Zyw0o, whose real name is Mathieu Herbaut, is a legendary CS:GO player widely considered one of the best of all time. He’s renowned for his exceptional AWP sniping skills, aggressive playstyle, and unmatched in-game awareness. But what kind of setup does a player of this caliber use to dominate the competition? Let’s delve into Zyw0o’s preferred gear and settings to see if we can glean any insights.
Gear
Mouse: VAXEE OUTSET AX
VAXEE OUTSET AX is a lightspeed wireless mouse with an ergonomic shape. They are famous for their extremely low latency, long battery life, and fast charging speed. On top of that it houses an eSport grade PAW3396 sensor and weighs a total 75 grams. Pretty much, everything you will need for a gaming mouse.
Mousepad: Xtrfy GP5 Vitality
A straightforward, no-nonsense gaming mouse pad by Xtrfy. This is the Team Vitality edition, featuring their branding and design on the mousepad. The material is premium, and the mouse glides ever so smoothly on it. In summary, it is a basic yet good mousepad for pros and casual gamers alike.
Monitor: BenQ XL2546K
A staple in the esports scene, this 240Hz monitor boasts a fast response rate and vibrant colors, ensuring a smooth and visually clear gameplay experience.
Keyboard: Xtrfy K5 Compact
A visually stunning and premium keyboard built for esports. It features a 65% layout, a detachable USB-C cable, Kaith Switches, and extremely low response rate. Xtrfy boasts about customization on this keyboard and rightly so with its hot-swappable switches and RGB. On top of that, the keyboard comes with pre-lubed stabilizers and sound-dampening foams. It’s great for gamers and keyboard enthusiasts alike.
Headset: Corsair HS80 RGB
The Corsair HS80 is a sleek and great-sounding headphone at an affordable price. It features 50mm NEODYMIUM drivers catching every exquisite audio detail. For comfort, the headphones come with soft memory foam ear pads ensuring comfortability over long hours of gaming. It’s also wireless, with 20hrs of battery timing and wired-like latency.
Video Settings
High frame rates and minimal input lag are crucial for competitive CS:GO. Here’s a breakdown of Zyw0o’s video settings:
Resolution: 1280×960 (stretched 4:3 aspect ratio) –
Brightness: User Preference
Anti-Aliasing: Low
Texture Detail: Low
Shader Detail: Low
Ambient Occlusion: High
High Dynamic Range (HDR): Off
Disable Low Latency: On
Crosshair Settings
Crosshair is a matter of personal preference. It takes a lot of trial and error to build the perfect crosshair for yourself. The better approach is to use a pros crosshair, as they are tried and tested by the best in the game. It won’t be a perfect match, but it’s a great starting point for experimentation. In the case of Zywoo, he uses the following crosshair. You can use the following code or the settings below to change your crosshair.
Crosshair Code – CSGO-79aHD-2sfmq-hFTSE-7KxbP-aUeuB
Style: Classic Static
Follow Recoil: No
Dot: No
Length: 1
Thickness: 0
Gap: -3
Outline: No
Color: Cyan
Alpha Value: 200
T Style: No
Deployed Weapon Gap: No
Sniper Width: 0
Viewmodel Settings
Similar to a crosshair, Viewmodel is also something that you customize yourself. While you can use the default model and call it a day, there is room for customization to make it better. Crashz’s Viewmodel Generator or the console are solid ways to make your own Viewmodel. ZywOo uses the following ViewModel for his games.
viewmodel_fov 68; viewmodel_offset_x 2.5; viewmodel_offset_y 0; viewmodel_offset_z -1.5; viewmodel_presetpos 3; cl_usenewbob false;
Launch Options
For those unfamiliar, launch options allows you to instruct CS2 to start with certain commands. These commands are often used by many pros like Zyw0o. It could be as simple as launching the game with a certain resolution or something more complex like server settings. Enough said, here are Zyw0o’s CS2 launch options.
-novid -tickrate 128 -allow_third_party_software
Sensitivity Settings
Sensitivity is another crucial setting that impacts aiming. While copying a pro’s sensitivity won’t guarantee the same results, it can be a good starting point for experimentation. Zyw0o uses a 2.00 ingame sens with 400 mouse DPI. It’s a mid sens, being a good bridge between precision and speed.
Monitor Settings
While Zyw0o utilizes a BenQ XL2546K, your monitor might differ. Monitor settings are ultimately a matter of personal preference, but here are Zyw0o’s settings as a starting point for finding your ideal configuration:
Color Vibrance: User Preference (Experiment to find what works best for you)
Low Blue Light: User Preference (Adjust based on comfort during long gaming sessions)
Brightness: User Preference
Contrast: User Preference
Sharpness: User Preference
