NiKo (Nikola Kovač) — CS2 Professional Player Settings and Gear
About NiKo
Nikola 'NiKo' Kovač is widely considered to possess the greatest raw aim in Counter-Strike history, a reputation built over more than a decade of jaw-dropping individual performances at the highest level. The Bosnian rifler's journey through mousesports, FaZe Clan, G2 Esports, and now Falcons Esports has been defined by extraordinary individual brilliance paired with a frustrating inability to secure a Major championship. NiKo holds the record for the tied highest Big Event rating at 1.70 and has accumulated nine Championship MVP awards, consistently dominating tournaments even when his teams fall short. His spray control is regarded as the most precise in CS history, and his ability to win seemingly impossible aim duels has made him the player that opponents fear most in a direct firefight. The move to Falcons Esports alongside m0NESY represents perhaps his best chance yet at securing the elusive Major title that would cement his legacy. Despite never winning a Major, many analysts and fellow professionals consider NiKo the most complete rifler the game has ever produced, with a combination of aim, game sense, and clutch ability that may never be replicated.
NiKo Complete Mouse Settings
| Mouse | Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro |
|---|---|
| DPI | 800 |
| In-Game Sensitivity | 0.7 |
| eDPI (DPI × Sensitivity) | 560 |
| Polling Rate | 1000 Hz |
| cm/360° | 29.2 cm |
NiKo Player Profile
| In-Game Name | NiKo |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Nikola Kovač |
| Game | CS2 |
| Team | Falcons Esports |
| Role | Rifler |
| Age | 28 |
| Country | Bosnia |
NiKo Sensitivity Analysis
NiKo plays at 560 eDPI (800 DPI × 0.7 sensitivity), which is lower than the average CS2 professional eDPI of 858. This places NiKo in the 8th percentile among 824 tracked CS2 players — meaning 8% ofCS2 pros play at a sensitivity equal to or lower than NiKo.
As a low-sensitivity player, NiKo 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.
NiKo needs to move their mouse approximately 29.2 centimeters to perform a full 360-degree turn in-game.
Use our CS2 Sensitivity Converter to convert NiKo's settings to other games.
NiKo's Mouse — Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro Details
NiKo currently uses the Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro by Razer. The Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro launched in 2025 as the most advanced iteration of the 19-year-old DeathAdder lineage, proving that the legendary ergonomic shape still has room to evolve. It combines the refined V3 ergonomics with next-generation internals including 8KHz polling and improved optical swi...
| Mouse | Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro |
|---|---|
| Brand | Razer |
| Weight | 55g |
| Sensor | Focus Pro 36K Gen-2 |
| Max DPI | 36,000 |
| Polling Rate | 8,000 Hz |
| Shape | Ergonomic |
| Connectivity | Wireless |
| Price | $159 |
| Switches | Optical Gen-3 |
| Pro Usage | 6% of all tracked pros |
| Rating | 9.7/10 |
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NiKo Career Achievements and Awards
NiKo has accumulated 10 major achievements and awards throughout their career:
- HLTV #2 Player 2017
- HLTV #3 Player 2021
- 9× Counter-Strike Championship MVP
- ESL One New York 2017 MVP
- IEM Katowice 2022 MVP
- BLAST Premier Spring Final 2022 Champion
- Tied highest Big Event rating (1.70)
- ESL Pro League S14 Champion
- IEM Cologne 2022 Champion
- BLAST Premier World Final 2022 Champion
NiKo Mouse History Timeline
NiKo has used 4 different mice throughout their professional career. Here is the complete timeline:
| Mouse | Period | Brand |
|---|---|---|
| Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro | 2025-Present | Razer |
| Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro | 2023-2025 | Razer |
| Zowie EC2-A | 2018-2023 | Zowie |
| SteelSeries Rival 100 | 2015-2018 | SteelSeries |
Falcons Esports Roster — NiKo's Teammates
Current Falcons Esports players and their mouse setups:
| Player | Role | Mouse | DPI | eDPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| m0NESY | AWPer | Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike | 800 | 920 |
| Shaiiko | Fragger | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 | 400 | 96 |
| ImperialHal | IGL | Finalmouse Starlight Pro | 800 | 880 |
| kyxsan | IGL | Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike | 800 | 1200 |
| cr1t- | Support | Razer DeathAdder Elite | 800 | |
| TaySon | Solo/Duo | Logitech G Pro X Superlight | 800 | |
| Peterbot | Solo/Duo | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 | 800 | |
| Japko | Solo/Duo | Razer Viper V3 Pro | 800 | |
| pollofn | Solo/Duo | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 | 800 | |
| Yuzus | Fragger | Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro | 400 | 96 |
| BriD | Support/IGL | Razer Viper V3 Pro | 400 | 48 |
| LikEfac | Support | Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro | 400 | 72 |
| Solotov | Flex | Logitech G Pro X Superlight | 400 | 96 |
| TGLTN | Fragger | VAXEE XE V2 | 800 | |
| Shrimzy | Fragger | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 | 800 | |
| Kickstart | IGL | Logitech G Pro Wireless | 800 | |
| hwinn | Fragger | Zowie EC3-DW | 950 | |
| SP9RK1E | DPS | Razer Viper V2 Pro | 800 | 5400 |
| TeSeS | Rifler | Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike | 1600 | 800 |
Other Pro Players Using the Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro
14 other featured pros also use the Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro across Valorant (2), CS2 (5), R6 Siege (5), PUBG (1), Fortnite (1).
