Nova | Wild Six

Origin Story

The Nova | Wild Six, released on February 16, 2018, as part of The Clutch Collection, features a custom paint job evoking post-apocalyptic imagery. Its design incorporates muted browns, tans, grays, and worn metal tones, with graphic elements that suggest a wasteland theme. This shotgun skin is a mid-tier offering within its collection, providing a thematic option for players who prefer a rugged, weathered aesthetic.

Drop Chance

Nova | Wild Six is Restricted, a Purple-tier skin in the upper half of the rarity ladder. From the Clutch Case: approximately 3.20% per opening (roughly 1 in 31). The 15.98% Restricted tier rate is split across 5 Restricted skins in the case. StatTrak versions drop at ~0.32% from the Clutch Case (about 1 in 313). 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 to 0.8. Exteriors: Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, Battle-Scarred. StatTrak is available in FN, MW, FT, WW, BS.

• Factory New ($3.84): The custom paint job appears crisp and fully intact, with maximum color depth showcasing the post-apocalyptic imagery on the receiver and midsection.
• Minimal Wear ($1.01): Subtle edge wear may begin on sharp edges like the barrel tip and pump, but the main artwork and color palette remain largely unchanged, offering near-FN visuals.
• Field-Tested ($0.57): Noticeable fading and chipping appear on high-contact areas such as the barrel edges and pump, with the post-apocalyptic imagery taking on a more weathered look.
• Well-Worn ($0.61): Heavy edge wear and broader patches of exposed base material are visible, making the thematic artwork appear significantly distressed and the overall finish look more battered.
• Battle-Scarred ($0.57): The gun appears heavily weathered with substantial loss of surface paint on edges and across larger flat areas, where underlying dark metal may dominate, emphasizing the post-apocalyptic theme.

Model

Wild Six uses the legacy Nova model, introduced with Welcome to the Clutch on February 16, 2018. The inspect animation and third-person appearance match the original CS:GO version.

How to Obtain

The Nova | Wild Six can be acquired primarily by opening a Clutch Case. While the Clutch Case is no longer an active drop, it can still be obtained as a rare in-game drop or purchased on the secondary market. Players can also obtain the skin through trade-up contracts using ten lower-rarity skins from The Clutch Collection. Additionally, a StatTrak version is available for kill tracking. For direct purchase, the skin is readily available on the Steam Community Market, third-party marketplaces, and various case-opening or skin trading sites.

Price Range

Nova | Wild Six ranges from $0.57 (Battle-Scarred) to $3.84 (Factory New). Field-Tested copies sit at $0.57. StatTrak versions carry a premium at every wear tier.


The current 7-day median is $0.56. The 90-day median is $0.69. The all-time median is $0.40. Volume averages 7 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Gunsmith: A custom paint job has been applied evoking post-apocalyptic imagery. The finish is characterized by muted browns, tans, grays, and worn metal tones, with graphic elements suggesting wasteland iconography. In first-person, the receiver and midsection of the Nova are the most visible areas, showcasing the custom artwork and distressed surfaces.

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Sticker Compatibility

The Nova | Wild Six's muted, post-apocalyptic palette of browns, grays, and worn metals pairs well with stickers in similar brown, tan, and beige tones, or with orange, yellow, and rust accents for a desert theme. Muted reds and dark grays or black can also provide contrast without clashing. The most visible sticker slots in first-person are typically on the receiver and mid-body of the shotgun.