XM1014 | Elegant Vines (Field-Tested)

Yes, the XM1014 | Elegant Vines is an excellent budget-friendly choice. Priced affordably, it offers the Elegant Vines aesthetic without breaking the bank. Budget skins like this are ideal for players building their first inventory or those who prefer spending on multiple skins rather than one expensive item. The lower price point also means less financial risk if you decide to trade or sell later.

Field-Tested covers float values from 0.15 to 0.37 on the CS2 wear scale. Within that band a lower float looks cleaner in game and usually sells for more, so two Field-Tested copies of the same skin can be priced well apart. Every listing's float is shown in the marketplace table above.

Right now the Field-Tested is quoted at about $16.96 and the Minimal Wear at about $17.43, so the Minimal Wear costs 3% 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 XM1014 | Elegant Vines (Field-Tested) vary across marketplaces due to fees, regional pricing, and seller competition. Originally from The 2021 Mirage Collection, this skin is available on 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 XM1014 | Elegant Vines 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 XM1014 | Elegant Vines (Field-Tested) is currently trending downward. Over the past 7 days, the price has decreased by 8.4%, and over the past 30 days it has dropped 18.7%. Price drops can result from new case releases flooding the market, seasonal fluctuations, or shifts in player preferences. This could represent a buying opportunity if you believe the skin will recover. Review the price history chart above for long-term context.

The XM1014 | Elegant Vines (Field-Tested) has averaged $23.87 over the past 60 days, against $25.72 over 90 days, $28.05 over 180 days and $29.91 over 360 days. It currently trades at $16.96, 43.3% below its 360-day average. Longer averages smooth out the day-to-day noise of individual listings, so they describe what the XM1014 | Elegant Vines is actually worth better than any single asking price does. Compare them against the live figures in the marketplace table above.

The XM1014 | Elegant Vines is part of The 2021 Mirage Collection. All skins from the same collection share a rarity hierarchy, which affects trade-up contract possibilities and overall value.

The in-game description reads: "A red and green flower pattern has been applied. Some see a nuisance; I see beauty." The Elegant Vines finish on the XM1014 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 XM1014 | Elegant Vines (Field-Tested) at $15.18. 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 XM1014 deals 6 pellets of 20 base damage per shot. Per shot (every pellet landing) at point blank that is 480 to the head, 120 to the chest or arms, 150 to the stomach and 90 to the legs, before armor. Damage falls off to ×0.7 every 500 units.

Yes. The XM1014 kills with one headshot even through a helmet, out to about 47 m (1,850 units).