Introduced on September 3, 2018, the Nova | Mandrel became available with the Budapest 2025 Nuke Souvenir Package, coinciding with the "FACEIT 2018 – Ways to Watch" update.
Origin
To acquire the Nova | Mandrel, players need to open one of the 11 containers that include this skin. These containers comprise the London 2018 Nuke Souvenir Package, Katowice 2019 Nuke Souvenir Package, and the Berlin 2019 Nuke Souvenir Package. Additionally, the skin is part of the 2018 Nuke Collection.
Popularity
Currently, the Nova | Mandrel holds a popularity rating of 75%, placing it within the top 25% of the most sought-after items in CS2.
Rarity
This skin represents one of 161 different Shotgun skins. Classified as Consumer Grade, the rarity of the Mandrel indicates it appears frequently within the game.
Availability
The Nova | Mandrel is a budget-friendly skin, with prices ranging from $0.01 to $0.57.
Versions
The float value for the Nova | Mandrel spans from 0.00 to 0.50, making it available in all exterior conditions. Alongside each exterior version, a Souvenir variant of the Mandrel is also available.
Finish Style
Styled in a "Hydrographic" finish, this Nova features the Mandrel design. Components of the weapon are submerged into a floating hydrographic film in a water tank. This film bonds to the primed parts, resulting in a patterned surface. Predominantly, this skin is painted in various shades of gray. The appearance of the Mandrel finish is influenced by its pattern index. This skin utilizes the old legacy model.
Community Sentiment
The Nova | Mandrel has garnered over 11 votes, resulting in an average score of 4.4 out of 5 stars. It is owned by professional CS2 players flusha, s1mple, and byali.