Counter-Strike 2 Crosshair Guide 2025

Contents

1. Why Does a Good Crosshair Matter?
2. Understanding Crosshair Settings
3. Optimal Crosshair Settings for CS2
4. Top CS2 Players Crosshair Codes (Mid-February 2025)
5. Conclusion

The default Counter-Strike 2 crosshair is a dynamic green reticle, but its size and movement often make it less than ideal for serious players. That’s why many opt for a static crosshair, which remains steady whether you’re running or shooting.

With the 2025 updates, CS2 now offers even more customization options, allowing you to fine-tune your crosshair to match your personal aiming style. This guide will walk you through the essential crosshair settings, pro-level tweaks, and expert recommendations to help you find the perfect setup.

Why Does a Good Crosshair Matter?

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Your crosshair is the focal point of your aim. A well-designed crosshair enhances accuracy, reaction time, and overall performance. It ensures clear visibility on different maps and backgrounds, giving you an advantage in every duel.

By customizing your crosshair to suit your playstyle, you’ll be able to:

  • Improve target acquisition speed.

  • Reduce distractions.

  • Increase consistency in headshots and spray control.

A simple tweak could be the difference between hitting your shots or missing them entirely!

Understanding Crosshair Settings

Counter-Strike 2 offers a comprehensive range of crosshair settings that can be adjusted through the in-game menu or the developer console. Customizing these settings can significantly improve your accuracy and aiming efficiency.

How to Access Crosshair Settings

Follow these steps to access and modify your crosshair settings:

  • Open the Settings menu by clicking the gear icon in the top-left corner.
  • Navigate to the Game tab, then select Crosshair.
  • Use the preview window to visualize your adjustments in real-time.
Screenshot of the Counter-Strike 2 crosshair settings menu, showing customization options like crosshair style, length, thickness, gap, outline, and color adjustments.

Key Crosshair Settings & Commands

Below is an overview of the most important crosshair settings along with their respective console commands. Understanding and tweaking these settings will help you create the perfect crosshair for your aiming style.

Crosshair Style

CS2 provides several crosshair styles to accommodate different playstyles. Each style affects how the crosshair behaves during movement and shooting.

				
					cl_crosshairstyle [0-5]

0 - Dynamic crosshair
1 - Static default crosshair
2 - Classic static crosshair with dynamic dots
3 - Classic dynamic crosshair
4 - Classic static (preferred by most pro players)
5 - Hybrid mix of static and dynamic styles

New players may find Dynamic styles easier to follow, while experienced players often prefer Classic Static for precision aiming and consistency.

Tip

Friendly Fire Reticle Warning

Displays a visual indicator when aiming at teammates to avoid accidental friendly fire.

				
					cl_crosshair_friendly_warning 1/0 (Default: 1)

Follow Recoil

Enables a dynamic crosshair movement that reflects weapon recoil patterns, helping players learn recoil control.

				
					cl_crosshair_recoil 1/0 (Default: 1)

Center Dot

Adds a dot in the center of the crosshair for better aiming precision.

				
					cl_crosshairdot 1/0 (Default: 1)

Length

Adjusts the overall dimensions of the crosshair to match your aiming preference.

				
					cl_crosshairsize [-20 to 20] (Default: 5)

Thickness

Determines how thick the crosshair lines appear on the screen.

				
					cl_crosshairthickness [-2 to 2] (Default: 0.5)

Gap

Modifies the space between crosshair lines, improving visibility and precision.

				
					cl_crosshairgap [-10 to 10] (Default: 1)

Outline

Adds an outer border to make the crosshair stand out against different backgrounds.

				
					cl_crosshair_drawoutline 1/0 (Default: 1)
cl_crosshair_outlinethickness [0.1 to 3] (Default: 1)

Color Customization

Choosing the right crosshair color enhances visibility and helps distinguish it from the game environment. CS2 provides preset color options.

				
					cl_crosshaircolor [0-4]

0 - Red
1 - Green (default)
2 - Yellow
3 - Dark Blue
4 - Light Blue

For custom colors, fine-tune the RGB values using these commands:

				
					cl_crosshaircolor_r [0-255] (Adjusts Red level)
cl_crosshaircolor_g [0-255] (Adjusts Green level)
cl_crosshaircolor_b [0-255] (Adjusts Blue level)

Choose a color that contrasts well with the game’s environment. Black crosshairs are created by setting all values to 0, while white is achieved with 255 in all three RGB components.

