JOTA vs kRYSTAL — CS2 Settings Comparison
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| Setting | JOTA | kRYSTAL |
|---|---|---|
| Team | Gaimin Gladiators | Retired |
| Role | IGL | IGL |
| DPI | 800 | 800 |
| In-Game Sens | 2.5 | 1.5 |
| eDPI | 2000 | 1200 |
| Zoom Sens | 1 | 1 |
| Resolution | 1280x960 | 1280x960 |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| Stretch | Stretched | Stretched |
| Crosshair Code | CSGO-BA7v8-n6yrM-uwpEJ-VMV4e-u3edJ | CSGO-7j6ua-3tWdi-7da8D-kad4C-vWXTB |
| Mouse | ZOWIE EC3-CW | Logitech MX518 HERO |
| Polling Rate | 1000Hz | 1000Hz |
| Mousepad | SteelSeries QcK Heavy | Corsair MM PRO |
| Monitor | Alienware AW2521H | ZOWIE XL2546 |
| Keyboard | HyperX Alloy FPS | Corsair MAKR Pro 75 |
| Headset | HyperX Cloud II | HyperX Cloud II |
Key Differences
- JOTA's 2000 eDPI is 67% higher than kRYSTAL's 1200 — a full turn takes JOTA 20.8cm of mousepad against kRYSTAL's 34.6cm.
- Both run their mouse at 800 DPI, so the difference is entirely in-game sensitivity (2.5 vs 1.5).
- Both play 1280x960 stretched.
- JOTA runs a custom crosshair at size 1; kRYSTAL a green one at size 3.
- JOTA is on a ZOWIE mouse, kRYSTAL on a Logitech.
- Role-wise this is IGL · Rifler against IGL · Coach.
- kRYSTAL 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 JOTA or with kRYSTAL.
Loadout Comparison
| Slot | JOTA | kRYSTAL |
|---|---|---|
| Knife | Butterfly Knife | Doppler - Phase 2 | — |
| Gloves | Sport Gloves | Vice | — |
| Rifle Skin | AK-47 | Neon Rider | — |
| Pistol Skin | USP-S | Cortex | — |
| AWP Skin | AWP | Hyper Beast | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who has higher sensitivity — JOTA or kRYSTAL?
- JOTA plays at 2000 eDPI while kRYSTAL plays at 1200 eDPI. JOTA uses a higher sensitivity (High). The pro average is 846 eDPI.
- Do JOTA and kRYSTAL use the same resolution?
- JOTA plays on 1280x960 (4:3 Stretched) while kRYSTAL plays on 1280x960 (4:3 Stretched). Both use the same resolution.
- What mouse does JOTA use vs kRYSTAL?
- JOTA uses the ZOWIE EC3-CW at 800 DPI, while kRYSTAL uses the Logitech MX518 HERO at 800 DPI.
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