The Nova's rock-bottom price tag makes it a great ambush weapon for a cash-strapped team. A grayscale hydrographic pattern of interweaving pipes has been applied.
Shaping rounds with each shot
History
The Nova | Mandrel was first released on September 1st, 2018 (about 7 years ago ago) as part of the The 2018 Nuke Collection. It has appeared and is available in 9 CS2 containers, such as Antwerp 2022 Nuke Souvenir Package, Berlin 2019 Nuke Souvenir Package, Copenhagen 2024 Nuke Souvenir Package, Katowice 2019 Nuke Souvenir Package, London 2018 Nuke Souvenir Package, Paris 2023 Nuke Souvenir Package, Rio 2022 Nuke Souvenir Package, Shanghai 2024 Nuke Souvenir Package, Stockholm 2021 Nuke Souvenir Package.
Popularity & Rarity
The Nova | Mandrel has a popularity rating of Extremely Rare and is a Consumer Grade Shotgun skin, which makes it stand out among Nova skins.
Availability
Nova | Mandrel (Minimal Wear) is priced between $0.01 and $0.04, this skin is available on many platforms, including 6 Gamezod-approved marketplaces (e.g., ShadowPay, Skinport, CS.MONEY, Tradeit, Mannco.store, Steam). The strong market presence of Nova | Mandrel makes it a top pick for both collectors and players.
With a price range from $0.01 to $0.04, the Nova | Mandrel (Minimal Wear) is affordable mid-range Shotgun skin. It is widely available and can be bought from different marketplaces.
Versions
The skin's float range is from 0 to 0.5, which means it comes in every exterior condition (e.g., Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, Battle-Scarred). Its design stays the same across all Nova | Mandrel versions, with special editions available when needed. Also, a Souvenir variant is available for the Nova | Mandrel (Minimal Wear) skin.
Finish Style
The Nova shows a Mandrel finish, with each part painted carefully to match the overall look. The finish remains steady no matter the paint index (785).
Community Sentiment
Feedback from fans often points to the clear design and tournament history of the Nova | Mandrel, making it a favorite in CS2.