Tip

Alpha (Transparency Control)

Adjusts the transparency level of the crosshair to make it more or less visible.

				
					cl_crosshairalpha [10 to 250] (Default: 200)
cl_crosshairusealpha 1/0 (Default: 1)

T Style

Removes the top section of the crosshair, making it easier to track targets in certain aiming situations.

				
					cl_crosshair_t 1/0

By carefully adjusting these settings, you can create a crosshair that perfectly matches your playstyle. Experiment with different configurations to determine what improves your accuracy and comfort the most.

Optimal Crosshair Settings for CS2

Your crosshair is your lifeline in Counter-Strike 2, so optimizing it can dramatically improve your aim and precision. Here are the optimal crosshair settings to maximize visibility and control.

✅ Crosshair Style: Classic Static (4)
⚠️ Friendly Fire Reticle Warning: Enabled
🔄 Follow Recoil: Disabled
🎯 Center Dot: Enabled

✏️ Customization for Personal Preference
📏 Length: 1-3
📌 Thickness: 0.5-1
🔍 Gap: -1 to 1
🖍️ Outline: 1

🌈 Color. Bright green or cyan – High contrast ensures visibility on all maps.
🎨Red: 0
🎨Green: 255
🎨Blue: 0
🎛️ Alpha (Opacity): 255

If you struggle to see your crosshair in certain maps, test different colors or slightly increase the outline thickness. A well-tuned crosshair can mean the difference between a clutch win and a frustrating loss!

Tip

Top CS2 Players Crosshair Codes (Mid-February 2025)

These crosshair codes showcase the preferences of top CS2 players as of mid-February 2025.
Trying different crosshairs can help you discover the one that best complements your playstyle, allowing you to fine-tune your aim and elevate your gameplay.

🇫🇷 Dan “apEX” Madesclaire
✨ Team Vitality
📅 February 9, 2025, Intel Extreme Masters Katowice 2025
🎯 Crosshair Code

				
					CSGO-8fcjw-trwPY-98uXV-7nWbf-ZbJaA
A close-up in-game screenshot of professional CS2 player Dan “apEX” Madesclaire' crosshair.

🇺🇦 Valerij “b1t” Vakhovsjkyj
✨ Natus Vincere (NAVI)
📅 February 8, 2025, Intel Extreme Masters Katowice 2025
🎯 Crosshair Code:

				
					CSGO-yxoDC-oHKmT-QwK3s-SQ9rE-HzQRO
A close-up in-game screenshot of professional CS2 player Valerij “b1t” Vakhovsjkyj' crosshair.

🇷🇺 Danil “donk” Kryshkovets
✨ Team Spirit
📅 February 9, 2025, Intel Extreme Masters (IEM) Katowice 2025
🎯 Crosshair Code:

				
					CSGO-Jhfkc-4UpR6-DJftC-VfGek-pL3ED
A close-up in-game screenshot of professional CS2 player Danil "donk" Kryshkovets' crosshair, a small cyan-colored design centered on the screen against a stone-walled background.

🇮🇱 Shahar “flameZ” Shushan
✨ Team Vitality
📅 January 15, 2025, BLAST Bounty Spring 2025
🎯 Crosshair Code:

				
					CSGO-iVyCV-6tmzL-SKMdk-5PvRr-YMbEC
A close-up in-game screenshot of professional CS2 player Shahar “flameZ” Shushan' crosshair.

