Counter-Strike 2

Nova

Heavy weapon, both sides.

Nova
Heavy ยท both sides

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Changed in 2 updates

3 balance changes across 2 updates, condensed below to what still matters.

1 buff and 0 nerfs in total: trending stronger.

Biggest balance changes

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    Wall penetration Nova penetration increased to 1.adjusted 2 times across 2 updates, net buff
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    Price Price reduction for some shotguns: Nova ($1050), Sawed-Off ($1100), Mag7 ($1300).

Most recent change 13 March 2019

  • ◆
    Price Price reduction for some shotguns: Nova ($1050), Sawed-Off ($1100), Mag7 ($1300).
  • ▲
    Wall penetration Nova penetration increased to 1.

Using the Nova now

Armor. It is cheap and strong in tight spots.

Alternatives

Every Nova change, update by update

All 5 lines Valve listed for the Nova since Jul 2014, newest first, fixes and visual changes included. Last changed 13 March 2019.

  • ◆
    Price Price reduction for some shotguns: Nova ($1050), Sawed-Off ($1100), Mag7 ($1300).
  • ▲
    Wall penetration Nova penetration increased to 1.

  • ◆
    Upgraded sound fidelity for Nova, Sawed Off, and XM1014 shotguns. visual

  • ◆
    Reload Fixed a regression in Nova and Sawed Off reloading sounds. fix

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    Wall penetration For all shotguns except Nova, pellets will now penetrate walls.