Best Sensitivity for CS2 – The Ultimate Guide

Finding the best sensitivity for CS2 is one of the fastest ways to improve your aim, consistency, and overall comfort in the game. Whether you’re grinding Premier, warming up in deathmatch, or climbing through ranks, your mouse setup directly shapes your performance.

This guide breaks down what sensitivity really means, what the pros use, how to calculate the perfect eDPI, and the exact steps to dial in your own ideal setup.

Sensitivity Basics: DPI, In-Game Sens & eDPI Explained

Before you tweak anything, you have to understand how the three key elements work together.

DPI (Dots Per Inch)

This is set in your mouse software.

• Low DPI = slower, more controlled movement
  
• High DPI = faster, more reactive movement
  
• Most competitive players stay in the 400–800 DPI range
  

In-Game Sensitivity

This is the multiplier inside CS2.

• Higher sens = faster crosshair movement
  
• Lower sens = finer control
  

eDPI (Effective DPI)

The most important metric.

eDPI = DPI × CS2 Sensitivity

Examples:

• 400 DPI × 2.0 sens = 800 eDPI
  
• 800 DPI × 1.0 sens = 800 eDPI
  

Despite being different numbers, these two feel identical in practice.

What CS2 Pros Use (And What You Can Learn From Them)

Looking at CS2 pro settings gives helpful benchmarks. You don’t need to copy them, but you should look at patterns.

Typical Pro Ranges

• DPI: 400–800
  
• Sensitivity: 0.8–2.5
  
• eDPI: 800–1200
  

Examples From Popular Pros

For full breakdowns of individual setups, you can explore our pro settings pages, such as:

• ZywOo CS2 settings
  
• NiKo CS2 settings
  
• m0NESY CS2 settings
  
• donk CS2 settings
  

What We Learn from Pros

• Riflers typically use mid-low eDPI for precision (550–900).
  
• AWPers sometimes go slightly higher for flicking speed (900–1200).
  
• Almost all pros use Raw Input On and mouse acceleration disabled.
  

Recommended Sensitivity Ranges for CS2

Here’s a quick cheat-sheet to start from:

Playstyle	DPI	Sens	eDPI
Balanced Rifler	400	2.0	800
Precision Aim	800	0.8	640
Fast Flicks	400	2.5	1000
AWP Player	800	1.2	960

General Guidelines

• If you’re overshooting → lower sens
  
• If you can’t turn fast enough → increase sens
  
• Keep changes small, e.g., +/- 0.1 at a time
  

How to Find Your Perfect Sensitivity (Step-By-Step)

Step 1: Set Your Baseline

• DPI: choose 400 or 800
  
• Start with an eDPI around 800–1000
  
• Enable Raw Input in CS2
  
• Make sure Windows mouse acceleration is OFF
  
• If you want maximum consistency, read our guide on improving input behavior:
   CS2 Raw Input Guide
  

Step 2: Test on Aim Maps

Practice using workshop maps or community servers. If community servers don’t show up, this guide helps:
 CS2 Community Servers Not Showing Up

Focus on:

• Flicking accuracy
  
• Tracking smoothness
  
• 180-degree turns
  
• Spray control
  

Step 3: Adjust Slowly

If something feels off:

• Change sensitivity by 0.05–0.1 increments
  
• Stick to one setting for at least a full session
  
• Don’t switch every match—muscle memory needs time
  

Step 4: Lock It In

Once it feels natural… don’t touch it.
Your aim improves more from consistency than from chasing the “perfect number.”

Avoid These Sensitivity Mistakes

 Changing sens too often
  Copying pros without considering your mousepad size
  Using extremely high DPI with extremely low sens
  Keeping Windows acceleration enabled
  Adjusting sens mid-tilt

If your aim feels weird, sometimes the issue isn’t your sens—sometimes it’s your performance settings.
Check this guide if you’re stuttering or freezing:
 CS2 Freezing Fix

Coming From CS:GO? Here’s How to Convert Your Sens

CS2 sensitivity scales the same as CS:GO, so you can copy your old settings directly.

But CS2 has updated movement, recoil and input handling—so expect to tweak slightly.

If you want a full settings conversion for crosshair and other config elements, check:
 How to Copy Crosshair in CS2

Sensitivity and Map Awareness Go Hand-in-Hand

A big part of mastering sens is understanding how you move around maps.
If you’re practicing new sensitivity, combine it with learning map callouts such as:

• Dust 2 Callouts
  
• Mirage Callouts
  
• Inferno Callouts
  

Better movement + consistent sens = stronger aim.

Quick Reference Table

Setting	Recommended
DPI	400–800
Sens	1.5–2.5
eDPI	800–1200
Raw Input	Enabled
Mouse Accel	Disabled
Polling Rate	1000Hz

Final Thoughts

The “best sensitivity for CS2” isn’t a single number—it’s a process.
Start in a proven range, fine-tune slowly, and stick to your choice long enough to develop real muscle memory.

Combine this with proper crosshair setup (see our CS2 Crosshair Guide) and consistent practice, and you’ll see noticeable improvement in aim and comfort.