AIM / REFERENCE / REVIEWED 2026-11-12

How to use CS2 pro-player settings as a reference

Compare source-dated DPI, sensitivity, resolution and crosshair settings without copying a player blindly.

STEP 01

Treat each profile as a snapshot

A player settings page records what its source reported at a point in time. Check the source-update date and the NEXFRAG check date, then follow the profile link if you need the current page; settings can change between updates.

STEP 02

Compare mouse settings with eDPI

Multiply mouse DPI by in-game sensitivity to calculate eDPI. It helps compare two settings expressed in different DPI/sensitivity combinations, but it does not account for grip, mousepad space, zoom sensitivity or individual control.

STEP 03

Copy one setting at a time

If a player uses a resolution or crosshair you want to try, change that one setting and use the same practice routine to judge it. Do not assume a professional’s full configuration will behave the same on a different display, PC or play style.

STEP 04

Look for the explanation, not a magic number

Use the profiles to discover plausible starting points, then keep the settings that you can see and control. For missing fields, follow the source link; NEXFRAG leaves unreported values blank instead of filling them with guesses.

Quick checklist

  1. Check when the source page was updated and when it was reviewed.
  2. Use DPI × sensitivity to compare mouse settings.
  3. Change one setting and retest it in the same practice routine.
  4. Follow the source link for unreported or newly changed values.

Sources and further reading