The Nova | Mandrel was launched in CS2 on September 3, 2018. This skin became available through the Budapest 2025 Nuke Souvenir Package, coinciding with the "FACEIT 2018 – Ways to Watch" update.
Origin
To obtain the Nova | Mandrel, players can open any of the 11 containers that feature this skin. These include the London 2018 Nuke Souvenir Package, the Katowice 2019 Nuke Souvenir Package, and the Berlin 2019 Nuke Souvenir Package container. Additionally, it is included in the 2018 Nuke Collection.
Popularity
The Nova | Mandrel enjoys a popularity of 75%, placing it within the top 25% of the most sought-after items in CS2.
Rarity
As one of 161 other Shotgun skins, the rarity classification of the Nova | Mandrel is Consumer Grade, which indicates that this skin appears quite frequently within the game.
Availability
The Nova | Mandrel is available at a price range of $0.00 to $4935.26, making it a budget-friendly option.
Versions
Float values for the Nova | Mandrel span from 0.00 to 0.50, allowing it to be available in every exterior condition. Each exterior also has a corresponding Souvenir version of the Mandrel.
Finish Style
Painted in a "Hydrographic" style, this Nova features the Mandrel finish. Weapon components are submerged in a water tank with a floating hydrographic film, which then adheres to the primed parts and covers them with a pattern. Primarily, this skin displays shades of gray. The appearance of the Mandrel finish varies with its pattern index. It utilizes the old legacy model.
Community Sentiment
The Nova | Mandrel has received over 23 votes leading to an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars. The skin is currently also owned by the professional CS2 players flusha, s1mple, and allu.