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CS2 Pro Settings: Mouse Settings, Resolution, Crosshairs & More (2025)

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Knowing the best Pro settings CS2 will help you optimise your overall performance through tweaking video, audio, mouse, and other key settings in-game. Using the right configuration in the right place will help you climb up through the rank ladder by achieving higher FPS and getting smoother frames. That said, this article will explore all the key aspects, such as mouse, video, audio, and other key aspects, used in CS2 pro player settings
in September 2025.

Why CS2 Pro Settings are important in 2025

Pro CS2 settings play a pivotal role in 2025, especially if you're a beginner in this FPS (First Person Shooter) scene. Due to their years of experience in the Counter-Strike esports scene, they tend to use the optimal set of in-game settings that are catered towards several aspects of the game. Using Pro CS2 settings in 2025 will help you achieve the maximum frames, improve video quality in different situations, better audio settings with enhanced settings, and improve your ability to detect enemies through shadows, along with a precise aiming experience (crosshair). You can check out our best CS2 crosshair codes article to check out which configuration suits your playstyle.

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Best CS2 Pro Settings (September 2025)

If you're looking for the best Pro settings CS2 in September 2025, you've come to the right place. This section will provide you with a glimpse of the best CS2 settings used by known professionals in the competitive scene. Implement these in your game and check what suits your playstyle. That said, here's the list:

Player NameDPISensitivity ResolutionAspect RatioCrosshair Type
S1mple4003.091280x9604:3Classic Static
Dev1ce8001.21280x9604:3Classic Static
ZywOo40021280x9604:3Classic Static
m0NESY4002.31280x9604:3Classic Static
NiKo16000.3651280x9604:3Classic Static
d0nk8001.251280x9604:3Classic Static
ropz4001.771920x108016:9Classic Static
kyousuke8001.281280x9604:3Classic Static
broky4002.571280x9604:3Classic Static
XANTARES4002.31024x7684:3Classic Static
Best CS2 Pro Settings (September 2025)

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S1mple's CS2 Pro Settings

S1mple
S1mple (Image Credits: Official Website of HLTV)

Oleksandr "s1mple" Kostyliev is a Ukrainian professional CS2 player who has spent over 16,000+ hours in the title. In his phenomenal long career till now, he has won a Major, Intel Grand Slam, and 21 HLTV MVP medals. Here's a glimpse of his settings:

Basic Settings

SettingValue
Resolution1280x960
Aspect Ratio4:3
Scaling ModeStretched
Color ModeNormal
Brightness100%
Display ModeFullscreen
S1mple's Basic Settings

Advanced Video Settings

SettingValue
Boost Player ContrastDisabled
Wait for Vertical SyncDisabled
Multisampling Anti-Aliasing Mode8x MSAA
Global Shadow QualityHigh
Model/Texture DetailLow
Texture Filtering ModeBilinear
Shader DetailLow
Particle DetailLow
Ambient OcclusionDisabled
High Dynamic Range (HDR)Quality
Fidelity FX Super ResolutionDisabled (Highest Quality)
NVDIA ReflexDisabled

Mouse Settings

Mouse settingsValue
DPI400
Sensitivity3.09
eDPI1236
Zoom Sensitivity1
Hz1000
Windows Sensitivity6
Raw InputOn
Mouse AccelarationOff

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Dev1ce's CS2 Pro Settings

Dev1ce
Dev1ce (Image Credits: Official Website of HLTV)

Nicolai "dev1ce" Reedtz is a Danish professional CS2 player, currently playing for Astralis. He's best known for his incredible AWPing skills over the years. With winning four Major tournaments and two MVP awards in two of those majors, he's surely one of the iconic faces in the Counter-Strike competitive scene. Here are his settings:

Basic Settings

SettingValue
Resolution1280x960
Aspect Ratio4:3
Scaling ModeBlack Bars
Color ModeNormal
Brightness80%
Display ModeFullscreen
Dev1ce's Basic Settings

Advanced Video Settings

SettingValue
Boost Player ContrastEnabled
Wait for Vertical SyncDisabled
Multisampling Anti-Aliasing Mode4x MSAA
Global Shadow QualityHigh
Model/Texture DetailLow
Texture Filtering ModeAnisotropic 4x
Shader DetailLow
Particle DetailLow
Ambient OcclusionMedium
High Dynamic Range (HDR)Quality
Fidelity FX Super ResolutionDisabled (Highest Quality)
NVDIA ReflexDisabled

