How to Choose the Best CS2 Crosshair

There's no single 'best' crosshair — but there are settings that help you see your shots clearly and place them precisely. Here's how to dial yours in.

A good crosshair does two things: it sits cleanly on your target without covering it, and it gives you instant feedback on where your shots land. Work through the settings below, then build it in the generator.

Style

Use cl_crosshairstyle 4 (Classic Static). A static crosshair never moves or expands when you shoot or walk, so your aim reference stays consistent — almost every pro uses it.

Size

Controlled by cl_crosshairsize. Smaller (1–2) is more precise for rifles and long range; larger (3–4) is easier to track in close fights. Most players land around 2–2.5.

Gap

cl_crosshairgap sets the space in the centre. A tighter (more negative) gap helps with precise one-taps; a wider gap keeps the centre of your target visible. Try -3 to -1.

Thickness

cl_crosshairthickness — thin lines (0.5–1) are precise; thicker lines are easier to see on busy backgrounds. 1 is a safe default.

Outline

Turn on cl_crosshair_drawoutline 1 with cl_crosshair_outlinethickness 1. A black outline keeps your crosshair visible on light surfaces like Mirage's walls.

Colour

Pick a colour that contrasts with the maps you play. Green and cyan are popular because they pop against most environments. Avoid red/orange if you play a lot of dust-coloured maps.

Centre dot

cl_crosshairdot 1 adds a small dot in the middle. Some players love it for pixel-precise aim; others find it cluttered. Try both.

A solid all-round starting point

Style 4, size 2, thickness 1, gap -2, outline on, green — then adjust to taste. Build it now in the crosshair generator, or copy a pro crosshair and tweak from there.