nAts (Ayaz Akhmetshin) — Valorant Professional Player Settings and Gear
About nAts
Ayaz 'nAts' Akhmetshin redefined what a sentinel player could achieve in Valorant, turning the Cypher and Viper roles from passive information-gathering positions into aggressive, map-controlling powerhouses that could single-handedly win rounds. His performances at VCT Masters Berlin 2021 with Gambit Esports produced some of the most statistically dominant displays by a non-duelist in Valorant history, with nAts regularly topping the scoreboard while playing agents that were traditionally expected to be at the bottom. His Viper play was revolutionary — nAts used the agent's toxic screen and snake bite lineups not just for area denial but as aggressive tools that created space for his own peeks, an approach that fundamentally changed how the entire Valorant community understood the agent's potential. The term 'nAts diff' became a common phrase in Valorant discussions, referring to situations where his sentinel play was so individually dominant that it created an insurmountable advantage for his team regardless of what happened elsewhere on the map. On Team Liquid, nAts has continued to showcase his unique blend of tactical creativity and mechanical precision, adapting to new agents and metas while maintaining the individually impactful style that made him famous. His influence on how sentinel agents are played extends far beyond professional competition — countless ranked players adopted his Viper lineups and Cypher setups, making nAts one of the most imitated players in the game's history.
nAts Complete Mouse Settings
| Mouse | Zowie U2-DW |
|---|---|
| DPI | 800 |
| In-Game Sensitivity | 0.49 |
| eDPI (DPI × Sensitivity) | 392 |
| Polling Rate | 1000 Hz |
| cm/360° | 41.7 cm |
nAts Player Profile
| In-Game Name | nAts |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Ayaz Akhmetshin |
| Game | Valorant |
| Team | Team Liquid |
| Role | Sentinel |
| Age | 24 |
| Country | Russia |
nAts Sensitivity Analysis
nAts plays at 392 eDPI (800 DPI × 0.49 sensitivity), which is higher than the average Valorant professional eDPI of 251. This places nAts in the 95th percentile among 570 tracked Valorant players — meaning 95% ofValorant pros play at a sensitivity equal to or lower than nAts.
As a high-sensitivity player, nAts relies more on wrist movements, enabling faster flicks and quick 180-degree turns. This style is common among players who prioritize reaction speed.
nAts needs to move their mouse approximately 41.7 centimeters to perform a full 360-degree turn in-game.
Use our Valorant Sensitivity Converter to convert nAts's settings to other games.
nAts's Mouse — Zowie U2-DW Details
nAts currently uses the Zowie U2-DW by Zowie. The Zowie U2-DW is a compact symmetrical mouse that pushes Zowie into the ultralight wireless territory at just 58 grams with 4KHz polling support. The U2 represents a new design direction for Zowie, featuring a smaller footprint that targets fingertip and aggressive claw-grip players who find the F...
| Mouse | Zowie U2-DW |
|---|---|
| Brand | Zowie |
| Weight | 58g |
| Sensor | PAW3395 |
| Max DPI | 26,000 |
| Polling Rate | 4,000 Hz |
| Shape | Symmetrical |
| Connectivity | Wireless |
| Price | $109 |
| Switches | Zowie Custom |
| Pro Usage | 1% of all tracked pros |
| Rating | 9.3/10 |
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nAts Career Achievements and Awards
nAts has accumulated 10 major achievements and awards throughout their career:
- VCT Masters Berlin 2021 Champion (Gambit)
- VCT Masters Berlin 2021 MVP candidate
- Redefined sentinel role in Valorant
- Team Liquid franchise player
- Former Gambit core member
- Known as best Cypher/Viper player ever
- VCT Champions appearances
- Coined the 'nAts diff' phenomenon
- Russia's most innovative Valorant player
- Most imitated sentinel player worldwide
nAts Mouse History Timeline
nAts has used 3 different mice throughout their professional career. Here is the complete timeline:
| Mouse | Period | Brand |
|---|---|---|
| Zowie U2-DW | 2024-Present | Zowie |
| Zowie S2-CW | 2022-2024 | Zowie |
| Logitech G Pro Wireless | 2020-2022 | — |
Team Liquid Roster — nAts's Teammates
Current Team Liquid players and their mouse setups:
| Player | Role | Mouse | DPI | eDPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EliGE | Rifler | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 | 1600 | 1184 |
| NAF | Rifler | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 | 800 | 640 |
| CoreJJ | Support | Logitech G Pro Wireless | 1500 | |
| Nisha | Mid/Carry | Unknown | 800 | |
| iNSaNiA | Support/Captain | HyperX Fury S Pro | 800 | |
| miCKe | Carry | HyperX Fury S Pro | 800 | |
| Nesk | Fragger | VAXEE ZYGEN NP-01 Wireless | 800 | 80 |
| luke12 | Fragger | Logitech G Pro X Superlight | 1600 | |
| aLOW | IGL | Zowie EC1-B | 400 | |
| siuhy | IGL | Zowie EC2-DW | 400 | 680 |
| ShahZaM | IGL | TEEVOLUTION Terra | 800 | 212 |
| Zer0 | Fragger | Finalmouse Ultralight X Large | 1600 | 960 |
| rapha | Duelist | Zowie EC2-A | 800 | 1856 |
| ultimate | AWPer | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 | 800 | 760 |
| Nertz | Rifler | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 | 800 | 920 |
| Rogue | Fragger | Alienware Pro Wireless Gaming Mouse | 400 | 760 |
Other Pro Players Using the Zowie U2-DW
3 other featured pros also use the Zowie U2-DW across PUBG (1), Fortnite (2).
