shox (Richard Papillon) — CS2 Professional Player Settings and Gear
About shox
Richard 'shox' Papillon is the greatest French Counter-Strike player of all time, a two-time Major champion whose peak individual performances were so transcendent that teammates and opponents alike described him as playing a different game entirely. His rifle mechanics during his prime — particularly the 2013-2016 period — were characterized by an almost artistic fluidity, with spray transfers and flick shots that looked effortless despite their extraordinary difficulty. Shox won his first Major at DreamHack Winter 2014 with LDLC and his second at MLG Columbus 2016 as part of a French shuffle that briefly reunited the country's best talent, making him one of the few players to win Majors with two different rosters. The 'shox carry' became a concept in Counter-Strike when he would single-handedly take over maps against top opposition, posting 30-kill halves and multi-kill rounds that defied the tactical nature of professional play. His career has been defined by the tension between individual brilliance and team instability — French Counter-Strike's notorious roster shuffles meant that shox rarely enjoyed the kind of stable lineup that could maximize his talents for extended periods. Despite this, his two Majors, multiple Tier 1 championships, and the universal respect of his peers cement his legacy as one of the most naturally talented players the game has ever seen. Shox's influence on French Counter-Strike culture is immeasurable — he inspired an entire generation of French players and proved that France could produce world-class talent to rival the Swedish and Danish dynasties.
shox Complete Mouse Settings
| Mouse | Zowie S2-DW |
|---|---|
| DPI | 400 |
| In-Game Sensitivity | 2 |
| eDPI (DPI × Sensitivity) | 800 |
| Polling Rate | 1000 Hz |
| cm/360° | 20.5 cm |
shox Player Profile
| In-Game Name | shox |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Richard Papillon |
| Game | CS2 |
| Team | Free Agent |
| Role | Rifler |
| Age | 32 |
| Country | France |
shox Sensitivity Analysis
shox plays at 800 eDPI (400 DPI × 2 sensitivity), which is close to the average CS2 professional eDPI of 858. This places shox in the 54th percentile among 824 tracked CS2 players — meaning 54% ofCS2 pros play at a sensitivity equal to or lower than shox.
shox's medium sensitivity is the most common choice among professionals, offering a balance between precision and speed of movement.
shox needs to move their mouse approximately 20.5 centimeters to perform a full 360-degree turn in-game.
Use our CS2 Sensitivity Converter to convert shox's settings to other games.
shox's Mouse — Zowie S2 Details
shox currently uses the Zowie S2 by Zowie. The Zowie S2 is the compact version of Zowie's high-profile S series at 82 grams wired with the PMW3360 sensor, offering a distinctive tall rear hump in a smaller footprint. The S2 became the more popular of the two S variants, as its compact dimensions paired beautifully with the aggressive claw gr...
| Mouse | Zowie S2 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Zowie |
| Weight | 82g |
| Sensor | PMW3360 |
| Max DPI | 3,200 |
| Polling Rate | 1,000 Hz |
| Shape | Symmetrical |
| Connectivity | Wired |
| Price | $69 |
| Switches | Huano |
| Pro Usage | 0% of all tracked pros |
| Rating | 8.8/10 |
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shox Career Achievements and Awards
shox has accumulated 10 major achievements and awards throughout their career:
- DreamHack Winter Major 2014 Champion (LDLC)
- MLG Columbus Major 2016 Champion (G2/EnVyUs)
- 2× Major Champion
- HLTV #4 Player 2013
- ECS Season 1 Champion
- Multiple HLTV Top 10 placements
- France's greatest CS player
- Known for legendary carry performances
- 15+ year professional career
- French CS icon and cultural figure
shox Mouse History Timeline
shox has used 4 different mice throughout their professional career. Here is the complete timeline:
| Mouse | Period | Brand |
|---|---|---|
| Zowie S2-DW | 2024-Present | Zowie |
| Zowie ZA13-C | 2021-2024 | Zowie |
| Zowie EC2-A | 2017-2021 | Zowie |
| SteelSeries Rival 100 | 2014-2017 | SteelSeries |
Free Agent Roster — shox's Teammates
Current Free Agent players and their mouse setups:
Other Pro Players Using the Zowie S2-DW
5 other featured pros also use the Zowie S2-DW across PUBG (1), Fortnite (1), CS2 (1), Valorant (2).
| Player | Game | Team | DPI | eDPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| xxxLu | PUBG | Four Angry Men | 400 | |
| 72hrs | Fortnite | Content Creator | 400 | |
| NBK- | CS2 | GenOne | 400 | 720 |
| BerLIN | Valorant | FunPlus Phoenix | 800 | 328 |
| AAAAY | Valorant | FunPlus Phoenix | 800 | 171 |
All CS2 Pro Players
112 other CS2 pro players with detailed profiles:
CS2 Players with Similar Sensitivity to shox
shox plays at 800 eDPI. These CS2 pros use a sensitivity within ±150 eDPI:
| Player | Team | eDPI | DPI | Sensitivity | Mouse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| frozen | MOUZ | 800 | 800 | 1 | Razer Viper V3 Pro |
| Staehr | Astralis | 800 | 800 | 1 | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 |
| torzsi | MOUZ | 800 | 800 | 1 | Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed |
| felps | Gaimin Gladiators | 800 | 400 | 2 | Zowie EC2-CW |
| TeSeS | Falcons Esports | 800 | 1600 | 0.5 | Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike |
| Kursy | GamerLegion | 800 | 400 | 2 | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 |
| molodoy | FURIA | 800 | 400 | 2 | Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike |
| n0thing | Content | 800 | 1600 | 0.5 | Logitech G100S |
Other CS2 Riflers
Other professional CS2 players who also play the Rifler role:
- ZywOo (Team Vitality) — uses Pulsar ZywOo Chosen Mouse, 800 eDPI
- NiKo (Falcons Esports) — uses Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro, 560 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
Frequently Asked Questions About shox
- What mouse does shox use?
- shox uses the Zowie S2-DW. It weighs 82g, costs $69, and uses the PMW3360 sensor.
- What DPI does shox use?
- shox plays at 400 DPI with an in-game sensitivity of 2, giving an effective DPI (eDPI) of 800.
- What team does shox play for?
- shox (Richard Papillon) currently plays for Free Agent as a Rifler in CS2.
- What is shox's cm/360?
- shox's sensitivity requires approximately 20.5 cm of mouse movement to complete a full 360-degree turn.
- What polling rate does shox use?
- shox uses a polling rate of 1000 Hz on their Zowie S2-DW.
- What mice has shox used in the past?
- shox has used 4 mice throughout their career: Zowie S2-DW (2024-Present), Zowie ZA13-C (2021-2024), Zowie EC2-A (2017-2021), SteelSeries Rival 100 (2014-2017).
- Is shox's sensitivity high or low?
- shox's eDPI of 800 is near the average of 858 for CS2 professionals, placing them in the 54th percentile.
