"Good luck! You're going to need all you can get." – Commander Felix Riley

The Skin in a Nutshell

Weapon | Dry Wood is a spray-paint finish that dropped on September 21, 2021, as part of the 2021 Mirage Collection. It was designed by Chemical Alia, and the official description says it all: "This weapon has been painted with a brown pattern resembling dry wood." The internal name is sp_dry_wood, which helps when you're searching the Steam Market or C5GAME.

It's classified as Uncommon with a wear range of 0.0 to 0.6. That means you can find it from Factory New all the way to Battle-Scarred, but the wood-grain look really shines at lower floats.

Where It Comes From

You can pull this skin from the following containers:

• 2021 Mirage Collection
• 2021 Stockholm Championship Mirage Souvenir Package
• 2022 Antwerp Championship Mirage Souvenir Package
• 2022 Rio de Janeiro Championship Mirage Souvenir Package
• 2023 Paris Championship Mirage Souvenir Package
• 2024 Copenhagen Championship Mirage Souvenir Package
• 2024 Shanghai Championship Mirage Souvenir Package
• 2025 Austin Championship Mirage Souvenir Package
• 2025 Budapest Championship Mirage Souvenir Package

That's a lot of souvenir packages, which means supply is steady—especially for the higher floats.

Wear & Pattern: What to Look For

Because the wear range goes up to 0.6, you'll see everything from crisp, clean wood panels to heavily scratched, battle-worn textures. At low float (Factory New to Minimal Wear), the brown wood pattern stays sharp, giving the weapon a subtle, natural look that fits desert or woodland loadouts. At higher floats, the scratches and fading can either enhance the "dry, weathered" vibe or make it look plain beat-up—it's all about the pattern placement.

The spray-paint style means the pattern isn't uniform; different parts of the gun will show different wood grain. That's why inspecting in 3D is crucial. You want to check how the brown tones sit on the receiver, barrel, and stock—some patterns look more cohesive than others.

Is It Worth Buying?

Short answer: If you like understated, military-style skins that don't scream for attention, yes. If you want flashy, this isn't it.

Long answer: The Dry Wood finish is a budget-friendly option for anyone building a Mirage Collection loadout or just wanting a natural wood look. Because it's Uncommon and comes from multiple souvenir packages, the price is usually low—even for low floats. That makes it a great entry-level skin or a cheap way to add variety to your inventory.

However, don't expect it to be a high-tier investment. The supply is high, and the demand is niche. If you're buying for profit, look elsewhere. If you're buying because you genuinely like the aesthetic, you're getting a solid deal.

What to check before you buy:

• Float value: Lower is generally better for keeping the wood grain intact.
• Pattern placement: Make sure the brown areas cover the parts you care about. Some patterns have large empty spots.
• Souvenir or not: Souvenir versions come with stickers and may cost more, but they also have extra collectibility.

Expert's Corner

"Dry Wood is one of those skins that flies under the radar. It's not going to win any beauty contests, but it does exactly what it says: looks like dry wood. For players who run Mirage-themed inventories or just want a no-frills, realistic finish, it's a no-brainer. Just don't pay extra for a high float unless you actually like the worn look—because at 0.6, it can get pretty rough."

Where to buy: Check the Steam Community Market or C5GAME for listings. Compare prices across wear tiers and always use the in-game inspect to see the pattern before committing.