Elevate your CS2 gameplay by adopting Håvard “rain” Nygaard’s precise settings. This guide breaks down every adjustable parameter—from mouse and crosshair to video, radar, and more—explaining not just what the pro uses, but why it works and how you can adapt it to your own style.
Why Rain’s Settings Matter
Rain, a veteran rifler for FaZe Clan, has honed his setup over years of top-tier competition. His preferences strike a balance between visibility, precision, and comfort—key factors for consistent performance. By understanding the rationale behind each choice, you can make informed tweaks that suit your hardware and playstyle.
Mouse Settings
- DPI: 800
- In-game Sensitivity: 0.90
- eDPI: 720 (DPI × Sensitivity)
- Zoom Sensitivity: 1.00
- Polling Rate (Hz): 1000
- Windows Sensitivity: 6
Why it works:
A lower DPI paired with sub-1 sensitivity offers fine control while aiming, reducing overshoot. Rain’s eDPI of 720 is common among pros seeking pixel-level accuracy. A 1000 Hz polling rate ensures minimal input lag.
Crosshair Configuration
- Style: Classic Static
- Color: Cyan (R 50, G 250, B 185, Alpha 255)
- Thickness: 1
- Length: 1
- Gap: –4
- Outline: Off
- Split Distance: 7
- Fixed Gap: 3
- Inner Split Alpha: 1.0
- Outer Split Alpha: 0.5
Why it works:
A compact, static crosshair in a high-contrast color makes target acquisition swift without clutter. Minimal thickness and a small negative gap keep the sight picture clear, while subtle split lines help track spray patterns.
Further read: S1mple CS2 Settings
Viewmodel & Bob
- FOV: 60
- Offset X: +1.5
- Offset Y: –2
- Offset Z: –2
- Preset Position: 2
- Bob Lower Amt: 5
- Bob Lateral/Vertical Amt: 0.1
- Bob Cycle: 0.98
Why it works:
A viewmodel pulled slightly to the right and down enlarges your field of view and minimizes weapon obstruction, aiding in spotting enemies. Subdued bob settings reduce visual distractions when moving.
Launch Options
-high -novid -freq 360
Why it works:
-high prioritizes CS2 on your CPU, -novid skips intro videos, and -freq 360 matches a 360 Hz monitor for the smoothest frame pacing.
Further read: donk CS2 Settings
Video Settings
Basic
- Resolution: 1280×800
- Aspect Ratio: 16:10
- Scaling Mode: Stretched
- Brightness: 100%
- Display Mode: Fullscreen
Why it works:
A lower, stretched resolution increases target size on screen, aiding visibility at the cost of visual fidelity—a classic pro tactic.
Advanced
- Anti-Aliasing: 4× MSAA
- Global Shadow Quality: High
- Dynamic Shadows: All
- Model/Texture Detail: Low
- Texture Filtering: Anisotropic 8×
- Shader Detail: Low
- Particle Detail: Low
- V-Sync: Off
- NVIDIA Reflex Low Latency: On
- G-Sync/FreeSync: Off
- FidelityFX Super Resolution: Off
Why it works:
Low detail settings reduce visual noise and boost FPS, while shadows remain high for spotting movement. Anisotropic filtering maintains crisp textures at oblique angles without major performance hits.
HUD & Radar
- HUD Scale: 0.95
- HUD Color: Team Color
- Radar Center Player: Yes
- Rotate Radar: Yes
- Radar Size: 1.0
- Radar Zoom: 0.7
- Toggle Shape with Scoreboard: Yes
Why it works:
A slightly reduced HUD scale maximizes screen real estate. Rotating, centered radar aligns map orientation with your view, improving callouts and spatial awareness.
Config & Skins
Rain’s complete config file is available for download, enabling you to import every console command in one go. He uses a vibrant cyan skin palette for his weapons to maintain consistency with his crosshair and minimize distractions.
Gear & Equipment
- Mouse: Razer Viper V3 Pro
- Monitor: ZOWIE XL2566K (24.5″, 360 Hz, 1920×1080, TN)
- Mousepad: GHOSTGLIDES SECONDSKIN
- Arm Sleeve: GHOSTGLIDES SECONDSKIN
- Software: SteelSeries GG for RGB and macro control
Monitor Settings
- DyAc: Off
- Black eQualizer: 0
- Color Vibrance: 15
- Low Blue Light: 0
- Picture Mode: Standard
- Brightness: 73
- Contrast: 50
- Sharpness: 7
- Color Temperature: Bluish
- AMA (Overdrive): Premium
Why it works:
Tuned monitor settings optimize visibility in dark areas without introducing artifacting. Color vibrance enhances enemy outlines, while DyAc off prevents ghosting on TN panels.
Adapting Rain’s Settings to Your Setup
- Experiment with eDPI: Adjust DPI or sensitivity in small increments (±50 eDPI) until comfortable.
- Crosshair tweaks: If cyan clashes with your map textures, choose another high-contrast hue.
- Resolution trade-off: If 1280×800 feels too blocky, try 1440×900 or 1024×768—maintain a stretched aspect for consistency.
- Hardware limits: Only enable NVIDIA Reflex if your GPU supports it; dial back anti-aliasing if FPS dips below your monitor’s refresh rate.
