R8 Revolver | Llama Cannon

Origin Story

The R8 Revolver | Llama Cannon, released on September 14, 2017, as part of the China, are you ready? update, is a distinctive weapon skin from The Spectrum 2 Collection. Its design features deep blue metalwork adorned with ornate, engraved flourishes, complemented by an ivory handle. This skin is widely regarded as a flashy, premium R8 option, often chosen by collectors and those who appreciate its luxurious aesthetic. It stands out among R8 skins for its detailed gunsmith finish and sophisticated appearance.

Drop Chance

R8 Revolver | Llama Cannon is Classified, a Pink-tier skin, rare with strong collector demand. From the Spectrum 2 Case: approximately 1.07% per opening (roughly 1 in 94). The 3.2% Classified tier rate is split across 3 Classified skins in the case. StatTrak versions drop at ~0.11% from the Spectrum 2 Case (about 1 in 937). 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 0.03 to 0.7. Exteriors: Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, Battle-Scarred. StatTrak is available in FN, MW, FT, WW, BS.

• Factory New ($39.99): The deep blue metalwork retains its rich color with sharp, intact gold engravings, and the ivory handle appears clean and bright.
• Minimal Wear ($16.17): Only minor edge wear and hairline scratches may appear on the barrel and cylinder, with the blue metal sheen remaining largely uniform.
• Field-Tested ($13.93): Noticeable wear appears on the leading edges of the barrel and cylinder, with some areas of the blue metal beginning to fade.
• Well-Worn ($14.95): Pronounced edge wear and larger faded blue sections are visible on the barrel and cylinder, and the ivory handle may show some dulling.
• Battle-Scarred ($14.20): Heavy overall wear is present, with extensive fading of the blue metal and less distinct engravings, while the ivory handle may appear dirty or grayish.

Model

Llama Cannon uses the legacy R8 Revolver model, introduced with China, are you ready? on September 14, 2017. The inspect animation and third-person appearance match the original CS:GO version.

How to Obtain

The R8 Revolver | Llama Cannon is primarily obtained by opening the Spectrum 2 Case. As a Classified rarity skin, it can also be acquired through trade-up contracts using ten lower-rarity skins from The Spectrum 2 Collection. A StatTrak version is also available for kill tracking. For direct purchase, players can find this skin on the Steam Community Market, third-party marketplaces, and various case-opening or skin-trading sites.

Price Range

R8 Revolver | Llama Cannon ranges from $14.20 (Battle-Scarred) to $39.99 (Factory New). Field-Tested copies sit at $13.93. StatTrak versions carry a premium at every wear tier.


The current 7-day median is $13.41. The 90-day median is $13.64. The all-time median is $2.83. Volume averages 2 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Gunsmith: Its ivory handle is paired with ornate, engraved flourishes on blue metalwork. This design features deep blue metalwork accented with gold and bronze engravings, complemented by an ivory or cream handle. In first-person view, the most visible elements are the blue engraved barrel and cylinder with their gold detailing, along with the ivory grip. Traders and collectors often place it in the same visual tier as other ornate, engraved gunsmith-style pistols, such as high-end Desert Eagle skins, highlighting its luxury aesthetic.

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Sticker Compatibility

The R8 Revolver | Llama Cannon's ornate blue metalwork and ivory grip make it suitable for stickers in complementary colors. Gold, foil, or metallic yellow stickers can echo the skin's engravings, while blue or navy holos harmonize with the weapon's body. White or neutral stickers can also match the ivory handle, and the main sticker slot near the cylinder and rear frame is most visible in first-person view.