| Player | Game | Team | DPI | eDPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| xxxLu | PUBG | Four Angry Men | 400 | |
| Volx | Fortnite | PWR | 800 | |
| Worthy | Fortnite | PWR | 800 |
All Valorant Pro Players
78 other Valorant pro players with detailed profiles:
Valorant Players with Similar Sensitivity to nAts
nAts plays at 392 eDPI. These Valorant pros use a sensitivity within ±150 eDPI:
| Player | Team | eDPI | DPI | Sensitivity | Mouse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacy | MIBR | 384 | 800 | 0.48 | Logitech G Pro X Superlight |
| ANGE1 | Natus Vincere | 400 | 800 | 0.5 | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 |
| PROD | Fnatic | 416 | 800 | 0.52 | Logitech G Pro X Superlight |
| Asuna | 100 Thieves | 364 | 1400 | 0.26 | Razer DeathAdder V2 |
| t3xture | Gen.G | 360 | 800 | 0.45 | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 |
| Jamppi | Team Vitality | 336 | 800 | 0.42 | VAXEE E1 Wireless |
| BerLIN | FunPlus Phoenix | 328 | 800 | 0.41 | Zowie S2-DW |
| TenZ | Sentinels | 320 | 800 | 0.4 | Finalmouse Starlight-12 |
| something | Paper Rex | 464 | 800 | 0.58 | Lamzu Maya X |
| s0m | NRG | 320 | 400 | 0.8 | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 |
| johnqt | Sentinels | 320 | 1600 | 0.2 | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 |
| Lothar | DRX | 320 | 1600 | 0.2 | Razer Viper V3 Pro |
Other Valorant Sentinels
Other professional Valorant players who also play the Sentinel role:
- Chronicle (Team Vitality) — uses ATK Dragonfly A9, 200 eDPI
- trent (G2 Esports) — uses Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2c, 256 eDPI
- Hiko (Content) — uses WLMouse Beast X Mini, 576 eDPI
- nobody (Edward Gaming) — uses Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed, 208 eDPI
Frequently Asked Questions About nAts
- What mouse does nAts use?
- nAts uses the Zowie U2-DW. It weighs 58g, costs $109, and uses the PAW3395 sensor.
- What DPI does nAts use?
- nAts plays at 800 DPI with an in-game sensitivity of 0.49, giving an effective DPI (eDPI) of 392.
- What team does nAts play for?
- nAts (Ayaz Akhmetshin) currently plays for Team Liquid as a Sentinel in Valorant.
- What is nAts's cm/360?
- nAts's sensitivity requires approximately 41.7 cm of mouse movement to complete a full 360-degree turn.
- What polling rate does nAts use?
- nAts uses a polling rate of 1000 Hz on their Zowie U2-DW.
- What mice has nAts used in the past?
- nAts has used 3 mice throughout their career: Zowie U2-DW (2024-Present), Zowie S2-CW (2022-2024), Logitech G Pro Wireless (2020-2022).
- Is nAts's sensitivity high or low?
- nAts's eDPI of 392 is above the average of 251 for Valorant professionals, placing them in the 95th percentile.
