On December 3, 2020, the Nova | Rust Coat made its debut in CS2, as part of the update titled "Operation Broken Fang."
Origin
You cannot acquire the Nova | Rust Coat by opening any containers. It is included in the Havoc Collection.
Popularity
With an 89% popularity rating, the Nova | Rust Coat ranks in the top 11% of the most favored items in CS2.
Rarity
Among the 161 other Shotgun skins, the Nova | Rust Coat belongs to the Industrial Grade rarity tier, indicating it is quite common within the game.
Availability
This skin can be purchased at an affordable price range of $6.71 to $13.94.
Versions
The float value for the Nova | Rust Coat spans from 0.00 to 0.80, thus allowing it to be found in all exterior conditions. There are no available StatTrak or Souvenir versions for this particular skin.
Finish Style
Adorned in a "Patina" style, the finish of the Nova showcases the Rust Coat. A patina is a resultant chemical process that creates a hard, non-reactive layer over metal surfaces. Common methods of achieving real-life weapon patinas include case hardening, cold bluing, and acid-induced patinas. This skin predominantly features shades of gray. Its pattern index influences the appearance of the Rust Coat finish, and it utilizes the old legacy model.
Community Sentiment
The Nova | Rust Coat has garnered more than 2 votes, resulting in an average score of 4.2 out of 5 stars. Additionally, the skin is currently in the possession of professional CS2 player f0rest.