Nova — CS2 Damage Stats
Pump-action shotgun firing 9 pellets per shot. Maximum $900 kill reward makes it incredibly profitable. Each pellet deals 26 damage — a close-range headshot is lethal.
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Price$1050
Kill Reward$900
Base Damage26
Armor Penetration50%
Fire Rate68 RPM
Magazine / Reserve8 / 32
Reload Time0.55s
Move Speed220 u/s
Wall PenetrationLow
Damage at Point Blank
52
Head (Armor)
2 shots to kill
No armor: 104
13
Chest (Armor)
8 shots to kill
No armor: 26
16
Stomach (Armor)
7 shots to kill
No armor: 32
19
Legs (Armor)
6 shots to kill
No armor: 19
Damage at All Distances (vs Armor + Helmet)
| Distance | Head | Chest | Stomach | Legs | Chest STK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Point Blank (0u / 0m) | 52 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 8 |
| Close (500u / 12.5m) | 36 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 12 |
| Medium (1000u / 25m) | 25 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 17 |
| Medium-Long (1500u / 37.5m) | 17 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 25 |
| Long (2000u / 50m) | 12 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 34 |
| Very Long (3000u / 75m) | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 100 |
Damage Without Armor
| Distance | Head | Chest | Stomach | Legs | Chest STK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Point Blank | 104 | 26 | 32 | 19 | 4 |
| Close | 72 | 18 | 22 | 13 | 6 |
| Medium | 50 | 12 | 15 | 9 | 9 |
| Medium-Long | 35 | 8 | 11 | 6 | 13 |
| Long | 24 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 17 |
| Very Long | 12 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 34 |
Tips
- $900 kill reward — highest in the game, 2 kills = profit
- 9 pellets x 26 damage = 234 max damage per shot
- Must be point-blank range for full damage
- Hold tight corners where enemies must walk into your crosshair
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FAQ
How much damage does the Nova do in CS2?
The Nova deals 26 base damage per bullet. Against armored opponents (50% armor penetration), it deals 13 to the chest and 52 to the head at point blank range.
Can the Nova one-shot headshot in CS2?
No, the Nova cannot one-shot headshot helmeted opponents. It deals 52 damage to the head through helmet at point blank. Against unarmored opponents, it deals 104 headshot damage.
How many shots does the Nova need to kill?
Against an armored opponent at close range: 12 chest shots, 3 headshot(s), or 10 stomach shots. At long range (2000u): 34 chest shots.