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Secret Donk’s CS2 Settings + Crosshair, Mouse and Other
Donk, from Team Spirit. Source: Team Spirit Facebook page

Secret Donk’s CS2 Settings + Crosshair, Mouse and Other

Professional players are similar to us; they possess a greater level of expertise in Counter-Strike 2. Their proficiency also applies to their configurations, as gamers require optimal performance during important competitions to prevent any disruptions or fluctuations at crucial junctures. Today, we will be diving into the settings of the highly anticipated player, Donk, from Team Spirit.

Donk's CS2 Monitor Settings

The ZOWIE XL2546K display, which has solidified its position as a standard in the competitive world of Counter-Strike, is the monitor that Donk uses. M0NESY has decided to completely disable the DyAc mode, which should be mentioned because it is now set up to the Premium setting. This cutting-edge technology, developed by the makers themselves, reduces the impact of recoil and offers a number of other advantages.

Monitor Benq ZOWIE XL2546K. Source: zowie.benq.com
Monitor Benq ZOWIE XL2546K. Source: zowie.benq.com

Both the color scheme and the monitor mode are set to Gamma 2, with Gamer 2 being the designated mode for the display. Because of two factors, there is nothing about this that is particularly compelling. To begin, only some have access to this display. Furthermore, because people's perceptions of color might vary significantly from one another, it is hard to make advice that is universally applicable in this respect. One interesting truth is that there are a lot of players in the professional gaming scene who have color vision insufficiency. Some examples of these gamers include EliGE and FalleN.

CS2 Mouse Settings: Donk's Preferences

Daniel opts for a vibrant Logitech G Pro X Superlight Magenta mouse, and his preferences are refreshingly uncomplicated.

  • Resolution: 800
  • Sensitivity: 1.25
  • eDPI: 1000
  • Zoom Sensitivity: 1
  • Windows Sensitivity: 6
  • Hz: 1000
Logitech G Pro X Superlight Magenta. Source: Tom's Hardware
Logitech G Pro X Superlight Magenta. Source: Tom's Hardware

While not possessing any surprising figures like s1mple, there is a rather intriguing element to consider—the 800 DPI. Many gamers find 400 DPI to be their preferred choice as it offers greater accuracy when controlling the cursor. However, having twice the DPI, like Donk's, is a minor issue. The sensitivity is set at 1.25, and the DPI value matches that of Nicoodoz or you.

Donk's CS2 Settings: Launch Options

This will be quite a brief part. Donk does not use a single launch option. Launch options are no longer required because Counter-Strike 2 has a broad variety of options that can be readily altered through the menu.

CS2 Video: Donk's Settings

Donk's video settings in CS2 are pretty typical. It's about more than just conforming to a standard, but rather about professional players who have discovered their ideal configurations, which currently do not require any adjustments.

  • Display Resolution: 1280×960
  • Aspect Ratio: 4:3 Extended
  • Display Mode: Fullscreen

A significant number of gamers still prefer to utilize a 4:3 aspect ratio. Although the reduction in the field of view may limit visibility, it also results in a decreased number of objects that need to be monitored. Ultimately, Counter-Strike 2 revolves around your level of readiness for different situations, and it is preferable to have a more extensive decision-making process with fewer factors happening simultaneously.

  • Raise the Player's Visibility: Model and texture details that are active: Turn Shader Mode to Low Specific information: Choose "Low Texture" and "Low Particle Detail." Trilinear Anti-Aliasing Filtering with 8x MSAA
  • Impressive Worldwide Shadow Quality and Environmental Using FidelityFX and Disabling Occlusion. Turn off Astonishing Detail NVIDIA Reflex Turn off Quick Response Time
  • Inability to use NVIDIA G-Sync

At their most extreme, Counter-Strike 2's visual settings are unrivaled. The game's developers advise players to keep NVIDIA Reflex and NVIDIA G-Sync turned on. Not all players follow these concepts, and it might be because some players like a more consistent visual experience as they switch between events.

Donk's CS2 Configuration: Crosshair

As a reminder, it's important to note that crosshair settings can vary significantly from person to person, and there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Donk opts for a compact crosshair, which can vary in color to suit different maps (a fascinating and highly accurate choice). Code for Donk's crosshair in CS2:

CSGO-Jhfkc-4UpR6-DJftC-VfGek-pL3ED

Using identical configurations in commands:

  • cl_crosshair_drawoutline 0; cl_crosshairalpha 200; cl_crosshaircolor 4; cl_crosshaircolor_b 255;
  • cl_crosshaircolor_g 255; cl_crosshaircolor_r 255; cl_crosshairdot 0; cl_crosshairgap -4;
  • cl_crosshairsize 1; cl_crosshairstyle 4; cl_crosshairthickness 0; cl_crosshair_sniper_width 0;
Crosshair settings. Source: cs.money
Crosshair settings. Source: cs.money

This crosshair is compact and straightforward, without any additional bells and whistles. Another option may be more suitable for you; it's important to remember that professional players' crosshairs are not the only correct choice.

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