Nova | Rising Skull

Nova | Rising Skull is a CS2 shotgun skin with a pale cream-and-tan finish and dark skull artwork across the stock. Matte painted surfaces contrast with the dark barrel and magazine tube. Its illustrated look suits players who prefer muted colors with a detailed focal point. All exterior grades are available, alongside StatTrak™ and Souvenir versions.

Description

Nova | Rising Skull brings a skull-themed Custom Paint Job to the Nova shotgun in CS2. The weapon sits in the Heavy category, while the finish gives its stock a distinctly illustrated appearance. Cream and tan surfaces keep the palette restrained rather than brightly colored. Dark artwork draws attention toward the rear of the weapon, leaving the receiver comparatively uncluttered. The ribbed pump grip adds another tan surface without competing with the skull design. This combination suits players building a muted loadout or looking for artwork that rewards a closer inspection. Documented owners include Snax, Xyp9x and mixwell, giving the skin a supported connection to professional player inventories. Buyers can compare exterior, exact float value and standard, StatTrak or Souvenir listings when choosing a copy.

History and Origin

Nova | Rising Skull was released on December 18, 2013 with the Winter Offensive Weapon Case. Its introduction formed part of the Winter Offensive update in CS:GO. Steam Workshop community designer UFOsAreReal created the finish. The skin belongs to The Winter Offensive Collection, linking its case origin with its collection identity. That collection also supports a trade-up route using Mil-Spec Grade skins for a possible Restricted result. Case supply changed when Valve retired the rare drop pool on December 17, 2025. The Winter Offensive Weapon Case no longer drops, although existing cases can still be bought on the market and opened. Today, buyers can also obtain an existing copy through marketplace listings or player-to-player trades rather than relying on a random case result.

Finish Style

Rising Skull uses a Custom Paint Job built around matte paint and oil-based marker detailing. Pale cream and tan cover the receiver and stock, creating a light base for the dark illustration. The barrel and magazine tube remain dark, establishing a clear contrast with the painted body. The pump grip is tan, with darker shading visible between its ribs. A dark skull occupies the rear of the stock and serves as the main visual feature. Thin lines radiate around it, spreading the artwork beyond the skull's outline. Fine strokes and curved bands continue along the stock and its narrow neck. The matte appearance keeps the design subdued, while the detailed stock contrasts with the cleaner receiver and barrel.

Float Value

Nova | Rising Skull has a float value range of 0.00 to 0.50. It is available in Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn and Battle-Scarred, so none of those exterior grades is excluded. StatTrak and Souvenir versions also exist, but version availability should be considered separately from the exterior and exact float of an individual copy.

Rarity and Popularity

Nova | Rising Skull has Restricted rarity. Its stated chance from the Winter Offensive Weapon Case is 4.0%, so opening the case does not guarantee this specific shotgun finish. Professional players Snax, Xyp9x and mixwell have owned it, although their ownership does not establish current market demand.

Why it’s Popular:

• Dark skull artwork gives the stock a clear focal point

• Muted cream and tan suit understated loadouts

• Matte paint contrasts with fine marker-style detailing

• StatTrak and Souvenir versions offer additional collecting options

Price Range

The live Nova | Rising Skull price range is $3.98 to $190.00. These bounds cover the whole skin, not a fixed exterior or version. For a useful CS2 skin price comparison, separate standard, StatTrak and Souvenir listings before examining their condition. Check the exact float alongside the exterior label, then inspect the pictured copy rather than choosing from the label alone. Buyers looking to buy, sell or trade should compare equivalent versions and exteriors instead of treating every Rising Skull listing as interchangeable.

How to Obtain

1. Buy Directly through Eneba Skins

One of the fastest and most straightforward options is to purchase skins directly through Eneba Skins. You can browse available CS2 skins, compare prices, and choose the items that best fit your budget.

2. Open the Winter Offensive Weapon Case

Open the Winter Offensive Weapon Case for a chance to receive Nova | Rising Skull. The stated chance for this skin is 4.0%, making the result uncertain. Existing cases remain available to buy and open, but the case no longer drops.

3. Trade Up Contracts

A Trade Up Contract can use 10 Mil-Spec Grade skins from The Winter Offensive Collection to produce 1 Restricted skin from that collection. Nova | Rising Skull is a possible result, not a guaranteed outcome. The result is random among the collection's Restricted skins.

4. Buy on the Steam Community Market

Buy an existing Nova | Rising Skull listing on the Steam Community Market to select the item directly instead of opening a case. Compare the listed exterior and version, and check any available float or inspection details before choosing a copy.

5. Trade with Other Players

Nova | Rising Skull can also be obtained through a trade with another player. Check the offered copy's exterior, float and version against the agreed item before accepting. Trading targets an existing skin rather than a random case or contract result.

Trading and Investment Considerations

Retired case drops constrain new case supply, but opening existing Winter Offensive Weapon Cases can still add more Rising Skull skins. Professional ownership provides a collecting connection, yet it does not establish how quickly a listing will sell or whether prices will rise. Compare matching exteriors and versions, and treat future demand as uncertain rather than assuming a dependable short-term flip.

Reasons it Holds Value

• Retired case drops constrain future case supply

• Documented ownership by professional players

• Distinctive matte skull artwork

• StatTrak and Souvenir collecting options

Nova | Rising Skull receives a medium investment rating, balancing retired case drops and professional ownership against uncertain future demand. Its accessible price level makes it approachable as a playable collectible, but does not establish an upward price trend. The main risk is that existing cases can keep producing skins while buyer interest and resale prices remain unpredictable.