CS2 Pro Settings: What the Best Players Use
Want to know what the best CS2 players in the world use? Here are the settings of some of the top players, plus what those settings tell you about your own setup. Remember: settings don't make the player, but they give you a solid, proven starting point.
Pro settings table
| Player | Team | DPI | Sens | eDPI | Resolution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| donk | Team Spirit | 800 | 1.25 | 1000 | 1280x960 |
| m0NESY | Falcons | 800 | 1.15 | 920 | 1280x960 |
| ZywOo | Team Vitality | 400 | 2.0 | 800 | 1280x960 |
| NiKo | Falcons | 400 | 1.5 | 600 | 1280x960 |
| sh1ro | Team Spirit | 800 | 1.0 | 800 | 1280x960 |
| ropz | Team Vitality | 400 | 1.77 | 708 | 1920x1080 |
Teams and settings change. We update this page regularly, but always double-check a player's latest config if you want an exact copy.
Player pages
donk Settings
donk's CS2 settings: 800 DPI, 1.25 sensitivity, 1000 eDPI and 1280x960 4:3 stretched. Plus his playstyle, what to copy, what to skip and how to train like him.
m0NESY Settings
m0NESY's CS2 settings: 800 DPI, 1.15 sensitivity, 919 eDPI and 1280x960 4:3 stretched. Plus his playstyle, what to copy, what to skip and how to train like him.
ZywOo Settings
ZywOo's CS2 settings: 400 DPI, 2.0 sensitivity, 800 eDPI and 1280x960 4:3 stretched. Plus his playstyle, what to copy, what to skip and how to train like him.
NiKo Settings
NiKo's CS2 settings: 400 DPI, 1.5 sensitivity, 600 eDPI and 1280x960 4:3 stretched. Plus his playstyle, what to copy, what to skip and how to train like him.
sh1ro Settings
sh1ro's CS2 settings: 800 DPI, 1.0 sensitivity, 800 eDPI and 1280x960 4:3 stretched. Plus his playstyle, what to copy, what to skip and how to train like him.
ropz Settings
ropz's CS2 settings: 400 DPI, 1.77 sensitivity, 708 eDPI and 1920x1080 16:9 native. Plus his playstyle, what to copy, what to skip and how to train like him.
What pro settings tell you
Look at enough pro configs and patterns jump out. These trends are more useful than copying any single player.
Sensitivity
Most pros sit between about 600 and 1100 eDPI. That's roughly 38 to 70 cm per 360-degree turn. Very few play much higher. Why? CS2 rewards small, precise adjustments at head height, which is easier with lower sensitivity.
DPI
400 and 800 dominate. Some newer players use 1600, but the in-game sensitivity is lowered to match.
Resolution
4:3 stretched (especially 1280x960) is still the most common, partly because many pros grew up with it in CS:GO. But a growing number play 16:9 native, like ropz. There's no single right answer.
Crosshair
Small, static, high-contrast. Almost no pros use dynamic crosshairs.
Video settings
Most pros prioritize FPS and visibility: boost player contrast on, shadows high, shaders and particles low.
How to use pro settings the right way
- Pick a pro whose role matches yours. An AWPer's settings might not suit an entry fragger.
- Start from their eDPI, not their exact DPI.
- Play a week with it. Your muscle memory needs time.
- Adjust to your setup. Mousepad size, monitor and comfort matter.
- Don't keep switching. Find something good and commit.
Pro settings by role
| Role | Typical eDPI | Why |
|---|---|---|
| AWPer | 700 to 950 | Precise holds, controlled flicks |
| Entry fragger | 800 to 1100 | Fast reactions on close angles |
| Lurker / anchor | 600 to 900 | Precise long-range taps |
| Support | 700 to 1000 | Balanced |
Do pro settings make you better?
Honestly, a little. Good settings remove obstacles: a crosshair that's easy to see, FPS that's smooth, a sensitivity that lets you hold heads. But what makes pros great is thousands of hours of deliberate practice. Use their settings as a foundation and put the work in with our aim training guide.