Summary Information
- CategoryShotguns
- TypeNova
- ExteriorFactory New
- SideBoth
- Skin RarityConsumer grade
- FamilyMandrel
- Finish StyleHydrographic
- Release dateSeptember 3rd, 2018
- Game UpdateFACEIT 2018 – Ways to Watch
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Skin description
The Nova's rock-bottom price tag makes it a great ambush weapon for a cash-strapped team. A grayscale hydrographic pattern of interweaving pipes has been applied. Shaping rounds with each shot
Background
Nova | Mandrel made its debut in CS2 on September 3rd, 2018 (7 years ago) as part of the London 2018 Nuke Souvenir Package, which arrived with the "FACEIT 2018 – Ways to Watch" update.
How to Obtain
Nova | Mandrel can be found inside one of 11 containers. This includes the London 2018 Nuke Souvenir Package, Katowice 2019 Nuke Souvenir Package and Berlin 2019 Nuke Souvenir Package. It also belongs to The 2018 Nuke Collection.
Drop Chance
The rarity of Nova | Mandrel is Consumer grade. Valve does not publish official odds for Souvenir Packages, but the estimated chance of a Consumer grade drop from a souvenir package is around 80%, making it a common drop.
Pricing
Nova | Mandrel ranges in price from $0.02 to $0.24, making it a very budget-friendly skin. It is currently available for purchase across multiple marketplaces.
Exterior Versions
Nova | Mandrel has a float range of 0.00 to 0.50, meaning it comes in all exterior conditions. A Souvenir variant is also offered for each of those exterior conditions.
