Summary Information
- CategoryShotguns
- TypeNova
- ExteriorFactory New
- SideBoth
- Skin RarityClassified
- FamilyAntique
- Finish StyleCustom Paint Job
- Release dateFebruary 20th, 2014
- Game UpdateThe Rise of Operation Phoenix
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Skin description
The Nova's rock-bottom price tag makes it a great ambush weapon for a cash-strapped team. It has been painted using a combination of hydrographics and dry-transfer decals to create the look of a wood stock and gold inlay. With age comes wisdom and stopping power
Background
Nova | Antique made its debut in CS2 on February 20th, 2014 (12 years ago) as part of the Operation Phoenix Weapon Case, which arrived with the "The Rise of Operation Phoenix" update. The design was contributed by community artist "Ancient".
How to Obtain
Nova | Antique can be found inside the Operation Phoenix Weapon Case. It also belongs to The Phoenix Collection.
Drop Chance
The rarity of Nova | Antique is Classified, giving it an estimated drop chance of 3.20% when unboxing. This makes it a rare drop.
Pricing
Nova | Antique ranges in price from $8.94 to $16.00, making it an affordable skin. It is currently available for purchase across multiple marketplaces.
Exterior Versions
Nova | Antique has a float range of 0.00 to 0.30, meaning it comes in Factory New, Minimal Wear and Field-Tested. A StatTrak variant is also offered for each of those exterior conditions.
