It has been nearly 2 years since the launch of
CS2
worldwide. With new mechanics in play, the game has been able to have a consistent number of daily players. According to Streamchart, CS2 averages a daily peak of 1,567,615 players. But how do the pros play when compared to the Average Joe? What are the
best CS2 pro settings
used by players around the world in 2025? In this article, let’s find out!
Best CS2 pro settings in 2025
Unlike games like VALORANT and Fortnite, there isn’t that much customisation available in CS2. Many players within the game primarily tinker with their video settings and the mouse they use. Based on the needs of the game, some professional players and streamers use multiple mice.
Without anything like abilities or even building, the core CS2 mechanic is focused on shooting and aiming. Thus, the
most important settings for each player would be their sensitivity, crosshair, and the mouse’s DPI.
Below is a list of some of the most famous
CS2 streamers
and pro players you’ve seen compete with the
best CS2 teams
using their settings in-game:
NiKo
Image Source: YouTube (PGL)
- DPI: 400
- Sensitivity:
1.35
- Hz:
1000
- Zoom Sensitivity:
0.90
- Windows Sensitivity: 6
- Screen Resolution: 1350×1080
- Screen Aspect Ratio: 4:3
- Scaling Mode: Stretched
- Display Mode:
Fullscreen
- Screen Brightness: 93%
- Refresh Rate:
240 Hz
- Crosshair Code:
CSGO-7nwjs-iBh4V-tHcDV-22sU2-paCxH
donk
Credit: Stephanie Lindgren | © BLAST
- DPI:
800
- Sensitivity:
1.25
- Hz:
1000
- Zoom Sensitivity:
1.00
- Windows Sensitivity:
6
- Resolution:
1280×960
- Aspect Ratio:
4:3
- Scaling Mode:
Stretched
- Display Mode:
Fullscreen
- Brightness:
109%
- Refresh Rate:
240 Hz
- Crosshair Code:
CSGO-jQx5T-f7moo-kwd7v-om3hc-RMQNN
device
Image Source: Astralis
- DPI:
400
- Sensitivity: 2.00
- Hz: 1000
- eDPI:
800
- Raw Input: On
- Zoom Sensitivity: 1.10
- Windows Sensitivity: 6/11
- Acceleration: Off
- Screen Resolution: 1280×960
- Aspect Ratio: 4:3
- Scaling Mode: Stretched
- Refresh Rate:
240 Hz
- Crosshair Code:
CSGO-JkikR-hKdC9-8NZkm-5C7Ek-v5BYN
s1mple
Credit: Michal Konkol | © BLAST
- DPI:
400
- Sensitivity:
3.09
- Hz:
1000
- Zoom Sensitivity:
1.00
- Windows Sensitivity:
6
- Screen Resolution:
1280×960
- Screen Aspect Ratio:
4:3
- Scaling Mode:
Stretched
- Display Mode:
Fullscreen
- Screen Brightness:
100%
- Screen Refresh Rate:
360 Hz
- Crosshair Codes:
CSGO-uiamH-MEq4v-wwsSB-WZT2r-qeoUE
Coldzera
Image Source: Instagram
- DPI:
800
- Sensitivity:
1.10
- eDPI:
880
- Zoom Sensitivity:
1
- Hz:
2000
- Windows Sensitivity:
6
- Resolution:
1280×960
- Aspect Ratio:
4:3
- Scaling Mode:
Stretched
- Brightness:
93%
- Display Mode:
Fullscreen
- Crosshair Code:
CSGO-6uSkw-ZhrBc-aFhCd-ADpFY-YcOUD
ZyWoo
Image Source: Reddit
- DPI:
400
- Sensitivity: 2.00
- Hz:
1000
- Zoom Sensitivity:
0.80
- Windows Sensitivity:
6
- Screen Resolution:
1280×960
- Screen Aspect Ratio:
4:3
- Scaling Mode:
Stretched
- Display Mode:
Fullscreen
- Screen Brightness:
110%
- Screen Refresh Rate:
240 Hz
XANTARES
Credit: Adela Sznajder | © Esports World Cup
- DPI:
400
- Sensitivity:
2.30
- eDPI:
920
- Zoom Sensitivity:
1.1
- Hz:
1000
- Windows Sensitivity:
6
- Resolution:
1024×768
- Aspect Ratio:
4:3
- Scaling Mode:
Stretched
- Brightness:
100%
- Display Mode:
Fullscreen
- Crosshair Code:
CSGO-xbpe2-E24RJ-YXNuO-pQvt8-ppNAK
m0NESY
Credit: Jianhua Chen | © Esports World Cup
- DPI:
400
- Sensitivity:
2.30
- eDPI:
920
- Zoom Sensitivity:
1.1
- Hz:
4000
- Windows Sensitivity:
6
- Resolution:
1280×960
- Aspect Ratio:
4:3
- Scaling Mode:
Stretched
- Brightness:
93%
- Display Mode:
Fullscreen
- Crosshair Code:
CSGO-kNweN-Y49Xt-wFjGv-CeNoB-JG8nM
sh1ro
Credit: Stephanie Lindgren | © BLAST
- DPI:
800
- Sensitivity:
1.04
- eDPI:
832
- Zoom Sensitivity:
1
- Hz:
2000
- Windows Sensitivity:
6
- Resolution:
1024×768
- Aspect Ratio:
4:3
- Scaling Mode:
Black Bars
- Brightness:
93%
- Display Mode:
Fullscreen
- Crosshair Code:
CSGO-s8VZE-8fftF-TKOHV-qzbrR-TA7yD
Featured Image Source: Reddit
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