🇸🇰 David “frozen” Čerňanský
✨ FaZe Clan
📅 February 4, 2025, Intel Extreme Masters Katowice 2025
🎯 Crosshair Code:

				
					CSGO-qahCY-jRsVr-inX9t-zmTKn-LLUnB
A close-up in-game screenshot of professional CS2 player David “frozen” Čerňanský' crosshair.

🇷🇺 Dzhami “Jame” Ali
✨ PARIVISION
📅 February 9, 2025, Intel Extreme Masters Katowice 2025
🎯 Crosshair Code:

				
					CSGO-v7J4e-759Lf-9RKeL-RLDHB-bN3ED
A close-up in-game screenshot of professional CS2 player Dzhami “Jame” Ali' crosshair.

🇱🇹 Justinas “jL” Lekavičius
✨ Natus Vincere (NAVI)
📅 February 8, 2025, Intel Extreme Masters Katowice 2025
🎯 Crosshair Code:

				
					CSGO-Mxeyh-vRNcz-xxyBf-WOMbM-DqmHB
A close-up in-game screenshot of professional CS2 player Justinas “jL” Lekavičius' crosshair.

🇷🇺 Ilya “m0NESY” Osipov
✨ G2 Esports
📅 February 3, 2025, Intel Extreme Masters Katowice 2025
🎯 Crosshair Code:

				
					CSGO-EvvTA-D6U88-mXTHk-acm3G-bkMHA
A close-up in-game screenshot of professional CS2 player Ilya “m0NESY” Osipov' crosshair.

🇧🇦 Nikola “NiKo” Kovač
✨ Team Falcons
📅 February 14, 2025, PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025
🎯 Crosshair Code:

				
					CSGO-n3bzO-A97wQ-TYH9j-EBzrc-SLLTK
A close-up in-game screenshot of professional CS2 player Nikola “NiKo” Kovač' crosshair.

🇪🇪 Robin “ropz” Kool
✨ Team Vitality
📅 February 9, 2025, Intel Extreme Masters Katowice 2025
🎯 Crosshair Code:

				
					CSGO-MMQuh-Hs3Sj-Qv9zd-VaCmc-3QqNO
A close-up in-game screenshot of professional CS2 player Robin “ropz” Kool' crosshair.

🇷🇺 Dmitriy “sh1ro” Sokolov
✨ Team Spirit
📅 February 9, 2025, Intel Extreme Masters Katowice 2025
🎯 Crosshair Code:

				
					CSGO-Ldro4-hDUZL-YBjBr-HRVSe-sqUWJ
A close-up in-game screenshot of professional CS2 player Dmitriy “sh1ro” Sokolov' crosshair.

🇹🇷 İsmailсan “XANTARES” Dörtkardeş
✨ Eternal Fire
📅 February 14, 2025, PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025
🎯 Crosshair Code:

				
					CSGO-xbpe2-E24RJ-YXNuO-pQvt8-ppNAK
A close-up in-game screenshot of professional CS2 player İsmailсan “XANTARES” Dörtkardeş' crosshair.

🇫🇷 Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut
✨ Team Vitality
📅 February 9, 2025, Intel Extreme Masters Katowice 2025
🎯 Crosshair Code:

				
					CSGO-WnQHE-BTaKA-wHs7v-KR8QX-o2OtQ
A close-up in-game screenshot of professional CS2 player Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut' crosshair.

To import a crosshair code in CS2:

  • Open the Settings menu by clicking the gear icon in the top-left corner.
  • Navigate to the Game tab, then select Crosshair.
  • Click on Share or Import in the crosshair preview section.
  • Paste the desired crosshair code and click Import.
A screenshot of the Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) crosshair settings menu, with an arrow pointing to the "Share or Import" button, which is used for importing custom crosshair codes.

Conclusion

Your crosshair plays a huge role in your Counter-Strike 2 performance skill. By experimenting with different settings, you’ll find the perfect balance between precision and visibility. Whether you’re aiming for headshots like a pro or just improving your reaction time, customizing your crosshair can give you a serious edge.

Take the time to adjust your setup, test it in matches, and watch your accuracy skyrocket up!

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