Crosshairs come in many different shapes and sizes, but what is optimal? Counter-Strike 2 features a Crosshair Code system, allowing for users to share their custom crosshair amongst each other. An added perk of this system is it’s easy to replicate a pro player’s crosshair without copy and pasting a laundry list of commands. In this blog post, we’ll be going over why you should care about your crosshair style, some pro examples, and some tips for choosing the correct type.

Why not keep the default crosshair?

CS2’s default crosshair is a far cry from anything optimal for gameplay. By default, the crosshair is dynamic, meaning it changes size and shape based on weapon, and while moving and shooting. A dynamic crosshair is an acquired taste to say the least, and a static crosshair is much better for most players. A static crosshair allows the user to more easily keep track of where they’re aiming, something that is crucial for something like crosshair placement.

Pro Crosshair Codes

Note: Resolution affects crosshair size and gap significantly. These crosshairs may look different depending on your chosen resolution

EliGE – CSGO-rKc4z-te7O5-rS5zZ-5kZye-BQQhG

Pimp – CSGO-f6MJi-nKzU5-CTTpC-3iChw-CjEVF

ZywOo – CSGO-Ki3rs-mS8Mv-zTqqc-mOyXo-uTaUN

NiKo – CSGO-XUUUD-qw4wB-NQf9H-hKnkA-JdRqJ

jL – CSGO-n2cuS-tVHYW-vkd2O-bQVhY-fxwPB

When to adjust your crosshair

If you’re having a hard time seeing your crosshair while switching targets or spraying, it might be a good idea to change the color or size. Additionally, it may be necessary to change crosshair color based on map. Maps like Ancient feature a lot of rich greenery, which make green crosshairs easier to lose on screen. Same principle applies to yellow crosshairs on maps like Dust2 and Mirage. Changing up your crosshair color by map is a great way to make sure you don’t continually lose it in the midst of battle.

Testing your new crosshair

The best way to test your new crosshair is with any of Refrags 20+ aim training modes, use code xhair15 for a 15% discount on your Refrag Subscription, also a great place to start is our Prefire mode. Prefire allows you to see how your crosshair looks while pre-aiming, both on player models and on the map itself. If you’re finding it difficult to see or your performance is worse across a large sample size of tests, it might be worth tweaking your crosshair size or color.