sh1ro (Dmitry Sokolov) — CS2 Professional Player Settings and Gear
About sh1ro
Dmitry 'sh1ro' Sokolov is one of the most precise AWPers in Counter-Strike history, known for a passive, calculated style that produces remarkably consistent statistics tournament after tournament. His time on Cloud9 saw him reach the HLTV top 5 player ranking, with his 2021 season being one of the most statistically dominant AWP performances ever recorded. Sh1ro's crosshair placement and timing are considered among the best in the game — he rarely misses first shots and his opening kill percentage ranks consistently at the top of professional play. His move to Team Spirit alongside donk created one of the most individually talented rosters in CS2 history, combining sh1ro's methodical AWPing with donk's explosive rifling. Unlike flashy AWPers who rely on aggressive peeks, sh1ro wins rounds through perfect positioning and patience, making him incredibly difficult to counter-stratify against. His ability to maintain elite-level statistics across multiple rosters and meta shifts demonstrates a fundamental understanding of AWP play that transcends any single system.
sh1ro Complete Mouse Settings
| Mouse | Zowie U3-DW |
|---|---|
| DPI | 800 |
| In-Game Sensitivity | 1.04 |
| eDPI (DPI × Sensitivity) | 832 |
| Polling Rate | 2000 Hz |
| cm/360° | 19.7 cm |
sh1ro Player Profile
| In-Game Name | sh1ro |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Dmitry Sokolov |
| Game | CS2 |
| Team | Team Spirit |
| Role | AWPer |
| Age | 24 |
| Country | Russia |
sh1ro Sensitivity Analysis
sh1ro plays at 832 eDPI (800 DPI × 1.04 sensitivity), which is close to the average CS2 professional eDPI of 858. This places sh1ro in the 54th percentile among 824 tracked CS2 players — meaning 54% ofCS2 pros play at a sensitivity equal to or lower than sh1ro.
sh1ro's medium sensitivity is the most common choice among professionals, offering a balance between precision and speed of movement.
sh1ro needs to move their mouse approximately 19.7 centimeters to perform a full 360-degree turn in-game.
Use our CS2 Sensitivity Converter to convert sh1ro's settings to other games.
sh1ro's Mouse — Zowie U3-DW Details
sh1ro currently uses the Zowie U3-DW by Zowie. The Zowie U3-DW is the wireless variant of Zowie's ultralight U series at 63 grams with the PAW3395 sensor and 4KHz polling, representing Zowie's most modern and forward-looking product. The U3-DW combines Zowie's newest shape design with their best wireless technology, creating a mouse that compete...
| Mouse | Zowie U3-DW |
|---|---|
| Brand | Zowie |
| Weight | 63g |
| Sensor | PAW3395 |
| Max DPI | 26,000 |
| Polling Rate | 4,000 Hz |
| Shape | Symmetrical |
| Connectivity | Wireless |
| Price | $119 |
| Switches | Zowie Custom |
| Pro Usage | 0% of all tracked pros |
| Rating | 9.3/10 |
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sh1ro Career Achievements and Awards
sh1ro has accumulated 10 major achievements and awards throughout their career:
- HLTV #3 Player 2021
- HLTV Top 10 Player (multiple years)
- IEM Katowice 2024 Champion
- PGL Major Copenhagen 2024 Finalist
- ESL Pro League Champion
- Cloud9 franchise AWPer
- Highest AWP first-kill percentage 2021
- Multiple HLTV MVP awards
- Team Spirit star AWPer
- Consistently top-rated AWPer worldwide
sh1ro Mouse History Timeline
sh1ro has used 3 different mice throughout their professional career. Here is the complete timeline:
| Mouse | Period | Brand |
|---|---|---|
| Zowie U3-DW | 2025-Present | Zowie |
| Zowie EC2-CW | 2023-2025 | Zowie |
| Zowie EC2-B | 2020-2023 | Zowie |
Team Spirit Roster — sh1ro's Teammates
Current Team Spirit players and their mouse setups:
| Player | Role | Mouse | DPI | eDPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| donk | Rifler | Zowie x donk Mouse | 800 | 1000 |
| magixx | Rifler | VAXEE OUTSET AX | 400 | 600 |
| zont1x | Rifler | Logitech G Pro X Superlight | 800 | 840 |
| chopper | IGL | VAXEE ZYGEN NP-01S V2 Wireless | 400 | 560 |
| tN1R | Rifler | Zowie x donk Mouse | 800 | 400 |
Other Pro Players Using the Zowie U3-DW
1 other featured pros also use the Zowie U3-DW across PUBG (1).
