The Nova | Mandrel made its debut in CS2 on September 3, 2018. It was launched with the Budapest 2025 Nuke Souvenir Package as part of the "FACEIT 2018 – Ways to Watch" update.
Origin
Players can acquire the Nova | Mandrel by opening one of the 11 containers that include this skin. This includes the London 2018 Nuke Souvenir Package, the Katowice 2019 Nuke Souvenir Package, and the Berlin 2019 Nuke Souvenir Package. Additionally, it belongs to the 2018 Nuke Collection.
Popularity
Currently, the Nova | Mandrel holds a popularity of 75%, placing it within the top 25% of items in CS2.
Rarity
As one of 161 other Shotgun skins, the Nova | Mandrel falls under the Consumer Grade rarity tier, signifying that it is relatively common within the game.
Availability
The price of the Nova | Mandrel ranges from $0.01 to $0.16, making it an affordable skin option.
Versions
The float value for the Nova | Mandrel varies from 0.00 to 0.50, allowing availability across all exterior types. Each exterior also has a corresponding Souvenir version of the Mandrel.
Finish Style
Painted in a "Hydrographic" style, this Nova features the Mandrel finish. The process involves submerging disassembled weapon parts in a hydrographic film within a water tank, allowing the film to stick and cover the surface with a pattern. This particular skin predominantly showcases shades of gray. The pattern index affects the appearance of the Mandrel finish. The skin employs the old legacy model.
Community Sentiment
The Nova | Mandrel has received over 31 votes leading to an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars. The skin is currently also owned by the professional CS2 players flusha, s1mple, and allu.