CS2 Crosshairs

The in-game crosshair in Counter-Strike 2 is a reticle that helps aim weapons at enemies and shoot accurately. Essentially, crosshair settings are highly individual. Only by fully adapting them to personal preferences can players improve enemy head visibility, enhance aiming accuracy, and increase their chances of landing headshots.

Players can adjust crosshair settings either through game files or directly in the game settings. However, there is a simpler alternative — using the CSSpot service. The website features dozens of articles on Counter-Strike topics, as well as profiles of all esports players, including not only brief biographies but also details on their in-game configs, including CS2 crosshair settings in code format.

CS2 Pro Player Crosshairs

Most experienced players prefer static crosshairs, as they offer excellent control. However, there are some exceptions. Below are the crosshair codes of several pro players from the CS2 scene:

1. donk. Danil, who tops the CS2 player rankings, prefers a small crosshair. He changes its color depending on the map. Code: CSGO-Jhfkc-4UpR6-DJftC-VfGek-pL3ED.
2. ZyWoo. The Vitality sniper is also highly skilled with other weapons, using a medium-sized blue crosshair. Code: CSGO-rbkP4-W4DbE-4SWii-Jf98b-pwhCG.
3. mONESY. One of the best esports players in the world right now. While he mainly plays as a sniper, he is also highly effective with rifles. He frequently experiments with crosshair styles, but recently, he has been using a large green crosshair. Code: CSGO-6uS4z-vi54Z-MfXqr-erfCX-5bq3B.
4. NiKo. Currently considered one of the best riflers in the world, making his crosshair a great choice for beginners. He uses a small blue crosshair. Code: CSGO-P4QfH-FzUj6-siDxN-opsMR-udBAA.
5. s1mple. During streams, s1mple enjoys experimenting with different crosshairs. His first choice is a classic static blue crosshair. Code: CSGO-U2G8z-sKCHw-FqsLG-zhbQy-VtjjD. However, he also uses a dot crosshair to improve headshot accuracy. Code: CSGO-9XMUG-4hrOq-x6fWi-CcVKq-adoUE.

A complete list of player settings and their crosshairs can always be found on the CSSpot website in the esports player profiles.

How to Choose the Best Crosshair?

All Counter-Strike 2 players aim to find the perfect crosshair to improve accuracy and shooting efficiency. To achieve this, there are a few simple recommendations:

1. Crosshair Size. Experienced players advise against choosing an overly small crosshair, as it can strain the eyes. However, it should also not be so large that it covers a significant part of the screen.
2. Style. This largely depends on personal preference and playstyle. Pro players typically use crosshair style #4, as it provides a balance between visibility and precise shooting.
3. Color. The crosshair should stand out against the background of objects and buildings on the map. The best options are bright green, pink, and yellow crosshairs.

Additionally, adjusting crosshair gap is essential for optimizing visibility and accuracy. According to professional players, the best settings are -2 or -3, but the overall range available is from -5 to 5.

How to Adjust the Crosshair?

Setting up a crosshair can be done using several simple methods:

1. Through CS2 Settings. Launch Counter-Strike 2, go to the settings tab, find the "Game" section, and then select "Crosshair." Here, you can adjust essential parameters such as length, thickness, gap, color, outline, transparency, and whether to enable or disable the crosshair dot.
2. Via Console. Open CS2, launch the developer console, and enter the CS2 config commands to customize the crosshair to your preference.
3. On a Custom Map. CS2 has special maps designed for crosshair customization. These maps allow players to tweak settings and test their crosshair in practice mode to determine if it feels comfortable or if further adjustments are needed.

When adjusting your crosshair, remember that it is a highly personal preference. Choose a crosshair that feels most comfortable rather than one that is trending or widely used by other players.

Crosshair Parameters

The crosshair in Counter-Strike 2 has several adjustable parameters. The key ones include:

1. Style. Players can choose between a dynamic, static, or hybrid crosshair. Dynamic crosshairs expand and contract based on movement, static crosshairs remain unchanged, and hybrid crosshairs combine elements of both.
2. Color. The most popular choices include red, blue, green, and yellow.
3. Outline. This setting allows players to enable or disable a black outline around the crosshair.
4. Size. Adjustments can be made to the length, thickness, and gap of the crosshair.
5. Transparency. Players can modify the opacity of the crosshair.
6. Center Dot. Users can enable or disable the central aiming dot within the crosshair.

For sniper rifles, players can also adjust the scope thickness, which is set to -1 by default.

Crosshair Generator

CS2 players have access to a special map called crashz’ Crosshair Generator v2. This map allows them to train and experiment with different crosshairs. It offers a wide selection of crosshairs that can be tested at any time to see how they look against different map backgrounds.

The training map also features crosshairs used by pro players, popular streamers, and CS2 content creators. This allows users to experience what it’s like to play with mONESY’s crosshair or another pro player’s crosshair and determine if it suits their playstyle.

To install this training map, follow these simple steps:

1. Download and install WinRAR (if it's already installed, skip this step).
2. Download and extract the crashz’ Crosshair Generator v2 map file. The file is provided as a ZIP archive.
3. Locate the extracted map folder on your computer.
4. Move the map file to the correct directory. Navigate to:
   Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Counter-Strike Global Offensive\csgo\maps
   and place the extracted map file inside the maps folder.
5. Launch Counter-Strike 2 and start training with different crosshairs.

Find the map in-game from the available maps list, or start it by entering the console command: map xhair_v2

How to Use a Crosshair Code?

Players who want to use a crosshair code and play with a specific crosshair should follow these steps:

• Launch the game, go to Settings, and click on the "Game" tab.
• Select the Crosshair settings and open the "Crosshair" section.
• In the crosshair preview window, choose the "Share/Import" option.
• In the pop-up window, enter the crosshair code and click "Import".

Within a few seconds, the crosshair will be integrated into the game and ready for use in Counter-Strike 2 matches.