| Player | Game | Team | DPI | eDPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| xxxLu | PUBG | Four Angry Men | 400 |
All CS2 Pro Players
112 other CS2 pro players with detailed profiles:
CS2 Players with Similar Sensitivity to sh1ro
sh1ro plays at 832 eDPI. These CS2 pros use a sensitivity within ±150 eDPI:
| Player | Team | eDPI | DPI | Sensitivity | Mouse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| nitr0 | NRG | 840 | 800 | 1.05 | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 |
| fer | Free Agent | 840 | 400 | 2.1 | Zowie EC1-CW |
| Krimbo | BIG | 840 | 400 | 2.1 | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 |
| zont1x | Team Spirit | 840 | 800 | 1.05 | Logitech G Pro X Superlight |
| imoRR | Eternal Fire | 840 | 400 | 2.1 | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 |
| Aleksib | Natus Vincere | 848 | 800 | 1.06 | Logitech G Pro X Superlight |
| ZywOo | Team Vitality | 800 | 400 | 2 | Pulsar ZywOo Chosen Mouse |
| device | 100 Thieves | 800 | 800 | 1 | Zowie EC2-DW |
| Magisk | Free Agent | 800 | 800 | 1 | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 |
| Frozen | FaZe Clan | 800 | 400 | 2 | Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro |
| shox | Free Agent | 800 | 400 | 2 | Zowie S2-DW |
| frozen | MOUZ | 800 | 800 | 1 | Razer Viper V3 Pro |
Other CS2 AWPers
Other professional CS2 players who also play the AWPer role:
- s1mple (BC.Game) — uses Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2, 1236 eDPI
- m0NESY (Falcons Esports) — uses Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike, 920 eDPI
- broky (FaZe Clan) — uses WLMouse Beast X Max, 1028 eDPI
- device (100 Thieves) — uses Zowie EC2-DW, 800 eDPI
- woxic (Aurora) — uses Razer Viper V3 Pro, 1600 eDPI
- w0nderful (Natus Vincere) — uses Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike, 1040 eDPI
- torzsi (MOUZ) — uses Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed, 800 eDPI
- hallzerk (Passion UA) — uses VAXEE E1 Wireless, 1000 eDPI
- degster (Free Agent) — uses Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2, 1100 eDPI
- SunPayus (G2 Esports) — uses Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike, 720 eDPI
Frequently Asked Questions About sh1ro
- What mouse does sh1ro use?
- sh1ro uses the Zowie U3-DW. It weighs 63g, costs $119, and uses the PAW3395 sensor.
- What DPI does sh1ro use?
- sh1ro plays at 800 DPI with an in-game sensitivity of 1.04, giving an effective DPI (eDPI) of 832.
- What team does sh1ro play for?
- sh1ro (Dmitry Sokolov) currently plays for Team Spirit as a AWPer in CS2.
- What is sh1ro's cm/360?
- sh1ro's sensitivity requires approximately 19.7 cm of mouse movement to complete a full 360-degree turn.
- What polling rate does sh1ro use?
- sh1ro uses a polling rate of 2000 Hz on their Zowie U3-DW.
- What mice has sh1ro used in the past?
- sh1ro has used 3 mice throughout their career: Zowie U3-DW (2025-Present), Zowie EC2-CW (2023-2025), Zowie EC2-B (2020-2023).
- Is sh1ro's sensitivity high or low?
- sh1ro's eDPI of 832 is near the average of 858 for CS2 professionals, placing them in the 54th percentile.
