M4A4 | Etch Lord

Origin Story

The M4A4 | Etch Lord debuted on February 7, 2024, as part of the A Call To Arms update and is included in The Kilowatt Collection. This Gunsmith-finished rifle features a custom paint job designed to appear as if it was etched into the weapon's surface. Its flavor text, "It's just a phase," adds a layer of intrigue to its visual identity.

Drop Chance

M4A4 | Etch Lord is Restricted, a Purple-tier skin in the upper half of the rarity ladder. From the Kilowatt Case: approximately 3.20% per opening (roughly 1 in 31). The 15.98% Restricted tier rate is split across 5 Restricted skins in the case. StatTrak versions drop at ~0.32% from the Kilowatt Case (about 1 in 313). 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 ($7.93): The etched lines appear with maximum sharpness and the custom paint is fully vibrant across the M4A4's body and receiver.
• Minimal Wear ($1.34): Minor edge wear begins to appear on high-contact areas like the muzzle and handguard, but the etched design remains crisp.
• Field-Tested ($0.61): More visible wear is present on the barrel and magazine well, with the custom paint showing scuffs and some underlying material.
• Well-Worn ($0.52): The custom paint exhibits significant fading and larger worn patches, making the etched design appear aged and scuffed across the weapon.
• Battle-Scarred ($0.57): Heavy wear and paint loss are evident across most surfaces, giving the etched patterns a ghosted appearance, though they remain visible.

Model

Etch Lord uses the current M4A4 model, added with A Call To Arms on February 7, 2024. The Gunsmith finish responds to CS2's dynamic lighting.

How to Obtain

The M4A4 | Etch Lord is primarily obtained by opening the Kilowatt Case. Players seeking this Restricted rifle can also acquire it through trade-up contracts, using ten lower-rarity skins from The Kilowatt Collection. A StatTrak version is also available for kill tracking. For direct purchase, the skin is readily available on the Steam Community Market, third-party marketplaces, and various CS2 case opening and trading sites.

Price Range

M4A4 | Etch Lord ranges from $0.57 (Battle-Scarred) to $7.93 (Factory New). Field-Tested copies sit at $0.61. StatTrak versions carry a premium at every wear tier.


The current 7-day median is $0.73. The 90-day median is $0.82. The all-time median is $1.10. Volume averages 870 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Gunsmith: It has been custom painted to appear as if it was etched into. The design emphasizes an engraved or etched look, likely with linework or relief-like patterns across the receiver and main body. On the M4A4, the right side of the receiver, the magazine well, and part of the handguard are the most visible elements in first-person.

Player Rating

Rating: 4.30 / 5
Votes: 5

Sticker Compatibility

The M4A4 | Etch Lord, with its Gunsmith finish, offers four sticker slots, with the receiver area being the most prominent in first-person view. Stickers that either complement potential dominant colors or provide strong contrast, such as bright or holographic designs against a darker etched background, are generally suitable to avoid visual clutter.