XM1014 | Black Tie

Origin Story

The XM1014 | Black Tie, released on April 28, 2016, as part of The Chroma 3 Collection, presents a formal and clean aesthetic for the shotgun. The in-game description further reinforces this theme, calling it "A vision in black and white chrome, this shotgun is best used on formal occasions." This skin is considered a clean, formal-themed XM, often serving as a mid-tier or budget alternative to more expensive shotguns. Its neutral palette also makes it a suitable base for various sticker crafts.

Drop Chance

XM1014 | Black Tie is Restricted, a Purple-tier skin in the upper half of the rarity ladder. From the Chroma 3 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 Chroma 3 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 0.75. Exteriors: Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, Battle-Scarred. StatTrak is available in FN, MW, FT, WW, BS.

• Factory New ($8.66): The black and white segments are crisp, and the chrome-like accents appear most polished, maintaining a clean, formal look with minimal edge wear.
• Minimal Wear ($2.65): Small scratches or slight dulling appear on the barrel tip, front receiver edges, or stock corners, but the overall black-and-white contrast remains very close to Factory New.
• Field-Tested ($1.49): Noticeable edge wear and scuffing appear on the front barrel, receiver, and some lines separating the black and white segments, making the finish look more used.
• Well-Worn ($1.56): Significant chipping occurs along most high-contact edges, with sections of black and white paint appearing more fragmented and the underlying base showing through more clearly.
• Battle-Scarred ($1.53): Substantial paint loss is evident along the entire barrel, top edges, and receiver, creating a heavily used, scuffed appearance where the black and white regions can look patchy.

Model

Black Tie uses the legacy XM1014 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 XM1014 | Black Tie is primarily acquired by opening the Chroma 3 Case. Players can also obtain this Restricted shotgun 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 skin is readily available on the Steam Community Market, third-party marketplaces, and various case-opening or skin-trading sites.

Price Range

XM1014 | Black Tie ranges from $1.53 (Battle-Scarred) to $8.66 (Factory New). Field-Tested copies sit at $1.49. StatTrak versions carry a premium at every wear tier.


The current 7-day median is $1.69. The 90-day median is $1.93. The all-time median is $0.41. Volume averages 4 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Custom Paint Job: A vision in black and white chrome, this shotgun is best used on formal occasions. This Custom Paint Job skin features a sleek black and white color scheme, accented with chrome-like silver elements. In first-person view, the most prominent features are the mid and rear receiver and the stock, where the high-contrast black and white sections are clearly visible. The Black Tie is generally viewed as a clean, formal-themed XM.

Player Rating

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Sticker Compatibility

The XM1014 | Black Tie's neutral black and white palette makes it a suitable canvas for various sticker crafts. Gold, silver, and chrome-effect stickers pair well for a luxurious look, while monochrome stickers maintain a formal aesthetic. Bright accent colors like red, blue, or purple also stand out, allowing the sticker to become a focal point against the clean base.