On September 3, 2018, the Nova | Mandrel was introduced to CS2 as part of the Budapest 2025 Nuke Souvenir Package, coinciding with the "FACEIT 2018 – Ways to Watch" update.
Origin
To acquire the Nova | Mandrel, players must open one of the 11 available containers featuring this skin. These include the London 2018 Nuke Souvenir Package, Katowice 2019 Nuke Souvenir Package, and Berlin 2019 Nuke Souvenir Package. Additionally, it is part of the 2018 Nuke Collection.
Popularity
Currently, the Nova | Mandrel enjoys a popularity of 84%, placing it within the top 16% of the most sought-after items in CS2.
Rarity
The Nova | Mandrel ranks among 161 other Shotgun skins. Its rarity is categorized as Consumer Grade, indicating that this skin appears quite frequently in the game.
Availability
The Nova | Mandrel is available at a price range of $0.01 to $6.99, making it a budget-friendly option.
Versions
Float values for the Nova | Mandrel can vary from 0.00 to 0.50, allowing for availability across all exterior conditions. Each exterior also has a corresponding Souvenir version for the Mandrel.
Finish Style
This Nova features a "Hydrographic" finish with the Mandrel style. The process involves lowering disassembled weapon parts through a hydrographic film on water's surface, allowing the film to adhere and create a pattern on the parts. Mostly, the skin showcases shades of gray, and its appearance is influenced by the pattern index. This skin utilizes the old legacy model.
Community Sentiment
The Nova | Mandrel has garnered over 1 votes, resulting in an average score of 3.8 out of 5 stars. This skin is also owned by professional CS2 players flusha, guardian, and s1mple.