Dropped (Mark Thees) — Apex Professional Player Settings and Gear
About Dropped
Mark 'Dropped' Thees is an American Apex Legends player and IGL who has been one of the most consistent competitors in ALGS history. His Ninjutso Sora V2 is one of the most unusual mouse choices in professional Apex — Ninjutso is a boutique Japanese brand rarely seen at the highest competitive level, making Dropped one of its most prominent ambassadors.
Dropped Complete Mouse Settings
| Mouse | Ninjutso Sora V2 |
|---|---|
| DPI | 400 |
| In-Game Sensitivity | 2.2 |
| eDPI (DPI × Sensitivity) | 880 |
| Polling Rate | 1000 Hz |
| cm/360° | 18.6 cm |
Dropped Player Profile
| In-Game Name | Dropped |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Mark Thees |
| Game | Apex |
| Team | Grow Gaming |
| Role | IGL |
| Age | 25 |
| Country | USA |
Dropped Sensitivity Analysis
Dropped plays at 880 eDPI (400 DPI × 2.2 sensitivity), which is lower than the average Apex professional eDPI of 1259. This places Dropped in the 14th percentile among 65 tracked Apex players — meaning 14% ofApex pros play at a sensitivity equal to or lower than Dropped.
As a low-sensitivity player, Dropped likely uses large arm movements for aiming, requiring a large mousepad. This style favors precision tracking and is common among players who prioritize crosshair placement.
Dropped needs to move their mouse approximately 18.6 centimeters to perform a full 360-degree turn in-game.
Use our Apex Sensitivity Converter to convert Dropped's settings to other games.
Dropped's Mouse — Ninjutso Sora V2 Details
Dropped currently uses the Ninjutso Sora V2 by Ninjutso. The Ninjutso Sora V2 is a 42-gram precision instrument from a Japanese-inspired brand that has quietly earned respect among the most demanding mouse enthusiasts. The PAW3395 sensor with 4KHz polling delivers tracking performance that competes with mice costing twice as much. Kailh GM 8.0 switches pr...
| Mouse | Ninjutso Sora V2 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Ninjutso |
| Weight | 42g |
| Sensor | PAW3395 |
| Max DPI | 26,000 |
| Polling Rate | 4,000 Hz |
| Shape | Symmetrical |
| Connectivity | Wireless |
| Price | $89 |
| Switches | Kailh GM 8.0 |
| Pro Usage | 1% of all tracked pros |
| Rating | 9/10 |
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Dropped Career Achievements and Awards
Dropped has accumulated 10 major achievements and awards throughout their career:
- Consistent ALGS competitor
- Ninjutso Sora V2 — rare boutique mouse
- American Apex IGL
- 400 DPI precision approach
- ALGS veteran
- Grow Gaming player
- Boutique mouse ambassador
- NA Apex stalwart
- IGL leadership
- Competitive Apex longevity
Dropped Mouse History Timeline
Dropped has used 2 different mice throughout their professional career. Here is the complete timeline:
| Mouse | Period | Brand |
|---|---|---|
| Ninjutso Sora V2 | 2024-Present | Ninjutso |
| Logitech G Pro X Superlight | 2021-2024 | Logitech |
Other Pro Players Using the Ninjutso Sora V2
2 other featured pros also use the Ninjutso Sora V2 across PUBG (2).
| Player | Game | Team | DPI | eDPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| xxxLu | PUBG | Four Angry Men | 400 | |
| xmpl | PUBG | Twisted Minds | 400 |
All Apex Pro Players
27 other Apex pro players with detailed profiles:
Apex Players with Similar Sensitivity to Dropped
Dropped plays at 880 eDPI. These Apex pros use a sensitivity within ±150 eDPI:
| Player | Team | eDPI | DPI | Sensitivity | Mouse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ImperialHal | Falcons Esports | 880 | 800 | 1.1 | Finalmouse Starlight Pro |
| Crylix | TSM | 880 | 800 | 1.1 | Finalmouse Starlight-12 |
| YukaF | Fnatic | 864 | 1600 | 0.54 | Endgame Gear OP1w 4K |
| Hardecki | Supernova | 960 | 800 | 1.2 | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 |
| Mande | Content Creator | 960 | 1600 | 0.6 | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 |
| lyr1c | XSET | 960 | 1600 | 0.6 | Lamzu Maya X |
| 9impulse | Supernova | 960 | 800 | 1.2 | Zowie FK2-DW |
| Zer0 | Team Liquid | 960 | 1600 | 0.6 | Finalmouse Ultralight X Large |
| rpr | Content | 960 | 800 | 1.2 | Lamzu Atlantis Mini |
| Lou | Virtus.pro | 1000 | 400 | 2.5 | Finalmouse Starlight-12 |
| Snip3down | Free Agent | 760 | 400 | 1.9 | Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro |
| Rogue | Team Liquid | 760 | 400 | 1.9 | Alienware Pro Wireless Gaming Mouse |
Other Apex IGLs
Other professional Apex players who also play the IGL role:
- ImperialHal (Falcons Esports) — uses Finalmouse Starlight Pro, 880 eDPI
- YukaF (Fnatic) — uses Endgame Gear OP1w 4K, 864 eDPI
- Sweet (Luminosity) — uses Logitech G Pro X Superlight, 1120 eDPI
- rpr (Content) — uses Lamzu Atlantis Mini, 960 eDPI
Frequently Asked Questions About Dropped
- What mouse does Dropped use?
- Dropped uses the Ninjutso Sora V2. It weighs 42g, costs $89, and uses the PAW3395 sensor.
- What DPI does Dropped use?
- Dropped plays at 400 DPI with an in-game sensitivity of 2.2, giving an effective DPI (eDPI) of 880.
- What team does Dropped play for?
- Dropped (Mark Thees) currently plays for Grow Gaming as a IGL in Apex.
- What is Dropped's cm/360?
- Dropped's sensitivity requires approximately 18.6 cm of mouse movement to complete a full 360-degree turn.
- What polling rate does Dropped use?
- Dropped uses a polling rate of 1000 Hz on their Ninjutso Sora V2.
- What mice has Dropped used in the past?
- Dropped has used 2 mice throughout their career: Ninjutso Sora V2 (2024-Present), Logitech G Pro X Superlight (2021-2024).
- Is Dropped's sensitivity high or low?
- Dropped's eDPI of 880 is below the average of 1259 for Apex professionals, placing them in the 14th percentile.
