CS2 Sensitivity Hub
The definitive guide to Counter-Strike 2 sensitivity, engine commands, and pro configurations.
Recommended Range: 600 — 1000 eDPI
Counter-Strike 2: The Source 2 Transition
With the release of Counter-Strike 2, Valve migrated the most iconic tac-shooter in history to the Source 2 engine. While the sensitivity scaling remains mathematically identical to CS:GO (a sensitivity of 1.0 in CS2 is exactly the same as 1.0 in CS:GO), many players report that "aiming feels different."
This is due to the sub-tick architecture and changes in packet processing. Maintaining a consistent eDPI is more important than ever to ensure your muscle memory translates across the engine upgrade. Most CS2 professionals stick to a lower eDPI range because the game prioritizes precise micro-adjustments over high-speed tracking. Calculate your current baseline on our main CS2 eDPI hub.
The "Legacy" 400 DPI Debate
A surprising number of CS2 pros still use 400 DPI. From an engineering standpoint, 1600 DPI is technically superior (less input lag), but many pros stick to 400 DPI because it produces a "smoother" feel in older engines and prevents the cursor from feeling "jittery" during high-pressure clutch situations.
Engine Command Optimization:
m_rawinput 1: Bypasses Windows acceleration.zoom_sensitivity_ratio 1.0: 1:1 ratio for scoped weapons.
CS2 Pro Settings Matrix (2026)
| Player | eDPI | DPI | Sens |
|---|---|---|---|
| s1mple | 1236 | 400 | 3.09 |
| NiKo | 540 | 400 | 1.35 |
| m0NESY | 800 | 400 | 2.00 |
| ropz | 708 | 400 | 1.77 |
| ZywOo | 800 | 400 | 2.00 |
Standard Avg eDPI: ~830. NiKo represents the extreme low-sens precision style. Check the full CS2 pro list for more entries.
Resolution & Stretching Influence
4:3 Stretched Reality
When playing on a stretched resolution (e.g. 1280x960), your horizontal sensitivity feels faster because the pixels are physically wider on your monitor. Your cm/360 stays identical, but your brain perceiving the faster horizontal sweep may require a slight mental adjustment or a lower eDPI.
The AWP Factor
Snipers in CS2 often fine-tune their zoom_sensitivity_ratio. Setting this to 0.8189 is a mathematical trick to make the scoped sensitivity match the horizontal movement of a 4:3 stretched user at small mouse movements. Most pros, however, stick to 1.0 for consistency.
Surface Interaction
CS2 requires a lot of "resetting"—lifting the mouse and centering it. If your eDPI is below 600, you effectively MUST use an XL mousepad (450mm+). Attempting high-level CS2 on a small office pad with pro settings will lead to "edge-of-pad" deaths. Verify your physical rotation with our cm/360 rotation tool.
For engine-level details, refer to the Source 2 yaw values in our methodology or the official CS2 site.