Counter-Strike 2: The Best Crosshairs

Highlights

• Adopting a quality crosshair is a simple step players can take to improve their performance in Counter-Strike 2 and see instant results.
• Professional players like S1mple, ZywOo, and NiKo fine-tune their crosshairs for maximum precision and to suit their playstyle.
• Players can easily import and try the crosshair codes of top pros in the game to elevate their gameplay and find settings that work for them.

Crosshairs are far more critical than players might initially expect, and the default crosshair in Valve’s Counter-Strike 2 almost sets players up for failure. While climbing the challenging Counter-Strike 2 ranking system requires rigorous practice and aim training, adopting a quality crosshair is a straightforward step players can take to improve their performance and see instant results.

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Professional players fine-tune their crosshairs for maximum precision and to suit their playstyle, which means they can vary in color, size, and style. This topic will provide players with the crosshair codes of some of the top Counter-Strike 2 pros, such as S1mple, ZywOo, and NiKo, so players can easily import them and elevate their gameplay.

1 S1mple’s Crosshair Code

The most iconic Counter-Strike professional player of all time, Sasha “S1mple” Kostyliev from Natus Vincere (NAVI), primarily uses a standard dot crosshair when rifling in CS2. This crosshair allows for pinpoint accuracy, one thing the legendary Ukrainian player is known for. Its high-contrast cyan color is a deliberate choice that ensures it stands out against the background of most Counter-Strike 2 maps.

Players can try S1mple’s crosshair by hitting the “Share or Import” option in the crosshair customization menu and pasting in the above code.

2 Twistzz’s Crosshair Code

Russel “Twistzz” Van Dulken, known as North America’s best, uses a simple green crosshair to hit his infamous headshots. With a small gap and static lines, FaZe Clan’s Canadian rifler adopts a classic and easily recognizable plus-sign-shaped crosshair.

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Twistzz uses a most standard crosshair, allowing the player to focus on the target without unnecessary distractions, making it an ideal choice for newcomers to the addictive Counter-Strike series.

3 NiKo’s Crosshair Code

A prominent figure in the Counter-Strike esports scene, Nikola “NiKo” Kovač, opts for a neat and small white crosshair in Counter-Strike 2. This almost invisible crosshair, which can get lost against the game’s color scheme, is suddenly distinct when placed on an enemy’s head, which the G2 player, known as the best rifler in the world, excels at.

It’s crucial to note that NiKo, like many pros, employs 4:3 stretched resolution in CS2, which means the crosshair will appear significantly bigger and more visible to him than a player using the native 16:9 aspect ratio.

4 Ax1Le’s Crosshair Code

Sergey “Ax1Le” Rykhtorov from Cloud9 uses a crosshair that will likely suit a lot of players new to first-person shooter games. The greater crosshair length and the broader gap between the lines distinguish Ax1Le’s crosshair from the more compact designs of his peers. This crosshair is ideal for players who prefer a broader aiming reticle and wish to improve visibility during combat.

Ax1Le’s crosshair also stands out for its distinctive Legacy style, which deviates from the conventional static option many pros favor. Legacy means the crosshair extends dynamically when the player fires the weapon, somewhat visually representing the bullet spread. It’s not quite as distracting as the default Classic style, which responds to player movement and fire but may throw off seasoned Counter-Strike players unfamiliar with this feature.

5 Dev1ce’s Crosshair Code

Astralis legend Nicolai “dev1ce” Reedtz is regarded as one of the best Counter-Strike players of all time, and this remains true after a year-long break. He uses a thin and compact cyan crosshair without any outlines and is one of the few players to incorporate a center dot in his crosshair.

The center dot provides an added element of precision to this reticle. Still, it is another aspect that players may want to adjust when optimizing their crosshairs for their specific playstyle, which, thankfully, is an element that Valve improved upon in this latest installment in the Counter-Strike series.

6 Sh1ro’s Crosshair Code

Cloud9’s Dmitriy “sh1ro” Sokolov opts for a relatively simple crosshair choice, with thin lines and a moderate gap, yet it stands out for its unique yellow color. The choice of a yellow hue may pose a potential challenge for newcomers, given the increased brightness of the new game’s visuals, which may occasionally make it challenging to see this crosshair in some environments.

This choice underscores the importance of players finding crosshair settings attuned to their comfort and familiarity. Gamers can easily tweak any of these pros’ crosshairs to see what they are most confident with. Crashz’ Crosshair Generator v3 is an excellent Steam Workshop map where players can easily play around with the game’s customization options.

7 ZywOo’s Crosshair Code

At just 21 years old, Team Vitality’s AWP player, Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut, is already being hailed as one of the most exceptional players in the competitive scene. Gamers can imitate the French pro by using his crosshair, which consists of a relatively standard design similar to Sh1ro’s, with standard length lines and an average gap.

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However, its vibrant cyan is far easier to see in various in-game scenarios, making it a better choice for most players.

8 ELiGE’s Crosshair Code

Another standout North American player, Jonathan “EliGE” Jablonowski, uses a distinctive white cross-pattern crosshair. Its thick lines and black outline mean it can stand out on light backgrounds, unlike other pale crosshairs, making it another excellent choice for beginners.

It varies slightly from the classic plus sign reticle but works similarly. Players can copy and paste the Complexity star’s crosshair code to try it out in their next match.

9 Ropz’s Crosshair Code

Robin “ropz” Kool, the prodigy who made history by becoming the first Estonian player to participate in and, subsequently, win a Major, plays with a rather standard green crosshair.

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The Lurker for Faze Clan is one of the few professional players to use native resolution, which explains why the crosshair’s lines are longer than some of the pinpoint crosshairs used by the likes of S1mple and NiKo.

10 M0NESY’s Crosshair Code

Many expect the young player Ilya “m0NESY” Osipov to be the next GOAT of the Counter-Strike scene, so it makes sense why players might want to try his settings.

The AWPer for G2 constantly changes his crosshair, which aligns with his innovative and adaptive playstyle. However, he has recently been using a thick cyan crosshair with a moderate gap between the sight lines. It’s a well-balanced crosshair that would suit most players.