SSG 08 | Dragonfire

Origin Story

The SSG 08 Dragonfire features a monstrous dragon snorting fire, rendered in a hydrographic style across the rifle's body. Released on November 29, 2016, as part of the Brothers In Arms update and The Glove Collection, this skin quickly became a premium AWP-alternative. Its aggressive, fantasy-themed illustration, dominated by blue and teal with vibrant orange and red flames, makes it a distinctive choice for players seeking a high-impact design. The dragon's head and open jaws breathing fire are prominently displayed in first-person, making it a focal point during gameplay. This skin is often regarded as an "endgame" choice for SSG collectors who appreciate its unique, illustrated style.

Drop Chance

SSG 08 | Dragonfire is Covert, a Red-tier skin, the rarest standard drop grade. From the Glove Case: approximately 0.32% per opening (roughly 1 in 312). The 0.64% Covert tier rate is split across 2 Covert skins in the case. StatTrak versions drop at ~0.03% from the Glove Case (about 1 in 3,125). 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 0.5. Exteriors: Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, Battle-Scarred. StatTrak is available in FN, MW, FT, WW, BS.

• Factory New ($556.75): The blue and teal base, along with the orange, red, and yellow fire elements of the dragon, appear brightest and most saturated with almost no visible scratches. This is often treated as the premium showcase tier for Dragonfire collectors.
• Minimal Wear ($419.36): The dragon's head and open jaws remain nearly identical to Factory New, with only minor edge wear or tiny scratches visible on high-contact metal parts like the muzzle or scope. Community traders typically view this as a value pick.
• Field-Tested ($399.71): Moderate edge wear appears on the barrel, scope, and stock, with some small scratches beginning to show over parts of the dragon and flame, though the overall illustration remains fully recognizable.
• Well-Worn ($394.52): Wear becomes significant with more exposed base material on edges and visible scratches cutting through parts of the dragon and flame, especially toward the front and rear extremities.
• Battle-Scarred ($439.08): Heavy edge chipping and widespread scratches are present, but the dragon motif is still discernible, giving a gritty, washed-out version of the original design.

Model

Dragonfire uses the legacy SSG 08 model, introduced with Brothers In Arms on November 29, 2016. The inspect animation and third-person appearance match the original CS:GO version.

How to Obtain

The SSG 08 | Dragonfire is primarily obtained by opening a Glove Case. Players can also acquire it through trade-up contracts using ten lower-rarity skins from The Glove Collection. A StatTrak version is also available for kill tracking. For direct purchase, the skin is readily available on the Steam Community Market, third-party marketplaces, and various case-opening or skin-trading sites.

Price Range

SSG 08 | Dragonfire ranges from $439.08 (Battle-Scarred) to $556.75 (Factory New). Field-Tested copies sit at $399.71. StatTrak versions carry a premium at every wear tier.


The current 7-day median is $367.75. The 90-day median is $396.40. The all-time median is $27.19. Volume averages 0 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Custom Paint Job: It has been given a hydrographic of a monstrous dragon snorting fire. The design features a strong blue and teal base, accented by vibrant orange, red, and yellow flames. In first-person, the dragon's head and open jaws breathing fire along the main body of the rifle are the focal point. Community members often compare the Dragonfire to other illustrated, fantasy-style rifles, fitting a dragon or anime-esque aesthetic within SSG options.

Player Rating

Rating: 4.60 / 5
Votes: 5

Sticker Compatibility

The SSG 08 Dragonfire's vibrant blue and teal base with orange and red fire elements makes it suitable for stickers in complementary colors. Collectors often pair it with orange or red fire-themed stickers, dragon-themed stickers, or blue/teal holos to echo the skin's existing palette. The skin's busy, illustrated style means it is generally considered more of a collector or showcase piece than a minimalist craft base.