Operation Hydra Case Odds
The Operation Hydra Case was released in 2017 and uses the standard CS2 drop rates shared by all weapon cases. Below you will find the complete odds breakdown, probability tables, a calculator, and frequently asked questions.
Operation Hydra Case Drop Rates
| Rarity | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Mil-Spec (Blue) | 79.92% | 1 in 1.25 |
| Restricted (Purple) | 15.98% | 1 in 6.26 |
| Classified (Pink) | 3.20% | 1 in 31.25 |
| Covert (Red) | 0.64% | 1 in 156.25 |
| Exceedingly Rare (Gold) | 0.26% | 1 in 384.6 |
Operation Hydra Case Knife Probability
The chance of receiving a knife or gloves from the Operation Hydra Case is exactly 0.26% per opening. On average, you would need to open approximately 385 Operation Hydra Case cases to receive one knife drop. The probability of getting at least one knife across different numbers of cases is shown below.
| Cases | Knife Chance | No Knife | Expected Coverts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 2.57% | 97.43% | 0.06 |
| 50 | 12.21% | 87.79% | 0.32 |
| 100 | 22.92% | 77.08% | 0.64 |
| 500 | 72.79% | 27.21% | 3.20 |
Operation Hydra Case Calculator
Enter the number of Operation Hydra Case cases you plan to open to see expected drops across all rarities:
Case Odds Calculator
Operation Hydra Case Expected Value
The expected return from opening Operation Hydra Case depends on current market prices for the skins it contains. Use our expected value calculator for Operation Hydra Case to compute the precise EV based on current case and key prices.
Is Operation Hydra Case Worth Opening?
From a pure expected value perspective, no CS2 case is profitable to open on average. The Operation Hydra Case follows this pattern. The expected return is approximately 30-40% of the cost of opening. However, the Operation Hydra Case contains some desirable skins that hold value well, which can make individual results highly variable. The possibility of receiving a high-value knife or rare pattern means some players will profit significantly while the majority will not.
If you choose to open Operation Hydra Case cases, do so for entertainment rather than as an investment strategy. Set a budget you are comfortable losing entirely, as that is the most likely outcome from a mathematical perspective.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the odds in Operation Hydra Case?
Operation Hydra Case uses the standard CS2 drop rates: 79.92% Mil-Spec, 15.98% Restricted, 3.20% Classified, 0.64% Covert, and 0.26% knife/gloves.
What is the chance of a knife in Operation Hydra Case?
The chance of a knife or gloves from Operation Hydra Case is 0.26% per case opening, the same as every other CS2 case.
Is Operation Hydra Case worth opening?
Like all CS2 cases, the expected value of opening Operation Hydra Case is negative. On average you receive back roughly 30-40% of the opening cost. Individual results vary widely.