m0NESY, a Russian esports athlete in Counter-Strike 2, has been playing as the main sniper for G2 Esports since 2022. This top player continues to impress with his achievements. Fans of the promising sniper often inquire about the game settings he uses. Let's delve into all of m0NESY's settings in CS2. This player utilizes various tricks that help enhance performance and achieve success in the game.
Monitor and Graphics Settings by m0NESY
In CS2, m0NESY has transferred almost all of his graphics settings from the previous version, CS:GO. He prefers to use fullscreen mode, with a screen resolution of 1280x960. Aspect ratio – 4:3, brightness level – 80%.
Additionally, m0NESY sets the refresh rate to 240 Hz. Such a parameter is not suitable for every monitor, but it is ideal for the sniper to play in CS2.
As for graphics, m0NESY sets most parameters to the lowest level – according to him, this allows for the most comfortable gameplay. Notably, the player uses an NVIDIA graphics card.
Thus, m0NESY's graphics settings in CS2 are:
Vertical sync – off;
Boost player contrast – off;
Particle detail – low;
Shader detail – low;
Overall shadow quality – very high;
Anti-aliasing mode – 8xMSAA;
Motion blur – off;
Multicore rendering – on;
Global shadow – off;
Vertical sync – off.
m0NESY's graphics settings are largely similar to those of the player s1mple.
This player uses a BenQ XL2546K monitor with a 24.5-inch diagonal. This monitor features a matte anti-glare coating and a special technology that minimizes eye strain.
During gameplay, m0NESY has the DyAc technology turned off, which reduces image blur during movement. It is believed that he does this to be prepared for any monitor at tournaments, as organizers always provide different equipment.
m0NESY's CS2 Settings: Mouse and Sensitivity
In the game, m0NESY uses the wireless mouse Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2. The sensitivity of this device is one of the key parameters that affects the feel of weapon control in the game. For a sniper, this is a particularly valuable quality, and m0NESY uses tried and tested settings.
Over the course of his career, the player has managed to select an optimal set of settings:
Sensitivity – 2.3;
DPI – 400;
eDPI – 920;
Mouse acceleration – 0;
Sensitivity in Windows – 6;
Zoom sensitivity – 1;
Hz – 2000;
Overall, there's nothing unique about m0NESY's mouse settings; in fact, many CS2 players use similar parameters. The only distinctive feature is the low sensitivity in zoom – half as much compared to the rest of the game. m0NESY explains it this way: when aiming, you don't need to move right and left, but rather precisely cover one passage and then shoot. When using the AWP, it's important to position the crosshair precisely, and this is facilitated by reducing sensitivity.
Crosshair
This setting in CS2 also has its specifics. The accuracy of weapon use depends on the correct crosshair. At different events, this sniper uses different crosshair settings, but there are several common principles he follows.
Crosshair style – classic (static, with fixed crosshair lines, regardless of movements or shooting).
Warning of fire at teammates – always on.
Presence of a dot in the center – yes.
Crosshair color – yellow.
Presence of outline – no.
Transparency – yes (value – 200).
Length and thickness – 0.5x1.
Crosshair thickness – 0.
Gap – yes, -3.
Dependency of gap value on weapon – no.
To set the crosshair parameters like m0NESY, you can use this set of console commands:
cl_crosshair_drawoutline 0; cl_crosshairalpha 253; cl_crosshaircolor 2; cl_crosshaircolor_b 255; cl_crosshaircolor_g 255; cl_crosshaircolor_r 255; cl_crosshairdot 0; cl_crosshairgap -3; cl_crosshairsize 2; cl_crosshairstyle 4; cl_crosshairthickness 0; cl_crosshair_sniper_width 1;
Hand Position
m0NESY's hand settings in CS2 – another 'twist' that ensures the success of this successful sniper in the shooter. He uses parameters for a comfortable and compact hand position with minimal displacement and a high viewing angle. This creates optimal conditions for full concentration on the game field and freedom of movement.
m0NESY's hand position can be adjusted using such parameters: viewing angle – 68, displacement along the X, Y, and Z axes – 2.5; 0; -1.5 respectively. To set these parameters, you can use the console command:
viewmodel_presetpos 3 viewmodel_fov 68 viewmodel_offset_x 2.5 viewmodel_offset_y 0 viewmodel_offset_z -1.5 viewmodel_recoil 0 cl_viewmodel_shift_left_amt 1.5 cl_viewmodel_shift_right_amt 0.75
m0NESY's Nvidia Graphics Card Settings for CS2
m0NESY recently discussed the settings he uses on his Nvidia graphics card while playing CS2. The player noted that there are no special tricks here, but he emphasized some points.
First – setting Anisotropic filtering to 16x in 3D settings. This parameter makes the textures sharper, more rigid. Also, m0NESY removes aliasing in Autoexec, as they cannot be used in tournaments, and in general, these settings are not needed anywhere.
Settings in CS2 are a purely individual matter: what is ideal even for a top player of this shooter may be inconvenient for you. That's why it is necessary to arrive at certain parameters through experience, trying different options and their combinations.
