FAMAS | Macabre

- Wear range
- 0.00–0.60
- Released
- 2017-04-21
- Paint kit
- 659
- Finish style
- Spray-Paint
- Sources
- Operation Hydra Case、The Operation Hydra Collection
- Drop chance (estimate)
- Operation Hydra Case:15.984%;The Operation Hydra Collection:11.417143%
Steam market price
CNY
Introduction
First Impressions
The FAMAS | Macabre is not here to make friends. It's a bright yellow canvas splattered with a sickly green pattern that looks like something you'd find in a biohazard lab. And honestly? That's exactly why people love it.
What You're Actually Buying
This skin comes from the Operation Hydra Weapon Case, which means it's part of a discontinued drop pool. No new supply is being generated. Every Macabre on C5GAME is a finite resource.
- Weapon: FAMAS
- Finish: Macabre
- Rarity: Rare (blue)
- Collection: The Operation Hydra Collection
- Technique: Spray-paint
- Wear Range: 0.00 – 0.60 (Factory New to Battle-Scarred)
Wear & Pattern: What to Look For
With a 0.60 float cap, you can find this skin in every wear condition. But here's the thing: the Macabre doesn't have a traditional "clean vs. dirty" appeal. The green pattern sits on top of the yellow base, and as wear increases, the pattern gets scratched and faded.
Factory New (0.00–0.07): Crisp yellow, sharp green. The pattern pops. This is where the skin looks most like its promotional image.
Minimal Wear (0.07–0.15): Almost indistinguishable from FN in-game. If you're on a budget, this is your sweet spot.
Field-Tested (0.15–0.38): Noticeable scratching, but the yellow still reads bright. The green pattern starts to look more like random splotches.
Well-Worn (0.38–0.45): The yellow dulls significantly. The green becomes muddy. Only buy if you're going for a "battle-hardened" look.
Battle-Scarred (0.45–0.60): Heavy wear. The skin looks like it's been dragged through a swamp. Some people love this aesthetic, but it's a niche market.
Pattern placement is random, but the Macabre doesn't have rare "blue gems" or special seeds. What you see is what you get.
Is It Worth Buying?
Yes, if:
- You want a cheap, eye-catching FAMAS skin that stands out from the usual red/black crowd.
- You're building a Hydra collection and need to fill the FAMAS slot.
- You can find a low-float Minimal Wear or Factory New on C5GAME at a good price.
No, if:
- You're looking for an investment piece. The Macabre is a blue-rarity skin from an old case, but it's not a high-demand item. Prices are relatively stable but unlikely to moon.
- You hate yellow. Seriously, this thing is yellow.
Expert's Corner
"The Macabre is one of those skins that looks terrible in the inventory thumbnail but surprisingly decent in-game. The yellow pops against dark maps like Nuke and Overpass. My advice: don't overpay for a low float. The difference between 0.10 and 0.05 is negligible when you're actually playing. Save your C5GAME balance for a better float on a skin you'll actually notice."
Final Verdict: A solid budget pick with a unique look. Not a profit maker, but a fun addition to any FAMAS loadout. Grab a Minimal Wear copy on C5GAME and call it a day.