XM1014 | Ancient Lore

The XM1014 | Ancient Lore is a CS:GO legacy skin that remains available in Counter-Strike 2 for players who collect classic weapon designs. It’s tied to the game’s long-running case and collection ecosystem, where Ancient-themed finishes have become a recognizable part of the broader community’s aesthetic preferences. As with many legacy items, it’s valued not only for its look but also for the identity it carries across CS’s evolving visual and inventory systems.

With a Restricted rarity rating, Ancient Lore sits in the mid-to-higher tier of weapon skins. While exact drop chances aren’t publicly confirmed for every container, Restricted skins are typically less common than Mil-Spec and Classified grades, making them a frequent target for collectors building an Ancient Collection set. The XM1014 | Ancient Lore also has a float range of 0.0 to 0.5, meaning it can appear across multiple condition tiers, from pristine to heavily worn.

This skin is offered in several wears: Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, and Battle-Scarred. StatTrak® is not available for this version, so it does not provide kill-tracking. However, it is available as a Souvenir item, which makes it especially interesting for players who value event-linked drops and the added provenance that Souvenirs provide within the CS economy.

Visually, the “Ancient Lore” finish presents an ornate, lore-inspired pattern built around deep, earthy tones paired with contrasting accents. With Paint Index 1021, the skin’s layout and pattern placement follow the specific style associated with this finish, giving each wear condition its own level of weathering and surface contrast. Over different floats, the design retains its identity while the finish wear can make the highlights appear more muted or more pronounced.

Players can find this skin through its placement in the Ancient Collection and through multiple Ancient-themed Souvenir packages. It has appeared in containers including the Stockholm 2021 Ancient Souvenir Package, Antwerp 2022 Ancient Souvenir Package, Rio 2022 Ancient Souvenir Package, Paris 2023 Ancient Souvenir Package, Copenhagen 2024 Ancient Souvenir Package, and Shanghai 2024 Ancient Souvenir Package. Additional availability includes the Austin 2025 and Budapest 2025 Ancient Souvenir packages, plus the corresponding Austin 2025 and Budapest 2025 Ancient Souvenir Highlight Packages.

Among the community, XM1014 | Ancient Lore is often appreciated for combining a high-salience theme with a distinctive, collector-friendly style. Restricted rarity plus Souvenir availability gives it extra appeal for players who prefer skins with both visual presence and a meaningful “where it came from” story. As a result, it’s a popular choice for XM1014 enthusiasts looking to stand out with a classic-but-stylized finish in CS2.