The Importance Of a Good Crosshair

The crosshair that a player uses is an integral part of their gameplay, and is different for every kind of player. A crosshair can affect playstyle, precision, and your perception of a round. A good crosshair will help a player track their enemies, as well as improve their accuracy. Having the right crosshair can determine whether or not you spray at a player from a distance, or tap them down with precision. These factors of gameplay can determine as much as the size of your crosshair, or even just the color.

The main factors of a crosshair are determined usually by the two types of players: Tappers and Sprayers. A Tapper will, for the most part, try to go for precision headshots at all ranges, sometimes sacrificing time to kill for a guaranteed frag. A sprayer will give up on a headshot for getting a kill as fast as possible. That being said, a crosshair won’t make or break an aim style, but it will supplement it well. The best way to find out what crosshair is best for you is to try them out until you find what you’re looking for. A good starting point is to always take inspiration from the best.

10. Ax1Le

A medium-sized crosshair, ideal for spraying with good visibility.

Ax1Le offers a good base crosshair for all ranges of players; it has a large enough size to allow for easy tracking while spraying, along with being dynamic for easier handling with spray control. This crosshair leans more towards the direction of being spray reliant. However,  

with a medium-sized offset in the center of the crosshair, this gap allows for good close and midrange headshotting, but accuracy drop at greater distances. Ax1le’s crosshair offers a good balance between spraying and tapping, with good visibility and size for tracking, and a small enough center for tapping at most distances.

For new and experienced players, Ax1Le’s crosshair is a great base for making a crosshair and testing the waters of seeing what feels right. Some may find the gap too small, and others may find it just right. Regardless, this crosshair is perfect for anyone looking to find their ideal size, thickness, and length.

About Ax1Le

Sergey Aleksandrovich is a 20-year-old Russian-born rifler for Cloud9. At the moment, Ax1Le is praised as one of the best riflers in the world, and it’s easy to see why with his 0.77 KPR average, and incredible 1.26 HLTV rating in the past 3 months. The Russian has most recently come off a major victory at IEM Dallas 2022, besting ENCE in the finals 3-0 ($100,000)

What’s Good About Ax1Le’s Crosshair

• A great starting point for all players
• Offers good visibility without accuracy suffering
• It’s dynamic allowing for easier time controlling spray

Settings

• cl_crosshair_drawoutline 0; cl_crosshairalpha 255; cl_crosshaircolor 5; cl_crosshaircolor_b 192; cl_crosshaircolor_g 255; cl_crosshaircolor_r 0; cl_crosshairdot 0; cl_crosshairgap -0.5; cl_crosshairsize 3; cl_crosshairstyle 5; cl_crosshairthickness 0.5; cl_crosshair_sniper_width 1;

9. apEX

A large crosshair with great visibility, but low accuracy at a distance.

ApEX’s crosshair focuses on having as much visibility as possible, which allows for easy tracking. Large crosshairs, like this one, are for players who want to win close-range encounters with good spray control, rather than a clean headshot. This crosshair may lack accuracy but makes up for it with ease of spray. Its transparency allows for good visibility of where one's shots are headed, making spray controls and transfers an easy task. ApEX handles this crosshair well (so can anyone else with enough practice). Getting frags from a distance will be a challenge, but with enough time using it, a good player will be able to hit headshots too.

About apEX

Apex is not known as the best fragger around but has been a consistent player throughout his career. The 29-year-old Frenchman has been a part of the greatest french rosters Counter-Strike has ever seen, such as G2, Envy, and Titan. As of recent, ApEX and Vitality have placed second at the BLAST Premier Spring Final losing 2-0 to NAVI ($85,000)

What’s Good About apEX’s crosshair

• Bright blue allows ease on the eyes
• Fantastic visibility
• Great for spraying and transfers

apEX’s crosshair settings

• cl_crosshair_drawoutline 0; cl_crosshairalpha 255; cl_crosshaircolor 4; cl_crosshaircolor_b 50; cl_crosshaircolor_g 250; cl_crosshaircolor_r 50; cl_crosshairdot 0; cl_crosshairgap -1; cl_crosshairsize 5; cl_crosshairstyle 4; cl_crosshairthickness 1; cl_crosshair_sniper_width 1;

8. ropz

A tight bright green crosshair, great for precision.

