Best Crosshair Settings For CS2 (2023)

Counter Strike 2 is finally out, and although there have been many changes made to it like the new smoke physics and the tick rate rework, there are some things that are still the same. For example, having the best crosshair settings for yourself can make a world of difference when playing a competitive game.

Although there isn’t any specific set of crosshair settings that can be called the best because there are several factors that determine what works for someone, we can still go through the crosshair settings that some of the best players around the world use. After all, if the settings work for those players, why couldn’t they work for you?

Below you’ll find some key factors to keep in mind when adjusting your crosshair settings in CS2 as well as the settings some of the top CS2 players use.

How To Find the Best Crosshair Settings For CS2

As we mentioned above, there are several factors that determine what set of crosshair settings is the best for you. We'll be going through some of those said factors and explaining why exactly they’re so important.

Size 

The first and perhaps most important factor you have to consider when adjusting your crosshair settings in CS2 is the size of the crosshair. It shouldn’t be so small that you aren’t able to see it at all on the screen. However, it shouldn’t be so big either that it completely obscures the target, especially when the said target is a little far away from you.

Therefore, we recommend you experiment with all sorts of different sizes until you eventually find one that suits you the best.

Color

Now, when it comes to color, the most important thing is that your chosen color contrasts well with the game’s environment. For example, a bright yellow color might not go well when playing on a map like Dust 2 since it’ll just blend in with it making it borderline invisible, especially if you don’t have good graphic settings for CS2.

The most popular choice for crosshair color is a simple white, though a bunch of professional players tend to go with some orthodox colors too.

Style

The most subjective factor we’re going through is the style of the crosshair you want. You can choose between static, dynamic, and dots as your crosshairs, though which one you go for completely depends on your personal tastes and playstyle. Although most professional players tend to go for a dot, the fact of the matter is that dots might be difficult to see, especially in low light situations.

Thickness

The final factor we want to highlight is the thickness of your crosshair in CS2. This is another rather subjective factor that depends entirely on your personal preference. Some players like their crosshairs to be thick, but making them too thick might obscure the target.

On the contrary, there are players who like their crosshairs being thin, but making them too thin might make them too difficult to see. Therefore, this is another thing we recommend you experiment with to ensure you get the thickness of your crosshair just right.

Best Crosshairs in CS2

Nikola “NiKo” Kovač

Considered one of the best CS:GO players of all time, NiKo’s crosshair is one that at first glance you might not even notice. This is because of the fact that it’s extremely small and static. However, it relies on extremely precise aiming, so you might want to keep that in mind.

Game Console Code

cl_crosshair_drawoutline 0; cl_crosshairalpha 255; cl_crosshaircolor 5; cl_crosshaircolor_b 255; cl_crosshaircolor_g 255; cl_crosshaircolor_r 255; cl_crosshairdot 0; cl_crosshairgap -4; cl_crosshairsize 1; cl_crosshairstyle 4; cl_crosshairthickness 1; cl_crosshair_sniper_width 1;

Oleksandr “s1mple” Kostyliev

Another player who’s considered to be one of the best CS players of all time, S1MPLE’s crosshair matches his name, as it’s one of the most simple crosshairs you can have. However, it also relies heavily on fast reflexes and good aim without which this crosshair won’t be able to shine as well as it can.

Game Console Code

cl_crosshair_drawoutline 0; cl_crosshairalpha 255; cl_crosshaircolor 4; cl_crosshaircolor_b 144; cl_crosshaircolor_g 238; cl_crosshaircolor_r 0; cl_crosshairdot 0; cl_crosshairgap -3; cl_crosshairsize 2; cl_crosshairstyle 4; cl_crosshairthickness 0; cl_crosshair_sniper_width 1;

Ilya “m0NESY” Osipov

Up next is m0NESY’s CS2 crosshair settings. While this player is well versed in just about all things CS2, his specialty has to be using the AWP and other similar snipers. Therefore, his crosshair is designed to help him accurately identify and pick off players from a distance.

Game Console Code

cl_crosshair_drawoutline 0; cl_crosshairalpha 255; cl_crosshaircolor 1; cl_crosshaircolor_b 255; cl_crosshaircolor_g 255; cl_crosshaircolor_r 255; cl_crosshairdot 1; cl_crosshairgap -3; cl_crosshairsize 1.5; cl_crosshairstyle 4; cl_crosshairthickness 0; cl_crosshair_sniper_width 1;