades, so Industrial Grade drops are uncommon and Valve doesn't publish per-skin odds. There are 8 other Industrial Grade skins in the collection competing for the same drop slot. Most copies enter the market through trade-up contracts or direct purchase at a listed seller's price.

Skin Condition

Float range 0 to 0.65. Exteriors: Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, Battle-Scarred. StatTrak is not available for this skin.

• Factory New ($0.31): The green base coat and "color case-hardened" pattern are fully vibrant, with maximum gloss across the cylinder and barrel.
• Minimal Wear ($0.11): The skin retains most of its sheen, with only subtle fading visible on sharp edges like the barrel tip and cylinder corners.
• Field-Tested ($0.04): Noticeable dulling and thinning of the green base appear on the barrel edges and cylinder, with a more muted metallic tone showing through.
• Well-Worn ($0.06): Extensive wear patches develop along the barrel, cylinder, and frame, with the green base substantially thinned on exposed ridges.
• Battle-Scarred ($0.05): The green base is heavily faded on major edges, revealing significant areas of a metallic substrate, and the overall sheen is largely absent.

Model

Leafhopper uses the current R8 Revolver model, added with Spring Forward on April 1, 2025.

How to Obtain

The R8 Revolver | Leafhopper is part of The Boreal Collection and is not associated with any specific weapon case or souvenir package. It can be acquired as a rare end-of-match drop from maps within this collection. Players can also obtain it through trade-up contracts, using ten lower-rarity skins from The Boreal Collection. For immediate acquisition, the skin is readily available for purchase on the Steam Community Market, third-party marketplaces, and various CS2 skin trading sites.

Price Range

R8 Revolver | Leafhopper ranges from $0.05 (Battle-Scarred) to $0.31 (Factory New). Field-Tested copies sit at $0.04.


The current 7-day median is $0.06. The 90-day median is $0.06. The all-time median is $0.20. Volume averages 573 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Anodized Airbrushed: Its green base coat has been lightly color case-hardened through the application of wood charcoal at high temperatures. The dominant colors are green, complemented by the yellows, browns, and subdued blues of the case-hardened effect. In first-person view, the R8 Revolver's cylinder, frame, and upper barrel are most prominent, showcasing the green base and color-case pattern.

Player Rating

Rating: 4.25 / 5
Votes: 4

Sticker Compatibility

The R8 Revolver | Leafhopper's green base and case-hardened accents pair well with green-themed, yellow, gold, or bronze stickers. Subtle gray or black stickers also complement the finish without overwhelming its details. No specific sticker placement preferences or famous crafts are documented for this skin.