Factory New SV

1 271.24

Minimal Wear SV

29.21

Field-Tested SV

8.04

Well-Worn SV

12.98

Battle-Scarred SV

9.99

Factory New

0.23

Minimal Wear

0.01

Field-Tested

0.01

Well-Worn

0.01

Battle-Scarred

0.01

Containers

Collections

WeaponTec-9
Finish

Groundwater

Rarity

Consumer Grade

Exterior

Factory New

Popularity

unpopular

Designer

Valve

Update

"Out with the old, in with the new"

Tec-9 | Groundwater (Factory New)
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Consumer Grade

Tec-9 | Groundwater (Factory New)

An ideal pistol for the Terrorist on the move, the Tec-9 is lethal in close quarters and features a high magazine capacity. It has individual parts spray-painted solid colors in an olive drab color scheme.
Tec-9 | Groundwater (Factory New)

Community rating: 4.39★

550 Votes

Community rating: 4.39★

550 Votes
An ideal pistol for the Terrorist on the move, the Tec-9 is lethal in close quarters and features a high magazine capacity. It has individual parts spray-painted solid colors in an olive drab color scheme.

Factory New SV

1 271.24

Minimal Wear SV

29.21

Field-Tested SV

8.04

Well-Worn SV

12.98

Battle-Scarred SV

9.99

Factory New

0.23

Minimal Wear

0.01

Field-Tested

0.01

Well-Worn

0.01

Battle-Scarred

0.01

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Containers

Collections

WeaponTec-9
Finish

Groundwater

Rarity

Consumer Grade

Exterior

Factory New

Popularity

unpopular

Designer

Valve

Update

"Out with the old, in with the new"

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Description

Float

The Tec-9 | Groundwater (Factory New), categorized under Pistols and primarily available in Factory New, features a float value range from 0.06 to 0.8. This range limits its availability to conditions like Factory New. Tec-9 | Groundwater (Factory New) is notable for having a Groundwater pattern and developed by Valve. Currently priced at approximately 0.23 on markets like , it remains unpopular among collectors.

Chance of dropping

The Tec-9 | Groundwater (Factory New) stands out as one of 6 skins available. With its Consumer Grade rarity status, obtaining the Groundwater is a challenge, as it boasts a mere 79.92% chance of dropping.

Community Rating

The Tec-9 | Groundwater (Factory New) has garnered significant attention with over 550 votes on TRUSTPILOT.COM, achieving an impressive average rating of 4.39.

Overview

The Tec-9 | Groundwater is a pistol skin with an industrial-inspired design. It is characterized by its mixture of metallic silvers and worn-out blue spots, giving it a distinct worn and gritty look. This skin is part of the Dust II Collection and was released in August 2013.

Rarity

Classified as a 'Consumer Grade' skin, the Tec-9 | Groundwater is one of the most common skins you can acquire. Due to its accessibility, it makes a great entry point for players beginning their skin collection.

History

The Tec-9 | Groundwater is one of the original skins introduced when Valve first launched skins for CS:GO in the Arms Deal Update.

Popularity

While it may not be as popular as higher-grade skins, the Tec-9 | Groundwater holds a special spot as being one of the earliest skins in the game and is appreciated by long-term players of the game.

Compatibility

This skin is specifically designed for the Tec-9 pistol.

Unique Features

The most notable feature of the Groundwater is its worn, industrial design. The combination of metallic and corroded textures imbues it with a virtual sense of weight and history.

Event

The Groundwater was released along with the launch of the Arms Deal Update which introduced skins into CS:GO.

Trivia

The Tec-9 | Groundwater's design could be reflective of the harsh, desert conditions synonymous with the 'Dust' maps, matching the Dust II Collection it is part of.

Skin Designer

Designed by Valve.

Technical Features

Despite being a low-grade skin, the Groundwater features considerable texture detail, recreating the look of weather-beaten metal veined with blue corrosion.

Reviews and Ratings

Due to its vintage and preeminent status, the Tec-9 | Groundwater enjoys a fair share of positive reviews and respect despite falling at the lower end of the rarity spectrum.

Historical Significance

The Groundwater holds a certain historical significance as it was part of the first set of skins introduced to CS:GO, marking the birth of the thriving in-game economy.

Reasons for Popularity

Its popularity is largely nostalgic, often favored by players who appreciate CS:GO history or are building a classic or themed skin inventory.

Influential Events

The launch of Arms Deal Update significantly influenced the Groundwater's popularity, serving as the inception for this and many other skins.

Creation Story

The Tec-9 | Groundwater embodies the early days of CS:GO, where simple, realism-based designs were the norm. It features a basic metal texture infused with blue patches representing water corrosion.

Symbolism and Design Elements

The design of the Groundwater can represent the harsh realities of warfare and the passage of time, symbolized by its weathered and industrial look.

Emotional Connection

Players who value history often feel a connection to the Tec-9 | Groundwater as it harks back to the beginning of CS:GO's skin era.

Impact on Community

As one of the inaugural CS:GO skins, the Tec-9 | Groundwater played a role in sparking the community's interest in skins and building the thriving skin economy we see today.

Usage in Esports

Although not as popular in the professional scene compared to its flashier counterparts, the Tec-9 | Groundwater can occasionally be spotted in minor league matches.

Player Stories

For many early adopters of CS:GO, the Tec-9 | Groundwater is one of the first skins they owned, making it a sentimental piece in their collection.