MSL vs NiKo — CS2 Settings Comparison
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| Setting | MSL | NiKo |
|---|---|---|
| Team | Retired | Falcons Esports |
| Role | IGL | Rifler |
| DPI | 400 | 800 |
| In-Game Sens | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| eDPI | 640 | 640 |
| Zoom Sens | 1 | 1 |
| Resolution | 1280x960 | 1280x960 |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| Stretch | Stretched | Stretched |
| Crosshair Code | CSGO-RbUaB-z6brX-26LSb-bnf79-ZmRBD | CSGO-p6EjX-NnfrY-ea7EX-evBaL-HOkTL |
| Mouse | Pulsar Xlite V2 Wireless | Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro NiKo Edition |
| Polling Rate | 1000Hz | 2000Hz |
| Mousepad | SteelSeries QcK Heavy | Artisan Ninja FX Zero Soft Black |
| Monitor | ZOWIE XL2546 | ZOWIE XL2586X+ |
| Keyboard | SteelSeries Apex M750 TKL | Razer Huntsman V3 Pro TKL 8KHz NiKo Edition |
| Headset | SteelSeries Arctis Pro | Razer BlackShark V3 Pro NiKo Edition |
Key Differences
- MSL and NiKo play at an identical 640 eDPI.
- They take different DPI approaches: MSL at 400, NiKo at 800.
- Both play 1280x960 stretched.
- MSL runs a green crosshair at size 1; NiKo a custom one at size 0.
- MSL is on a Pulsar mouse, NiKo on a Razer.
- Role-wise this is IGL · Support against Rifler · Entry.
- MSL 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 MSL or with NiKo.
Loadout Comparison
| Slot | MSL | NiKo |
|---|---|---|
| Knife | — | Butterfly Knife | Doppler - Sapphire |
| Gloves | — | Specialist Gloves | Fade |
| Rifle Skin | — | AK-47 | Case Hardened |
| Pistol Skin | — | Glock-18 | Fade |
| AWP Skin | — | AWP | Neo-Noir |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who has higher sensitivity — MSL or NiKo?
- MSL plays at 640 eDPI while NiKo plays at 640 eDPI. Both use the same eDPI. The pro average is 846 eDPI.
- Do MSL and NiKo use the same resolution?
- MSL plays on 1280x960 (4:3 Stretched) while NiKo plays on 1280x960 (4:3 Stretched). Both use the same resolution.
- What mouse does MSL use vs NiKo?
- MSL uses the Pulsar Xlite V2 Wireless at 400 DPI, while NiKo uses the Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro NiKo Edition at 800 DPI.