apEX (Dan Madesclaire) — CS2 Professional Player Settings and Gear
About apEX
Dan 'apEX' Madesclaire is one of the longest-serving French Counter-Strike professionals, known for his aggressive entry-fragging style that terrorized opponents for over a decade before transitioning into one of CS2's most respected in-game leaders. Rising through the French scene alongside players like kennyS and NBK-, apEX was a core member of the legendary LDLC/EnVyUs roster that won the DreamHack Winter 2014 Major. His fearless approach to site executions made him one of the most entertaining players to watch, and his willingness to sacrifice his stats for team success defined his career. After joining Team Vitality in 2018, apEX took on the IGL role and led the team through an era of incredible success, guiding ZywOo and the French-international roster to multiple tier-1 tournament victories. His leadership style combines calculated strategy with the aggression that defined his playing days, creating a unique tactical identity for Vitality.
apEX Complete Mouse Settings
| Mouse | Zowie EC2-DW |
|---|---|
| DPI | 400 |
| In-Game Sensitivity | 1.91 |
| eDPI (DPI × Sensitivity) | 764 |
| Polling Rate | 1000 Hz |
| cm/360° | 21.4 cm |
apEX Player Profile
| In-Game Name | apEX |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Dan Madesclaire |
| Game | CS2 |
| Team | Team Vitality |
| Role | IGL |
| Age | 31 |
| Country | France |
apEX Sensitivity Analysis
apEX plays at 764 eDPI (400 DPI × 1.91 sensitivity), which is close to the average CS2 professional eDPI of 858. This places apEX in the 36th percentile among 824 tracked CS2 players — meaning 36% ofCS2 pros play at a sensitivity equal to or lower than apEX.
apEX's medium sensitivity is the most common choice among professionals, offering a balance between precision and speed of movement.
apEX needs to move their mouse approximately 21.4 centimeters to perform a full 360-degree turn in-game.
Use our CS2 Sensitivity Converter to convert apEX's settings to other games.
apEX's Mouse — Zowie EC2-DW Details
apEX currently uses the Zowie EC2-DW by Zowie. The Zowie EC2-DW is the latest refinement of the legendary EC2 shape, upgrading to the PAW3395 sensor while maintaining the plug-and-play simplicity that Zowie is famous for. At 75 grams wireless, it shaves a couple of grams off the EC2-CW while delivering higher sensor specifications including 26,0...
| Mouse | Zowie EC2-DW |
|---|---|
| Brand | Zowie |
| Weight | 75g |
| Sensor | PAW3395 |
| Max DPI | 3,200 |
| Polling Rate | 1,000 Hz |
| Shape | Ergonomic |
| Connectivity | Wireless |
| Price | $109 |
| Switches | Huano |
| Pro Usage | 2% of all tracked pros |
| Rating | 9.3/10 |
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apEX Career Achievements and Awards
apEX has accumulated 10 major achievements and awards throughout their career:
- DreamHack Winter 2014 Major Champion
- ESL One New York 2017 Champion
- cs_summit 7 Champion
- BLAST Premier World Final 2022
- IEM Katowice 2023 Champion
- Paris Major 2023 Champion
- 10+ years professional CS
- French CS legend
- Vitality IGL era architect
- Multiple HLTV Top 20 appearances
apEX Mouse History Timeline
apEX has used 3 different mice throughout their professional career. Here is the complete timeline:
| Mouse | Period | Brand |
|---|---|---|
| Zowie EC2-DW | 2023-Present | Zowie |
| Zowie EC2-B | 2019-2023 | Zowie |
| Zowie EC2-A | 2016-2019 | Zowie |
Team Vitality Roster — apEX's Teammates
Current Team Vitality players and their mouse setups:
| Player | Role | Mouse | DPI | eDPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZywOo | Rifler | Pulsar ZywOo Chosen Mouse | 400 | 800 |
| ropz | Lurker | Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed | 400 | 708 |
| Derke | Duelist | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 | 400 | 296 |
| flameZ | Rifler | Zowie EC2-DW | 400 | 1200 |
| mezii | Rifler | VAXEE XE V2 Fluorescent | 400 | 880 |
| Chronicle | Sentinel | ATK Dragonfly A9 | 1600 | 200 |
| Queasy | Solo/Duo | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 | 800 | |
| Swizzy | Solo/Duo | Razer Viper V3 Pro | 1600 | |
| Jamppi | Duelist | VAXEE E1 Wireless | 800 | 336 |
| Cyvoph | Flex | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 | 800 | 240 |
| Hylissang | Support | Razer Viper Ultimate | 1200 | |
| Carzzy | ADC | Razer Basilisk V3 Pro | 1900 |
Other Pro Players Using the Zowie EC2-DW
13 other featured pros also use the Zowie EC2-DW across CS2 (7), Dota 2 (1), Marvel Rivals (1), R6 Siege (1), PUBG (2), Fortnite (1).
