Factory New ST

12 316.91

Minimal Wear ST

7 338.38

Field-Tested ST

5 976.79

Well-Worn ST

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Factory New

5 730.44

Minimal Wear

4 237.33

Field-Tested

3 531.23

Well-Worn

3 357.38
TypeRifles
WeaponM4A4
Finish

Howl

Rarity

Contraband

Exterior

Factory New

Popularity

unpopular

Designer

Valve

Update

"The Hunt Begins"

M4A4 | Howl (Factory New)
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Contraband

M4A4 | Howl (Factory New)

More accurate but less damaging than its AK-47 counterpart, the M4A4 is the full-auto assault rifle of choice for CTs. It has been custom painted with the image of a snarling wolf.
M4A4 | Howl (Factory New)

Community rating: 4.14★

569 Votes

Community rating: 4.14★

569 Votes
More accurate but less damaging than its AK-47 counterpart, the M4A4 is the full-auto assault rifle of choice for CTs. It has been custom painted with the image of a snarling wolf.

Factory New ST

12 316.91

Minimal Wear ST

7 338.38

Field-Tested ST

5 976.79

Well-Worn ST

--

Factory New

5 730.44

Minimal Wear

4 237.33

Field-Tested

3 531.23

Well-Worn

3 357.38

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TypeRifles
WeaponM4A4
Finish

Howl

Rarity

Contraband

Exterior

Factory New

Popularity

unpopular

Designer

Valve

Update

"The Hunt Begins"

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Description

Chance of dropping

The M4A4 | Howl (Factory New) stands out as one of 6 skins available. With its Contraband rarity status, obtaining the Howl is a challenge, as it boasts a mere N/A chance of dropping.

Community Rating

The M4A4 | Howl (Factory New) has garnered significant attention with over 569 votes on TRUSTPILOT.COM, achieving an impressive average rating of 4.14.

Overview

The M4A4 | Howl is an iconic CS:GO skin known for its fiery design. The gun is covered in a orange-red flame pattern over a black base, accompanied by the image of a howling wolf. It's part of the Huntsman Collection and was released in the Huntsman Weapon Case in May 2014.

Rarity

The Howl skin is deemed 'Contraband' – the rarest of all CS:GO skin classifications. The skin was moved from Covert to Contraband rarity when it was redesigned in June 2014. This change makes the Howl incredibly rare and highly sought after by players.

History

The M4A4 | Howl was introduced in May 2014, but gained historic significance in June 2014, when it was involved in a copyright infringement controversy resulting in a redesign. More about this event can be found at the M4A4 Howl Copyright Controversy article.

Popularity

The Howl is incredibly popular due to its rarity, design, and the historical significance stemming from the copyright controversy. It is one of the few skins with a story that extends beyond the game itself.

Compatibility

This skin is exclusively designed for the M4A4 rifle.

Unique Features

What makes the Howl skin unique is not only the design, but also the Contraband rarity which resulted from a legal dispute. Additionally, the image of the howling wolf sets it apart from other skins.

Event

The M4A4 | Howl was released as part of the Huntsman Weapon Case in May 2014.

Trivia

The Howl skin was only available in the Huntsman Weapon Case for a short period of time before its redesign and upgrade to Contraband.

Skin Designer

Designed by Valve.

Technical Features

The Howl's design is a detailed, high-quality professional print, illustrating a sense of speed and urgency through the use of red flames. The howling wolf is heavily stylized, adding to the appeal.

Reviews and Ratings

The Howl is rated highly for its aesthetics and colour scheme. Many players consider it to be the most coveted skin, and it often trades for very high prices.

Historical Significance

The M4A4 | Howl is historically significant in the world of CS:GO due to its contraband status following a copyright infringement.

Reasons for Popularity

The popularity of the Howl is due to its vibrant design, contraband status and the notoriety it gained from the copyright infringement controversy.

Influential Events

The copyright infringement case regarding the original design of Howl led to a significant event in CS:GO history. More details can be found at M4A4 Howl Copyright Controversy.

Creation Story

The Howl skin was designed as a collaborative effort that later led to a copyright claim, redesign, and an increase in rarity.

Symbolism and Design Elements

The Howl symbolizes ferocity, speed, and power, perfectly represented by the blazing design and iconic howling wolf image.

Emotional Connection

Players often feel an intense emotional attachment to the Howl due to its rare and unique status within the gaming community.

Impact on Community

The Howl's copyright controversy and subsequent changes had a profound impact on the CS:GO community, leading to greater scrutiny of skin designs.

Usage in Esports

Despite its high cost, the Howl is prominently seen in professional CS:GO matches, adorning the rifles of many successful esports players.

Player Stories

Many players share stories of their ‘white whale’ chase for the Howl, highlighting the skin’s rarity and subsequent desirability.