XM1014 | Watchdog

Origin Story

The XM1014 Watchdog, released with Operation Riptide on September 22, 2021, features a custom paint job with a jade green base. Its design prominently displays two guardian lions watching in opposite directions, with a third painted beneath the rear sight, embodying the "Protect and prosper" flavor text.

Drop Chance

XM1014 | Watchdog is Mil-Spec, a Blue-tier skin, less common than base collection drops. From the Operation Riptide Case: approximately 11.42% per opening (roughly 1 in 9). The 79.92% Mil-Spec tier rate is split across 7 Mil-Spec skins in the case. StatTrak versions drop at ~1.14% from the Operation Riptide Case (about 1 in 88). 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 to 1. Exteriors: Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, Battle-Scarred. StatTrak is available in FN, MW, FT, WW, BS.

• Factory New ($13.03): The jade green base is vibrant with fully intact paint, and the guardian lion artwork is crisp and sharp.
• Minimal Wear ($5.10): Minor scuffs may appear on the muzzle and receiver edges, but the overall jade green and lion details remain largely pristine.
• Field-Tested ($2.76): Noticeable wear appears on the barrel, pump, and stock corners, with the jade green showing some dullness and the lion artwork beginning to lose its fine definition.
• Well-Worn ($1.97): Chipping and scuffing are more pronounced, particularly on the front of the weapon, and the jade green base becomes visibly duller.
• Battle-Scarred ($1.80): Extensive scratches and exposed base material are present, with the jade green significantly faded and parts of the guardian lion artwork obscured by heavy wear.

Model

Watchdog uses the current XM1014 model, added with Operation Riptide on September 22, 2021. The Gunsmith finish responds to CS2's dynamic lighting.

How to Obtain

The XM1014 | Watchdog is acquired from The Operation Riptide Collection. Since Operation Riptide has concluded, new drops from this collection are no longer issued via active missions. Players can obtain this Mil-Spec shotgun through trade-up contracts using ten lower-rarity skins from the same collection. A StatTrak version is also available for kill tracking. Alternatively, buyers can purchase the skin directly from the Steam Community Market, third-party marketplaces, or various case-opening and skin-trading sites.

Price Range

XM1014 | Watchdog ranges from $1.80 (Battle-Scarred) to $13.03 (Factory New). Field-Tested copies sit at $2.76. StatTrak versions carry a premium at every wear tier.


The current 7-day median is $2.29. The 90-day median is $2.70. The all-time median is $0.29. Volume averages 2 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Gunsmith: It has been custom painted with a jade green base and two guardian lions watching either direction. A third lion has been painted beneath the rear sight. The dominant colors are jade green with gold, bronze, and darker accent tones. In first-person view, the central receiver and mid-section of the shotgun are the most visible elements.

Player Rating

Rating: 3.75 / 5
Votes: 2

Sticker Compatibility

The XM1014 | Watchdog's jade green and gold color scheme pairs well with green, gold, yellow, or white stickers for thematic consistency or contrast. The receiver area is the most visible for sticker placement during gameplay. Given the detailed guardian lion artwork, stickers that complement the design rather than overcrowd it, such as simple logos or thematic symbols, are likely to be the most effective.