| Player | Game | Team | DPI | eDPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfajer | Valorant | Fnatic | 400 | 180 |
| Frozen | CS2 | FaZe Clan | 400 | 800 |
| Boombl4 | CS2 | BetBoom Team | 400 | 580 |
| Brehze | CS2 | Free Agent | 400 | 1200 |
| Canadian | R6 Siege | Shopify Rebellion | 800 | 64 |
| CTZN | R6 Siege | DarkZero Esports | 400 | 96 |
| Yuzus | R6 Siege | Falcons Esports | 400 | 96 |
| LikEfac | R6 Siege | Falcons Esports | 400 | 72 |
| ShepparD | R6 Siege | Virtus.pro | 800 | 144 |
| xxxLu | PUBG | Four Angry Men | 400 | |
| Ceice | Fortnite | Content Creator | 800 | |
| jks | CS2 | FlyQuest | 400 | 740 |
| pashaBiceps | CS2 | Content | 400 | 800 |
| cauanzin | Valorant | LOUD | 1600 | 192 |
All CS2 Pro Players
112 other CS2 pro players with detailed profiles:
CS2 Players with Similar Sensitivity to NiKo
NiKo plays at 560 eDPI. These CS2 pros use a sensitivity within ±150 eDPI:
| Player | Team | eDPI | DPI | Sensitivity | Mouse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ax1Le | Natus Vincere | 560 | 400 | 1.4 | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 |
| tabseN | BIG | 560 | 800 | 0.7 | WLMouse Beast X Mini |
| ax1Le | Natus Vincere | 560 | 400 | 1.4 | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 |
| chopper | Team Spirit | 560 | 400 | 1.4 | VAXEE ZYGEN NP-01S V2 Wireless |
| Boombl4 | BetBoom Team | 580 | 400 | 1.45 | Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro |
| KRIMZ | Fnatic | 580 | 400 | 1.45 | Razer Viper V3 Pro |
| bLitz | The Mongolz | 580 | 400 | 1.45 | Logitech G Pro X Superlight |
| fear | Fnatic | 540 | 400 | 1.35 | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 |
| Jimpphat | MOUZ | 600 | 400 | 1.5 | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 |
| magixx | Team Spirit | 600 | 400 | 1.5 | VAXEE OUTSET AX |
| blameF | BIG | 640 | 400 | 1.6 | Logitech G Pro X Superlight |
| NAF | Team Liquid | 640 | 800 | 0.8 | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 |
Other CS2 Riflers
Other professional CS2 players who also play the Rifler role:
- ZywOo (Team Vitality) — uses Pulsar ZywOo Chosen Mouse, 800 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
- coldzera (ODDIK) — uses Zowie ZA13-DW, 880 eDPI
- olofmeister (FaZe Clan) — uses Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2, 1000 eDPI
Frequently Asked Questions About NiKo
- What mouse does NiKo use?
- NiKo uses the Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro. It weighs 55g, costs $159, and uses the Focus Pro 36K Gen-2 sensor.
- What DPI does NiKo use?
- NiKo plays at 800 DPI with an in-game sensitivity of 0.7, giving an effective DPI (eDPI) of 560.
- What team does NiKo play for?
- NiKo (Nikola Kovač) currently plays for Falcons Esports as a Rifler in CS2.
- What is NiKo's cm/360?
- NiKo's sensitivity requires approximately 29.2 cm of mouse movement to complete a full 360-degree turn.
- What polling rate does NiKo use?
- NiKo uses a polling rate of 1000 Hz on their Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro.
- What mice has NiKo used in the past?
- NiKo has used 4 mice throughout their career: Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro (2025-Present), Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro (2023-2025), Zowie EC2-A (2018-2023), SteelSeries Rival 100 (2015-2018).
- Is NiKo's sensitivity high or low?
- NiKo's eDPI of 560 is below the average of 858 for CS2 professionals, placing them in the 8th percentile.
