XANTARES

🇹🇷 Ismailcan “XANTARES” Dörtkardeş is one of the most explosively mechanical players in professional CS2 and a name synonymous with raw aggression. The Turkish rifler and entry fragger currently plays for Aurora Gaming, but has built his legendary reputation through years of dismantling opponents with pure aim and relentless forward pressure. XANTARES is widely regarded as one of the best raw aimers the game has ever seen — a player whose highlight clips have circulated the CS community for nearly a decade.

Current Mouse: Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2

XANTARES uses the Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2, the same mouse favored by many of the world’s top CS2 professionals. At 60g with the HERO 2 sensor and LIGHTSPEED wireless technology, it offers the lightweight responsiveness that benefits high-eDPI aggressive players who need to quickly reposition crosshair placement in rapid entry duels.

The Superlight 2’s symmetrical ergonomics accommodate a variety of grip styles, and its LIGHTSPEED 2.4GHz wireless connection provides a consistent, low-latency input experience comparable to wired mice. The 95-hour battery life makes it a reliable tournament peripheral without requiring mid-event charging.

For an entry fragger like XANTARES — known for wide swings, fast peeks, and instant one-tap executions — the low weight of the Superlight 2 enables fast wrist movements without restricting precision.

In-Game Settings Breakdown

XANTARES plays at a notably higher eDPI than many of his peers:

• DPI: 400
• In-game sensitivity: 2.3
• eDPI: 920 (DPI × sensitivity)
• Polling rate: 1000Hz
• Resolution: 1280×960 (stretched)
• Refresh rate: 240Hz

An eDPI of 920 sits in the moderate range for professional CS2. Most pros operate between 600–1400 eDPI; XANTARES at 920 reflects a balance between precision and responsiveness — still well-suited for a player who relies on reactive aim and wide-angle aggressive peeking, while offering slightly more control than his previous 1040 eDPI.

Why These Settings?

The 2.3 in-game sensitivity combined with 400 DPI gives XANTARES a responsive crosshair that suits his hyper-aggressive playstyle. Entry fraggers who push into enemy territory first need to quickly acquire and eliminate targets before opponents can react — this eDPI facilitates wrist-driven aim adjustments in close-to-medium range duels while providing solid control.

The 1280×960 stretched resolution is the standard choice among CS2 professionals, creating a stretched image that widens player models horizontally. This effect can assist in tracking moving targets and landing spray transfers — both critical skills for an aggressive rifler like XANTARES.

The 240Hz refresh rate monitor, while not the highest available, still provides an extremely smooth and responsive visual experience that comfortably outpaces human reaction times. XANTARES’s setup is optimized for aggression: a well-balanced sensitivity, proven mouse, and a stretched resolution that keeps targets visually large at the angles he’s pushing.

Gear Summary

• Mouse: Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2
• Sensor: HERO 2
• Weight: 60g
• Connection: Wireless (LIGHTSPEED) | Battery: 95h
• DPI: 400
• In-game sensitivity: 2.3
• eDPI: 920
• Polling rate: 1000Hz
• Resolution: 1280×960 (stretched)
• Refresh rate: 240Hz

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