Tec-9 | Hades (Battle-Scarred)

The Tec-9 | Hades (Battle-Scarred, BS) is the most affordable way to own this Industrial Grade Greek-helmet hydrographic. It trades a clean surface for the lowest price point in the lineup.

Design

The finish is defined by a hydrographic of ancient Greek helmets spread across the Tec-9, going for a dark, mythological look rather than anything colorful. Valve is credited with the design, which carries the lore line "If she wanted me to conduct an interview, there was probably an easier way to book it - The Shield and The Storyteller Part 2."

Tec-9 | Hades (Battle-Scarred) Float and Wear

Float runs the full 0.00–1.00 range on this finish, and Battle-Scarred occupies the top of that scale, right up to the maximum. Heavy scratching and significant paint loss appear across the body at this grade, though the helmet hydrographic still reads well enough to identify the design.

Tec-9 | Hades Rarity

The finish carries an Industrial Grade rating, the light-blue tier near the bottom of the standard weapon rarities — a common rarity no matter the wear.

Tec-9 | Hades Case and Collection

It belongs to The Gods and Monsters Collection, tied to Operation Bloodhound from May 2015, and has no dedicated weapon case — copies come through collection drops or trade-up contracts instead.

Tec-9 | Hades Patterns

There's no pattern variation to track here — the helmet hydrographic is identical on every copy, so no "blue gem" seed exists to chase. Wear and float remain the only differences between copies.

StatTrak & Souvenir

No StatTrak or Souvenir versions exist for this finish; it's available only as a regular skin. The missing Souvenir edition comes down to mechanism — Souvenir weapons only come from Major-tournament packages, and this finish was never part of one.

Tec-9 | Hades Price

Battle-Scarred is the cheapest grade of this finish, sitting at the very bottom of its price ladder despite the collection's overall premium tier status. It's the way to grab the Hades design for the least money possible. It's available to buy on Skin.Land with instant delivery and no hidden fees.

FAQ

Is the Battle-Scarred Hades still recognizable?

Yes. Even with heavy scuffing, the dark base and the Greek-helmet hydrographic remain clear enough to identify at a glance in-game. Battle-Scarred sacrifices surface condition, not the overall design.

Why does the Hades stay premium-priced even at Battle-Scarred?

Because the finish's mythology theme and hydrographic artwork drive demand across every wear grade, keeping even the roughest copies priced above many other Industrial Grade finishes, though it's still the cheapest way to own this particular design.

Does StatTrak exist for the Battle-Scarred Hades?

No, this finish has no StatTrak version at any wear grade, including Battle-Scarred. It exists only as a regular skin, so what's listed at this grade is the only variant available to buy.