Wear varies between weapons, even if they're exactly the same item in the same condition band. Factory New is the cleanest possible version of the skin: Equipping the skin has no effect on its wear, either.īattle-Scarred skins usually feature heavy scratches and wear that makes the skin appear faded, or not as vibrant. There's no way for players to influence the wear of a skin as it's determined when it's unboxed from a case. Alongside the rarity of a particular skin, the condition also affects its overall value.