STNova | Windblown$0.33Slow Mover1,101 listings−11% vs avg
Float pricingFN$0.95
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Trend-5.0% over 30 daysTrend: -5.0% over 30 days. Open for the workings.
Today at $0.81 — 11.0% above the month's floor.
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BS$0.37
WW$0.31
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FT$0.28
MW$0.40
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About the Nova | Windblown
From the gameIt has been spray painted with a randomized pattern of a dandelion field. Get off my lawn.
The Nova | Windblown is a Mil-Spec-grade skin in Counter-Strike 2, featuring the Windblown finish on the Nova — see All Nova skins.
Origin
The Nova | Windblown can be unboxed from the Snakebite Case. It belongs to The Snakebite Collection.
Rarity
The Nova | Windblown is a Mil-Spec-grade skin. In a case opening, an item of this grade comes out roughly ~79.92% of the time.
Float and wear
The float value of the Nova | Windblown runs from 0.00 to 0.50. Not every wear exists for it, which is why some exteriors are scarcer and priced apart. Within a wear, a lower float looks cleaner in game and usually costs more.
Price
The Nova | Windblown (Field-Tested) has an aggregate market price of about $0.33. The Factory New copy is down 4.0% over 7 days and down 5.0% over 30 days. Across wears it ranges from $0.22 (Field-Tested) to $0.39 (Factory New).
Availability
34 marketplaces are quoting the Nova | Windblown right now. The comparison table above lists each one with its lowest price, and the cheapest is marked.
Released
The Nova | Windblown first entered the game on May 3, 2021, when the Snakebite Case was released.
Versions
A StatTrak™ version exists, with an on-weapon kill counter. StatTrak copies are about a tenth of case drops and trade at a premium over the standard skin.
Community rating
Readers rate the Nova | Windblown 3.3 out of 5 from 165 votes.
Price Analysis
Current Trend
The StatTrak™ Nova | Windblown (Factory New) shows a Bearish trend. -5.0% (30d).
Market Position
Trades in the budget range ($0.33–$0.95).
Traded Range
Since January 2026, the StatTrak™ Nova | Windblown (Factory New) has traded between $0.93 and $1.47. Today's price is 35% below that high.
Market Comparison
Compare prices above. 5-20% differences exist due to fees.
Timing Insight
Prices trending down - potential buying opportunity. See charts for history.
Nova stats
| Hitbox | No armor | Armor |
|---|---|---|
| Head | 936 | 468 |
| Chest & arms | 234 | 117 |
| Stomach | 288 | 144 |
| Legs | 171 | 171 |
- Fire rate
- 68 RPM
- Price
- $1,050
- Magazine
- 8 / 32
- Move speed
- 220 u/s
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the Nova | Windblown is an excellent budget-friendly choice. Priced affordably, it offers the Windblown 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.
Float values in CS2 determine a skin's wear level on a scale from 0.00 (perfect) to 1.00 (maximum wear). With a float range of 0.00 to 0.50, this skin has specific wear availability that affects pricing. Lower float values within any condition category (e.g., 0.01 vs 0.06 in Factory New) result in cleaner appearances and typically command higher prices. For high-value trades, always verify the exact float value using inspection tools.
Prices for the Nova | Windblown vary across marketplaces due to fees, regional pricing, and seller competition. This skin can be obtained by opening the Snakebite 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.
StatTrak is a special variant that includes a digital kill counter displayed on the weapon, tracking your confirmed kills in official matches. StatTrak versions of the Nova | Windblown are rarer than standard versions (approximately 10% of case drops are StatTrak) and typically cost 1.5x to 3x more. The kill counter adds personalization value as it records your gameplay history with this specific weapon. Note that StatTrak counts reset if you trade the skin.
Yes, all weapon skins including the Nova | Windblown 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 | Windblown is currently trending downward. Over the past 7 days, the price has decreased by 4.0%, and over the past 30 days it has dropped 5.0%. Price drops can result from new case releases flooding the market, seasonal fluctuations, or shifts in player preferences. This could represent a buying opportunity if you believe the skin will recover. Review the price history chart above for long-term context.
The Nova | Windblown has averaged $1.45 over the past 60 days, against $1.62 over 90 days, $1.94 over 180 days and $1.82 over 360 days. It currently trades at $0.33, 81.8% below its 360-day average. Longer averages smooth out the day-to-day noise of individual listings, so they describe what the Nova | Windblown is actually worth better than any single asking price does. Compare them against the live figures in the marketplace table above.
The Nova | Windblown is part of The Snakebite Collection. It can be obtained by opening the Snakebite 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 spray painted with a randomized pattern of a dandelion field. Get off my lawn." The Windblown 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, TradeIt currently has the lowest price for the Nova | Windblown at $0.85. 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).
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