stavn vs steel — CS2 Settings Comparison
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| Setting | stavn | steel |
|---|---|---|
| Team | Ninjas in Pyjamas | Retired |
| Role | Rifler | Rifler |
| DPI | 400 | 800 |
| In-Game Sens | 2.5 | 1.25 |
| eDPI | 1000 | 1000 |
| Zoom Sens | 1 | 0.65 |
| Resolution | 1280x960 | 1280x720 |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 | 16:9 |
| Stretch | Black Bars | Native |
| Crosshair Code | CSGO-5yqNf-A7QXv-nuYud-dGwCU-zqLDR | CSGO-GQz6u-qaDBA-UfYQk-hNu6K-UNN2G |
| Mouse | ZOWIE EC2-CW | Razer Deathadder V3 Pro Black |
| Polling Rate | 1000Hz | 1000Hz |
| Mousepad | SteelSeries QcK Large Black | ZOWIE G-SR |
| Monitor | ZOWIE XL2566X+ | ZOWIE XL2546 |
| Keyboard | Wooting 80HE Black | HyperX Alloy Origins |
| Headset | Logitech G PRO X 2 Headset Black | Sennheiser GAME ZERO |
Key Differences
- stavn and steel play at an identical 1000 eDPI.
- They take different DPI approaches: stavn at 400, steel at 800.
- stavn plays 1280x960 (4:3 Black Bars); steel plays 1280x720 (16:9 Native).
- stavn runs a cyan crosshair at size 1; steel a custom one at size 5.
- stavn is on a ZOWIE mouse, steel on a Razer.
- Role-wise this is Rifler · AWPer against Rifler.
- 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 stavn or with steel.
Loadout Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who has higher sensitivity — stavn or steel?
- stavn plays at 1000 eDPI while steel plays at 1000 eDPI. Both use the same eDPI. The pro average is 846 eDPI.
- Do stavn and steel use the same resolution?
- stavn plays on 1280x960 (4:3 Black Bars) while steel plays on 1280x720 (16:9 Native).
- What mouse does stavn use vs steel?
- stavn uses the ZOWIE EC2-CW at 400 DPI, while steel uses the Razer Deathadder V3 Pro Black at 800 DPI.