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Sonic

Last update March 16, 2026
Team NRG esports team logo NRG
Country
South Africa South Africa
Name Aran Groesbeek
Birthday December 2, 1998
Sonic’s style as a rifler for NRG is marked by relentless pressure and calculated aggression. Preferring to stay mobile, he constantly shifts angles, catching opponents off-guard and creating openings for his team. His play often revolves around smart, decisive engagements that emphasize map control and information gathering. Sonic’s instinct for timing comes through in clutch situations, where he keeps composure and delivers when it counts. His approach blends tactical awareness with a knack for opportunistic plays, making him a consistent threat on the battlefield. Whether holding down a key position or taking the fight to the enemy’s door, Sonic’s in-game presence is defined by a balance of cautious positioning and aggressive initiation. With a focus on proactive gameplay, he embodies a style that keeps opponents guessing, making him a crucial piece in NRG’s strategic setup.
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Lamzu Maya X Purple Shadow

Lamzu Maya X Purple Shadow

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DPI
400
Sensitivity
2.50
eDPI
1000
Zoom Sensitivity
1.00
Hz
1000
Windows Sensitivity
6
  • Sonic uses these CS2 mouse settings: 400 DPI , sensitivity 2.50 (≈1000 eDPI).
  • Sonic sets mouse polling rate to 1000 Hz for smoother input in CS2.
  • Windows sensitivity is 6 to match their in-game feeling.

Crosshair

Style
Classic Static
Follow Recoil
No
Dot
No
Length
2
Thickness
0
Gap
-1
Outline
No
Outline Thickness
1
Color
Green
Red
255
Green
255
Blue
255
Alpha
Yes
Alpha Value
500
T Style
No
Deployed Weapon Gap
No
Sniper Width
0

Viewmodel

FOV
68
Offset X
2.5
Offset Y
0
Offset Z
-1.5
Presetpos
2
  • Sonic uses a CS2 viewmodel FOV of 68 to keep the weapon visible without blocking enemies.
  • Offsets 2.5/0/-1.5 are tuned for maximum visibility around the crosshair.

HUD

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

Radar

Radar Centers The Player
Yes
Radar is Rotating
Yes
Toggle Shape With Scoreboard
No
Radar Hud Size
1
Radar Map Zoom
0.5
  • Radar Centers The Player is set to Yes.
  • Radar Rotation is set to Yes.
  • Toggle Shape With Scoreboard is set to No.
  • Radar HUD Size is 1.
  • Radar Map Zoom is 0.5.

BOB

Lower AMT
5
AMT Lat
0.1
AMT Vert
0.1
Cycle
0.98
  • Sonic reduces weapon bob in CS2 (lower amt 5 , lat 0.1, vert 0.1 ) 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

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Video

  • Sonic’s CS2 video settings are tuned for high FPS and clear visibility.

Advanced video

Global Shadow Quality
Unknown
Model / Texture Detail
Unknown
Shader Detail
Unknown
Boost Player Contrast
Unknown
Multisampling Anti-Aliasing Mode
Unknown
Texture Filtering Mode
Unknown
Wait for Vertical Sync
Unknown
NVIDIA Reflex Low Latency
Unknown
Particle Detail
Unknown
Ambient Occlusion
Unknown
FidelityFX Super Resolution
Unknown
NVIDIA G-Sync
Unknown
Maximum FPS In Game
Unknown
Dynamic Shadows
Unknown
High Dynamic Range
Unknown
  • Sonic 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 Unknown.
  • Boost Player Contrast is Unknown so enemies stand out more clearly.
  • NVIDIA Reflex Low Latency is Unknown and NVIDIA G-Sync is Unknown.
  • Maximum FPS In Game is capped at Unknown.
  • Dynamic Shadows are Unknown, Ambient Occlusion is Unknown, HDR is Unknown and FidelityFX Super Resolution is Unknown.

Monitor Game Settings

ZOWIE XL2566X+
DyAc
Premium
Black eQualizer
10
Color Vibrance
15
Low Blue Light
0
  • DyAc is set to Premium to reduce motion blur when spraying in CS2.
  • Black eQualizer 10 brightens dark areas without overexposing the map.
  • Color Vibrance 15 makes player models pop from the background.

Monitor Picture

PIcture Mode
FPS 1
Brightness
90
Contrast
75
Sharpness
7
Gamma
Gamma 3
Color Temperature
Normal
AMA
Premium
  • Picture mode FPS 1 is chosen to optimise CS2 visibility.
  • Brightness/contrast (90/75) 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
★ M9 Bayonet | Lore (Field-Tested)

★ M9 Bayonet | Lore (Field-Tested)

Gloves
★ Moto Gloves | Blood Pressure (Field-Tested)

★ Moto Gloves | Blood Pressure (Field-Tested)

Assault Rifles
StatTrak™ AK-47 | Aquamarine Revenge (Field-Tested)

StatTrak™ AK-47 | Aquamarine Revenge (Field-Tested)

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FAQ – Sonic CS2 settings

What mouse does Sonic use?

Sonic uses the Lamzu Maya X Purple Shadow.

What sensitivity does Sonic use?

Sonic uses sensitivity 2.50.

What DPI does Sonic use?

Sonic uses 400 DPI.

What eDPI does Sonic use?

Sonic uses 1000 eDPI.

What Hz does Sonic use?

Sonic uses 1000 Hz.

What crosshair settings does Sonic use?

Sonic uses a crosshair with style Classic Static, gap -1, thickness 0, and length 2.

What viewmodel does Sonic use?

Sonic uses viewmodel FOV 68, offset X 2.5, offset Y 0, and offset Z -1.5.

What HUD settings does Sonic use?

Sonic uses HUD Scale 0.95 and HUD Color Purple.

What radar settings does Sonic use?

Sonic uses Radar Zoom 0.5, Radar HUD Size 1, and Radar Rotating Yes.

What monitor settings does Sonic use?

Sonic uses monitor settings such as DyAc Premium, Black eQualizer 10, and Color Vibrance 15.

What team does Sonic play for?

Sonic currently plays for NRG.

Sonic CS2 Settings Summary

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

Team
NRG
Mouse
Lamzu Maya X Purple Shadow
DPI
400
Sensitivity
2.50
eDPI
1000
Hz
1000
HUD Scale
0.95
HUD Color
Purple
Radar Zoom
0.5
Radar Rotating
Yes