XM1014 | Monster Melt

Origin Story

The XM1014 Monster Melt features a custom painted collection of monsters across its body. Its in-game description notes that monsters are painted on both sides, with flavor text humorously suggesting "Best to not check the other side." This shotgun was released on October 4, 2024, as part of The Overpass 2024 Collection, introduced with The Armory update.

Drop Chance

XM1014 | Monster Melt is Restricted, a Purple-tier skin in the upper half of the rarity ladder. It appeared in the Budapest 2025 Overpass 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 Overpass 2024 Collection, with rarity tiers drawn on a weighted system that heavily favors common grades, meaning Restricted skins like Monster Melt 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 0.75. Exteriors: Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, Battle-Scarred. StatTrak is not available for this skin.

• Factory New ($12.47): The monster artwork is expected to be sharp with full color saturation and minimal visible scratches on edges.
• Minimal Wear (No Recent Price): Only light edge wear and faint scratching appear on the most exposed surfaces, such as the barrel tip and top of the receiver.
• Field-Tested ($3.40): Noticeable chipping appears on barrel edges and receiver corners, with some sections of the monster artwork partially worn off.
• Well-Worn ($3.17): A significant portion of the custom paint, particularly on the barrel and top of the receiver, is likely chipped away, making the monster collection look heavily distressed.
• Battle-Scarred (No Recent Price): Extensive paint loss on major surfaces means monster figures could be partially or mostly eroded, with many areas showing bare or heavily scratched base material.

Model

Monster Melt uses the current XM1014 model, added with The Armory on October 4, 2024.

How to Obtain

The XM1014 | Monster Melt is exclusively available as a Souvenir skin, originally distributed through the Budapest 2025 Overpass Souvenir Package. These packages are awarded to viewers during live Major tournament matches on the Overpass map. Players can acquire this skin by purchasing existing copies from the Steam Community Market, third-party marketplaces, or various case-opening and skin trading sites.

Price Range

XM1014 | Monster Melt ranges from No Recent Price (Battle-Scarred) to $12.47 (Factory New). Field-Tested copies sit at $3.40.


The current 7-day median is $3.36. The 90-day median is $4.32. The all-time median is $6.73. Volume averages 5 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Custom Paint Job: A collection of monsters has been custom painted on both sides of this XM1014. The design features multiple monster figures across the shotgun's body. The front of the barrel and the top edges of the receiver are typically the most visible areas during gameplay.

Player Rating

Rating: 4.00 / 5
Votes: 4

Sticker Compatibility

The Custom Paint Job finish features a collection of monsters on both sides. While no specific sticker color recommendations or famous crafts have been documented, the XM1014 typically offers visible sticker positions on the receiver and forward body. The intricate artwork suggests that simpler sticker designs might be preferred to avoid visual clutter.