The Nova | Rising Skull made its debut in CS2 on December 18, 2013. It was launched alongside the "Winter Offensive" update as part of the Winter Offensive Weapon Case. This skin was designed by community member "UFOsAreReal".
Origin
To acquire the Nova | Rising Skull, players must open a Winter Offensive Weapon Case container. Additionally, it is included in the Winter Offensive Collection.
Popularity
Currently holding an 86% popularity rating, the Nova | Rising Skull ranks in the top 14% of the most favored items in CS2.
Rarity
Classified as a Restricted skin, the Nova | Rising Skull is one of 161 other Shotgun skins, making it a relatively rare drop with an estimated chance of 15.98%.
Availability
The Nova | Rising Skull is quite affordable, with a price range between $8.28 and $20.90.
Versions
The float value of the Nova | Rising Skull varies from 0.00 to 0.50, enabling its availability across all exteriors. For each exterior type, a StatTrak version of the Rising Skull also exists.
Finish Style
This skin features a "Custom Paint Job" style, showcasing the Rising Skull finish. This particular style allows for highly individualized appearances in a broad spectrum of colors, with the primary hue being a shade of white. It uses the old legacy model.
Community Sentiment
The Nova | Rising Skull 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 snax, xyp9x, and mixwell.