coldzera (Marcelo David) — CS2 Professional Player Settings and Gear
About coldzera
Marcelo 'coldzera' David is the only player in Counter-Strike history to win the HLTV number one player in the world award in back-to-back years, claiming the title in both 2016 and 2017 with a level of statistical dominance that redefined what was possible for a rifler. During the SK Gaming dynasty, coldzera's combination of perfect crosshair placement, clutch performance under pressure, and an almost inhuman ability to win multi-kill rounds made him the most feared player on the server. His iconic jumping AWP double kill on Mirage at MLG Columbus 2016 remains perhaps the single most replayed moment in Counter-Strike history, a play so improbable that it became a defining clip of the entire esport. As the star player of the back-to-back Major winning roster, coldzera proved that a Brazilian player could not only compete with but utterly outclass the best European talent in the game. His consistency across 2016 and 2017 produced tournament ratings that remain among the highest ever recorded for a rifler over a sustained period, with multiple events where he posted 1.30+ ratings against top competition. After the SK era, coldzera's journey through FaZe Clan, Team Liquid, and eventual return to Brazilian rosters showed a player who maintained elite mechanical skill even as the landscape around him shifted. His legacy as one of the three or four greatest players in Counter-Strike history is secure, and his influence on how the lurker and second-star roles are played continues to resonate throughout the professional scene.
coldzera Complete Mouse Settings
| Mouse | Zowie ZA13-DW |
|---|---|
| DPI | 800 |
| In-Game Sensitivity | 1.1 |
| eDPI (DPI × Sensitivity) | 880 |
| Polling Rate | 2000 Hz |
| cm/360° | 18.6 cm |
coldzera Player Profile
| In-Game Name | coldzera |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Marcelo David |
| Game | CS2 |
| Team | ODDIK |
| Role | Rifler |
| Age | 30 |
| Country | Brazil |
coldzera Sensitivity Analysis
coldzera plays at 880 eDPI (800 DPI × 1.1 sensitivity), which is close to the average CS2 professional eDPI of 858. This places coldzera in the 66th percentile among 824 tracked CS2 players — meaning 66% ofCS2 pros play at a sensitivity equal to or lower than coldzera.
coldzera's medium sensitivity is the most common choice among professionals, offering a balance between precision and speed of movement.
coldzera needs to move their mouse approximately 18.6 centimeters to perform a full 360-degree turn in-game.
Use our CS2 Sensitivity Converter to convert coldzera's settings to other games.
coldzera's Mouse — Zowie ZA13-DW Details
coldzera currently uses the Zowie ZA13-DW by Zowie. The Zowie ZA13-DW is the compact wireless variant of the ZA series at 68 grams with the PAW3395 sensor and 4KHz polling, bringing the distinctive high-hump shape into the wireless era. The ZA13's small dimensions combined with the tall rear profile create an aggressive claw grip feel in a compact pa...
| Mouse | Zowie ZA13-DW |
|---|---|
| Brand | Zowie |
| Weight | 68g |
| Sensor | PAW3395 |
| Max DPI | 26,000 |
| Polling Rate | 1,000 Hz |
| Shape | Symmetrical |
| Connectivity | Wireless |
| Price | $109 |
| Switches | Zowie Custom |
| Pro Usage | 0% of all tracked pros |
| Rating | 9.1/10 |
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coldzera Career Achievements and Awards
coldzera has accumulated 10 major achievements and awards throughout their career:
- HLTV #1 Player 2016
- HLTV #1 Player 2017
- MLG Columbus Major 2016 Champion
- ESL One Cologne Major 2016 Champion
- ESL Pro League S3 Finals Champion
- EPICENTER 2017 Champion
- HLTV Top 5 four consecutive years
- Most iconic play in CS history (Mirage AWP)
- Multiple HLTV MVP Awards
- Back-to-back Major champion
coldzera Mouse History Timeline
coldzera has used 4 different mice throughout their professional career. Here is the complete timeline:
| Mouse | Period | Brand |
|---|---|---|
| Zowie ZA13-DW | 2024-Present | Zowie |
| Zowie EC2-CW | 2022-2024 | Zowie |
| Zowie EC2-B | 2019-2022 | Zowie |
| Zowie EC2-A | 2016-2019 | Zowie |
Other Pro Players Using the Zowie ZA13-DW
2 other featured pros also use the Zowie ZA13-DW across PUBG (1), CS2 (1).
