Pro Player Configs Explained

Professional CS2 players spend countless hours optimizing their settings. Understanding why pros use certain configurations can help you make informed decisions about your own setup.

Important Note: Don't blindly copy pro settings. Use them as a starting point and adjust to your preferences. What works for s1mple might not work for you.

What We'll Cover:

Most Common Settings Among Top 50 Pros:

Style: 90% use Style 4 (Static)




Color: 65% use Cyan (color 4)




Outline: 95% use outline (thickness 1)




Size: Most common range: 2-3




Gap: Range from -3 to 2




Center Dot: 50/50 split




Browse our pro crosshair database to see specific player settings and try them yourself!

eDPI Distribution Among Top 100 Pros:

600-800 eDPI (20%) - Low Sens





800-1000 eDPI (70%) - Medium Sens ⭐ Most Popular





1000-1400 eDPI (10%) - High Sens





Key Findings:






Why 800-1000 eDPI Dominates:





Pro Tip: Don't go below 600 or above 1400 eDPI unless you have specific reasons. The pro average exists for a reason.

Display & HUD:

cl_righthand 1 - Weapon on right (0 for left)
cl_showfps 1 - Show FPS
net_graph 1 - Network info
cl_radar_scale 0.4 - Radar size
cl_radar_always_centered 0 - Radar shows more map
cl_hud_radar_scale 1.15 - HUD radar size

Crosshair:

cl_crosshairgap -3 - Gap size
cl_crosshairsize 2.5 - Line length
cl_crosshairthickness 1 - Line width
cl_crosshair_outlinethickness 1 - Outline
cl_crosshaircolor 4 - Cyan
cl_crosshairdot 0 - Center dot

Performance:

fps_max 0 - Unlimited FPS
mat_queue_mode 2 - Multi-core rendering
r_drawtracers_firstperson 0 - Hide your tracers
cl_forcepreload 1 - Preload maps

Audio:

snd_use_hrtf 1 - Enable HRTF
snd_musicvolume 0 - Disable music
snd_mute_losefocus 0 - Hear game when alt-tabbed
volume 0.5 - Master volume

Network:

rate 786432 - Maximum rate
cl_interp 0 - Interpolation
cl_interp_ratio 1 - Interp ratio
mm_dedicated_search_maxping 50 - Max ping

Pro Tip: Create an autoexec.cfg file with all your commands. It executes automatically on game start.

Most Common Pro Launch Options:

-novid -tickrate 128 -high +fps_max 0 -nojoy

What Pros Use:

-novid (95%) - Skips intro video
-tickrate 128 (90%) - Practice server tickrate
-high (70%) - Process priority
+fps_max 0 (100%) - Unlimited FPS
-nojoy (60%) - Disable joystick
-freq X (40%) - Monitor refresh rate (usually not needed)
+cl_forcepreload 1 (50%) - Preload maps

NOT Used by Most Pros:

-lv - Low violence (can cause issues)
-threads X - Usually auto-detected correctly
-nod3d9ex - Outdated, not needed

Refresh Rate Settings:

Most pros DON'T use -freq anymore because:




Only use -freq if you have specific issues.

Creating Your Launch Options:

1. Right-click CS2 in Steam
2. Properties → General → Launch Options
3. Paste: -novid -tickrate 128 -high +fps_max 0
4. Test in-game
5. Add/remove options as needed

Pro Tip: Less is more. Only use launch options you understand and need.