Best Nova Skins in CS2 (Top 10)

The Nova is a pump-action shotgun that appears in both Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) and Counter-Strike 2 (CS2). While the gun was rarely used back in CS:GO, it has seen a strong resurgence in CS2 due to what many players call “peekers advantage”. Typically shotguns are at their most useful in close-range duels, however, the Nova features one of the longest ranges and closest spreads of the shotguns available in CS2, making for a dangerous low-cost weapon in the right hands.
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Top 10 Nova Skins in CS2

10. Nova | Antique

First up is the Nova Antique, a simplistic and classy CS2 Nova skin featuring a wooden and metallic body, with stunning gold detailing. This minimalistic skin looks great in any loadout and can be found in the Phoenix Collection.

 

9. Nova | Candy Apple

A classic amongst CS veterans, the Nova Candy Apple was added to the game in 2013 and has been a fan favorite ever since. The skin features a bright red painted body making it a perfect addition to a red-themed inventory.

 

8. Nova | Plume

Heavily inspired by avian creatures, the Nova Plume is coated in stylized graphic elements such as feathers and scales, over a shredded wood texture body. An often overlooked, and underrated choice.

 

7. Nova | Hyper Beast

The Nova Hyper Beast is a skin fully covered in the iconic Hyper Beast design by Brock Hofer. The artwork is a depiction of a fictional brightly colored space monster, making for a truly vibrant and unique skin.

 

6. Nova | Toy Soldier

This Nova skin is heavily inspired by old-school toy soldier figurines in an attempt to invoke childhood memories, and it works incredibly well. The Nova Toy Soldier even features the same green color scheme and plastic texture as the figurines themselves, as well as some additional detailing such as scratches and stickers.

 

5. Nova | Koi

The Nova Koi is a skin inspired by Japanese culture, more specifically the ornamental and colorful Koi fish. The skin is coated in a koi fish scale pattern with a white, orange, and black color scheme.

 

4. Nova | Rising Skull

If you’re looking for a minimalistic, edgy, and stylish Nova skin, look no further than the Nova Rising Skull. The skull decal stands out in a great way alongside the striped design. The skin was first introduced in 2013 in the Winter Offensive collection and draws inspiration from historic and fictional themes with its design.

 

3. Nova | Bloomstick

Going back to the red theme, we’ve got the Nova Bloomstick. This skin features a gorgeous floral theme, with a cherry blossom motif. Details such as flowing petals add to the complexity of the skin while the high gloss coat ties it all together beautifully. This stunning Nova skin is only available in the eSports 2014 Summer Collection.

 

2. Nova | Baroque Orange

Introduced in Operation Shattered Web, we have the Nova Baroque Orange. The skin is nearly fully covered in an expressive Italian-inspired red and gold pattern, with a clean silver barrel and black forend. While it’s certainly a standout skin, it’s worth noting that the skin is quite expensive due to being part of the elusive Canals Collection.

 

1. Nova | Sobek’s Bite

Our last spot goes to the Nova Sobek’s Bite, a fairly recent addition to the world of CS2 skins. The skin was added as part of the Anubis Collection, alongside the addition of the map. The finish is heavily inspired by Egyptian designs and is covered in gold and black with colorful stone patterns, and intricate details.

 

Conclusion

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