Grimm (Alex Grimm) — Deadlock Professional Player Settings and Gear
About Grimm
Alex 'Grimm' is one of the dedicated Deadlock content creators who has built his audience primarily through the game itself rather than bringing a pre-existing following from another title — making him a true grassroots figure in the Deadlock community. His content focuses on detailed hero guides, build optimization, and mechanical technique breakdowns that help players improve at the specific skills Deadlock demands: last-hitting, ability comboing, map navigation, and the unique blend of FPS aim and MOBA decision-making that defines the game. Grimm's DPS play is characterized by efficient, fundamentals-focused gameplay that prioritizes consistent performance over flashy highlights, an approach that makes his content particularly educational for players seeking to understand the basics of competitive Deadlock. His growth as a creator has paralleled Deadlock's growth as a game, with Grimm establishing himself as a trusted resource during the early access period when reliable information was scarce and the community was hungry for anyone willing to do the analytical work of understanding the game's systems. The relationship between Grimm and the Deadlock community is symbiotic — his content helps the community improve, and the community's growth drives his channel's success, creating a positive feedback loop that benefits the entire ecosystem.
Grimm Complete Mouse Settings
| Mouse | Razer Viper V3 Pro |
|---|---|
| DPI | 800 |
| In-Game Sensitivity | 1 |
| eDPI (DPI × Sensitivity) | 800 |
| Polling Rate | 4000 Hz |
| cm/360° | 20.5 cm |
Grimm Player Profile
| In-Game Name | Grimm |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Alex Grimm |
| Game | Deadlock |
| Team | Content |
| Role | DPS |
| Age | 27 |
| Country | USA |
Grimm Sensitivity Analysis
Grimm plays at 800 eDPI (800 DPI × 1 sensitivity), which is close to the average Deadlock professional eDPI of 882. This places Grimm in the 36th percentile among 22 tracked Deadlock players — meaning 36% ofDeadlock pros play at a sensitivity equal to or lower than Grimm.
Grimm's medium sensitivity is the most common choice among professionals, offering a balance between precision and speed of movement.
Grimm needs to move their mouse approximately 20.5 centimeters to perform a full 360-degree turn in-game.
Use our Deadlock Sensitivity Converter to convert Grimm's settings to other games.
Grimm's Mouse — Razer Viper V3 Pro Details
Grimm currently uses the Razer Viper V3 Pro by Razer. The Razer Viper V3 Pro dethroned the Logitech G Pro X Superlight in 2024 to become the most-used mouse in professional esports. At just 54 grams with 8KHz polling and Razer's Focus Pro 35K sensor, it redefined what a top-tier wireless mouse could be. It has been used to win multiple S-tier champions...
| Mouse | Razer Viper V3 Pro |
|---|---|
| Brand | Razer |
| Weight | 54g |
| Sensor | Focus Pro 35K |
| Max DPI | 35,000 |
| Polling Rate | 8,000 Hz |
| Shape | Symmetrical |
| Connectivity | Wireless |
| Price | $159 |
| Switches | Gen-3 Optical |
| Pro Usage | 21% of all tracked pros |
| Rating | 9.8/10 |
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Grimm Career Achievements and Awards
Grimm has accumulated 10 major achievements and awards throughout their career:
- Dedicated Deadlock content creator
- Built audience through DL itself
- Known for detailed hero guides and builds
- Educational content for DL improvement
- Grassroots DL community figure
- DPS fundamentals-focused playstyle
- Trusted resource during DL early access
- Consistent analytical DL content
- Growing alongside Deadlock's community
- Helping establish DL content ecosystem
Grimm Mouse History Timeline
Grimm has used 2 different mice throughout their professional career. Here is the complete timeline:
| Mouse | Period | Brand |
|---|---|---|
| Razer Viper V3 Pro | 2024-Present | Razer |
| Logitech G Pro X Superlight | 2022-2024 | Logitech |
Content Roster — Grimm's Teammates
Current Content players and their mouse setups:
Other Pro Players Using the Razer Viper V3 Pro
20 other featured pros also use the Razer Viper V3 Pro across Valorant (8), LoL (3), Dota 2 (1), R6 Siege (1), Call of Duty (2), CS2 (3), Overwatch 2 (1), Fortnite (1).
