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apEX

apEX

Last update March 16, 2026
Team Team Vitality esports team logo Team Vitality
Country
France France
Name Dan Madesclaire
Birthday February 22, 1993
Dan "?apEX?" Madesclaire, born February 22, 1993, is a renowned professional CS2 player celebrated for his exceptional rifling skills and strategic leadership in esports. As a vital member of Team Vitality, he combines sharpshooting precision with tactical depth, elevating team performance in competitive Counter-Strike 2 tournaments. Madesclaire's extensive experience and mastery in in-game leadership make him a standout figure in the dynamic world of professional gaming, inspiring fans and aspiring esports athletes alike. His contributions to Team Vitality's success underscore his reputation as a top-tier CS2 competitor, making him a valuable asset in esports collaborations and tournaments worldwide.
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ZOWIE EC2-DW Black

ZOWIE EC2-DW Black

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DPI
400
Sensitivity
1.91
eDPI
764.00
Zoom Sensitivity
1
Hz
1000
Windows Sensitivity
6
  • apEX uses these CS2 mouse settings: 400 DPI , sensitivity 1.91 (≈764.00 eDPI).
  • apEX sets mouse polling rate to 1000 Hz for smoother input in CS2.
  • Windows sensitivity is 6 to match their in-game feeling.

Crosshair

Copy & change
Style
Classic Static
Follow Recoil
No
Dot
No
Length
1.5
Thickness
1
Gap
-3
Outline
No
Outline Thickness
1
Color
Yellow
Red
0
Green
255
Blue
0
Alpha
Yes
Alpha Value
200
T Style
No
Deployed Weapon Gap
No
Sniper Width
0
  • You can copy apEX’s CS2 crosshair instantly with the code CSGO-4iq5f-ouAwT-aYEpF-VphTW-k8aYO.
  • This crosshair uses Follow Recoil set to No , length 1.5 and outline No .
  • Alpha Value is 200, T Style is No and Deployed Weapon Gap is No.
  • apEX prefers a clear, static crosshair that stays readable on all CS2 maps.

Viewmodel

FOV
60
Offset X
2
Offset Y
2
Offset Z
-2
Presetpos
1
  • apEX uses a CS2 viewmodel FOV of 60 to keep the weapon visible without blocking enemies.
  • Offsets 2/2/-2 are tuned for maximum visibility around the crosshair.

HUD

HUD scale
0.95
HUD Color
Team Color
  • apEX uses a HUD Scale of 0.95 for a clear interface.
  • HUD Color is set to Team Color.

Radar

Radar Centers The Player
Yes
Radar is Rotating
Yes
Toggle Shape With Scoreboard
Yes
Radar Hud Size
1
Radar Map Zoom
0.7
  • Radar Centers The Player is set to Yes.
  • Radar Rotation is set to Yes.
  • Toggle Shape With Scoreboard is set to Yes.
  • Radar HUD Size is 1.
  • Radar Map Zoom is 0.7.

BOB

Lower AMT
5
AMT Lat
0.4
AMT Vert
0.25
Cycle
0.98
  • apEX reduces weapon bob in CS2 (lower amt 5 , lat 0.4, vert 0.25 ) to keep the screen as stable as possible while moving.
  • Lower bob helps with tracking targets and spraying without too much visual shake.

Launch options & config file

-console -refresh 360
Download config file
  • apEX uses these CS2 launch options to optimise performance and input lag.
  • Copy the launch string above into Steam to start CS2 with the same config as apEX.

Video

Resolution
1280x960
Aspect Ratio
4:3
Scaling Mode
Stretched
Brightness
100%
Display Mode
Fullscreen
  • apEX plays CS2 on 1280x960 (4:3) with Stretched scaling.
  • Display mode is set to Fullscreen for maximum focus and responsiveness.
  • Brightness is kept around 100% so enemies don’t blend into dark areas.

Advanced video

Global Shadow Quality
High
Model / Texture Detail
High
Shader Detail
High
Boost Player Contrast
Enabled
Multisampling Anti-Aliasing Mode
4x MSAA
Texture Filtering Mode
Anisotropic 2x
Wait for Vertical Sync
Disabled
NVIDIA Reflex Low Latency
Enabled
Particle Detail
High
Ambient Occlusion
Medium
FidelityFX Super Resolution
Disabled (Highest Quality)
NVIDIA G-Sync
Disabled
Maximum FPS In Game
400
Dynamic Shadows
All
High Dynamic Range
Quality
  • apEX tunes CS2 graphics for high FPS rather than pure visuals.
  • Shadow quality, model detail and particle detail are kept at readable competitive values to reduce clutter.
  • Multisampling Anti-Aliasing Mode is set to 4x MSAA.
  • Boost Player Contrast is Enabled so enemies stand out more clearly.
  • NVIDIA Reflex Low Latency is Enabled and NVIDIA G-Sync is Disabled.
  • Maximum FPS In Game is capped at 400.
  • Dynamic Shadows are All, Ambient Occlusion is Medium, HDR is Quality and FidelityFX Super Resolution is Disabled (Highest Quality).

