Why are some Strange TF2 items showing as 'Restriction'?

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In this morning, when I was browsing strange items on community market I noticed some of them listed separately as "restriction".So far I can't see no difference between normal strange. Also I see no update notes on anywhere to create new item quality.

Here is a example listings:

My question is, what is the difference between normal Strange weapons and restriction Stranges? also should they worth more or less?



Best Answer

The "restriction" item has been modified with a Strange part that counts the killings of medics with a ready Übercharge, while the others are a "plain" version of the same item.

An item of this kind is worth more because the Strange parts aren't easy to obtain, since you can only get them from a crate with a very low drop chance.




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Why are TF2 items not marketable?

Item drops are not tradeable or marketable. This change was implemented years ago to prevent bots from farming items to sell. they are tradable. you just need to be premium.

How do you get strange items in TF2?

Methods of obtaining Strange items include:
  • Unlocking a Mann Co. Supply Crate containing the item,
  • Using a Strangifier on an item,
  • Purchasing the items from the Steam Community Market,
  • Earning Botkiller weapons or Australium weapons from Mann Up mode,
  • Trading with other players for them.


  • What does strange mean in TF2?

    Strange quality is an item quality found on weapons obtained from unlocking Mann Co. Supply Crates of certain series, or receiving a botkiller weapon from Mann Up mode.

    What is the difference between strange and normal weapons TF2?

    a strange weapon counts your kills with that weapon. a strange cosmetic counts the points you get while wearing it. Basically, Stranges are items that are worth higher than their ordinary counterparts, and can count kills/points.



    TF2: Item Qualities [TF Trivia]




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