Factory New Condition · AK-47 Skin Guide
AK-47 | The Empress Factory New: Complete 2026 Buyer's Guide & Price Check
TL;DR
- ▸Factory New (FN) float range is 0.00–0.07, the best possible condition with zero visible wear
- ▸AK-47 | The Empress FN currently trades between $150 and $220 depending on float and pattern
- ▸CSBoard lists live FN Empress inventory at /en/items/ak-47-the-empress-factory-new
- ▸FN Empress holds value 20% better than Minimal Wear over 12 months, making it the preferred investment grade
The AK-47 | The Empress is one of the most ornate rifle skins in CS2, featuring a tarot-inspired design with a regal female figure in gold and crimson across the receiver. Released in the Spectrum 2 Case, it quickly became a staple for players who want a flashy red loadout without the sticker-price shock of a Fire Serpent or Hydroponic.
In Factory New condition, the intricate gold filigree and the Empress's face show zero scratches or fading. The skin uses a custom paint finish with a patina-style wear pattern, meaning even slight float increases in the 0.06–0.07 range can dull the gold accents on the magazine and stock. That makes true low-float FN copies (0.00–0.03) command a 15–25% premium over higher-float FN examples.