| Player | Game | Team | DPI | eDPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| xxxLu | PUBG | Four Angry Men | 400 | |
| ewjerkz | CS2 | Ninjas in Pyjamas | 400 | 660 |
All CS2 Pro Players
112 other CS2 pro players with detailed profiles:
CS2 Players with Similar Sensitivity to coldzera
coldzera plays at 880 eDPI. These CS2 pros use a sensitivity within ±150 eDPI:
| Player | Team | eDPI | DPI | Sensitivity | Mouse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| electronic | BC.Game | 880 | 400 | 2.2 | Pulsar Xlite V4 Es |
| mezii | Team Vitality | 880 | 400 | 2.2 | VAXEE XE V2 Fluorescent |
| Spinx | MOUZ | 880 | 800 | 1.1 | Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro |
| xertioN | MOUZ | 880 | 400 | 2.2 | Zowie EC1-C |
| INS | FlyQuest | 880 | 800 | 1.1 | Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike |
| fame | Virtus.pro | 880 | 800 | 1.1 | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 |
| autimatic | NRG | 900 | 800 | 1.12 | Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro |
| Aleksib | Natus Vincere | 848 | 800 | 1.06 | Logitech G Pro X Superlight |
| m0NESY | Falcons Esports | 920 | 800 | 1.15 | Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike |
| Twistzz | FaZe Clan | 920 | 400 | 2.3 | Endgame Gear XM2w 4K v2 |
| Brollan | MOUZ | 920 | 800 | 1.15 | Zowie EC2-CW |
| XANTARES | Aurora | 920 | 400 | 2.3 | Zowie FK1-C |
Other CS2 Riflers
Other professional CS2 players who also play the Rifler role:
- ZywOo (Team Vitality) — uses Pulsar ZywOo Chosen Mouse, 800 eDPI
- NiKo (Falcons Esports) — uses Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro, 560 eDPI
- donk (Team Spirit) — uses Zowie x donk Mouse, 1000 eDPI
- EliGE (Team Liquid) — uses Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2, 1184 eDPI
- b1t (Natus Vincere) — uses Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2, 660 eDPI
- huNter (G2 Esports) — uses Zowie EC2-DW, 1000 eDPI
- Twistzz (FaZe Clan) — uses Endgame Gear XM2w 4K v2, 920 eDPI
- rain (100 Thieves) — uses Razer Viper V3 Pro, 760 eDPI
- electronic (BC.Game) — uses Pulsar Xlite V4 Es, 880 eDPI
- olofmeister (FaZe Clan) — uses Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2, 1000 eDPI
Frequently Asked Questions About coldzera
- What mouse does coldzera use?
- coldzera uses the Zowie ZA13-DW. It weighs 68g, costs $109, and uses the PAW3395 sensor.
- What DPI does coldzera use?
- coldzera plays at 800 DPI with an in-game sensitivity of 1.1, giving an effective DPI (eDPI) of 880.
- What team does coldzera play for?
- coldzera (Marcelo David) currently plays for ODDIK as a Rifler in CS2.
- What is coldzera's cm/360?
- coldzera's sensitivity requires approximately 18.6 cm of mouse movement to complete a full 360-degree turn.
- What polling rate does coldzera use?
- coldzera uses a polling rate of 2000 Hz on their Zowie ZA13-DW.
- What mice has coldzera used in the past?
- coldzera has used 4 mice throughout their career: Zowie ZA13-DW (2024-Present), Zowie EC2-CW (2022-2024), Zowie EC2-B (2019-2022), Zowie EC2-A (2016-2019).
- Is coldzera's sensitivity high or low?
- coldzera's eDPI of 880 is near the average of 858 for CS2 professionals, placing them in the 66th percentile.
