YEKINDAR (Mareks Gaļinskis) — CS2 Professional Player Settings and Gear
About YEKINDAR
Mareks 'YEKINDAR' Gaļinskis is the most explosive entry fragger in modern Counter-Strike, a player whose aggressive W-key style and willingness to take fights that no one else would dare attempt have made him one of the most electrifying players in the professional scene. His breakout on Virtus.pro saw him earn HLTV Top 10 status through a playstyle so aggressive that analysts initially dismissed it as unsustainable — yet YEKINDAR maintained his impact across hundreds of maps, proving that his aggression was calculated rather than reckless. The move to Team Liquid as a stand-in that became permanent demonstrated the universal appeal of his skillset: even in a structured North American system vastly different from VP's loose European approach, YEKINDAR's opening duels and space creation were immediately impactful. His time on Liquid was defined by moments of individual brilliance that reminded the CS community why pure mechanical talent still matters in an increasingly tactical game. Now with FURIA alongside FalleN, YEKINDAR brings his signature aggression to a Brazilian roster that thrives on fast-paced, pressure-heavy Counter-Strike. Latvia has never been a traditional Counter-Strike powerhouse, but YEKINDAR has single-handedly put the country on the CS map, inspiring young Latvian players who now have a world-class role model in their own country.
YEKINDAR Complete Mouse Settings
| Mouse | Zowie EC2-DW |
|---|---|
| DPI | 800 |
| In-Game Sensitivity | 1.2 |
| eDPI (DPI × Sensitivity) | 960 |
| Polling Rate | 1000 Hz |
| cm/360° | 17 cm |
YEKINDAR Player Profile
| In-Game Name | YEKINDAR |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Mareks Gaļinskis |
| Game | CS2 |
| Team | FURIA |
| Role | Entry |
| Age | 25 |
| Country | Latvia |
YEKINDAR Sensitivity Analysis
YEKINDAR plays at 960 eDPI (800 DPI × 1.2 sensitivity), which is close to the average CS2 professional eDPI of 858. This places YEKINDAR in the 76th percentile among 824 tracked CS2 players — meaning 76% ofCS2 pros play at a sensitivity equal to or lower than YEKINDAR.
YEKINDAR's medium sensitivity is the most common choice among professionals, offering a balance between precision and speed of movement.
YEKINDAR needs to move their mouse approximately 17 centimeters to perform a full 360-degree turn in-game.
Use our CS2 Sensitivity Converter to convert YEKINDAR's settings to other games.
YEKINDAR's Mouse — Zowie EC2-DW Details
YEKINDAR currently uses the Zowie EC2-DW by Zowie. The Zowie EC2-DW is the latest refinement of the legendary EC2 shape, upgrading to the PAW3395 sensor while maintaining the plug-and-play simplicity that Zowie is famous for. At 75 grams wireless, it shaves a couple of grams off the EC2-CW while delivering higher sensor specifications including 26,0...
| Mouse | Zowie EC2-DW |
|---|---|
| Brand | Zowie |
| Weight | 75g |
| Sensor | PAW3395 |
| Max DPI | 3,200 |
| Polling Rate | 1,000 Hz |
| Shape | Ergonomic |
| Connectivity | Wireless |
| Price | $109 |
| Switches | Huano |
| Pro Usage | 2% of all tracked pros |
| Rating | 9.3/10 |
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YEKINDAR Career Achievements and Awards
YEKINDAR has accumulated 10 major achievements and awards throughout their career:
- HLTV #8 Player 2021
- HLTV Top 20 (multiple years)
- IEM Fall 2021 Champion (VP)
- BLAST Premier Fall Final 2021
- Team Liquid franchise player 2022-2024
- FURIA entry fragger 2024-Present
- Known as most aggressive entry in CS
- Latvia's greatest CS player
- Multiple HLTV MVP nominations
- Redefined entry fragging in CS2
YEKINDAR Mouse History Timeline
YEKINDAR has used 3 different mice throughout their professional career. Here is the complete timeline:
| Mouse | Period | Brand |
|---|---|---|
| Zowie EC2-DW | 2024-Present | Zowie |
| Zowie EC2-CW | 2022-2024 | Zowie |
| Zowie EC2-B | 2020-2022 | Zowie |
FURIA Roster — YEKINDAR's Teammates
Current FURIA players and their mouse setups:
| Player | Role | Mouse | DPI | eDPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FalleN | AWPer/IGL | Fallen Gear Lobo Wireless | 400 | 720 |
| kscerato | Rifler | Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike | 400 | 1200 |
| FelipoX | Support | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 | 400 | 80 |
| Kheyze | Fragger | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 | 400 | 88 |
| Herdsz | Fragger | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 | 400 | 96 |
| yuurih | Rifler | Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike | 800 | 1000 |
| molodoy | AWPer | Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike | 400 | 800 |
| nade | Fragger | Finalmouse Ultralight X Small | 400 | 80 |
Other Pro Players Using the Zowie EC2-DW
13 other featured pros also use the Zowie EC2-DW across CS2 (7), Dota 2 (1), Marvel Rivals (1), R6 Siege (1), PUBG (2), Fortnite (1).
