Nova | Tempest
Mil-Spec Shotgun
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Found in 1 case & 1 Collection
Prices updated 2 hours and 23 minutes ago
Prices updated 2 hours and 23 minutes ago
Description: This memento from Seaside has been painted with a wave and cloud motif hydrographic.
Flavor Text: A storm is coming
Finish Catalog: 191
Added: 19 September 2013
Creator: Valve
Update: Operation Bravo
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Origin Story
The Nova | Tempest, released on September 19, 2013, as part of Operation Bravo, features a distinctive blue and white wave and cloud motif hydrographic. This design, described in-game as a memento from Seaside, visually connects to other ocean or weather-themed finishes within The Bravo Collection. While primarily seen as a Mil-Spec item for collectors completing full Bravo sets, its unique aesthetic from an early, discontinued collection holds appeal. The skin's design prominently displays swirling waves and cloud shapes along the receiver and stock in first-person view. Its legacy from Operation Bravo, a discontinued case, contributes to its fixed supply and collector interest.
Drop Chance
Nova | Tempest is Mil-Spec, a Blue-tier skin, less common than base collection drops. From the Operation Bravo Case: approximately 13.32% per opening (roughly 1 in 8). The 79.92% Mil-Spec tier rate is split across 6 Mil-Spec skins in the case. StatTrak versions drop at ~1.33% from the Operation Bravo Case (about 1 in 75). These per-skin odds assume equal weighting within tier — Valve publishes tier rates but doesn't formally confirm even distribution across skins in a tier.
Skin Condition
Float range 0.06 to 0.22. Exteriors: Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested. StatTrak is available in FN, MW, FT. Factory New ($27.05): The blue and white wave-and-cloud motif appears sharp and vivid, with strong blue tones and clean white cloud shapes, showing minimal to no visible wear. Minimal Wear ($7.38): The wave and cloud design remains bright and clear, though small nicks or faint fading may appear on sharp metal edges and stock corners. Field-Tested ($7.40): Noticeable edge chipping along the barrel and stock, with some darker undercoat or metal peeking through, and the blues look a bit muted, particularly around the muzzle and pump.
Model
Tempest uses the legacy Nova model, introduced with Operation Bravo on September 19, 2013. The inspect animation and third-person appearance match the original CS:GO version.
How to Obtain
The Nova | Tempest is primarily found by opening the Operation Bravo Case. While the Operation Bravo Case is no longer an active drop, existing cases can still be opened. Players can also acquire this Mil-Spec skin through trade-up contracts using ten lower-rarity skins from The Bravo Collection. A StatTrak version is also available for kill tracking. For direct purchase, the Nova | Tempest can be found on the Steam Community Market, third-party marketplaces, and various case-opening or skin-trading sites.
Price Range
Nova | Tempest ranges from $7.40 (Field-Tested) to $27.05 (Factory New). Field-Tested copies sit at $7.40. StatTrak versions carry a premium at every wear tier.
The current 7-day median is $7.48. The 90-day median is $7.79. The all-time median is $0.71. Volume averages 0 trades per day.
Visual Theme
Hydrographic: This memento from Seaside has been painted with a wave and cloud motif hydrographic. Dominant colors are deep to medium blue, white, and softer sky-like tones. In first-person view, the most visible element is the side of the receiver and stock, where the swirling wave motif and cloud shapes are clearly seen along the length of the gun. Visually, it fits alongside other ocean or weather-themed finishes like Ocean Foam or Bright Water from the same collection.
Player Rating
Rating: 5.00 / 5
Votes: 1
Sticker Compatibility
Sticker choices that complement the Nova | Tempest's aesthetic include blue-themed designs to match the wave motif, or white, light gray, and silver stickers to harmonize with the cloud elements. For contrast, minimalist black or dark stickers can be effective on lighter sections of the weapon. The receiver and rear stock are the most visible areas for sticker placement during gameplay.
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