Nova Rising Sun
About Nova Rising Sun
Nova Rising Sun features a custom stained-glass-inspired Japanese motif, with pink floral panels and a traditional figure integrated into the shotgun’s receiver and stock. The contrast between this ornate artwork and the Nova’s plain pump-action form gives the skin a distinctly decorative look compared with other Nova finishes in CS2.
Release & Source
The Nova Rising Sun can be found in the Fever Case.
Float Range & Wear
The Nova Rising Sun 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.
The Nova Rising Sun is a Restricted-tier skin with an estimated drop chance of ~15.98%, making it one of the more common Nova skins in CS2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Stickers with red, orange, gold, and black tones fit the stained-glass Japanese motif best. Good options include Dragon Lore (Foil), Gold Web (Foil), Battle Scarred, and Howling Dawn for a warmer, high-contrast craft. For a cleaner thematic match, try 4x Battle Scarred or mix Dragon Lore (Foil) with simpler gold stickers so the artwork on the body remains visible.
No, Nova Rising Sun is not known for special pattern tiers in the way skins like Case Hardened or Fade variants are. Its value is driven more by wear, StatTrak availability, and general market supply than by pattern-specific premiums. When comparing listings, the artwork placement will be broadly consistent across copies.
Nova Rising Sun uses a stained-glass Japanese-inspired design, which gives it a more decorative look than simpler Nova finishes like Candy Apple or Clear Polymer. It also comes from The Fever Collection and Fever Case, making it a newer release compared with older Nova staples such as Koi or Antique. The theme works especially well if you want a shotgun skin with warmer reds and golds instead of industrial or tactical colors.
Weapon skins with red, gold, black, or Japanese-inspired details pair best with it. Good matches include AK-47 Bloodsport, M4A1-S Chantico's Fire, Desert Eagle Kumicho Dragon, and USP-S The Traitor. For a more traditional red-and-gold loadout, MAC-10 Gold Brick and Galil AR Crimson Tsunami also fit the palette.
