M249 | Warbird

M249 | Warbird is a CS2 heavy machine gun skin with a weathered blue-gray finish and yellow heat-shield accents. Mottled patches, small white stars, and scuffed edges give it an aged equipment look rather than a polished appearance. It suits muted loadouts and comes in every exterior, with StatTrak™ and Souvenir versions also available.

Description

M249 | Warbird applies a Gunsmith finish to the M249, a heavy machine gun available in CS2. Its blue-gray body and narrow yellow accent establish the palette, while irregular dark patches break up the painted surfaces. Small white stars on the box magazine add a distinct detail without turning the weapon into a large illustrated design. The M249 itself balances a slower firing pace with increased accuracy and high ammunition capacity for open-area engagements. This finish suits players who prefer worn-looking equipment and restrained colors over a bright, uniform paint job. Documented owners include professional players Xyp9x, Spiidi, and Skadoodle, giving the skin a connection to recognizable player inventories. Buyers can compare standard, StatTrak, and Souvenir versions alongside each listing's exterior and float value. Inspection images are useful for checking the receiver, magazine, and heat shield before choosing a particular copy.

History and Origin

M249 | Warbird was released in CS:GO on November 18, 2019. It arrived in the Shattered Web Case with the Operation Shattered Web update. Steam Workshop community designer MultiH created the finish. The skin belongs to The Shattered Web Collection, which identifies its collection origin separately from its weapon type and rarity. Valve retired the rare drop pool on December 17, 2025. As of October 9, 2026, the Shattered Web Case no longer drops, so new case drops do not replenish its supply. Existing cases remain available to buy on the market and can still be opened for a possible Warbird outcome. Today, buyers can also obtain an existing skin through marketplace purchases or trades with other players.

Finish Style

Warbird uses the Gunsmith finish style, with a visual identity built around aged blue paint and a yellow heat shield. Muted blue-gray covers the receiver and stock, interrupted by dark brown and gray patches. A narrow yellow strip follows the upper heat shield, with darker marks breaking its continuity. The long barrel is mostly gray metal, while the muzzle and mounting hardware appear darker. The large box magazine carries a pale blue-gray base with mottled tan areas across its surface. Small white stars decorate the magazine's side, providing focused markings rather than broad artwork. Scratches, scuffs, and chipped-looking edges create a heavily textured appearance throughout the finish. These weathered details are central to the design, so buyers should inspect individual copies rather than expect a uniformly clean painted surface.

Float Value

M249 | Warbird has a float value range of 0.05 to 0.65, defining the available wear span for this finish. Its exteriors are Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, and Battle-Scarred. StatTrak and Souvenir versions are also available, but these version labels are separate from a copy's cosmetic condition, exterior, and float.

Rarity and Popularity

M249 | Warbird is a Mil-Spec Grade skin in The Shattered Web Collection. Its chance of appearing from a Shattered Web Case opening is 11.42%, making the case route a random outcome rather than a direct purchase. It is one of 51 Machinegun skins, with documented ownership by Xyp9x, Spiidi, and Skadoodle.

Why it’s Popular:

• Muted blue-gray colors suit restrained loadouts

• Yellow heat-shield accents contrast with the darker body

• White magazine stars add a recognizable detail

• StatTrak and Souvenir versions offer additional choices

Price Range

The live M249 | Warbird CS2 skin price range is $0.37 to $2,000.00. These bounds cover the whole skin, not fixed exterior or version combinations. Compare standard, StatTrak, and Souvenir listings separately, then check each copy's exterior and exact float value. When deciding which listing to buy, inspect its appearance and compare matching details rather than assuming every available variant has equivalent pricing.

How to Obtain

1. Buy Directly through Eneba Skins

One of the fastest and most straightforward options is to purchase skins directly through Eneba Skins. You can browse available CS2 skins, compare prices, and choose the items that best fit your budget.

2. Open the Shattered Web Case

Opening the Shattered Web Case offers an 11.42% chance of receiving M249 | Warbird. The case no longer drops, but existing cases can still be bought on the market and opened.

3. Buy on the Steam Community Market

Buy M249 | Warbird on the Steam Community Market to choose an existing copy rather than seek a random case outcome. Check the listing's exterior and version, then verify its float and appearance before selecting it.

4. Trade with Other Players

M249 | Warbird can also be acquired through trades with other players. Confirm the offered copy's exterior, float, and standard, StatTrak, or Souvenir status when comparing it with the items being exchanged.

Trading and Investment Considerations

The retired case limits fresh case supply, but opening existing cases can still create more Warbird copies. Professional ownership provides visibility, not proof of strong resale demand across every exterior or version. Before a buy, sell, or trade decision, compare the actual float, version, and available listings rather than relying on case retirement alone.

Reasons it Holds Value

• Retired case supply receives no new drops

• Distinct blue-gray palette with yellow accents

• StatTrak and Souvenir options broaden collecting choices

• Documented ownership by Xyp9x, Spiidi, and Skadoodle

The editorial investment rating is medium, supported by retired case supply, distinct styling, and documented professional ownership. The main risk is uncertain demand across its variants, while continued openings of existing cases can still increase skin supply.