The Nova | Mandrel was added to CS2 on September 3, 2018, as part of the Budapest 2025 Nuke Souvenir Package, coinciding with the "FACEIT 2018 – Ways to Watch" update.
Origin
Players can acquire the Nova | Mandrel by opening one of 11 specific containers that include this skin. This list features the London 2018 Nuke Souvenir Package, Katowice 2019 Nuke Souvenir Package, and Berlin 2019 Nuke Souvenir Package containers. Additionally, the skin is part of the 2018 Nuke Collection.
Popularity
Currently, the Nova | Mandrel enjoys a popularity of 75%, placing it within the top 25% of the most sought-after items in CS2.
Rarity
The Nova | Mandrel is among 161 other Shotgun skins available in the game. This skin is classified as Consumer Grade, making it relatively common.
Availability
The Nova | Mandrel can be found at a price range of $0.11 to $12.00, making it quite an economical choice.
Versions
Float values for the Nova | Mandrel range between 0.00 and 0.50, allowing the skin to be found in all exteriors. Each exterior variant also has a Souvenir version available.
Finish Style
This Nova features a "Hydrographic" finish with the Mandrel design. Weapon components are submerged in a floating hydrographic film within a water tank. The film clings to the prepped parts, creating a patterned surface. Predominantly, this skin is painted in various shades of gray. The appearance of the Mandrel finish can vary based on the pattern index. This skin utilizes the old legacy model.
Community Sentiment
The Nova | Mandrel has received over 5 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 dupreeh.