xelex settings

xelex currently plays with a mouse sensitivity of 1.9 and a DPI of 400, resulting in an effective eDPI of 760. This low sensitivity setup is favored by many professional players as it allows for precise crosshair control and consistent tracking, especially during long-range engagements, while reducing the risk of over-aiming.

xelex utilizes a Classic Static crosshair with a minimalistic design: a small gap of -3.5, short length of 1.1, and a thickness of 0.9, without a center dot. The crosshair is outlined, uses a custom green color with high opacity, and avoids recoil-following or dynamic behaviors. This configuration ensures the crosshair remains highly visible against most backgrounds, offering a clear point of reference for precise aiming without visual distractions.

xelex uses the ZOWIE XL2586X monitor, renowned for its high refresh rate and esports-optimized features. The monitor is set with DyAc+ Premium for motion clarity, color vibrance at 13 for vivid visuals, black equalizer at 10 to enhance visibility in dark areas, and low blue light turned off to maintain true color accuracy, all contributing to a crisp, responsive gameplay experience.

xelex plays at a 1280x960 resolution with a 4:3 aspect ratio, utilizing stretched scaling mode. This setup is popular among professional players because it makes enemy models appear wider and easier to spot, while reducing unnecessary visual clutter, providing a focused and competitive edge.

For his current setup, xelex uses the Razer Huntsman V3 Pro TKL 8KHz Green keyboard paired with the Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 Magenta mouse. The keyboard's ultra-fast polling rate ensures minimal input delay, while the lightweight, high-performance mouse allows for swift, accurate movements, both critical for high-level play.

xelex relies on the Razer BlackShark V3 Pro White headset, known for its clear positional audio and comfort during long sessions. This choice allows him to accurately discern enemy footsteps and environmental cues, enhancing his situational awareness and reaction time in crucial moments.

xelex opts for high-performance settings: shader detail, model texture, and global shadow quality are set to high, while dynamic shadows and particle detail are maximized. Ambient occlusion is set to medium, and boost player contrast is enabled. V-Sync and G-Sync are disabled, ensuring the lowest input latency, and FPS is capped at 400 for consistently smooth gameplay.

xelex configures his viewmodel with a field of view of 68, offsetting the model to the right (offset_x 2.5), lowering it (offset_y 0), and pulling it closer to the screen (offset_z -1.5), using preset position 2. This setup minimizes weapon obstruction, providing a clearer view of the battlefield and allowing for precise crosshair placement.

Over his career, xelex has experimented with various sensitivities and eDPI values, previously using sensitivities of 1.5, 1.6, and 1.8, and eDPI values like 600, 640, and 720. His current choice of 1.9 sensitivity and 760 eDPI reflects a gradual trend toward slightly higher sensitivity, likely in pursuit of faster reaction times while maintaining control.

xelex uses the launch options '-threads 9 -console', which dedicates nine CPU threads to the game for potentially smoother performance on multi-core systems and ensures the developer console is enabled at startup for quick access to commands and configuration tweaks, streamlining his game preparation process.