CS2 mouse settings guide
As a tac FPS game, mouse settings are some of the most important settings in CS2.
Having the wrong settings can make your game feel like it's playing wrong, while having the proper settings can make you feel like the best player in the world.
In this CS2 mouse settings guide, we'll take you through some CS2 pro mouse settings, show you how to change your CS2 mouse settings, and discuss the differences between high sensitivity and low sensitivity in CS2.
How to change your mouse settings in CS2
In the first part of our CS2 mouse settings guide, we'll take a look at how you can change your mouse settings in CS2.
Changing your CS2 mouse settings couldn't be easier, just follow these simple steps:
- Launch CS2
- Open the Settings by clicking on the cog symbol in the top left.
- Select "Keyboard & Mouse".
- Find the mouse sensitivity options and change them as you please.
Here, you will also be able to change your CS2 zoom sensitivity.
If you don't like the new settings you have chosen, you can reset them by clicking the 'Reset' option in the bottom right of the screen.
Alternatively, you can change your CS2 mouse sensitivity by opening the developer console and typing in the command 'sensitivity X'. Replace the X with the sensitivity you desire.
Bear in mind that your CS2 mouse sensitivity won't be your true sensitivity in-game. Your mouse DPI will also impact this. Most CS2 pros play with either 400 or 800 DPI.
The combined sensitivity of your DPI and your CS2 mouse sensitivity is known as eDPI.
To work out your CS2 eDPI, multiply your mouse DPI by your CS2 sensitivity. For example, 800 DPI and 0.9 sensitivity would equal an eDPI of 720.
Most CS2 pros play with an eDPI between 800 and 1200, which is considered low sensitivity in CS2.
Photo: Michal KonkolCS2 pro mouse settings
In the next part of our CS2 mouse settings guide, we'll look at some CS2 pro mouse settings.
NiKo's mouse settings
- DPI: 800
- Sensitivity 0.69
- Mouse: Vaxee Zygen NP-01 Wireless
donk's mouse settings
- DPI: 800
- Sensitivity: 1.25
- Mouse: Logitech G Pro X Superlight
woxic's mouse settings
- DPI: 1600
- Sensitivity: 1.5
- Mouse: SteelSeries Sensei Ten
Photo: Stephanie Lindgrens1mple's mouse settings
- DPI: 400
- Sensitivity: 3.09
- Mouse: Logitech G Pro X Superlight
ZywOo's mouse settings
- DPI: 400
- Sensitivity: 2
- Mouse: Vaxee Outset AX Wireless
ropz' mouse settings
- DPI: 400
- Sensitivity: 1.77
- Mouse: Zowie EC2-CW
As you can see from the above list, CS2 pros mouse settings differ greatly, although there are some trends.
donk, who is an aggressive player, has a higher sensitivity for a rifler. This allows him to be an effective entry fragger as he can flick between angles quickly while pushing out onto sites.
However, NiKo, who is more versatile and relies heavily upon tapping and micro-adjustments of his aim has a far lower sensitivity.
On the other hand, the three AWPers on the list (s1mple, woxic, and ZywOo) all have higher sensitivity. This helps them to be more dynamic on the AWP and hit flick shots.
So, with that in mind, what is the difference between high sensitivity and low sensitivity in CS2?
Photo: Stephanie LindgrenDifference between high sensitivity and low sensitivity in CS2
As stated earlier, the general rule for CS2 pro players is to play on a lower sensitivity. This is because most of the game is about pre-aiming angles and making micro-adjustments to secure kills based on aiming at these angles.
Having a lower sensitivity in CS2 allows players to make these micro-adjustments better, leading to more consistent gameplay and reduced degrees of over-flicking.
Photo: Stephanie LindgrenLow sensitivity in CS2 gives players overall better control over their mouse and their crosshair. Therefore, it will give players better ability to control their spray.
However, high sensitivity in CS2 can be recommended for players who wish to play aggressively like donk. When playing as an entry fragger, clearing angles fast is incredibly important, as is reacting to players swinging from undeclared angles.
High CS2 sensitivity can also benefit AWPing, another role where fast reactions and big flicks can be integral to survival.
Importance of mouse polling rate
Mouse polling rate is the frequency data is sent from the mouse to the device it is connected to. Measured in hertz (Hz), the higher the value, the faster data is sent to your PC.
As a result, a higher mouse polling rate is better for a game like CS2. Most normal desktop mice have a polling rate between 120Hz and 240Hz. However, gaming mice such as the Logitech G Pro Superlight have a polling rate of 1000 Hz.
Having a mouse with a high polling rate is necessary for CS2 because of the amount of movements and clicks you will have to do within a short amount of time.
That concludes our CS2 mouse settings guide. Although it can be useless to utilise CS2 pro mouse settings that best fit your playstyle, remember that settings are a personal thing, and you will have the best luck adjusting settings so that they suit you.
Also, remember to stick by settings to allow yourself time to adjust to them. Muscle memory is crucial in CS, and you can't hope to build up muscle memory if you are constantly changing it.