M4A4 | Aeolian Dark

Origin Story

The M4A4 | Aeolian Dark, released on January 22, 2026, as part of The Achroma Collection, features a grayscale, abstract knot pattern. Its design evokes a sense of fluid motion, as if the pattern itself is being shaped by an unseen force. The in-game flavor text, "Let the wind carry you," further reinforces this theme of movement and ephemerality. This skin offers a subtle yet intricate visual that distinguishes it within the M4A4 lineup.

Drop Chance

M4A4 | Aeolian Dark is Industrial Grade, a common skin tier, one step above Consumer Grade. It can drop as an end-of-match reward from active competitive play on the Achroma Collection item pool. Map drops follow a weighted rarity system that heavily favors common grades, so Industrial Grade drops are uncommon and Valve doesn't publish per-skin odds. There are 4 other Industrial Grade skins in the collection competing for the same drop slot. Most copies enter the market through trade-up contracts or direct purchase at a listed seller's price.

Skin Condition

Float range 0 to 0.65. Exteriors: Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, Battle-Scarred. StatTrak is not available for this skin.

• Factory New ($0.52): The hydrographic pattern is fully intact and vibrant across the weapon.
• Minimal Wear ($0.13): Minor wear begins to appear on edges and contact points, but the pattern remains largely unblemished.
• Field-Tested ($0.04): Noticeable wear and scuffs are present, particularly on exposed areas, causing some fading of the hydrographic design.
• Well-Worn ($0.05): Significant wear is visible, with large areas of the pattern showing degradation and scuffing.
• Battle-Scarred ($0.05): The hydrographic finish is heavily worn, with much of the original design obscured by extensive damage and discoloration.

Model

Aeolian Dark uses the current M4A4 model, released on January 22, 2026.

How to Obtain

The M4A4 | Aeolian Dark is an Industrial Grade rifle skin from The Achroma Collection. It can be acquired as a random end-of-match drop on maps associated with The Achroma Collection, typically as a weekly reward for active competitive play. Players can also obtain this skin through trade-up contracts, using ten lower-rarity skins from The Achroma Collection.

Price Range

M4A4 | Aeolian Dark ranges from $0.05 (Battle-Scarred) to $0.52 (Factory New). Field-Tested copies sit at $0.04.


The current 7-day median is No Recent Price. The 90-day median is $0.06. The all-time median is $0.09. Volume averages 0 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Hydrographic: A grayscale, abstract knot pattern has been applied. The design primarily uses shades of gray. The handguard and magazine are prominent during gameplay.

Player Rating

Rating: 4.00 / 5
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Sticker Compatibility

The M4A4 | Aeolian Dark, with its hydrographic finish, provides a suitable canvas for sticker application. Its design allows for clear visibility of applied stickers without significant visual interference.