Tec-9 | Sandstorm (Battle-Scarred)

Battle-Scarred covers float values from 0.44 to 1.00 on the CS2 wear scale. This skin's own floats run 0.10-0.70, so its Battle-Scarred copies sit between 0.44 and 0.70. Within that band a lower float looks cleaner in game and usually sells for more, so two Battle-Scarred copies of the same skin can be priced well apart. Every listing's float is shown in the marketplace table above.

Right now the Battle-Scarred is quoted at about $0.42 and the Well-Worn at about $0.52, so the Well-Worn costs 24% more. How much of that gap is worth paying depends on the finish: wear shows first on edges and raised areas, so on some designs the cleaner wear is hard to tell apart in game. Switch wears above to compare the two side by side.

Prices for the Tec-9 | Sandstorm (Battle-Scarred) vary across marketplaces due to fees, regional pricing, and seller competition. This skin can be obtained by opening the Operation Phoenix Weapon Case or purchased directly from third-party marketplaces. The Steam Community Market charges 15% fees, while third-party markets like Skinport, DMarket, and Buff163 offer lower prices with 2-10% fees. Compare real-time prices in the market comparison table above to find the best deal.

Yes, all weapon skins including the Tec-9 | Sandstorm are purely cosmetic and can be used in all CS2 game modes including competitive matchmaking, Premier, and professional tournaments. Skins provide no gameplay advantages or disadvantages - they only change the weapon's visual appearance. Many professional players use skins during official matches, and you'll often see high-value items like this featured in tournament broadcasts.

The Tec-9 | Sandstorm (Battle-Scarred) has remained relatively stable in price recently, with less than 5% movement over the past 7 and 30 days. Stable pricing suggests balanced supply and demand. This can be a good sign for investors looking for low-volatility items, and for buyers it means you're unlikely to overpay. Check the price chart above for longer-term trends.

The Tec-9 | Sandstorm (Battle-Scarred) has averaged $0.63 over the past 60 days, against $0.73 over 90 days, $0.92 over 180 days and $0.78 over 360 days. It currently trades at $0.42, 46.3% below its 360-day average. Longer averages smooth out the day-to-day noise of individual listings, so they describe what the Tec-9 | Sandstorm is actually worth better than any single asking price does. Compare them against the live figures in the marketplace table above.

The Tec-9 | Sandstorm is part of The Phoenix Collection. It can be obtained by opening the Operation Phoenix Weapon Case. All skins from the same collection share a rarity hierarchy, which affects trade-up contract possibilities and overall value.

The in-game description reads: "It has been painted using a hydrographic in a purple and beige graphic design. It'll take more than a tarp to protect you." The Sandstorm finish on the Tec-9 is a distinctive design that has made this skin a recognizable part of CS2's visual identity.

Based on our real-time price comparison across 40+ marketplaces, Skinport currently has the lowest price for the Tec-9 | Sandstorm (Battle-Scarred) at $0.36. However, prices change frequently as sellers list and buyers purchase. We recommend checking the marketplace comparison table above for the most current prices, and remember to factor in each marketplace's fees when comparing total costs.

The Tec-9 deals 33 base damage per bullet. Per shot at point blank that is 132 to the head, 33 to the chest or arms, 41 to the stomach and 24 to the legs, before armor. Damage falls off to ×0.79 every 500 units.

Yes. The Tec-9 kills with one headshot even through a helmet, out to about 9 m (350 units).