Robin Kool is a player well known for his superb rifle skills. With this crosshair, he can achieve pristine accuracy at all ranges. Due to the crosshair's small size, a player can line up an accurate shot from all distances, with long-range duels a light task. However, due to the crosshair's size, tracking and visibility are an issue. But, a player that has honed in on its size can solve this problem with enough time using it. To counteract the small size, ropz uses the bright green color to make it more visible. The small crosshair comes with incredible precision, as shown by ropz with his impressive 48.1 headshot percentage.

About ropz

Ropz has been a mainstay in the scene, and is known as one of the most talented riflers in the game. Ropz was a well-known name at his previous team, MOUZ. He mainly plays lurk and support, but has recently joined up with FaZe, and started to achieve great things. Under the FaZe banner, ropz has won three major events (IEM Katowice, ESL Pro League Season 15, PGL Major Antwerp) accumulating his winnings to ($1,090,000). 

What’s Good About ropz’s crosshair

• Great from all distances
• Incredible accuracy from range
• The bright green color allows better visibility

Ropz’s crosshair settings

• cl_crosshairalpha 255; cl_crosshaircolor 1; cl_crosshairdot 0; cl_crosshairgap -3; cl_crosshairsize 2; cl_crosshairstyle 4; cl_crosshairusealpha 1; cl_crosshairthickness 0.5; cl_crosshair_drawoutline 0;

7. blameF

Small and Transparent 

Small and simple is the best way to describe blameF’s crosshair: a compact crosshair perfect for precision gunplay at all distances, along with its dot in the middle to ensure all shots within the crosshair hit their target. Small crosshairs, like this, tend to allow improved focus, due to their small and non-distracting size. Focus is essential in Counter-Strike. A break for even a millisecond can be the difference between life and death in a round. Therefore, having a crosshair that doesn’t get in the way is imperative. 

About blameF

BlameF is a 25-year-old Danish rifler and lurker for Astralis. BlameF boasts very impressive stats, and currently sits with a 1.27 HLTV rating in the past 3 months. BlameF also maintains a 0.81 KPR and a 0.61 DPR. In the past, blameF played for Complexity and Heroic, and he now plays for Astralis. However, during his tenure with Astralis, he has not won many games.

What’s Good About blameF’s Crosshair

• The small size ensures headshots
• The bright blue heightens awareness
• Very tight

blameF’s Crosshair Settings

• cl_crosshair_drawoutline 0; cl_crosshairalpha 255; cl_crosshaircolor 4; cl_crosshaircolor_b 0; cl_crosshaircolor_g 255; cl_crosshaircolor_r 255; cl_crosshairdot 1; cl_crosshairgap -3; cl_crosshairsize 1; cl_crosshairstyle 4; cl_crosshairthickness 0; cl_crosshair_sniper_width 1;

6. huNter

Compact with extra thickness for visibility

This crosshair is on the smaller end of the spectrum but has an increased line thickness for visibility and tightness around the center. This crosshair is ideal for all types of duels from all distances. It’s easy to get the close-range headshot and spray down due to its decent center gap, but it is also extremely comfortable from a longer range, because of how compact it is. HuNter’s crosshair does a great job at being visible and not getting in the way.

