Broky

Helvijs “broky” Saukants (born February 14, 2001) is a Latvian professional esports athlete best known for his role as AWPer and rifler in the discipline of Counter‑Strike 2 (previously Counter‑Strike: Global Offensive, CS:GO). He plays for the prominent organisation FaZe Clan and has established himself as one of the most consistent and decorated players in the scene.

Born and raised in Latvia, broky emerged as a young talent in the Counter-Strike community. From his early days playing for smaller teams, his rapid rise to a top-tier roster underscores his raw skill, dedication, and ability to perform under high-pressure conditions.

2019 – Entry into the Pro Scene

• broky began his professional career in 2019 with Epsilon Esports.
• On September 26, 2019, he joined FaZe Clan, marking the start of a long-term tenure with one of CS’s biggest brands.

2019-2021 – Building Up

• With FaZe, broky began to appear at top-tier events, establishing himself as a dependable AWP- and rifle-player.
• His breakout year of individual recognition came in 2021 when he made the HLTV Top 20 Players list at #20.

2022 – Peak Performance & Major Champion

• In 2022, broky enjoyed what many consider his breakout, elite year:He helped FaZe win the PGL Major Antwerp 2022, becoming the first Latvian competitor to lift a CS Major trophy.He also collected the Intel Extreme Masters Katowice 2022 title and other top-tier event wins.He was ranked #6 in the HLTV Top 20 list for 2022.
• He helped FaZe win the PGL Major Antwerp 2022, becoming the first Latvian competitor to lift a CS Major trophy.
• He also collected the Intel Extreme Masters Katowice 2022 title and other top-tier event wins.
• He was ranked #6 in the HLTV Top 20 list for 2022.

2023-2024 – Continued Excellence & Transition to CS2

• In 2023, broky maintained elite form, ending the year at #10 in the HLTV Top 20 players list.
• In 2024, competing in CS2, he achieved a notable victory at the IEM Chengdu 2024 and was awarded MVP for the event.
• He ranked #8 in the HLTV TOP20 list for 2024.

2025 – Recent Developments

• In September 2025, FaZe announced broky’s return to the active roster after a brief benching period.
• His event-history shows participation and varying performances across CS2 events, including IEM Chengdu, BLAST tournaments and Majors.

As a primary AWPer (and versatile rifle-player), broky is known for:

• Sharp mechanical aim and fragging ability, especially in high-stakes rounds. For example, at BLAST London he delivered a 1vs3 clutch with the AWP and tallied 22 kills in a half.
• High consistency: his individual rating frequently hovers around or above 1.10 in major events. For example, in 2024 event data show ratings such as 1.19.
• Composure in finals and high-pressure matches, a trait that has underpinned his Major / tournament victories and earned him MVP awards.

Team Titles & Milestones

• Major Champion: PGL Major Antwerp 2022 with FaZe Clan.
• Intel Grand Slam Winner (Season 4) with FaZe.
• IEM Chengdu 2024 Champion & MVP.

Individual Awards

• HLTV Top 20 Player of the Year:2021: #202022: #62023: #102024: #8
• Multiple MVP awards at S-tier events (e.g., IEM Katowice, BLAST Fall Finals, IEM Chengdu)

National & Historical Significance

• The first Latvian player to win a CS Major tournament.
• One of Latvia’s most successful esports athletes, both in prestige and prize-money.

• According to HLTV, broky’s historical average rating across his career hovers near the 1.00 mark, reflecting consistent performance.
• At recent events (2024–25), ratings such as 1.19 have been recorded at IEM Chengdu and other finals-level tournaments.
• Event by event stats show strong positive “+/-” kill-death differentials across many tournaments.

• He transitioned seamlessly from CS:GO to CS2, maintaining his elite level of play in the new version of the game.
• During a streak of four consecutive tournament second-place finishes, he candidly referred to a subsequent tournament win as “a kind of vacation” — showing self-awareness and levity despite high expectations.
• Despite being relatively young (born in 2001), broky has already amassed a wealth of experience at the top level of Counter-Strike esports.
• His recent benching and subsequent return to FaZe in 2025 indicates both the competitive nature of top esports rosters and his resilience in reclaiming a spot.

Broky represents a new generation of elite Counter-Strike talent:

• He combines mechanical precision with game-sense, enabling high frag counts and impact plays in key rounds.
• His achievements elevate not only his personal legacy but also the profile of Latvian esports on the global stage.
• With his consistent top-20 rankings, Major win, and MVP performances, he has become a key figure in FaZe’s competitive narrative and one of CS2’s must-watch players.

As the CS2 ecosystem continues to grow, broky’s next goals likely include:

• Capturing another Major title under the CS2 banner.
• Continuing to raise his individual ceiling and maintaining or improving his rating in elite events.
• Expanding his influence off-the-server — potentially via brand partnerships, mentoring up-and-coming players, or influencing the Latvian esports scene.
• Adapting to evolving metas and staying at the forefront in a game that is rapidly developing.

broky CS2 Mouse Settings

Why it works:

Low eDPI gives broky extreme precision for AWP flicks and micro-adjustments.

Resolution & Display

Why pros use this:
Stretched 4:3 makes models appear wider, helping faster target acquisition.

Goal: maximum cs2 fps and visual clarity in fights.

Crosshair Code

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Manual Breakdown

Why this crosshair:

Minimal distraction, perfect for AWP holds and fast peeks.

-novid -freq 240

(Use -freq only if Windows doesn’t auto-detect your monitor)

fps_max 0

r_show_build_info 0

cl_disable_ragdolls 1

cl_interp_ratio 1

rate 786432

• Low sensitivity = elite AWP consistency
• Stretched resolution = faster reactions
• Clean crosshair = zero visual noise
• Aggressive FPS optimization = stable performance in fights