XM1014 | Black Tie

XM1014 | Black Tie is a CS2 shotgun skin with a restrained black, white, and silver Custom Paint Job. Angular panels, chrome-like highlights, and small yellow markings give the weapon a precise, understated appearance. Its contrasting palette suits players building monochrome loadouts without large artwork. All exterior grades are available, alongside StatTrak™ and Souvenir versions.

Description

XM1014 | Black Tie gives the fully automatic shotgun a tailored, high-contrast finish in CS2. The XM1014 belongs to the Heavy weapon category, while Black Tie supplies its black-and-white visual identity. White and silver dominate the receiver, interrupted by angular black panels rather than a continuous illustration. Small yellow markings introduce a restrained accent without changing the overall monochrome character. Black furniture and silver details carry the same design language through the fore-end, grip, and stock. The look suits players who prefer structured shapes and fine lines over large artwork. Standard, StatTrak, and Souvenir versions give buyers different options within the same finish. When choosing a copy, compare its exterior, float value, and version alongside the appearance shown in the listing.

History and Origin

XM1014 | Black Tie was released in CS:GO on April 27, 2016. It arrived with the Chroma 3 Case through the Chroma 3 Case Skins update. Steam Workshop community designer Nextgenz created the finish, establishing its community-designed origins. The skin belongs to The Chroma 3 Collection, which also determines its collection-based trade-up route. Valve retired the rare drop pool on December 17, 2025, and the Chroma 3 Case no longer drops. Existing cases can still be bought on the market and opened, so retirement did not remove the case-opening route. Today, buyers can also acquire an existing copy through marketplace purchases or player trades rather than relying on a random result.

Finish Style

Black Tie uses a Custom Paint Job built around contrasting black, white, and chrome-like silver surfaces. The receiver is predominantly white and silver, with angular black panels breaking up its broad side. Small yellow markings add a localized color accent to that otherwise restrained area. A black barrel sits above a tube with pale silver sections separated by dark rings and curved lines. The ribbed fore-end remains black, while bright silver edges and grooves emphasize its shape. The pistol grip and skeletonized stock continue the black base with selective silver highlights. A pale diagonal stock brace adds another contrasting structural detail toward the rear. Together, these blocks and fine lines give the shotgun a formal, mechanical character without relying on large decorative artwork.

Float Value

The float value range for XM1014 | Black Tie is 0.00 to 0.75. Available exteriors are Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, and Battle-Scarred, with none of these exterior grades excluded. StatTrak and Souvenir versions are also available, but those version labels are separate from a copy's cosmetic condition.

Rarity and Popularity

XM1014 | Black Tie has the Restricted rarity grade. Its stated chance from the Chroma 3 Case is 3.2%, making a specific Black Tie result uncertain when opening the case. Professional owners include Xyp9x, tarik, and mixwell, although ownership alone does not establish current market demand.

Why it’s Popular:

• Restrained black-and-white palette suits monochrome loadouts

• Angular panels and silver details emphasize the shotgun's shape

• Small yellow markings add contrast without dominating the finish

• Standard, StatTrak, and Souvenir options offer different ownership choices

Price Range

The live XM1014 | Black Tie price range is $0.96 to $16.47. These bounds cover the whole skin rather than a fixed exterior or version. Compare standard, StatTrak, and Souvenir listings separately when assessing the CS2 skin price. Souvenir Factory New can carry a substantial premium over regular copies, making accurate version checks especially important. Within the chosen version, inspect the exterior, exact float, and listing image before deciding which copy to buy.

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 Chroma 3 Case

Open the Chroma 3 Case for a chance to receive XM1014 | Black Tie. Its stated chance is 3.2%, so opening a case does not guarantee this skin. No new Chroma 3 Cases drop, but existing cases remain available to buy and open.

3. Trade Up Contracts

A Trade Up Contract uses 10 Mil-Spec Grade skins from The Chroma 3 Collection to produce 1 Restricted skin from that collection. Black Tie is a possible result, but the outcome is random among the collection's Restricted skins.

4. Buy on the Steam Community Market

Buy an existing XM1014 | Black Tie listing on the Steam Community Market to select the item directly. Check the exterior and version carefully, then inspect the float and appearance when evaluating the particular copy.

5. Trade with Other Players

XM1014 | Black Tie can also be acquired through trades with other players. Confirm the item name, exterior, float, and whether the offered copy is standard, StatTrak, or Souvenir before accepting.

Trading and Investment Considerations

The retired Chroma 3 Case limits new case supply, but existing openings and trade-up contracts can still introduce additional Black Tie copies. Compare available versions separately when planning to buy, sell, or trade, rather than treating every listing as interchangeable. Professional ownership provides visibility, but there is no established evidence here of sale speed or a sustained price trend.

Reasons it Holds Value

• Retired Chroma 3 Case source

• Professional ownership includes Xyp9x, tarik, and mixwell

• Distinctive monochrome finish with fine silver details

• Standard, StatTrak, and Souvenir options

The investment rating is medium, supported by retired case supply, professional ownership, and the finish's distinctive visual identity. These factors do not establish future price growth or measurable trading demand. The main risk is continued skin creation through existing cases and trade-ups while demand and resale speed remain uncertain.