About huNter

Nemanja Kovač is a 26-year-old Bosnia rifler for G2 esports. The rifler is very successful at winning aim duels, and has only improved on this facet of his game since joining G2. Previously, huNter competed under the banner of CR4ZY and Valiance, proving himself as a star in the making. Since joining G2, huNter has blossomed into that star everyone knew he would be, garnering support from many fans. Right now, he has a 1.10 HLTV rating and a solid 0.71 KPR. He has also placed second at IEM Katowice, and 3-4th at the BLAST Premier Spring Final accumulating winnings of ($220,000)

What’s Good About huNter’s Crosshair

• Great from all distances
• Good visibility
• Gap is the perfect size for opponents heads

huNter’s Crosshair Settings

• cl_crosshair_drawoutline 0; cl_crosshairalpha 250; cl_crosshaircolor 4; cl_crosshaircolor_b 255; cl_crosshaircolor_g 255; cl_crosshaircolor_r 255; cl_crosshairdot 0; cl_crosshairgap -1; cl_crosshairsize 1 ; cl_crosshairstyle 4; cl_crosshairthickness 1; cl_crosshair_sniper_width unknown;

5. saffee

Larger gap for greater visibility

Despite being an awper, saffee has a solid crosshair for any rifler to use. This crosshair is great for close to mid-range duels, specifically excelling at mid-range. This crosshair offers great visibility, and is very helpful for keeping your focus in the center. While the crosshair may fall off in precision from greater distances, the drop is not super drastic. This middle ground in accuracy for the crosshair makes it efficient for players who want to win scrappy mid-range duels most of all, and while using it feel extremely comfortable lining up shots with it.

About saffee

The 27-year-old Brazilian just recently broke onto the scene but has been integral for Furia since his arrival. Before Furia, saffee spent two years playing for paiN gaming, while rising through the ranks of ESEA and dominating the whole time. Since joining Furia, saffee has maintained a consistent 1.02 HLTV rating and a solid 0.67 KPR. In 2022, saffee and Furia have placed 3-4th in both IEM Dallas, and ESL Pro League Season 15, totaling winnings of ($75,000)

What’s Good About saffee’s Crosshair

• Excellent for mid-range duels
• Perfect for an awper to use with rifles
• Spraying feels very comfortable and easy to control

saffee’s Crosshair Settings

• cl_crosshair_drawoutline 0; cl_crosshairalpha 250; cl_crosshaircolor 1; cl_crosshaircolor_b 255; cl_crosshaircolor_g 255; cl_crosshaircolor_r 255; cl_crosshairdot 0; cl_crosshairgap -2; cl_crosshairsize 1 ; cl_crosshairstyle 4; cl_crosshairthickness 1; cl_crosshair_sniper_width unknown;

4. electroNic

Compact and circular

This crosshair is set up in a way that it is almost purely a circle. This crosshair allows for a lot of visibility and tightness at the expense of being–somewhat–distracting to look at. Although distracting, this crosshair is sufficient for spraying and transfers, as it allows great sight for where one's shots are headed, while also leaving a lot of room for seeing errors. The crosshair’s tightness and small nature also make it feasible to take distant duels. Moreover, once you’re used to it, it can be very effective.

About electroNic

ElectroNic is a 23-year-old Russian rifler and IGL for NAVI. The Russian has been known for his sufficient rifle work and good control, making his crosshair a good outline of him as a player. Denis Sharipov averages 83 ADR and a decent 1.09 HLTV rating. In 2022, electroNic won the BLAST Premier Spring Final ($200,000) and placed second at the PGL Major Antwerp ($150,000).

What’s Good About electroNic’s Crosshair

• Great visibility
• Good for spraying
• The circular shape mimics the opponent's head

electroNic’s Crosshair Settings

• cl_crosshair_drawoutline 0; cl_crosshairalpha 255; cl_crosshaircolor 2; cl_crosshaircolor_b 200; cl_crosshaircolor_g 255; cl_crosshaircolor_r 255; cl_crosshairdot 0; cl_crosshairgap -4; cl_crosshairsize 1; cl_crosshairstyle 4; cl_crosshairthickness 2; cl_crosshair_sniper_width 1;

3. Twistzz

Small crosshair small gap with a dot

Twistzz’s crosshair is made for headshots. This crosshair is good for one-tapping opponents and getting clean kills. The small outer lines work well with the center dot to leave just enough visibility to see exactly where your shot will hit. Although tracking may be difficult, hitting all those other shots will be a breeze. The vibrant yellow color allows for greater visibility. Although it may be somewhat distracting, knowing exactly where your shots will go is always a bonus.