Mouse Settings

Mouse settingsValue
DPI800
Sensitivity1.2
eDPI960
Zoom Sensitivity1
Hz1000
Windows Sensitivity6
Raw InputOn
Mouse AccelarationOff

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ZywOo's CS2 Pro Settings

Zywoo
Zywoo (Image Credits: Official Website of HLTV)

Mathieu "ZywOo" Herbaut is a French professional CS2 player, currently playing under Team Vitality's tag. Considering his achievements, such as 27 HLTV MVP awards, two majors, and the ESL Grand Slam Trophy, he's widely considered one of the best players in the Counter-Strike competitive scene. Those who want to copy his settings, here's a glimpse of it:

Basic Settings

SettingValue
Resolution1280x960
Aspect Ratio4:3
Scaling ModeStretched
Color ModeUser Define
Brightness93%
Display ModeFullscreen
Zywoo's Basic Settings

Advanced Video Settings

SettingValue
Boost Player ContrastEnabled
Wait for Vertical SyncDisabled
Multisampling Anti-Aliasing Mode4x MSAA
Global Shadow QualityHigh
Model/Texture DetailHigh
Texture Filtering ModeAnisotropic 4x
Shader DetailHigh
Particle DetailLow
Ambient OcclusionMedium
High Dynamic Range (HDR)Quality
Fidelity FX Super ResolutionDisabled (Highest Quality
NVDIA ReflexDisabled

Mouse Settings

Mouse settingsValue
DPI400
Sensitivity2
eDPI800
Zoom Sensitivity1
Hz1000
Windows Sensitivity6
Raw InputOn
Mouse AccelarationOff

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m0NESY's CS2 Pro Settings

M0nesy
m0NESY (Image Credits: Official Website of HLTV)

Ilya "m0NESY" Osipov is a Russian CS2 professional player. Widely considered as one of the best prodigy players Counter-Strike competitive scene has ever seen, he has won multiple tournaments with his ex-team G2 Esports. Trophies like BLAST Premier: World Final 2024, BLAST Premier: Fall Final 2024, and IEM Dallas 2024 would be his best achievements in CS2 so far. Currently, this 20-year-old AWPer plays for Team Falcons. Here are his settings:

Basic Settings

SettingValue
Resolution1280x960
Aspect Ratio4:3
Scaling ModeStretched
Color ModeNormal
Brightness93%
Display ModeFullscreen
m0NESY's Basic Settings

Advanced Video Settings

SettingValue
Boost Player ContrastEnabled
Wait for Vertical SyncDisabled
Multisampling Anti-Aliasing Mode8x MSAA
Global Shadow QualityHigh
Model/Texture DetailLow
Texture Filtering ModeBilinear
Shader DetailLow
Particle DetailLow
Ambient OcclusionDisabled
High Dynamic Range (HDR)Quality
Fidelity FX Super ResolutionDisabled (Highest Quality)
NVDIA ReflexEnabled

Mouse Settings

Mouse settingsValue
DPI400
Sensitivity2.3
eDPI920
Zoom Sensitivity1
Hz4000
Windows Sensitivity6
Raw InputOn
Mouse AccelarationOff

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NiKo's CS2 Pro Settings

Niko
Niko (Image Credits: Official Website of HLTV)

The Bosnian legend, Nikola "NiKo" Kovač, is a professional CS2 player, currently playing under Team Falcon's tag. Widely considered as one of the best players with raw aim and rifling skills, the Deagle master has won multiple trophies, such as PGL Bucharest 2025, BLAST Premier: World Final 2024, and BLAST Premier: Fall Final 2024 in CS2. Players who like to rely on their precise aim should Nuse iKo's configuration from here:

Basic Settings

SettingValue
Resolution1280x960
Aspect Ratio4:3
Scaling ModeStretched
Color ModeUser Define
Brightness93%
Display ModeFullscreen
Niko's Basic Settings

