Tec-9 | Hades (Field-Tested)

The Tec-9 | Hades (Field-Tested, FT) brings the Industrial Grade Greek-helmet hydrographic to its most common condition. It's the grade most players actually run, balancing a still-clear design against a friendlier price.

Design

This finish features a hydrographic of ancient Greek helmets across the Tec-9, built around a dark, mythology-driven look rather than anything bright or flashy. Valve designed the finish, and it 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 (Field-Tested) Float and Wear

Float for this finish spans the entire 0.00–1.00 range, putting Field-Tested roughly in the middle of it. Some visible scuffing appears on the body at this grade, but the helmet hydrographic remains identifiable at normal viewing distance.

Tec-9 | Hades Rarity

This is an Industrial Grade finish, the light-blue tier sitting toward the lower end of the standard weapon rarities — not a hard grade to come across.

Tec-9 | Hades Case and Collection

Part of The Gods and Monsters Collection, tied to Operation Bloodhound from May 2015, this finish has no weapon case behind it, so it's sourced through collection drops or trade-up contracts.

Tec-9 | Hades Patterns

No paint seed changes how this finish looks — the helmet hydrographic is fixed and identical on every copy, meaning there's no "blue gem" pattern worth chasing. Wear and float are what actually differ between copies.

StatTrak & Souvenir

Only a regular version of this finish exists, with no StatTrak or Souvenir editions ever produced. The missing Souvenir version is a matter of mechanism — those copies only come from Major-tournament packages, and this finish was never part of one.

Tec-9 | Hades Price

Field-Tested sits in the middle of the price ladder for this finish, though it still carries a premium tier price overall thanks to its mythology-themed design. It's a solid pick for buyers who want the look without paying top grade prices. It's available to buy on Skin.Land with instant delivery and no hidden fees.

FAQ

Does Field-Tested hide wear well on the Hades?

Reasonably well. Some scuffing shows up on the dark base at this grade, but the Greek-helmet hydrographic stays clear enough to recognize from typical in-game distances. It's a fair balance between condition and price.

Is Field-Tested the best value grade for this finish?

For many buyers, yes — it costs less than Minimal Wear (MW) or Factory New (FN) while still showing off the helmet artwork clearly. Well-Worn (WW) and Battle-Scarred (BS) go cheaper still if price is the top priority.

Where does the Hades come from?

It's part of The Gods and Monsters Collection, released alongside Operation Bloodhound in May 2015. Since it has no dedicated weapon case, players typically get it through collection drops or trade-up contracts rather than unboxing.