steel

steel

Last update June 10, 2025
Team undefined
Country
Canada Canada
Name Joshua Nissan
Birthday December 28, 1989
Joshua “steel” Nissan stands out as a dynamic British-Canadian professional CS2 player specializing in rifling, with a notable history in competitive esports. Having competed for prominent teams like IBUYPOWER and Torqued, he’s renowned for his exceptional in-game leadership and talent development within the Counter-Strike community. Despite a lifetime ban from Valve events stemming from his involvement in the IBUYPOWER match-fixing scandal, steel’s skills continue to influence the scene through online tournaments and coaching roles. His strategic precision and mentoring abilities make him a valuable asset in the evolving landscape of Counter-Strike 2, inspiring both fans and aspiring professionals. Explore his journey as a pivotal figure in professional gaming, where tactical expertise and leadership drive success in one of the most competitive FPS esports titles today.
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Razer Viper V3 Pro Black

DPI
800
Sensitivity
1.30
eDPI
1040
Zoom Sensitivity
1
Hz
1000
Windows Sensitivity
6
  • steel uses these CS2 mouse settings: 800 DPI , sensitivity 1.30 (≈1040 eDPI).
  • steel 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
Alpha
Yes
Color
Green
Blue
255
Green
255
Red
255
Dot
No
Gap
-4
Thickness
1
Sniper Width
0
Follow Recoil
No
  • You can copy steel’s CS2 crosshair instantly with the code CSGO-ej7Zq-t54qp-YJAiW-iBHnB-4ZywQ.
  • steel prefers a clear, static crosshair that stays readable on all CS2 maps.

Viewmodel

FOV
68
Offset X
2.5
Offset Y
0
Offset Z
-1.5
Presetpos
2
  • steel 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.

BOB

Lower AMT
21
AMT Lat
0.4
AMT Vert
0.25
Cycle
0.98
  • steel reduces weapon bob in CS2 (lower amt 21 , 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

Download config file

Video

Resolution
1280x800
Aspect Ratio
16:10
Scaling Mode
Stretched
Brightness
80%
Display Mode
Fullscreen
  • steel plays CS2 on 1280x800 (16:10) with Stretched scaling.
  • Display mode is set to Fullscreen for maximum focus and responsiveness.
  • Brightness is kept around 80% so enemies don’t blend into dark areas.

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
  • steel tunes CS2 graphics for high FPS rather than pure visuals.
  • Lower shadow and texture detail reduce visual clutter and make models easier to read.
  • Anti-aliasing is set to Unknown for a good balance of sharpness and performance.
  • Boost Player Contrast is Unknown so enemies stand out from the background.

Monitor Game Settings

  • steel uses monitor gaming settings that make enemies easier to spot in CS2.

Monitor Picture

  • steel keeps monitor picture settings focused on clarity rather than “pretty” colours.

Quick facts – steel CS2 settings

  • Mouse: Razer Viper V3 Pro Black
  • eDPI setup: 800 DPI , sens 1.30 → ~1040 eDPI
  • Polling rate: 1000 Hz
  • Windows sensitivity: 6
  • Crosshair code: CSGO-ej7Zq-t54qp-YJAiW-iBHnB-4ZywQ
  • Viewmodel: FOV 68 (2.5/0/-1.5)
  • Bob: lower 21, lat 0.4, vert 0.25

Complete summary – steel CS2 settings

steel currently plays for undefined and uses Razer Viper V3 Pro Black. Their mouse settings are 800 DPI with sensitivity 1.30 (around 1040 eDPI), focusing on precision over large, fast swings.

You can copy steel’s CS2 crosshair instantly by importing the code CSGO-ej7Zq-t54qp-YJAiW-iBHnB-4ZywQ in the in-game crosshair settings.

Their viewmodel uses FOV 68 with offsets 2.5/0/-1.5, keeping the weapon visible without blocking too much of the screen.

On this page you’ll find all of steel’s CS2 settings in one place – mouse, crosshair, viewmodel, bob, video settings, monitor settings and a downloadable config file.

FAQ – steel CS2 settings

What mouse does steel use?

steel plays CS2 with a Razer Viper V3 Pro Black. On this page you can see the exact DPI, sensitivity and polling rate they use.

What DPI and sensitivity does steel use?

steel currently uses 800 DPI with in-game sensitivity 1.30 , which is around 1040 eDPI.

How do I copy steel’s crosshair in CS2?

Open CS2, go to the crosshair settings menu and choose the option to import a code. Paste CSGO-ej7Zq-t54qp-YJAiW-iBHnB-4ZywQ to get the exact same crosshair as steel.

Are steel’s settings kept up to date?

Yes. CS2Config uses a crawler plus manual checks to keep steel’s CS2 settings as accurate as possible, including mouse, crosshair, viewmodel, bob and launch options.