On September 3, 2018, the Nova | Mandrel made its debut in CS2. This skin was included in the Budapest 2025 Nuke Souvenir Package, which launched alongside the "FACEIT 2018 – Ways to Watch" update.
Origin
Players can acquire the Nova | Mandrel by opening one of the 11 containers that feature this skin. These containers include the London 2018 Nuke Souvenir Package, Katowice 2019 Nuke Souvenir Package, and Berlin 2019 Nuke Souvenir Package. Additionally, this skin is part of the 2018 Nuke Collection.
Popularity
Currently, the Nova | Mandrel has a popularity rating of 84%, placing it in the top 16% of the most sought-after items in CS2.
Rarity
Classified as Consumer Grade, the Nova | Mandrel is among 161 other Shotgun skins, making this skin relatively common in gameplay.
Availability
The price for the Nova | Mandrel ranges from $0.02 to $0.99, making it an affordable option for players.
Versions
Float values for the Nova | Mandrel can vary from 0.00 to 0.50, allowing availability in every exterior condition. Additionally, a Souvenir version exists for each exterior of the Mandrel.
Finish Style
This variant of the Nova is characterized by its "Hydrographic" painting style, featuring the Mandrel finish. Weapon parts are submerged in a floating hydrographic film within a water tank, causing the film to bond to the primed parts and create a patterned surface. Predominantly, this skin displays shades of gray. The appearance of the Mandrel finish is influenced by its pattern index. It utilizes the old legacy model.
Community Sentiment
The Nova | Mandrel has garnered over 2 votes, resulting in an average score of 3.9 out of 5 stars. Among its owners are professional CS2 players flusha, guardian, and s1mple.