SCAR-20 | Grotto (Field-Tested)

Skin overview

This SCAR-20 skin is built on a dark base covered in layered blue metallic sponging, set off by olive-grey hardware and a black barrel. Field-Tested copies show scuffs along the edges and raised parts, which suits the cave-like, weathered look of the paint. It is a sensible middle grade for someone who wants the full colour scheme without paying for a clean finish.

Item type: sniper rifle. The weapon is available only on the Counter-Terrorist side. Mil-Spec Grade is the lowest rarity found in cases and the most common one among them.

Patina: an aged metal surface; wear is part of the design, so the gap between qualities is less visible.

How the skin looks in Field-Tested

The receiver and handguard are painted dark navy and covered in a sponged, brush-worked layer of metallic blue and teal that forms an uneven, cave-like texture. Bright cyan edging runs along the top rail and the edges of the handguard, giving the rifle a cold, glowing outline.

Scuffs spread along the rail edges, the handguard corners and the raised parts of the receiver, breaking the cyan outline in places. The central areas of the receiver and handguard still carry the full blue texture. In game the wear blends into the mottled pattern and reads as natural weathering.

Field-Tested wear: float 0.15–0.38

The float of SCAR-20 | Grotto ranges from 0 to 0.5; the Field-Tested quality covers 0.15–0.38 — 46% of this skin’s scale. The lower the float within the range, the cleaner the surface looks and the higher a copy is usually priced.

Where the skin comes from: collection and case

SCAR-20 | Grotto belongs to The Chroma Collection, which holds 14 skins.

The source is Chroma Case (on sale since Jan 8, 2015).

Price by quality

Compared with the Field-Tested quality, the others go like this:

• Factory New — 1.6× dearer
• Minimal Wear — 2% dearer
• Well-Worn — 8% cheaper
• Battle-Scarred — 6% cheaper

Based on the cheapest SkinOut.gg listing of each quality, otherwise on the market reference.

By price this skin is 6th of 15 skins Mil-Spec Grade SCAR-20 in this quality (the first being the dearest).

StatTrak™ and Souvenir

There is also a the StatTrak™ version: the counter on the weapon tracks kills. Right now it is 4% dearer than the regular one. There is also a the Souvenir version with tournament stickers.

Which stickers suit it

Stickers in blue, teal, cyan or silver blend well with the metallic sponged paint and the bright edging. Holo or foil stickers with cool tones placed on the receiver repeat the metallic effect, while dark or black designs keep the look restrained.

What to check before buying

• Check where the float sits within the wear grade, as lower values keep the cyan rail edging intact longer.
• Look at the top rail and handguard corners in inspect, since these parts lose paint first.
• Pay attention to stickers and name tags, which can change how well the blue scheme looks.
• Decide whether you want a StatTrak™ or Souvenir copy, as both versions exist for this skin.

Who should buy Field-Tested

• Players who like the weathered look that matches the cave-like texture.
• Buyers who want the full colour scheme at a moderate cost.
• A practical middle choice for regular play.