| Player | Game | Team | DPI | eDPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| aspas | Valorant | LOUD | 800 | 224 |
| Demon1 | Valorant | Evil Geniuses | 800 | 184 |
| Caps | LoL | G2 | 1600 | 9600 |
| Collapse | Dota 2 | Spirit | 800 | 3040 |
| Beaulo | R6 Siege | DarkZero Esports | 400 | 80 |
| Shotzzy | Call of Duty | OpTic | 800 | 4400 |
| aBeZy | Call of Duty | Atlanta FaZe | 800 | 4800 |
| rain | CS2 | 100 Thieves | 800 | 760 |
| MaKo | Valorant | DRX | 400 | 192 |
| stax | Valorant | T1 | 800 | 172 |
| Proper | Overwatch 2 | SF Shock | 800 | 2800 |
| woxic | CS2 | Aurora | 1600 | 1600 |
| KRIMZ | CS2 | Fnatic | 400 | 580 |
| saadhak | Valorant | LOUD | 800 | 240 |
| Zekken | Valorant | MIBR | 1600 | 280 |
| Suygetsu | Valorant | Karmine Corp | 800 | 184 |
| BuZz | Valorant | T1 | 400 | 160 |
| Viper | LoL | Bilibili Gaming | 1200 | |
| Elyoya | LoL | KOI | 1000 | |
| Mongraal | Fortnite | Content | 1600 |
All Deadlock Pro Players
19 other Deadlock pro players with detailed profiles:
| Player | Team | Role | Mouse | eDPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subroza | Content | DPS | Razer Viper V3 Pro | 800 |
| Hiko | Content | DPS | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 | 880 |
| n0thing | Content | Flex | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 | 920 |
| WARDELL | Content | Carry | Razer Viper V3 Pro | 680 |
| ShahZaM | Content | Flex | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 | 800 |
| Mixwell | Content | DPS | Razer Viper V3 Pro | 720 |
| Ethos | Content | Carry | Razer Viper V3 Pro | 800 |
| Zest | Content | Support | Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro | 960 |
| mang0 | Content | Flex | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 | 1200 |
| caedrel | Content | Support | Razer Viper V3 Pro | 720 |
| fl0m | Content | Carry | Logitech G Pro X Superlight | 840 |
| Stewie2k_DL | Content | Flex | Razer Viper V3 Pro | 800 |
| Tarik_DL | Content | Flex | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 | 880 |
| s1mple_DL | Content | Carry | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 | 840 |
| Sinatraa_DL | Content | Carry | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 | 960 |
| Doublelift | Content | Carry | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 | 1040 |
| Lirik | Content | Flex | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 | 1120 |
| summit1g | Content | Carry | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 | 880 |
| Shroud_DL | Content | Carry | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2c | 960 |
Deadlock Players with Similar Sensitivity to Grimm
Grimm plays at 800 eDPI. These Deadlock pros use a sensitivity within ±150 eDPI:
| Player | Team | eDPI | DPI | Sensitivity | Mouse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subroza | Content | 800 | 800 | 1 | Razer Viper V3 Pro |
| ShahZaM | Content | 800 | 400 | 2 | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 |
| Ethos | Content | 800 | 800 | 1 | Razer Viper V3 Pro |
| Stewie2k_DL | Content | 800 | 400 | 2 | Razer Viper V3 Pro |
| fl0m | Content | 840 | 400 | 2.1 | Logitech G Pro X Superlight |
| s1mple_DL | Content | 840 | 400 | 2.1 | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 |
| Hiko | Content | 880 | 800 | 1.1 | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 |
| Mixwell | Content | 720 | 800 | 0.9 | Razer Viper V3 Pro |
| caedrel | Content | 720 | 800 | 0.9 | Razer Viper V3 Pro |
| Tarik_DL | Content | 880 | 800 | 1.1 | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 |
| summit1g | Content | 880 | 800 | 1.1 | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 |
| n0thing | Content | 920 | 400 | 2.3 | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 |
Other Deadlock DPSs
Other professional Deadlock players who also play the DPS role:
- Subroza (Content) — uses Razer Viper V3 Pro, 800 eDPI
- Hiko (Content) — uses Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2, 880 eDPI
- Mixwell (Content) — uses Razer Viper V3 Pro, 720 eDPI
Frequently Asked Questions About Grimm
- What mouse does Grimm use?
- Grimm uses the Razer Viper V3 Pro. It weighs 54g, costs $159, and uses the Focus Pro 35K sensor.
- What DPI does Grimm use?
- Grimm plays at 800 DPI with an in-game sensitivity of 1, giving an effective DPI (eDPI) of 800.
- What team does Grimm play for?
- Grimm (Alex Grimm) currently plays for Content as a DPS in Deadlock.
- What is Grimm's cm/360?
- Grimm's sensitivity requires approximately 20.5 cm of mouse movement to complete a full 360-degree turn.
- What polling rate does Grimm use?
- Grimm uses a polling rate of 4000 Hz on their Razer Viper V3 Pro.
- What mice has Grimm used in the past?
- Grimm has used 2 mice throughout their career: Razer Viper V3 Pro (2024-Present), Logitech G Pro X Superlight (2022-2024).
- Is Grimm's sensitivity high or low?
- Grimm's eDPI of 800 is near the average of 882 for Deadlock professionals, placing them in the 36th percentile.