| Player | Game | Team | DPI | eDPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| huNter | CS2 | G2 Esports | 800 | 1000 |
| device | CS2 | 100 Thieves | 800 | 800 |
| KuroKy | Dota 2 | Nigma Galaxy | 800 | |
| YEKINDAR | CS2 | FURIA | 800 | 960 |
| flameZ | CS2 | Team Vitality | 400 | 1200 |
| jabbi | CS2 | Astralis | 800 | 720 |
| dafran | Marvel Rivals | Content | 562 | 1800 |
| Benjamaster | R6 Siege | Spacestation Gaming | 800 | 96 |
| Insight | PUBG | Aurora | 1600 | |
| xxxLu | PUBG | Four Angry Men | 400 | |
| Zemie | Fortnite | Content Creator | 800 | |
| siuhy | CS2 | Team Liquid | 400 | 680 |
| Snappi | CS2 | Ninjas in Pyjamas | 400 | 780 |
All CS2 Pro Players
112 other CS2 pro players with detailed profiles:
CS2 Players with Similar Sensitivity to apEX
apEX plays at 764 eDPI. These CS2 pros use a sensitivity within ±150 eDPI:
| Player | Team | eDPI | DPI | Sensitivity | Mouse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rain | 100 Thieves | 760 | 800 | 0.95 | Razer Viper V3 Pro |
| REZ | GamerLegion | 760 | 800 | 0.95 | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 |
| ultimate | Team Liquid | 760 | 800 | 0.95 | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 |
| Snappi | Ninjas in Pyjamas | 780 | 400 | 1.95 | Zowie EC2-DW |
| jks | FlyQuest | 740 | 400 | 1.85 | Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro |
| ZywOo | Team Vitality | 800 | 400 | 2 | Pulsar ZywOo Chosen Mouse |
| device | 100 Thieves | 800 | 800 | 1 | Zowie EC2-DW |
| Magisk | Free Agent | 800 | 800 | 1 | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 |
| Frozen | FaZe Clan | 800 | 400 | 2 | Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro |
| shox | Free Agent | 800 | 400 | 2 | Zowie S2-DW |
| frozen | MOUZ | 800 | 800 | 1 | Razer Viper V3 Pro |
| Staehr | Astralis | 800 | 800 | 1 | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 |
Other CS2 IGLs
Other professional CS2 players who also play the IGL role:
- arT (Fluxo) — uses Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro, 2040 eDPI
- karrigan (FaZe Clan) — uses Corsair Sabre v2 Pro, 720 eDPI
- gla1ve (Free Agent) — uses Logitech G Pro X Superlight, 720 eDPI
- Boombl4 (BetBoom Team) — uses Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro, 580 eDPI
- hampus (Free Agent) — uses Razer DeathAdder Elite, 668 eDPI
- nitr0 (NRG) — uses Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2, 840 eDPI
- HooXi (Astralis) — uses Razer Viper V4 Pro, 720 eDPI
- Aleksib (Natus Vincere) — uses Logitech G Pro X Superlight, 848 eDPI
- kyxsan (Falcons Esports) — uses Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike, 1200 eDPI
- siuhy (Team Liquid) — uses Zowie EC2-DW, 680 eDPI
Frequently Asked Questions About apEX
- What mouse does apEX use?
- apEX uses the Zowie EC2-DW. It weighs 75g, costs $109, and uses the PAW3395 sensor.
- What DPI does apEX use?
- apEX plays at 400 DPI with an in-game sensitivity of 1.91, giving an effective DPI (eDPI) of 764.
- What team does apEX play for?
- apEX (Dan Madesclaire) currently plays for Team Vitality as a IGL in CS2.
- What is apEX's cm/360?
- apEX's sensitivity requires approximately 21.4 cm of mouse movement to complete a full 360-degree turn.
- What polling rate does apEX use?
- apEX uses a polling rate of 1000 Hz on their Zowie EC2-DW.
- What mice has apEX used in the past?
- apEX has used 3 mice throughout their career: Zowie EC2-DW (2023-Present), Zowie EC2-B (2019-2023), Zowie EC2-A (2016-2019).
- Is apEX's sensitivity high or low?
- apEX's eDPI of 764 is near the average of 858 for CS2 professionals, placing them in the 36th percentile.