Advanced Video Settings

SettingValue
Boost Player ContrastEnabled
Wait for Vertical SyncDisabled
Multisampling Anti-Aliasing Mode8x MSAA
Global Shadow QualityHigh
Model/Texture DetailLow
Texture Filtering ModeAnisotopic 2x
Shader DetailLow
Particle DetailLow
Ambient OcclusionDisabled
High Dynamic Range (HDR)Quality
Fidelity FX Super ResolutionDisabled (Highest Quality)
NVDIA ReflexEnabled + Boost

Mouse Settings

Mouse settingsValue
DPI400
Sensitivity0.365
eDPI584
Zoom Sensitivity1
Hz2000
Windows Sensitivity6
Raw InputOn
Mouse AccelarationOff

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D0nk's CS2 Pro Settings

D0nk
D0nk (Image Credits: Official Website of HLTV)

Danil "donk" Kryshkovets is a Russian prodigy player who has risen from the provinces at such a young age. Currently playing under Team Spirit,

he's the first young player who break NiKo's HLTV rating in IEM Katowice 2024. His rating was 1.70 in the previous year. After being awarded the HLTV MVP award in 10 tournaments, he's regarded as one of the best young prospects in the Counter-Strike 2 competitive scene. Here are his basic, advanced, and mouse settings:

Basic Settings

SettingValue
Resolution1280x960
Aspect Ratio4:3
Scaling ModeStretched
Color ModeUser Define
Brightness93%
Display ModeFullscreen
RopZ's Basic Settings

Advanced Video Settings

SettingValue
Boost Player ContrastEnabled
Wait for Vertical SyncDisabled
Multisampling Anti-Aliasing Mode8x MSAA
Global Shadow QualityHigh
Model/Texture DetailLow
Texture Filtering ModeTrilinear
Shader DetailLow
Particle DetailLow
Ambient OcclusionDisabled
High Dynamic Range (HDR)Quality
Fidelity FX Super ResolutionDisabled (Highest Quality)
NVDIA ReflexDisabled

Mouse Settings

Mouse settingsValue
DPI800
Sensitivity1.25
eDPI1000
Zoom Sensitivity1
Hz1000
Windows Sensitivity4
Raw InputOn
Mouse AccelarationOff

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RopZ's CS2 Pro Settings

RopZ
RopZ (Image Credits: Official Website of HLTV)

Robin "ropz" Kool is a professional CS2 player from Estonia. Currently playing for the French organisation, Team Vitality, the 25-year-old Major winner has caused a commotion in the CS2 community. He has an incredible ability to outplay opponents in clutch situations. With his combination of incredible movement skills and aim, he achieved five HLTV MVP awards across different International tournaments. Here's a glimpse of the rifler's configuration:

Basic Settings

SettingValue
Resolution1920x1080
Aspect Ratio16:9
Scaling ModeNative
Color ModeNormal
Brightness100%
Display ModeFullscreen
RopZ's Basic Settings

Advanced Video Settings

SettingValue
Boost Player ContrastEnabled
Wait for Vertical SyncDisabled
Multisampling Anti-Aliasing Mode2x MSAA
Global Shadow QualityLow
Model/Texture DetailLow
Texture Filtering ModeBilinear
Shader DetailLow
Particle DetailLow
Ambient OcclusionHigh
High Dynamic Range (HDR)Quality
Fidelity FX Super ResolutionDisabled (Highest Quality)
NVDIA ReflexEnabled

Mouse Settings

Mouse settingsValue
DPI400
Sensitivity1.77
eDPI708
Zoom Sensitivity1
Hz8000
Windows Sensitivity6
Raw InputOn
Mouse AccelarationOff

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Kyousuke's CS2 Pro Settings

Kyousuke
Kyousuke (Image Credits: Official Website of HLTV)

Maksim "Kyousuke" Lukin is another Russian prodigy player who has recently signed for Team Falcons and is currently an uprising face in the competitive scene. Despite being only 17 years old, he has a lot of potential and can win major CS2 tournaments in the future. Here are his in-game settings:

Basic Settings

SettingValue
Resolution1280x960
Aspect Ratio4:3
Scaling ModeStretched
Color ModeNormal
Brightness110%
Display ModeFullscreen
Kyousuke's Basic Settings

