CS 2
If a setting in Counter-Strike 2 determines your score, it's the crosshair. In this article, the blix.gg team will tell you how to customize the crosshair to get the most out of it.
Highlights
- Explanation of what types of crosshairs are suitable for different play styles
- Information about all existing crosshairs and their customization options
We have a great guide on changing crosshairs quickly, and we also covered other crosshairs of professional CS2 scene players in it: Best CS2 Pro Crosshairs (Codes) 2024.
Understanding the Basics of Crosshair in CS2
By default, CS2 offers a dynamic green crosshair, which becomes highly inconvenient when one acquires minimal shooting skills. Experienced players, on the other hand, prefer static versions that can be controlled more precisely.
There are endless versions of crosshairs, each of which can potentially improve your shooting, so it is still worthwhile to start choosing "your own" by understanding what crosshairs are available and what determines this or that choice.
Types of Crosshairs in CS2
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There are three types of crosshairs: dynamic, static, and hybrid. The first ones expand as you shoot and shrink back after the shooting stops; it also expands when you move.
The second one does not change shape under any circumstances, and the last one is a golden mean between the other two options—in this case, the crosshair moves only when shooting. Everyone should decide based on their preferences.
Let's also talk about the setting where the crosshair follows recoil - Follow recoil. It is recommended to enable this setting in one case: if you are a beginner or a player who does not plan to devote more than a couple of hours a week to the game.
In this case, you don't have to learn the spray patterns of the weapon, and this option will help you a lot. If you want to progress in CS2, it is better to turn off this feature. You can read players' thoughts on this feature on Reddit.
Professional players usually use small static crosshairs, which block a minimum of playing space but still allow you to aim at a suddenly appearing enemy. Also, as a rule, players do not use the center dot, but this is not a universal solution. You can read player reviews about their crosshair preferences.
How to Choose Crosshairs Depending on Playing Style
In Counter-Strike 2, the choice of crosshair depends on the style of play and personal preference. Here are a few options that may suit different players:
- Small Dot — Suitable for marksmanship shooters who focus on the accuracy of single shots.
- T-crosshair — This versatile option helps equalize shots, especially in long-range combat.
- Dynamic Crosshair — Expands when moving or firing, providing accurate feedback. This style is helpful for players who are still mastering motion and recoil control.
- Minimalist Crosshair — It is barely noticeable but effective, allowing you to focus on the game without unnecessary distractions.
- Thick gap crosshairs benefit players who like a more noticeable aiming point. The gap facilitates precise headshots.
When customizing the crosshair size, length and thickness are crucial. The recommended starting point is a length setting of 3 and a thickness setting of 0.7, but feel free to experiment to find what works best for you.
In addition to a good crosshair, you should always strive to improve your aiming skills. For this purpose, we will leave our CS2 Aim Guide 2024.
Crosshair Color in CS2
The color of the crosshairs should contrast nicely with the varied surroundings of the different maps. This is essential to maintain visibility and accuracy in any game situation.
Choosing the right color can significantly impact your accuracy in combat situations. Popular and effective crosshair colors include cyan, yellow, and green, denoted by their RGB values as follows: Cyan (R 0, G 255, B 255); Yellow (R 255, G 255, B 0); Green (R 0, G 255, B 0).
In addition to color, the Alpha parameter plays a crucial role in optimizing the visibility of your crosshair. Alpha controls the crosshair's transparency; a higher value results in a less transparent crosshair, while a lower value increases transparency. To ensure optimal visibility and clarity, it is generally recommended to set Alpha to a maximum value of 255.
We do not recommend making the crosshair more transparent, as it will become less visible with any color.
Crosshairs in CS2 Depending on DPI
DPI is the number of dots per inch. This term represents the mouse's hardware sensitivity. The higher the DPI, the shorter the distance the mouse travels to move the cursor to a selected distance. It is impossible to determine the best DPI for CS2.
Most pros play with 400 or 800 DPI, but these values alone don't tell you anything. Players with fast reactions and sharp movements often choose a higher resolution. Lower resolutions tend to suit people with a calm approach and crosshair placement.
To find the optimal DPI setting, starting with an average value and gradually changing it is recommended. It is also worth considering your monitor's resolution. Low DPI values may be more appropriate for high-resolution monitors (e.g., 1440p or 4K).
Some pros' eDPI values range from 800 to 1200, which is a relatively low sensitivity. The best eDPI for CS2 is at the 1000 mark.
This low sensitivity has its advantages. Such settings make it much easier to control the spray or aiming. Because of low sensitivity, the player has a more significant error window when aiming.
However, there are pros with high sensitivity, like Ozgur w0xic Eker. We recommend lowering the sensitivity until you find the lower limit for comfortable play.
Examples of Professional Players' Crosshairs
Selecting the optimal crosshair is a long process of determining and adjusting settings after a series of battles, considering the gained experience and identified shortcomings. Even the best CS2 players continue at what they have achieved and periodically change the settings of their crosshairs.
However, the development of the best players can be a starting point for choosing your style and set of crosshair parameters. Below, we will present the crosshair codes of some professional players.
Let's also leave you with an article on the settings of one of the most popular players in CS2: Donk CS2 Settings.
s1mple
- Crosshair code: CSGO-24JmN-TMFyF-dqavU-3JAkA-CW9vO
Of course, the preferences of the "greatest" can not be ignored. S1mple plays with a yellow crosshair, but he also has a crosshair called a dot in his arsenal—the crosshair lines converge to the center of the screen.
ZywOo
- Crosshair code: CSGO-BxYA4-u8xrB-voGTj-t6Jyr-ruWPA
A small blue crosshair as a crosshair is also a great option.
NiKo
- Crosshair code: CSGO-jZEM9-7LFM5-VEqXb-Gh73i-3oAQL
Many experts consider NiKo to be the best riffler in Counter-Strike history, and who, if not him, would "advise" on the choice of crosshair? This small crosshair will be visible and not block your view or interfere with it.
The preferences are repeated, and the colors remain standard—blue and green. But some stand out a lot. For example, FalleN. In his arsenal, there are black, inconspicuous crosshairs. Again, it's personal preference.
FalleN
- Crosshair code: CSGO-AXZCv-AS25R-ZVnXz-o5cBX-wHH8D
How to Put a Special Crosshair for Grenades?
Some players use a unique crosshair for grenades, which makes aiming easier. You can also line up your grenades using the aiming reticle, which will do the same.
You can enable this option in the game's settings and customize how long you need to hold down the check on a grenade for it to appear and whether or not your aiming reticle will appear with it. This makes throwing any grenade that requires precise aiming much more accessible.
Settings custom crosshair
But if you are a fan of the old school, it is enough to write three commands:
- alias “xhair” “cl_crosshairsize 1000000; bind l xxhair” alias “xxhair” “cl_crosshairsize 2.5; cl_crosshairgap -2.5; bind l xhair” bind l “xhair”.
You may also find our How to Practice Smokes in CS2 article helpful in understanding how to work with grenades.
