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About TF2Warpaints.tf
TF2Warpaints.tf is your comprehensive resource for Team Fortress 2 war paint pricing and information. We provide up-to-date market data, detailed visual previews, and technical specifications for all TF2 war paints and painted weapons.
Our goal is to help traders, collectors, and players make informed decisions by offering accurate pricing data, wear level comparisons, and complete catalog browsing across all war paint collections and weapon types.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are TF2 War Paints?
War Paints are cosmetic items in Team Fortress 2 that allow you to apply unique skins to compatible weapons. They come in different grades (Elite, Assassin, Commando, Mercenary, Freelance, and Civilian) and wear levels (Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, and Battle-Scarred). War Paints can be obtained through contracts, cases, or trading.
How do wear levels affect war paint value?
Wear levels determine the visual condition of a war painted weapon. Factory New (FN) items show minimal to no wear and typically command the highest prices. As wear increases through Minimal Wear (MW), Field-Tested (FT), Well-Worn (WW), to Battle-Scarred (BS), both the visual appearance and market value generally decrease. However, some collectors prefer certain wear patterns.
What does "Strange" mean for war paints?
Strange war paints track statistics (such as kills) when applied to weapons. Strange variants are typically more valuable than their non-Strange counterparts. When you apply a Strange war paint to a weapon, the resulting item will track kills and can level up its Strange rank over time.
Where does the pricing data come from?
Our pricing data is aggregated from multiple TF2 trading platforms and marketplaces to provide you with accurate, real-time market values. Prices are updated regularly to reflect current market conditions. Always verify prices on your preferred trading platform before making transactions.
Can I apply a war paint to any weapon?
No, war paints can only be applied to specific compatible weapons. Most war paints work with primary, secondary, and melee weapons across different classes, but some have restrictions. You can check weapon compatibility on each war paint's individual page on our site.
How do war paint grades work?
War paint grades indicate rarity and drop rates from cases. Elite (red) is the rarest, followed by Assassin (purple), Commando (pink), Mercenary (blue), Freelance (light blue), and Civilian (gray). Higher grade war paints are generally more valuable, though popular designs can command premium prices regardless of grade.
Are Australium weapons the same as war paints?
No, Australium weapons are a separate category of golden-skinned weapons obtained exclusively from completing Mann vs. Machine tours. While they share some similarities with war paints in terms of being weapon skins, Australiums have fixed appearances and can only be obtained through MvM, not applied like war paints.
What happens when I apply a war paint?
When you apply a war paint to a weapon, the war paint item is consumed (deleted) and you receive a newly painted weapon. The painted weapon will have the wear level and Strange quality (if applicable) that the war paint had. This process is irreversible, so choose your weapon carefully!