Nova | Graphite (Minimal Wear)

Nova | Graphite is a Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) weapon skin for the Nova shotgun, using the CS:GO (legacy) model. As with many legacy skins, it carries over from the CS:GO era into CS2, maintaining its established look and pattern identity for players who prefer classic cosmetic designs.

This skin is classified as Restricted rarity, which places it above Mil-Spec and slightly below Classified-tier items in the overall rarity ladder. While exact drop chances are not publicly guaranteed, Restricted skins are generally less common than lower rarities, making Nova | Graphite a more desirable roll for collectors without reaching the highest-tier scarcity.

Nova | Graphite is available across two listed wears: Factory New and Minimal Wear (float range 0.00 to 0.12). StatTrak™ is also available, allowing the Nova to track kills; Souvenir status is not available for this skin. These options make it suitable for both high-cleanliness collectors and players who want in-game kill tracking.

Visually, the skin’s Graphite finish leans into dark, muted tones with a gritty, industrial aesthetic. With paint index 214, the appearance is tied to the skin’s specific pattern configuration, giving each wear level its own subtle variation in how the surface shading reads in matches.

To obtain it, Nova | Graphite is associated with The Arms Deal 2 Collection and can be found in the CS:GO Weapon Case 2. As with other case-based skins, availability depends on random drops from case openings, which is why many players track collection inclusion as a straightforward way to understand what pool the skin belongs to.

In the community, Nova skins often appeal to players who want something distinctive without going fully into the flashiest tiers, and Graphite is commonly perceived as understated and durable-looking. Overall, Nova | Graphite is a strong pick for users who prefer a darker, tactical finish and want a Restricted-tier upgrade for their Nova loadout.