MSL vs SHiNE — CS2 Settings Comparison
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| Setting | MSL | SHiNE |
|---|---|---|
| Team | Retired | G2 Ares |
| Role | IGL | IGL |
| DPI | 400 | 800 |
| In-Game Sens | 1.6 | 0.79 |
| eDPI | 640 | 632 |
| Zoom Sens | 1 | 1 |
| Resolution | 1280x960 | 1152x864 |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| Stretch | Stretched | Black Bars |
| Crosshair Code | CSGO-RbUaB-z6brX-26LSb-bnf79-ZmRBD | CSGO-W7NMG-hnZeX-YaWs7-XiCOd-AO6FP |
| Mouse | Pulsar Xlite V2 Wireless | ZOWIE S1 |
| Polling Rate | 1000Hz | 1000Hz |
| Mousepad | SteelSeries QcK Heavy | SteelSeries QcK Heavy |
| Monitor | ZOWIE XL2546 | ZOWIE XL2566K |
| Keyboard | SteelSeries Apex M750 TKL | Wooting 80HE Ghost |
| Headset | SteelSeries Arctis Pro | JBL Quantum One |
Key Differences
- MSL's 640 eDPI is 1% higher than SHiNE's 632 — a full turn takes MSL 64.9cm of mousepad against SHiNE's 65.8cm.
- They take different DPI approaches: MSL at 400, SHiNE at 800.
- MSL plays 1280x960 (4:3 Stretched); SHiNE plays 1152x864 (4:3 Black Bars).
- MSL runs a green crosshair at size 1; SHiNE a yellow one at size 3.
- They share hardware: both use the SteelSeries QcK Heavy.
- Role-wise this is IGL · Support against IGL.
- 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 SHiNE.
Loadout Comparison
| Slot | MSL | SHiNE |
|---|---|---|
| Knife | — | Bayonet | Crimson Web |
| Gloves | — | Driver Gloves | Snow Leopard |
| Rifle Skin | — | AK-47 | Inheritance |
| Pistol Skin | — | Glock-18 | Blue Fissure |
| AWP Skin | — | AWP | Atheris |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who has higher sensitivity — MSL or SHiNE?
- MSL plays at 640 eDPI while SHiNE plays at 632 eDPI. MSL uses a higher sensitivity (Medium). The pro average is 846 eDPI.
- Do MSL and SHiNE use the same resolution?
- MSL plays on 1280x960 (4:3 Stretched) while SHiNE plays on 1152x864 (4:3 Black Bars).
- What mouse does MSL use vs SHiNE?
- MSL uses the Pulsar Xlite V2 Wireless at 400 DPI, while SHiNE uses the ZOWIE S1 at 800 DPI.