Nova | Koi (Field-Tested)

Yes, the Nova | Koi is an excellent budget-friendly choice. Priced affordably, it offers the Koi aesthetic without breaking the bank. Budget skins like this are ideal for players building their first inventory or those who prefer spending on multiple skins rather than one expensive item. The lower price point also means less financial risk if you decide to trade or sell later.

Field-Tested covers float values from 0.15 to 0.37 on the CS2 wear scale. This skin's own floats run 0.00-0.30, so its Field-Tested copies sit between 0.15 and 0.30. Within that band a lower float looks cleaner in game and usually sells for more, so two Field-Tested copies of the same skin can be priced well apart. Every listing's float is shown in the marketplace table above.

Right now the Field-Tested is quoted at about $2.22 and the Minimal Wear at about $2.14, so the Field-Tested costs 4% more. How much of that gap is worth paying depends on the finish: wear shows first on edges and raised areas, so on some designs the cleaner wear is hard to tell apart in game. Switch wears above to compare the two side by side.

Prices for the Nova | Koi (Field-Tested) vary across marketplaces due to fees, regional pricing, and seller competition. This skin can be obtained by opening the Operation Breakout Weapon Case or purchased directly from third-party marketplaces. The Steam Community Market charges 15% fees, while third-party markets like Skinport, DMarket, and Buff163 offer lower prices with 2-10% fees. Compare real-time prices in the market comparison table above to find the best deal.

Yes, all weapon skins including the Nova | Koi are purely cosmetic and can be used in all CS2 game modes including competitive matchmaking, Premier, and professional tournaments. Skins provide no gameplay advantages or disadvantages - they only change the weapon's visual appearance. Many professional players use skins during official matches, and you'll often see high-value items like this featured in tournament broadcasts.

The Nova | Koi (Field-Tested) has remained relatively stable in price recently, with less than 5% movement over the past 7 and 30 days. Stable pricing suggests balanced supply and demand. This can be a good sign for investors looking for low-volatility items, and for buyers it means you're unlikely to overpay. Check the price chart above for longer-term trends.

The Nova | Koi (Field-Tested) has averaged $2.90 over the past 60 days, against $3.08 over 90 days, $3.38 over 180 days and $3.05 over 360 days. It currently trades at $2.22, 27.3% below its 360-day average. Longer averages smooth out the day-to-day noise of individual listings, so they describe what the Nova | Koi is actually worth better than any single asking price does. Compare them against the live figures in the marketplace table above.

The Nova | Koi is part of The Breakout Collection. It can be obtained by opening the Operation Breakout Weapon Case. All skins from the same collection share a rarity hierarchy, which affects trade-up contract possibilities and overall value.

The in-game description reads: "It has been custom painted with variegated koi scales." The Koi finish on the Nova is a distinctive design that has made this skin a recognizable part of CS2's visual identity.

Based on our real-time price comparison across 40+ marketplaces, Skinport currently has the lowest price for the Nova | Koi (Field-Tested) at $1.92. However, prices change frequently as sellers list and buyers purchase. We recommend checking the marketplace comparison table above for the most current prices, and remember to factor in each marketplace's fees when comparing total costs.

The Nova deals 9 pellets of 26 base damage per shot. Per shot (every pellet landing) at point blank that is 936 to the head, 234 to the chest or arms, 288 to the stomach and 171 to the legs, before armor. Damage falls off to ×0.7 every 500 units.

Yes. The Nova kills with one headshot even through a helmet, out to about 52 m (2,050 units).