| Player | Game | Team | DPI | eDPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| huNter | CS2 | G2 Esports | 800 | 1000 |
| device | CS2 | 100 Thieves | 800 | 800 |
| KuroKy | Dota 2 | Nigma Galaxy | 800 | |
| flameZ | CS2 | Team Vitality | 400 | 1200 |
| jabbi | CS2 | Astralis | 800 | 720 |
| dafran | Marvel Rivals | Content | 562 | 1800 |
| Benjamaster | R6 Siege | Spacestation Gaming | 800 | 96 |
| Insight | PUBG | Aurora | 1600 | |
| xxxLu | PUBG | Four Angry Men | 400 | |
| Zemie | Fortnite | Content Creator | 800 | |
| apEX | CS2 | Team Vitality | 400 | 764 |
| siuhy | CS2 | Team Liquid | 400 | 680 |
| Snappi | CS2 | Ninjas in Pyjamas | 400 | 780 |
All CS2 Pro Players
112 other CS2 pro players with detailed profiles:
CS2 Players with Similar Sensitivity to YEKINDAR
YEKINDAR plays at 960 eDPI. These CS2 pros use a sensitivity within ±150 eDPI:
| Player | Team | eDPI | DPI | Sensitivity | Mouse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perfecto | Virtus.pro | 960 | 800 | 1.2 | Waizowl OGM Cloud 8K |
| Jame | PARIVISION | 960 | 3200 | 0.3 | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 |
| iM | Natus Vincere | 960 | 800 | 1.2 | Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike |
| podi | ENCE | 980 | 800 | 1.23 | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 |
| donk | Team Spirit | 1000 | 800 | 1.25 | Zowie x donk Mouse |
| m0NESY | Falcons Esports | 920 | 800 | 1.15 | Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike |
| huNter | G2 Esports | 1000 | 800 | 1.25 | Zowie EC2-DW |
| Twistzz | FaZe Clan | 920 | 400 | 2.3 | Endgame Gear XM2w 4K v2 |
| olofmeister | FaZe Clan | 1000 | 800 | 1.25 | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 |
| Xyp9x | Free Agent | 1000 | 400 | 2.5 | Logitech G Pro Wireless |
| Brollan | MOUZ | 920 | 800 | 1.15 | Zowie EC2-CW |
| stavn | Free Agent | 1000 | 400 | 2.5 | Zowie EC2-CW |
Other CS2 Entrys
Other professional CS2 players who also play the Entry role:
- dupreeh (Free Agent) — uses Logitech G Pro X Superlight, 720 eDPI
- fer (Free Agent) — uses Zowie EC1-CW, 840 eDPI
Frequently Asked Questions About YEKINDAR
- What mouse does YEKINDAR use?
- YEKINDAR uses the Zowie EC2-DW. It weighs 75g, costs $109, and uses the PAW3395 sensor.
- What DPI does YEKINDAR use?
- YEKINDAR plays at 800 DPI with an in-game sensitivity of 1.2, giving an effective DPI (eDPI) of 960.
- What team does YEKINDAR play for?
- YEKINDAR (Mareks Gaļinskis) currently plays for FURIA as a Entry in CS2.
- What is YEKINDAR's cm/360?
- YEKINDAR's sensitivity requires approximately 17 cm of mouse movement to complete a full 360-degree turn.
- What polling rate does YEKINDAR use?
- YEKINDAR uses a polling rate of 1000 Hz on their Zowie EC2-DW.
- What mice has YEKINDAR used in the past?
- YEKINDAR has used 3 mice throughout their career: Zowie EC2-DW (2024-Present), Zowie EC2-CW (2022-2024), Zowie EC2-B (2020-2022).
- Is YEKINDAR's sensitivity high or low?
- YEKINDAR's eDPI of 960 is near the average of 858 for CS2 professionals, placing them in the 76th percentile.
