MAC-10 | Case Hardened

Origin Story

The MAC-10 | Case Hardened features a distinctive multi-color patina, created by color case-hardening through the application of wood charcoal at high temperatures. Released on September 22, 2021, as part of Operation Riptide, this skin belongs to The 2021 Dust 2 Collection. Its appeal lies in the unique pattern variations inherent to the Case Hardened finish, making it a sought-after item for pattern collectors. While not a mainstream status symbol, it holds value as a niche collector's piece within its collection. The skin's visual identity is dominated by the blue, purple, gold, and brown tones of its case-hardened surface.

Drop Chance

MAC-10 | Case Hardened is Restricted, a Purple-tier skin in the upper half of the rarity ladder. It has appeared across 6 tournament packages, most recently the Rio 2022 Dust II Souvenir Package, Shanghai 2024 Dust II Souvenir Package, and Stockholm 2021 Dust II Souvenir Package.


Souvenir Packages are awarded to viewers watching live Major matches on the corresponding map, not opened from cases, so Valve doesn't publish per-skin drop odds. Each package contains one item from The 2021 Dust 2 Collection, with rarity tiers drawn on a weighted system that heavily favors common grades, meaning Restricted skins like Case Hardened are a small fraction of total package contents. There are 2 other Restricted skins in the collection competing for the same drop slot. New copies only enter the market when a recipient chooses to open their package, so supply trickles in over time even after the tournament ends.

Skin Condition

Float range 0 to 1. Exteriors: Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, Battle-Scarred. StatTrak is not available for this skin.

• Factory New ($85.99): The multi-color blue, purple, and gold case-hardened pattern is vibrant and fully present across the MAC-10's upper receiver and side body.
• Minimal Wear ($38.04): The colored patina remains largely intact, showing only slight dulling on the edges and barrel.
• Field-Tested ($34.24): Scratches become noticeable along the high-contact corners and barrel, though the blue, purple, and gold tones of the pattern are still distinct.
• Well-Worn ($29.56): The patina darkens and shows increased surface scratching, particularly on the edges and barrel, but the underlying colors are still visible.
• Battle-Scarred ($31.80): Significant surface wear and dulling are present, giving the case-hardened finish a weathered appearance across the weapon, though the pattern's colors persist.

Model

Case Hardened uses the current MAC-10 model, added with Operation Riptide on September 22, 2021. The Patina finish responds to CS2's dynamic lighting.

How to Obtain

The MAC-10 | Case Hardened is exclusively available as a Souvenir skin, originating from specific tournament souvenir packages. These packages, including the Antwerp 2022 Dust II Souvenir Package, Austin 2025 Dust II Souvenir Package, Budapest 2025 Dust II Souvenir Package, Rio 2022 Dust II Souvenir Package, Shanghai 2024 Dust II Souvenir Package, and Stockholm 2021 Dust II Souvenir Package, were awarded to viewers watching Major matches live. Consequently, buyers primarily acquire this skin by purchasing it directly from the Steam Community Market, third-party marketplaces, or case-opening sites.

Price Range

MAC-10 | Case Hardened ranges from $31.80 (Battle-Scarred) to $85.99 (Factory New). Field-Tested copies sit at $34.24.


The current 7-day median is $49.62. The 90-day median is $49.62. The all-time median is $28.40. Volume averages 0 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Patina: It has been color case-hardened through the application of wood charcoal at high temperatures. This finish uses blue, purple, gold, and brown tones over a steel base. The upper receiver and side body of the MAC-10 are the most visible surfaces in first-person view, displaying the majority of the case-hardened pattern. This skin is conceptually compared with other Case Hardened weapons, which share the same multi-color patina style and pattern-seed dynamics.

Player Rating

Rating: 4.50 / 5
Votes: 2

Sticker Compatibility

The multi-color patina of the MAC-10 | Case Hardened makes it highly compatible with a range of sticker colors, including blue, cyan, and purple to highlight blue gem areas, or gold, yellow, and orange to complement bronze sections. White or neutral stickers also provide strong contrast against the busy background. Stickers placed on the main body or receiver will be most visible during gameplay.