Nova
The Nova is the pump-action corner-cleaver — a 9-pellet blast that deletes threats at close range for the price of a rush.
Armor Penetration Bar
Higher armor pen means more effective damage against full armor. At 50%, the Nova keeps 50% damage against kevlar; headshots hit ×2, and legs ignore armor.
Damage by Range (H/B/S/L)
| Range | Head | Body | Stomach | Leg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10m–18m | 208 | 26 | 32 | 19 |
| 18m+ | 104 | 13 | 16 | 9 |
Note: head/stomach values are pre-armor baselines; legs ignore armor.
TTK Calculator
Drag distance, pick a hit part (head/body/stomach/leg) and armor tier for live results: damage = base × hit multiplier × RangeMod^(distance/500) × armor pen.
Body TTK vs Same Category (no armor)
No-armor body TTK at each weapon's default engagement range with falloff applied: (shots−1) × 60000 ÷ RPM; lower is faster. Use the panel above for headshot/armor combos.
Damage & Feel at a Glance
Bars scale to 200 (roughly the AWP chest hit).
Nova moves at 220 u/s with a 3.8s reload, 4/10 recoil and 9/10 run inaccuracy. Pump-action shotgun, close-range guarantee.
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Weapon Guide
The Nova is the pump-action corner-cleaver — a 9-pellet blast that deletes threats at close range for the price of a rush.
When to Buy
Save money to bank for a full buy next round. This weapon offers strong value on a budget.
Recoil & Accuracy
The Nova rates 4/10 for recoil and 9/10 for run inaccuracy. It is Pump-action shotgun, close-range guarantee. Practice your spray control in aim training.
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See the full CS2 weapon meta board →Compare with Other Shotguns
| Weapon | Price | DMG | AP% | HS× | RPM | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nova | $1050 | 26 | 50% | 2× | 68 | B |
| Sawed-Off | $1100 | 32 | 50% | 2× | 71 | C |
| MAG-7 | $1300 | 30 | 50% | 2× | 71 | A |
| XM1014 | $2000 | 20 | 50% | 2× | 171 | B |
The highlighted row is the Nova you are viewing, so you can compare damage, armor pen and price side by side.