Best CS2 pro settings that may help you improve

Bryan Francis Published September 25, 2025

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