EMSTAR vs kst — CS2 Settings Comparison
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| Setting | EMSTAR | kst |
|---|---|---|
| Team | Eternal Fire | Retired |
| Role | IGL | Rifler |
| DPI | 800 | 400 |
| In-Game Sens | 1.25 | 2.5 |
| eDPI | 1000 | 1000 |
| Zoom Sens | 1 | 1 |
| Resolution | 1280x960 | 1280x960 |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| Stretch | Stretched | Stretched |
| Crosshair Code | CSGO-TnK58-jvnKX-2vJsp-tue2G-j9VzE | CSGO-y7RFG-pFBtn-YP4EZ-c55CY-wwXsO |
| Mouse | Rampage Blitz Ultimate 8K | ZOWIE EC1-A |
| Polling Rate | 4000Hz | 1000Hz |
| Mousepad | Razer Gigantus V2 | Fnatic DASH |
| Monitor | ZOWIE XL2566X+ | ZOWIE XL2546K |
| Keyboard | Rampage Zenith Pro 8K | Fnatic miniSTREAK |
| Headset | HyperX Cloud I | Fnatic REACT+ |
Key Differences
- EMSTAR and kst play at an identical 1000 eDPI.
- They take different DPI approaches: EMSTAR at 800, kst at 400.
- Both play 1280x960 stretched.
- EMSTAR runs a custom crosshair at size 1; kst a green one at size 2.
- EMSTAR is on a Rampage mouse, kst on a ZOWIE.
- Role-wise this is IGL against Rifler.
- kst is retired — treat their settings as their last verified competitive setup.
Crosshair Comparison
Previews are representative, not pixel-exact — copy the code to see the real thing in-game.
How do you compare? Compare your setup with EMSTAR or with kst.
Loadout Comparison
| Slot | EMSTAR | kst |
|---|---|---|
| Knife | Karambit | Gamma Doppler - Phase 4 | Butterfly Knife | Fade |
| Gloves | — | Specialist Gloves | Field Agent |
| Rifle Skin | AK-47 | Blue Laminate | AK-47 | Fire Serpent |
| Pistol Skin | Glock-18 | Mirror Mosaic | Glock-18 | Water Elemental |
| AWP Skin | — | AWP | Asiimov |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who has higher sensitivity — EMSTAR or kst?
- EMSTAR plays at 1000 eDPI while kst plays at 1000 eDPI. Both use the same eDPI. The pro average is 846 eDPI.
- Do EMSTAR and kst use the same resolution?
- EMSTAR plays on 1280x960 (4:3 Stretched) while kst plays on 1280x960 (4:3 Stretched). Both use the same resolution.
- What mouse does EMSTAR use vs kst?
- EMSTAR uses the Rampage Blitz Ultimate 8K at 800 DPI, while kst uses the ZOWIE EC1-A at 400 DPI.