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The Best Crosshairs in CS2 (CSGO)

Crosshair is one of the most essential factors in FPS games. So, let’s check out the best ways to set it!

Updated on Oct 18, 2023
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The Best Crosshairs in CS2 (CSGO)

Crosshair is one of the essential factors when it comes to personal configuration. You can customize the size, color, transparency, and thickness; there are really no limits to it. Let's see what crosshair settings professional players are opting for!

If you want to learn more about pro players’ settings, make sure to see this article.

CS2 (CSGO) Crosshair Commands

Before we start giving you crosshairs from the best of the best, be sure to get familiar with these console commands:

COMMANDUSE
cl_crosshairstyle
Sets the style of your crosshair and its shape
cl_crosshairsize
Sets the length and size of your crosshair
cl_crosshairthickness
Sets the thickness of your crosshair
cl_crosshairgap
Sets the size of the gap in the middle of your crosshair
cl_crosshair_drawoutline
Enables or disables the small black outline around the crosshair
cl_crosshairdot
Enables or disables a dot in the center of your crosshair
cl_crosshaircolor
Sets the color of your crosshair

Best Pro Crosshairs in CS2 (CSGO)

Generally speaking, the easiest option to find all kinds of crosshairs is to use a custom map that we have included in our list of the best Steam Workshop maps. However, these are our favorites:

s1mple Crosshair

Oleksandr "s1mple" Kostyliev is a player known to everyone who is at least a little into the professional Counter-Strike scene. Some people even call him the greatest of all time, and those are the kind of players we want to be inspired by, right?


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  • cl_crosshairstyle 5
  • cl_crosshairsize 1
  • cl_crosshairthickness 0
  • cl_crosshairgap -2
  • cl_crosshair_drawoutline 0
  • cl_crosshaircolor 2

Wondering why character models are so big on our screenshots? Check out this article: Everything you need to know about playing CS2 (CSGO) in 4:3 Aspect Ratio

KRIMZ Crosshair

Moving on, a multiple major tournament winner – Freddy "KRIMZ" Johansson. KRIMZ has been using the same crosshair for years and used it during Fnatic's famous reign of dominance in 2014-2016. So, as you can see, it works for him quite well!


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  • cl_crosshairstyle
  • cl_crosshairsize 1
  • cl_crosshairthickness 0
  • cl_crosshairgap -3
  • cl_crosshair_drawoutline 0
  • cl_crosshaircolor 4

ZywOo Crosshair

Mathieu "ZywOo" Herbaut is a young French player who has repeatedly confirmed that he is one of the best out there in CS2 (CSGO), especially in 2018. Even though he’s an AWPer, people also recognize him of his high headshot rate, and he’s using this crosshair for it:


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  • cl_crosshairstyle 4
  • cl_crosshairsize 2
  • cl_crosshairthickness 1
  • cl_crosshairgap -3
  • cl_crosshair_drawoutline 0
  • cl_crosshaircolor 2

dev1ce Crosshair

Nicolai “dev1ce” Reedtz has already a status of a certified CS2 (CSGO) legend. Currently playing for Ninjas in Pyjamas, but you may know him from his career in Dignitas and Astralis. Plus, he likes to break monitors.


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  • cl_crosshairstyle 4
  • cl_crosshairsize 2
  • cl_crosshairthickness 1
  • cl_crosshairgap -2
  • cl_crosshair_drawoutline 0
  • cl_crosshaircolor 1

NBK Crosshair

And lastly, crosshair from Nathan “NBK-” Schmitt, who is another CS2 (CSGO) veteran and two-time major winner. He is another player who is very dedicated to his crosshair, as he hasn’t changed it for years, and he’s still so consistent.


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  • cl_crosshairstyle 4
  • cl_crosshairsize 1
  • cl_crosshairthickness 1
  • cl_crosshairgap -3
  • cl_crosshair_drawoutline
  • cl_crosshaircolor 1

All in all, the best crosshair is one that fits your preferences and helps you shoot headshots. We hope we have helped you find the right one, and that this article will contribute to you winning more ranked games.

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