Nova | Hyper Beast (Minimal Wear)

The Nova | Hyper Beast (Minimal Wear) is a budget-friendly shotgun skin that serves as an excellent ambush weapon for teams with limited cash. Its custom paint showcases a beastly creature in vibrant psychedelic colors, aptly named "The Oni" by mercenary Elliot Kingsman.

Skin History

The Nova | Hyper Beast was introduced to CS2 on February 17th, 2016, as part of the Operation Wildfire Case during the "Operation Wildfire" update. The skin was designed by community creator frontaLOBE.

Appearance and Pattern Features

This skin features a striking design with green and purple hues, embodying a "Custom Paint Job" style that allows for extensive customization. The vibrant colors and unique patterns distinguish it from other shotgun skins, although different pattern indexes do not affect the Hyper Beast finish.

Float Range

As a Minimal Wear skin, the float range for the Nova | Hyper Beast is between 0.07 and 0.15. This range indicates that the skin shows slight wear but maintains its distinctive vibrant appearance.

Price and Availability

The price of the Nova | Hyper Beast has exhibited a rising trend over time, reflecting its popularity and demand. Compared to other shotgun skins, it remains competitively priced while offering unique aesthetic qualities.

Rarity

The skin is classified as "Classified," which indicates that it is among 155 other shotgun skins and has a very rare drop chance of approximately 3.2%. This rarity adds to its allure and desirability among players.

Case and Drop Chance

The Nova | Hyper Beast can be obtained by opening an Operation Wildfire Case container. It has a very rare drop chance of about 3.2%, making it a sought-after item in the game.

Popularity

With a popularity rating of 95%, the Nova | Hyper Beast is one of the most favored skins in CS2, driven by high sales volume and player interest.