About Twistzz

Russel Van Dulken is North America's pride. He is the first North American to win a major since 2018. Twistzz is a 22-year-old Canadian rifler for FaZe, he is explosive, and deadly, getting headshots with whatever he has in his hands. The Canadian has an incredible 60.2% headshot ratio and an impressive 1.09 HLTV rating.  In 2022, with Twistzz, FaZe won three major events (IEM Katowice, ESL Pro League Season 15, PGL Major Antwerp), accumulating his winnings to ($1,090,000). 

What’s Good About Twistzz’s Crosshair

• Perfect for tapping 
• Great Visibility with vibrant yellow
• Small and compact

Twistzz’s Crosshair Settings

• cl_crosshair_drawoutline 0; cl_crosshairalpha 200; cl_crosshaircolor 2 cl_crosshaircolor_b 255; cl_crosshaircolor_g 255; cl_crosshaircolor_r 255; cl_crosshairdot 0; cl_crosshairgap -2; cl_crosshairsize 1; cl_crosshairstyle 5; cl_crosshairthickness 0; cl_crosshairdot 1

2. s1mple

Compact and dynamic (adjusts when you shoot)

This crosshair is similar to Twistzz’s. However, there are some key differences. The blue color of this crosshair keeps it from being distracting, while also allowing for it to be easily seen due to its brightness. It is also great for distanced duels due to how small and compact the reticle is. The fact that the outer lines move when shooting makes the visibility during close-ranged duels elite, and is supplemented by the center dot maintaining its place, allowing for easy tracking.

About s1mple

Aleksandr Kostyliev (aka s1mple) is a 24-year-old Ukrainian-born AWPer. S1mple is widely touted as the best player in the world, and it’s obvious why. He has a 1.35 HLTV rating, and an insane 0.88 KPR. This guy is honestly unstoppable! This year, s1mple has achieved great things, such as: winning the BLAST Premier Spring Final ($200,000), and placing second at the PGL Major Antwerp ($150,000).

What’s Good About s1mple’s Crosshair

• Compact and accurate
• Dynamic
• Bright blue nondistracting

s1mple’s Crosshair Settings

• cl_crosshair_drawoutline 0; cl_crosshairalpha 255; cl_crosshaircolor 4; cl_crosshaircolor_b 255; cl_crosshaircolor_g 0; cl_crosshaircolor_r 255; cl_crosshairdot 1; cl_crosshairgap -2; cl_crosshairsize 1; cl_crosshairstyle 5; cl_crosshairthickness 0; cl_crosshair_sniper_width 1;

1. NiKo

White and small

This crosshair is as small as they come. However, it does have extra thickness for added visibility. This crosshair is incredibly hard to master, but once done this crosshair is as good as they come. Due to its size, one can expect nothing but peak precision from their aim. Due to the unique color and shade of the crosshair, it is very easy to see. Moreover, it’s not too distracting due to its white, basic color. When using this crosshair, every shot will feel like it’s going to hit, and once enough practice is put in with it every shot will.

About NiKo

Arguably, the best rifler in the world NiKo, a 25-year-old Bosnian for G2 esports. NiKo has been known for many things, such as: his great spray control, his versatility, but most of all, his crisp aim! NiKo currently has a 48.3% headshot ratio and a great 1.24 HLTV rating. This year, NiKo and G2 have placed well at events, placing second at IEM Katowice, and 3-4th at the BLAST Premier Spring Final accumulating winnings of ($220,000).

What’s Good About NiKo’s Crosshair

• Small and compact
• White coloring
• Perfect size for headshot at all ranges

NiKo’s Crosshair Settings

• cl_crosshairalpha 255; cl_crosshaircolor 5; cl_crosshairdot 0; cl_crosshairgap -4; cl_crosshairsize 1; cl_crosshairstyle 4; cl_crosshairthickness 1; cl_crosshair_drawoutline 0; cl_crosshair_sniper_width 1; cl_crosshaircolor_r 255; cl_crosshaircolor_g 255; cl_crosshaircolor_b 255;

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