M249 | Spectre

Origin Story

The M249 | Spectre was introduced on April 28, 2016, as part of The Chroma 3 Collection, accompanying the Trichromacy update. Its design features a sleek and contemporary custom paint job, characterized by dark grey and black with sharp white and light grey geometric striping. Subtle teal details are integrated into the mid-section, complementing the modern aesthetic. The in-game description notes it has been painted in a sleek and contemporary manner, aligning with its tactical-industrial feel.

Drop Chance

M249 | Spectre is Mil-Spec, a Blue-tier skin, less common than base collection drops. From the Chroma 3 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 Chroma 3 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 0.5. Exteriors: Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn. StatTrak is available.

• Factory New ($1.05): The dark grey body features crisp, high-contrast white and light grey geometric striping with subtle teal accents, appearing clean and vibrant.
• Minimal Wear ($0.58): The primary geometric design remains fully intact with only minor edge wear and small specks appearing on high-contact points like the receiver and top cover.
• Field-Tested ($0.70): Noticeable scuffing and chipping begin to appear on prominent edges and corners, particularly around the mid-body and stock, with some white/grey lines showing visible breaks.
• Well-Worn ($0.53): Substantial chipping and scratch clusters are present, especially on the geometric striping, making the surface appear more faded and worn, particularly on the mid and rear sections.

Model

Spectre uses the legacy M249 model, introduced with Trichromacy on April 28, 2016. The inspect animation and third-person appearance match the original CS:GO version.

How to Obtain

The M249 | Spectre is primarily obtained by opening a Chroma 3 Case. Players can also acquire this Mil-Spec skin through trade-up contracts using ten lower-rarity skins from The Chroma 3 Collection. A StatTrak version is also available for kill tracking. For direct purchase, the M249 | Spectre can be found on the Steam Community Market, third-party marketplaces, or various case-opening and skin-trading sites.

Price Range

M249 | Spectre ranges from $0.42 (Battle-Scarred) to $1.05 (Factory New). Field-Tested copies sit at $0.70. StatTrak versions carry a premium at every wear tier.


The current 7-day median is $0.54. The 90-day median is $0.63. The all-time median is $0.10. Volume averages 71 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Custom Paint Job: It has been painted in a sleek and contemporary manner. The design features a dark grey and black body with white and light grey geometric striping and subtle teal accents. In first-person view, the receiver and upper side-plate with their bold white and grey paneling are the most prominent features.

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Sticker Compatibility

The M249 | Spectre's sleek, contemporary design pairs well with white, light grey, black, or dark grey stickers to maintain its clean aesthetic. Teal or cyan holographic stickers can also complement the subtle accents on the skin. Stickers placed on the main receiver or mid-body are most visible during gameplay.