stax (Kim Gu-taek) — Valorant Professional Player Settings and Gear
About stax
Kim 'stax' Gu-taek was the in-game leader and emotional heart of DRX's VCT Champions 2022 championship roster, calling the strategies that guided the Korean underdogs to the most improbable title run in Valorant history. His leadership during the Champions Grand Finals against OpTic Gaming — particularly the comeback from a deficit that seemed insurmountable — showcased a captain who could rally his team when it mattered most. Stax's IGL style emphasizes adaptability and team cohesion over rigid structure, allowing DRX's talented individuals to express themselves within a flexible tactical framework. His own fragging ability is underrated — stax regularly contributes meaningful kill numbers despite the cognitive burden of calling strategies in real-time. The move to T1 represents a new challenge for the veteran IGL, who brings championship experience and proven leadership to one of Korea's most prestigious organizations. Stax's influence on Korean Valorant extends beyond tactics — he is widely credited with establishing the team culture and mentality that made DRX's Champions run possible.
stax Complete Mouse Settings
| Mouse | Razer Viper V3 Pro |
|---|---|
| DPI | 800 |
| In-Game Sensitivity | 0.21 |
| eDPI (DPI × Sensitivity) | 172 |
| Polling Rate | 1000 Hz |
| cm/360° | 95.1 cm |
stax Player Profile
| In-Game Name | stax |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Kim Gu-taek |
| Game | Valorant |
| Team | T1 |
| Role | IGL |
| Age | 25 |
| Country | South Korea |
stax Sensitivity Analysis
stax plays at 172 eDPI (800 DPI × 0.21 sensitivity), which is lower than the average Valorant professional eDPI of 251. This places stax in the 17th percentile among 570 tracked Valorant players — meaning 17% ofValorant pros play at a sensitivity equal to or lower than stax.
As a low-sensitivity player, stax 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.
stax needs to move their mouse approximately 95.1 centimeters to perform a full 360-degree turn in-game.
Use our Valorant Sensitivity Converter to convert stax's settings to other games.
stax's Mouse — Razer Viper V3 Pro Details
stax 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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stax Career Achievements and Awards
stax has accumulated 10 major achievements and awards throughout their career:
- VCT Champions 2022 Champion
- DRX franchise IGL and captain
- VCT Korea/Pacific League Champion
- VCT Champions 2023 competitor
- Led DRX to multiple international events
- Korean Valorant IGL pioneer
- VCT Masters competitor
- T1 Valorant IGL
- Known for adaptive calling style
- Korea's most successful Valorant captain
stax Mouse History Timeline
stax has used 3 different mice throughout their professional career. Here is the complete timeline:
| Mouse | Period | Brand |
|---|---|---|
| Razer Viper V3 Pro | 2024-Present | Razer |
| Razer Viper V2 Pro | 2023-2024 | Razer |
| Logitech G Pro X Superlight | 2022-2023 | Logitech |
T1 Roster — stax's Teammates
Current T1 players and their mouse setups:
| Player | Role | Mouse | DPI | eDPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faker | Mid | Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro | 3500 | 21000 |
| BuZz | Flex/Duelist | Razer Viper V3 Pro | 400 | 160 |
| Keria | Support | Logitech G Pro Wireless | 800 | |
| Oner | Jungle | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 | 800 | |
| Carpe | Duelist | Razer Viper V3 Pro | 900 | 211 |
Other Pro Players Using the Razer Viper V3 Pro
20 other featured pros also use the Razer Viper V3 Pro across Valorant (7), LoL (3), Dota 2 (1), R6 Siege (1), Call of Duty (2), CS2 (3), Overwatch 2 (1), Fortnite (1), Marvel Rivals (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 |
| 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 | |
| Primmie | Marvel Rivals | FULL SENSE | 800 | 3600 |
All Valorant Pro Players
78 other Valorant pro players with detailed profiles:
Valorant Players with Similar Sensitivity to stax
stax plays at 172 eDPI. These Valorant pros use a sensitivity within ±150 eDPI:
| Player | Team | eDPI | DPI | Sensitivity | Mouse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zellsis | Cloud9 | 172 | 800 | 0.21 | Razer Viper V4 Pro |
| AAAAY | FunPlus Phoenix | 171 | 800 | 0.21 | Zowie S2-DW |
| Shanks | G2 Esports | 176 | 800 | 0.22 | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 Dex |
| CHICHOO | Edward Gaming | 168 | 800 | 0.21 | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 |
| Alfajer | Fnatic | 180 | 400 | 0.45 | Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro |
| Demon1 | Evil Geniuses | 184 | 800 | 0.23 | Razer Viper V3 Pro |
| crashies | Fnatic | 160 | 1600 | 0.1 | Lamzu Maya X |
| jawgemo | G2 Esports | 184 | 1600 | 0.12 | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 |
| Suygetsu | Karmine Corp | 184 | 800 | 0.23 | Razer Viper V3 Pro |
| ZmjjKK | Edward Gaming | 160 | 1600 | 0.1 | VAXEE ZYGEN NP-01S V2 Wireless |
| BuZz | T1 | 160 | 400 | 0.4 | Razer Viper V3 Pro |
| babybay | G2 Esports | 160 | 800 | 0.2 | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 Dex |
Other Valorant IGLs
Other professional Valorant players who also play the IGL role:
- Boaster (Fnatic) — uses ATK Blazing Sky F1, 192 eDPI
- ANGE1 (Natus Vincere) — uses Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2, 400 eDPI
- ShahZaM (Team Liquid) — uses TEEVOLUTION Terra, 212 eDPI
- Boostio (Free Agent) — uses Lamzu Maya X, 186 eDPI
- johnqt (Sentinels) — uses Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2, 320 eDPI
- FNS (Free Agent) — uses Logitech G Pro X Superlight, 212 eDPI
- hfmi0dzjc9z7 (Edward Gaming) — uses Razer Viper V3 Pro, 290 eDPI
- Karon (Gen.G) — uses Logitech G Pro X Superlight, 160 eDPI
- Lothar (DRX) — uses Razer Viper V3 Pro, 320 eDPI
- BerLIN (FunPlus Phoenix) — uses Zowie S2-DW, 328 eDPI
Frequently Asked Questions About stax
- What mouse does stax use?
- stax uses the Razer Viper V3 Pro. It weighs 54g, costs $159, and uses the Focus Pro 35K sensor.
- What DPI does stax use?
- stax plays at 800 DPI with an in-game sensitivity of 0.21, giving an effective DPI (eDPI) of 172.
- What team does stax play for?
- stax (Kim Gu-taek) currently plays for T1 as a IGL in Valorant.
- What is stax's cm/360?
- stax's sensitivity requires approximately 95.1 cm of mouse movement to complete a full 360-degree turn.
- What polling rate does stax use?
- stax uses a polling rate of 1000 Hz on their Razer Viper V3 Pro.
- What mice has stax used in the past?
- stax has used 3 mice throughout their career: Razer Viper V3 Pro (2024-Present), Razer Viper V2 Pro (2023-2024), Logitech G Pro X Superlight (2022-2023).
- Is stax's sensitivity high or low?
- stax's eDPI of 172 is below the average of 251 for Valorant professionals, placing them in the 17th percentile.
