Impulse vs Mercury — CS2 Settings Comparison
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| Setting | Impulse | Mercury |
|---|---|---|
| Team | Retired | TyLoo |
| Role | IGL | IGL |
| DPI | 800 | 400 |
| In-Game Sens | 1.05 | 2.12 |
| eDPI | 840 | 848 |
| Zoom Sens | 1.15 | 1 |
| Resolution | 1280x960 | 1280x960 |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| Stretch | Stretched | Stretched |
| Crosshair Code | CSGO-6skkv-ORjzj-Z3kwP-2BjKB-bN3ED | CSGO-U2eOA-fTJZo-pwvHQ-M2dif-uYT4M |
| Mouse | Razer Viper V3 Pro White | ZOWIE S2-DW Grey (Unreleased) |
| Polling Rate | 1000Hz | 1000Hz |
| Mousepad | Razer Gigantus V2 | ZOWIE G-TR |
| Monitor | ZOWIE XL2546K | ZOWIE XL2566K |
| Keyboard | Razer Huntsman V3 Pro TKL White | Razer Huntsman V3 Pro TKL 8KHz Green |
| Headset | Razer BlackShark V2 Pro White | SONY INZONE H9 II |
Key Differences
- Mercury's 848 eDPI is 1% higher than Impulse's 840 — a full turn takes Mercury 49cm of mousepad against Impulse's 49.5cm.
- They take different DPI approaches: Impulse at 800, Mercury at 400.
- Both play 1280x960 stretched.
- Impulse runs a cyan crosshair at size 1; Mercury a custom one at size 1.5.
- Impulse is on a Razer mouse, Mercury on a ZOWIE.
- Role-wise this is IGL · AWPer against IGL · Rifler.
- Impulse is retired — treat their settings as their last verified competitive setup.
Crosshair Comparison
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How do you compare? Compare your setup with Impulse or with Mercury.
Loadout Comparison
| Slot | Impulse | Mercury |
|---|---|---|
| Knife | — | M9 Bayonet | Doppler - Sapphire |
| Gloves | — | Hand Wraps | Cobalt Skulls |
| Rifle Skin | — | AK-47 | Legion of Anubis |
| Pistol Skin | — | Glock-18 | Catacombs |
| AWP Skin | — | AWP | Worm God |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who has higher sensitivity — Impulse or Mercury?
- Impulse plays at 840 eDPI while Mercury plays at 848 eDPI. Mercury uses a higher sensitivity (Medium). The pro average is 846 eDPI.
- Do Impulse and Mercury use the same resolution?
- Impulse plays on 1280x960 (4:3 Stretched) while Mercury plays on 1280x960 (4:3 Stretched). Both use the same resolution.
- What mouse does Impulse use vs Mercury?
- Impulse uses the Razer Viper V3 Pro White at 800 DPI, while Mercury uses the ZOWIE S2-DW Grey (Unreleased) at 400 DPI.
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