The Nova | Tempest made its debut in CS2 on September 19, 2013. It was introduced alongside the "Operation Bravo" update and is part of the Operation Bravo Case.
Origin
To acquire the Nova | Tempest, players can open an Operation Bravo Case container. The skin is also included in the Bravo Collection.
Popularity
Currently, the Nova | Tempest enjoys an 86% popularity rate, placing it within the top 14% of all items in CS2.
Rarity
In total, the Nova | Tempest is one of 161 other Shotgun skins. Its rarity is classified as Mil-Spec Grade, making it a fairly common skin with an approximate drop chance of 79.92%.
Availability
The Nova | Tempest is priced between $5.62 and $24.41, resulting in it being a very budget-friendly skin.
Versions
The float value for the Nova | Tempest spans from 0.06 to 0.22, allowing the skin to be found in Factory New, Minimal Wear, and Field-Tested conditions. Each exterior also has a StatTrak variant available for the Tempest.
Finish Style
This Nova features a "Hydrographic" finish in the Tempest style. The application process involves lowering disassembled weapon parts through a floating hydrographic film in a water tank. This film bonds to the primed weapon parts, imparting a pattern across the surface. The predominant hue of this skin is a blue tint, and the appearance of the Tempest finish varies based on its pattern index. The skin utilizes the old legacy model.
Community Sentiment
The Nova | Tempest has garnered over 5 votes, resulting in an average score of 4.3 out of 5 stars. It is also currently possessed by professional CS2 players allu, mixwell, and bondik.