The Nova | Rising Skull (Battle-Scarred) is a unique shotgun skin that features a striking skull design, customized using matte paints and an oil-based paint marker. It is an ideal weapon for teams with limited funds due to its rock-bottom price tag, making it perfect for ambush situations.
The Nova | Rising Skull was first introduced to CS2 on December 18th, 2013, as part of the Winter Offensive Weapon Case during the "Winter Offensive" update. The skin was created by community designer "UFOsAreReal".
This skin boasts a "Custom Paint Job" style with a Rising Skull finish, characterized by a primary white tint. The design allows for extensive customization, offering a full range of colors. Pattern indexes do not affect the Rising Skull finish.
The float value of the Nova | Rising Skull ranges from 0.00 to 0.50. As it is categorized as Battle-Scarred, the skin's wear level indicates a float range from 0.45 to 1.00, showing significant signs of wear.
The price of the Nova | Rising Skull has been relatively stable, maintaining its value compared to other shotgun skins. It is generally accessible, making it an attractive option for players seeking affordable yet stylish weaponry.
The skin is classified as Restricted, which means it is one of 155 other shotgun skins. This rarity level indicates that the Rising Skull is a relatively rare drop, with an estimated drop chance of 15.98%.
The Nova | Rising Skull can be obtained by opening a Winter Offensive Weapon Case container. The estimated drop chance for this skin is 15.98%.
With a popularity rating of 85%, the Nova | Rising Skull ranks in the top 15% of the most popular items in CS2, based on daily sales volume and price.
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