Nova | Interlock (Field-Tested)

The Nova | Interlock (Field-Tested) is a Mil-Spec shotgun finish with a yellow-and-blue optical-illusion pattern. Field-Tested is the most common way to own it — a bit of honest wear on geometry busy enough to shrug it off, at the range's most popular price.

Design

Interlock wraps the Nova in a hydrographic optical illusion, yellow and blue shapes locked together to fake depth and confuse the eye. It's a Valve creation, and it comes with an apt in-game line that plays on the trick: "Did you get a good look?"

Nova | Interlock (Field-Tested) Float and Wear

Across the finish's 0.00–0.50 float range, Field-Tested falls in the middle. Light scratching appears on the edges and raised parts, but the busy interlocking pattern hides it well, so the illusion still reads clearly. It's the everyday grade most owners land on — enough wear to look used without the design losing its trick.

Nova | Interlock Rarity

Rarity: Mil-Spec Grade — the blue tier, the entry level of the standard weapon grades. As the most frequently obtained class, it keeps this striking finish among the more affordable Nova options.

Nova | Interlock Case and Collection

This finish comes from The 2021 Vertigo Collection, first introduced with Operation Riptide in September 2021. No weapon case drops the regular version — it circulates through collection drops and trade-ups. The Souvenir copies are separate, produced only within Major-tournament packages.

Nova | Interlock Patterns

No paint seed matters on this finish — the yellow-and-blue geometry lands identically on every copy, so there's no random pattern or "blue gem" to seek out. The only differences between copies come down to wear and float.

StatTrak & Souvenir

A StatTrak edition of this finish doesn't exist, though it does come in both a regular and a Souvenir version. The Souvenir copies were distributed through Major-tournament souvenir packages — starting with the Stockholm 2021 Vertigo package and continuing with later Major souvenir packages. The regular finish sold here comes from collection drops and trade-ups.

Nova | Interlock Price

Field-Tested sits in the mid-to-lower part of the ladder, cheaper than the top grades while keeping the illusion intact — an accessible entry into a premium-leaning Nova finish. It's available to buy on Skin.Land with instant delivery and no hidden fees.

FAQ

Does the Field-Tested Interlock look beat up?

Not really. There's light scratching on the edges and raised surfaces, but the busy optical-illusion pattern masks it well. From normal viewing distance the geometry comes through clearly, which is a big reason Field-Tested is the most popular grade buyers reach for on this finish.

Is Field-Tested the best value Interlock?

For most buyers, yes. It's the most common grade and cheaper than Minimal Wear while still showing the illusion well thanks to the dense pattern. Well-Worn and Battle-Scarred are cheaper still if you don't mind heavier scuffing on the yellow-and-blue geometry.

Why does the Interlock command a premium?

Even at Mil-Spec, its bold optical-illusion design stands out, and demand for eye-catching finishes lifts its price above plainer skins in the same tier. It comes from a collection rather than an open case, and the Souvenir version adds collector interest, all of which nudges the regular finish toward premium territory for the Nova.