Nova
The Nova is a pump-action shotgun available to both teams in Counter-Strike 2. It is the cheapest shotgun and offers the highest kill reward of any weapon category, making it a popular choice for building economy on anti-eco rounds.
Overview
At $1,050, the Nova is the most affordable shotgun. Its defining feature is the $900 kill reward, the highest of any weapon except the Knife. This makes the Nova extremely profitable: just two kills pay for the weapon three times over. However, the Nova has the lowest armor penetration of any shotgun (50%) and is ineffective at any range beyond close quarters.
Weapon Statistics
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $1,050 |
| Team | Both |
| Base Damage | 26 (per pellet) |
| Pellets | 9 |
| Fire Rate | 68 RPM |
| Armor Penetration | 50% |
| Magazine Size | 8 / 32 |
| Reload Time | Incremental (per shell) |
| Movement Speed | 220 units/s |
| Kill Reward | $900 |
Usage Tips
- The $900 kill reward is the highest of any gun. Two Nova kills earn $1,800 from a $1,050 investment.
- Close range only. The Nova is useless beyond a few meters due to pellet spread and low armor penetration.
- Hold tight corners where enemies must push into your lethal range.
- Aim for the head at close range. A full headshot pellet spread can one-shot opponents.
- The Nova has low armor penetration (50%), making it weak against armored opponents at any range.
- Purchase on anti-eco rounds when you expect unarmored opponents and want maximum economic return.
- Reload between engagements since the pump action is slow and the Nova reloads one shell at a time.