The StatTrak™ M4A1-S | Briefing (Battle-Scarred) is a mil-spec grade M4A1-S skin designed for players who care about both visuals and gameplay comfort. With a smaller magazine than its unmuffled counterpart, the silenced M4A1 provides quieter shots with less recoil and better accuracy. It has been given a hydrographic of a topographical map. Everybody has a plan… As a StatTrak version, it includes a built-in kill counter, making it a more premium choice compared to the regular variant.

Color Palette

This style enables extremely customized looks in a full range of colors. That said, this particular skin has been mostly painted in shades of gray.

Pattern Style

Different pattern indexes have no effect on the Briefing finish.

Float Range

This skin is not heavily affected by float variations, and its appearance stays relatively consistent across most copies on the market. Battle-Scarred versions feature the strongest wear, with intense fading and damage that heavily alters the original artwork.

Rarity & Drop Details

The M4A1-S | Briefing is one of 304 other Rifle skins. The rarity of the skin is Mil-Spec Grade, which makes the Briefing a pretty common drop with an estimated drop chance of 79.92%. Within the item structure it is a M4A1-S Rifle, which defines where players typically use it in their loadouts.

Release History

The M4A1-S | Briefing was first introduced to CS2 on May 23rd, 2017. It was released as part of the Operation Hydra Case, alongside the "Operation Hydra" update. The skin was created by the community designer "PoignantEnvy". The M4A1-S | Briefing can be obtained by opening a Operation Hydra Case container. The skin is also part of the The Operation Hydra Collection.

Popularity & Price Trends

With a popularity of 90%, the M4A1-S | Briefing is currently extremely popular, which makes it one of the most popular items in CS2. This popularity measurement is based on the daily sales volume and the price of the skin. As a StatTrak variant, it generally trades at a premium over the non-StatTrak version, appealing to players who care about visible kill statistics.