Advanced Video Settings

SettingValue
Boost Player ContrastEnabled
Wait for Vertical SyncDisabled
Multisampling Anti-Aliasing Mode8x MSAA
Global Shadow QualityLow
Model/Texture DetailLow
Texture Filtering ModeBilinear
Shader DetailLow
Particle DetailLow
Ambient OcclusionDisabled
High Dynamic Range (HDR)Quality
Fidelity FX Super ResolutionDisabled (Highest Quality)
NVDIA ReflexDisabled

Mouse Settings

Mouse settingsValue
DPI800
Sensitivity1.28
eDPI1024
Zoom Sensitivity1
Hz1000
Windows Sensitivity6
Raw InputOn
Mouse AccelarationOff

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Broky's CS2 Pro Settings

Broky
Broky (Image Credits: Official Website of HLTV)

With three HLTV MVP awards, Helvijs "broky" Saukants is an incredible AWPer. He's currently playing for FaZe Esports, under Karrigan's captaincy. After winning three S-Tier tournaments in CS2, he currently has the potential to win more. Those who love to play AWP as their primary weapon can copy his settings from below:

Basic Settings

SettingValue
Resolution1280x960
Aspect Ratio4:3
Scaling ModeStretched
Color ModeNormal
Brightness93%
Display ModeFullscreen
Broky's Basic Settings

Advanced Video Settings

SettingValue
Boost Player ContrastEnabled
Wait for Vertical SyncDisabled
Multisampling Anti-Aliasing Mode4x MSAA
Global Shadow QualityHigh
Model/Texture DetailMedium
Texture Filtering ModeAnisotropic 4x
Shader DetailLow
Particle DetailLow
Ambient OcclusionHigh
High Dynamic Range (HDR)Quality
Fidelity FX Super ResolutionDisabled (Highest Quality)
NVDIA ReflexEnabled

Mouse Settings

Mouse settingsValue
DPI400
Sensitivity2.57
eDPI1028
Zoom Sensitivity1
Hz8000
Windows Sensitivity6
Raw InputOn
Mouse AccelarationOff

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1) XANTARES' CS2 Pro Settings

xANTARES
xANTARES (Image Credits: Official Website of HLTV)

Best known for his infamous Xantares peeks, İsmailсan "XANTARES" Dörtkardeş is a Turkish professional CS2 player, currently playing under Aurora Gaming's tag. Despite being one of the best riflers in CS:GO, he had failed to reach astronomical heights in the next iteration for a couple of years. Currently, he's one of the most iconic faces in the competitive scene and is expected to make an epic comeback by showcasing his true colours. Here are his in-game settings:

Basic Settings

SettingValue
Resolution1024x768
Aspect Ratio4:3
Scaling ModeStretched
Color ModeNormal
Brightness100%
Display ModeFullscreen
xANTARES' Basic Settings

Advanced Video Settings

SettingValue
Boost Player ContrastEnabled
Wait for Vertical SyncDisabled
Multisampling Anti-Aliasing Mode4x MSAA
Global Shadow QualityLow
Model/Texture DetailLow
Texture Filtering ModeAnisotopic 4x
Shader DetailLow
Particle DetailLow
Ambient OcclusionDisabled
High Dynamic Range (HDR)Quality
Fidelity FX Super ResolutionDisabled (Highest Quality)
NVDIA ReflexDisabled

Mouse Settings

Mouse settingsValue
DPI400
Sensitivity2.3
eDPI920
Zoom Sensitivity1.1
Hz1000
Windows Sensitivity6
Raw InputOn
Mouse AccelarationOff

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best CS2 pro settings for maximum FPS?

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Considering the list of best CS2 pro settings in 2025, using a stretched scaling mode with 1280x960 resolution and 4:3 aspect ratio will provide you a smoother experience compared to your native resolution. Moreover, the enemy modesl will appear bigger, helping you achieving a buttery smooth headshots on them. 

Which resolution do most CS2 pros use?

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Most professionals use the 1280x960 resolution along with a 4:3 aspect ratio. This typically provides a stretched POV, resulting in wider enemy models. 

What is the preferred aspect ratio for CS2 pro players?

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Most CS2 pro players prefer the 4:3 aspect ratio for the stretched scaling mode. However, a few of them use 16:9 for a wider POV. 

What are the most common crosshair settings among CS2 pros?

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Despite crosshair settings being a personal choice, considering the CS2 pro settings in 2025, most professionals use a small, classic static crosshair featuring bright colors for better visibility on different maps of the competitive pool. 

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