Graphics Card Settings

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
Digital Vibrance
100%
  • apEX uses NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti for graphics card settings.
  • Digital Vibrance is set to 100%.

Monitor Game Settings

ZOWIE XL2566K
DyAc
Premium
Black eQualizer
12
Color Vibrance
12
Low Blue Light
0
  • DyAc is set to Premium to reduce motion blur when spraying in CS2.
  • Black eQualizer 12 brightens dark areas without overexposing the map.
  • Color Vibrance 12 makes player models pop from the background.

Monitor Picture

PIcture Mode
FPS 1
Brightness
100
Contrast
50
Sharpness
8
Gamma
Gamma 3
Color Temperature
User Define
Red
84
Green
84
Blue
100
AMA
High
  • Picture mode FPS 1 is chosen to optimise CS2 visibility.
  • Brightness/contrast (100/50) are tuned so enemies don’t blend into the map.
  • Gamma and colour temperature are adjusted for a neutral, consistent image across all CS2 maps.

Skins

Knives
★ Survival Knife | Fade (Factory New)

★ Survival Knife | Fade (Factory New)

Gloves
★ Specialist Gloves | Fade (Battle-Scarred)

★ Specialist Gloves | Fade (Battle-Scarred)

Assault Rifles
StatTrak™ AK-47 | Fuel Injector (Field-Tested)

StatTrak™ AK-47 | Fuel Injector (Field-Tested)

Gloves
★ Specialist Gloves | Fade (Battle-Scarred)

★ Specialist Gloves | Fade (Battle-Scarred)

Sniper Rifles
AWP | Phobos (Factory New)

AWP | Phobos (Factory New)

Pistols
StatTrak™ Glock-18 | Vogue (Factory New)

StatTrak™ Glock-18 | Vogue (Factory New)

Assault Rifles
StatTrak™ AK-47 | Fuel Injector (Field-Tested)

StatTrak™ AK-47 | Fuel Injector (Field-Tested)

Pistols
StatTrak™ Desert Eagle | Trigger Discipline (Minimal Wear)

StatTrak™ Desert Eagle | Trigger Discipline (Minimal Wear)

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FAQ – apEX CS2 settings

What mouse does apEX use?

apEX uses the ZOWIE EC2-DW Black.

What sensitivity does apEX use?

apEX uses sensitivity 1.91.

What DPI does apEX use?

apEX uses 400 DPI.

What eDPI does apEX use?

apEX uses 764.00 eDPI.

What Hz does apEX use?

apEX uses 1000 Hz.

What crosshair code does apEX use?

The crosshair code is CSGO-4iq5f-ouAwT-aYEpF-VphTW-k8aYO.

What crosshair settings does apEX use?

apEX uses a crosshair with style Classic Static, gap -3, thickness 1, and length 1.5.

What resolution does apEX use?

apEX plays on 1280x960.

What aspect ratio does apEX use?

apEX uses a 4:3 aspect ratio.

What brightness does apEX use in CS2?

apEX uses in-game brightness 100%.

What viewmodel does apEX use?

apEX uses viewmodel FOV 60, offset X 2, offset Y 2, and offset Z -2.

What launch options does apEX use?

apEX uses the following launch options: -console -refresh 360.

What HUD settings does apEX use?

apEX uses HUD Scale 0.95 and HUD Color Team Color.

What radar settings does apEX use?

apEX uses Radar Zoom 0.7, Radar HUD Size 1, and Radar Rotating Yes.

What monitor settings does apEX use?

apEX uses monitor settings such as DyAc Premium, Black eQualizer 12, and Color Vibrance 12.

What team does apEX play for?

apEX currently plays for Team Vitality.

apEX CS2 Settings Summary

Here you can quickly see the most important CS2 settings used by apEX, including mouse, sensitivity, crosshair code, resolution, HUD settings, radar settings, and graphics card setup.

Team
Team Vitality
Mouse
ZOWIE EC2-DW Black
DPI
400
Sensitivity
1.91
eDPI
764.00
Hz
1000
Crosshair code
CSGO-4iq5f-ouAwT-aYEpF-VphTW-k8aYO
Resolution
1280x960
Aspect ratio
4:3
HUD Scale
0.95
HUD Color
Team Color
Radar Zoom
0.7
Radar Rotating
Yes
Graphics Card
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
Digital Vibrance
100%