XM1014 | Watchdog (Field-Tested)

The XM1014 | Watchdog (Field-Tested) is a Mil-Spec shotgun skin — jade green with painted guardian lions, wearing a bit of honest use. Field-Tested is the most common and affordable way to run this Eastern-inspired finish.

Design

The design centers on protection: two lions facing opposite directions over a jade green base, with a third below the rear sight, all in green and brown hues. Credit goes to community artist Zaphk, and the skin carries a fitting in-game line: "Protect and prosper."

XM1014 | Watchdog (Field-Tested) Float and Wear

Field-Tested lands in the middle of the finish's full 0.00–1.00 float range. Light scratching shows along the edges and contact points, but the busy lion artwork and jade base absorb it well, so most copies still read lively at a glance. It's the grade most players end up running.

XM1014 | Watchdog Rarity

Rarity: Mil-Spec Grade — the blue tier. It's the base class of the colored weapon grades and a common one, which keeps the finish easy to pick up.

XM1014 | Watchdog Case and Collection

This finish is one of The Operation Riptide Collection skins, unboxed from the Operation Riptide Case that arrived with Operation Riptide in September 2021. The Mil-Spec tier drops around 79.92% of the time from the case (the rate is shared across the tier), so the shotgun turns up readily on the market and from openings alike.

XM1014 | Watchdog Patterns

No random pattern roll applies to this finish — every copy wears the lions and jade base in the same layout, so there's no paint seed or "blue gem" to seek. Copies are told apart only by their wear grade and float value.

StatTrak & Souvenir

You'll also find a StatTrak edition of this shotgun, which tacks on a confirmed-kill counter; the tally is permanent and never gets wiped through trades or sales. There's no Souvenir variant, because Souvenir weapons are produced only from Major-tournament packages and this finish never featured in one.

XM1014 | Watchdog Price

Field-Tested is the value heart of the range — cheaper than the higher grades while keeping the jade-and-lion look that gives the finish its character. It reads as premium within the XM1014 lineup but stays an easy, approachable buy. It's available to buy on Skin.Land with instant delivery and no hidden fees.

FAQ

Does the Field-Tested shotgun look worn?

Not much. The wear is light — some scratching on the edges and contact points — and the busy lion artwork with its jade base hides it well. From normal in-game distance the finish still reads colorful and detailed, which is why Field-Tested is the go-to grade for it.

Is Field-Tested the best value grade?

For most buyers, yes. It costs less than the cleaner grades but keeps nearly all the visual punch thanks to the wear-forgiving artwork. If you want to spend even less and don't mind heavier scuffing, Well-Worn and Battle-Scarred sit lower on the ladder.

Can I unbox this from the Riptide Case?

You can, though it's not guaranteed. As a Mil-Spec finish it's among the most common pulls from the Operation Riptide Case, but you'd still be relying on random luck. Buying on the market lets you pick the exact wear grade and float you want instead of gambling on a case.