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About Nova Mandrel

Nova Mandrel applies a grayscale hydrographic pattern of interweaving pipes across the stock, receiver, and grip, giving this Nova shotgun an industrial, mechanical look. Among Nova skins in CS2, Mandrel stands out for its monochrome palette and dense pipework motif rather than bright colors or large illustrative graphics.

Release & Source

Collection
The 2018 Nuke CollectionThe 2018 Nuke Collection
Found In
London 2018 Nuke Souvenir PackageKatowice 2019 Nuke Souvenir PackageBerlin 2019 Nuke Souvenir Package

The Nova Mandrel can be found in the London 2018 Nuke Souvenir Package, Katowice 2019 Nuke Souvenir Package, and 9 more containers.

Float Range & Wear

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The Nova Mandrel is available in all conditions, from Factory New to Battle-Scarred. The higher the float value, the more scratches and wear will be visible on the skin.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What stickers look best on Nova Mandrel?

Nova Mandrel has a grayscale industrial pattern, so clean monochrome stickers fit it best. Good options include Team Spirit (Holo), FURIA (Holo), paiN Gaming (Glitter), and Copenhagen Flames (Holo) for black, white, and metallic contrast. If you want a Nuke-themed souvenir-style look, NAVI, FaZe Clan, or G2 event stickers from Nuke souvenir packages also match the muted finish well.

What is a Souvenir Nova Mandrel?

A Souvenir Nova Mandrel is a souvenir version of this skin that drops from Nuke Souvenir Packages tied to major tournaments. Unlike regular versions, souvenir skins can come with tournament-related gold stickers and do not have StatTrak. For this skin, souvenir examples are the main variant collectors look at because Nova Mandrel is available from multiple Nuke souvenir package releases.

Is Nova Mandrel a good budget CS2 skin?

Yes, Nova Mandrel is generally treated as a budget skin because it is a Consumer Grade shotgun finish from the 2018 Nuke Collection. Its appeal comes more from the industrial gray pipe pattern and souvenir availability than from rarity. If you want an inexpensive Nova with a clean neutral palette, it is a practical choice.

What skins pair well with Nova Mandrel in CS2?

Because Nova Mandrel uses gray and off-white industrial tones, it pairs well with understated weapon finishes. Good matches include USP-S Stainless, P250 Metallic DDPAT, M4A4 Magnesium, AK-47 Steel Delta, and MP9 Storm. If you want to keep a Nuke-style loadout theme, industrial and metallic finishes usually match better than bright neon skins.