Nova | Tempest (Factory New)
The Nova's rock-bottom price tag makes it a great ambush weapon for a cash-strapped team. This memento from Seaside has been painted with a wave and cloud motif hydrographic.
A storm is coming
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Nova | Tempest is a CS2 weapon skin for the Nova, using the CS:GO (legacy) model. Skins like this are part of the Counter-Strike community’s long-running cosmetic ecosystem, where classic CS:GO designs were carried into CS2 for continued use and trading. As part of the game’s visible weapon variety, Nova skins are especially popular with players who want a distinctive look on their secondary.
As a Mil-Spec Grade item, Nova | Tempest sits in the mid-tier rarity range. While exact drop chances are not publicly guaranteed, Mil-Spec skins are generally more obtainable than higher rarities, making them a common goal for players building loadouts without moving into classified or higher tiers. Availability also depends on which containers are currently accessible in-game.
You can find Nova | Tempest in multiple wear versions, including Factory New, Minimal Wear, and Field-Tested. StatTrak is available for this skin, allowing players to track kills with the weapon. There is no Souvenir version for Nova | Tempest, so collectors looking for that tournament-style variant will need to focus on other skins within the same collection ecosystem.
Visually, the “Tempest” finish delivers a weathered, energetic pattern theme designed to stand out on the Nova platform. With paint index 191, the pattern placement is tied to how this specific skin is mapped, producing a consistent “Tempest” look across wear states. The float range for Nova | Tempest is 0.06–0.22, meaning it can show subtle differences in wear wear intensity depending on the specific condition you receive.
To obtain Nova | Tempest, look for it through the Bravo Collection and specifically from the Operation Bravo Case. This makes it part of a container-driven acquisition path, where openings can yield a mix of skins from the same collection lineup. The skin’s presence in a well-known collection also makes it a regular talking point for players who track availability and pattern/condition differences.
In the community, Mil-Spec skins like Nova | Tempest are often appreciated for value and versatility—especially for players who want a cleaner, more polished aesthetic without the cost barrier of rarer tiers. Its recognizable Tempest styling helps it remain a practical choice for day-to-day play, while the StatTrak option adds extra appeal for players who enjoy personal performance tracking.
