On December 3, 2020, the Nova | Rust Coat made its debut in CS2, introduced with the "Operation Broken Fang" update.
Origin
The Nova | Rust Coat cannot be acquired through any containers. Rather, it belongs to the Havoc Collection.
Popularity
Currently, the Nova | Rust Coat enjoys a popularity rate of 89%, placing it within the top 11% of the most sought-after items in CS2.
Rarity
Among 161 other Shotgun skins, the Nova | Rust Coat falls under the Industrial Grade tier, indicating its common presence in the game.
Availability
The Nova | Rust Coat is available at a price range of $3.61 to $7.91, making it an economical skin choice.
Versions
The float value for the Nova | Rust Coat varies from 0.00 to 0.80, which allows for all exteriors. There are no StatTrak or Souvenir variants for this skin.
Finish Style
This Nova features a "Patina" design with a Rust Coat finish. A patina arises from a chemical process that creates a hardened, non-reactive shell over metal components. Real-world weapon patinas include cold bluing, case hardening, and acid forced patinas. The skin is predominantly painted in gray hues. Its pattern index influences the appearance of the Rust Coat finish. This particular skin employs the old legacy model.
Community Sentiment
The Nova | Rust Coat has garnered over 2 votes, yielding an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars. Currently, the skin is in the possession of professional CS2 player f0rest.