UMP-45 | Neo-Noir (Minimal Wear)

Skin overview

The portrait on the receiver and the neon-toned details are what make Neo-Noir easy to spot on a UMP-45. At Minimal Wear the finish reads almost the same as a fresh copy, with only small marks that need a close look to find. It keeps the full colour of the artwork while usually costing less than the cleanest grade.

Item type: smg. Classified is the second-rarest weapon tier, only Covert sits above it.

Gunsmith: several techniques combined on one item; some parts rub off, others only dull.

Appearance in Minimal Wear

The centre of the receiver carries the main motif: a woman's face in pink and magenta framed by dark, swirling hair with purple and blue highlights. The front of the receiver and the top near the muzzle are painted cream-white with dark splashes, while the rail, foregrip and much of the frame stay in dark grey.

Small specks of wear can appear on the muzzle tip, the magazine base plate and the sharpest edges of the receiver. The portrait and the main colour areas remain untouched. At normal viewing distance in game the skin looks the same as a Factory New copy. Only the light cream areas may reveal tiny marks on inspection.

Minimal Wear wear: float 0.07–0.15

The whole float range of UMP-45 | Neo-Noir is 0–1; Minimal Wear takes the 0.07–0.15 segment (8% of the scale). The lower the float within the range, the cleaner the surface looks and the higher a copy is usually priced.

Origin of the skin

The skin’s collection is The Gallery Collection with 17 skins in total.

The source is Gallery Case.

What it costs in each quality

Compared with the Minimal Wear quality, the others go like this:

• Factory New — 2.2× dearer
• Field-Tested — 2.2× cheaper
• Well-Worn — 2.4× cheaper
• Battle-Scarred — 2.6× cheaper

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

Among 6 skins of the UMP-45 in the Classified grade and this quality, this skin ranks 3rd by price, counting from the dearest.

StatTrak™ and Souvenir

There is also a the StatTrak™ version: the counter on the weapon tracks kills. Right now it is 2× dearer than the regular one. There is also a the Souvenir version with tournament stickers.

Which stickers suit it

Stickers in pink, magenta, purple or teal match the artwork, while holo and foil stickers echo the neon accents. Placing them on the dark grey frame or rail keeps the portrait in the centre free.

What to check before buying

• Check where the float sits within the wear grade, since a low float looks noticeably cleaner on the light front section.
• Inspect the portrait on the receiver, as it carries the design and scratches there matter most.
• Look at the muzzle, magazine base and stock edges, which lose paint first.
• Make sure any applied stickers or a name tag suit your taste, as they are part of what you buy.

Who the Minimal Wear quality suits

• Players who want a near-perfect look without paying for the top grade.
• Crafters who accept tiny marks that are invisible in game.
• Conclusion: almost the same visuals with a more sensible entry.