shroud vs steel — CS2 Settings Comparison
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| Setting | shroud | steel |
|---|---|---|
| Team | Content Creator | Retired |
| Role | Rifler | Rifler |
| DPI | 1600 | 800 |
| In-Game Sens | 0.6 | 1.25 |
| eDPI | 960 | 1000 |
| Zoom Sens | 1 | 0.65 |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 1280x720 |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Stretch | Native | Native |
| Crosshair Code | CSGO-oWwnn-Keks9-w8fEW-LnBEY-pYOAK | CSGO-GQz6u-qaDBA-UfYQk-hNu6K-UNN2G |
| Mouse | Logitech G Pro X2 SUPERSTRIKE | Razer Deathadder V3 Pro Black |
| Polling Rate | 1000Hz | 1000Hz |
| Mousepad | Logitech G840 Darth Vader | ZOWIE G-SR |
| Monitor | ASUS ROG PG27AQDM | ZOWIE XL2546 |
| Keyboard | Logitech G Pro X TKL RAPID Black | HyperX Alloy Origins |
| Headset | Logitech G PRO X 2 Headset Black | Sennheiser GAME ZERO |
Key Differences
- steel's 1000 eDPI is 4% higher than shroud's 960 — a full turn takes steel 41.6cm of mousepad against shroud's 43.3cm.
- They take different DPI approaches: shroud at 1600, steel at 800.
- shroud plays 2560x1440 (16:9 Native); steel plays 1280x720 (16:9 Native).
- shroud runs a green crosshair at size 5; steel a custom one at size 5.
- shroud is on a Logitech mouse, steel on a Razer.
- Role-wise this is Rifler · Support against Rifler.
- shroud is retired; steel 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 shroud or with steel.
Loadout Comparison
| Slot | shroud | steel |
|---|---|---|
| Knife | — | Butterfly Knife | Blue Steel |
| Gloves | — | Moto Gloves | Blood Pressure |
| Rifle Skin | — | AK-47 | Vulcan |
| Pistol Skin | — | Glock-18 | Oxide Blaze |
| AWP Skin | — | AWP | Atheris |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who has higher sensitivity — shroud or steel?
- shroud plays at 960 eDPI while steel plays at 1000 eDPI. steel uses a higher sensitivity (High). The pro average is 846 eDPI.
- Do shroud and steel use the same resolution?
- shroud plays on 2560x1440 (16:9 Native) while steel plays on 1280x720 (16:9 Native).
- What mouse does shroud use vs steel?
- shroud uses the Logitech G Pro X2 SUPERSTRIKE at 1600 DPI, while steel uses the Razer Deathadder V3 Pro Black at 800 DPI.