The perfect crosshair can make all the difference in Counter-Strike 2. However, if you’re not aware of where to start, it’s always a smart bet to copy from someone who does it professionally.
Getting the ideal crosshair will definitely make you feel more comfortable when clicking heads or lining up crucial angles.
While you can always tweak the settings manually and experiment to get your preferred setup, it does require a significant amount of time.
To help you save time and jump into your next ranked match more quickly, here are the best crosshairs that the CS2 pros are using in 2026, along with their codes for you to copy.
Most CS2 pros use compact and static crosshairs that rely on clarity and consistency compared to the default ones you get when playing for the first time. Every single parameter plays a crucial role in ensuring that your crosshair is exactly as you want it to be.
Having said that, here are some of the most popular CS2 pros’ crosshair codes.
| Player | Crosshair Code |
|---|---|
| s1mple | CSGO-E8xcE-27Lmw-2ipNt-3HZvp-pevvE |
| ZywOo | CSGO-c2nZk-um3no-3LSxE-ZXO5n-Mv5qB |
| NiKo | CSGO-xQsAb-b7J42-qcvvS-5AG9v-VwLXL |
| m0NESY | CSGO-wAD3c-ykt5L-zvZ98-vBisR-6sWPA |
| ropz | CSGO-MMQuh-Hs3Sj-Qv9zd-VaCmc-3QqNO |
| dev1ce | CSGO-yUBv6-y5b38-fj2sY-ZvyEc-NCmDA |
| donk | CSGO-3aRT6-fRvcy-aKNOW-8xUAX-ZHZML |
| XANTARES | CSGO-xbpe2-E24RJ-YXNuO-pQvt8-ppNAK |
| kyousuke | CSGO-4ttyQ-vfwMK-Gz9fL-hY6zW-4fWjM |
| EliGE | CSGO-rKc4z-te7O5-rS5zZ-5kZye-BQQhG |
You can find further breakdowns for every crosshair below.
Image credit: Adam Lakomy via ESL
Often considered the greatest Counter-Strike player to ever grace the game, Oleksandr “s1mple” Kostyliev uses a clean and sharp crosshair that prioritises precision according to his playstyle.
Image credit: Joao Ferreira via BLAST
Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut, also referred to as ‘The Chosen One’ by the community, prefers a compact and static crosshair to go along with his calm and controlled game style, holding on to crucial angles.
Image credit: Helena Kristiansson via ESL
Nikola “NiKo” Kovac is one of the best riflers in CS2, and his crosshair is perfectly designed to do just that, with an overall balanced design accompanied by a focused center.
Image credit: Enos Ku via ESL
Playing alongside NiKo, Ilya “m0NESY” Osipov is an excellent AWPer with an affinity for pulling off his trademark flick shots. For this reason, his crosshair focuses a bit more on visibility, making it easier to track targets during movement.
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From playing FPL at the FACEIT HQ after facing accusations of cheating, Robin “ropz” Kool has come a long way, securing several top-tier championships with Vitality and FaZe Clan. The lurking assassin of Team Vitality prefers a clean and stable design to go along with his disciplined movements and positioning.
Image credit: Sebastian Pandelache via PGL
The four-time Major-winning AWPer Nicolai “dev1ce” Reedtz focuses on visibility and clarity for his crosshair choice, making it ideal for him to hold crucial angles while also having a high contrast color choice for brighter maps.
Image credit: Viola Schuldner via ESL
Danil “donk” Kryshkovets is the explosive entry fragger for Team Spirit, and his crosshair is focused on a design that provides him with stability during aggressive entry and retake scenarios.
Image credit: Sebastian Pandelache via PGL
Ismailcan “XANTARES” Dortkardes prefers a high-risk, high-impact style of entry-fragging, relying hugely on his raw aim. This makes it extremely important for him to have a clean and crisp crosshair that provides stability during quick movements.
Image credit: Stephanie Lindgren via BLAST
The second entry-fragger of Team Falcons, Maksim “kyousuke” Lukin, is a more mechanically driven rifler in comparison to donk’s explosive playstyle. This allows kyousuke to use a more compact and clean crosshair to complement donk’s movements.
Image credit: Joao Ferreira via PGL
One of the most accomplished North American players, Jonathan “EliGE” Jablonowski, is one of the most mechanically gifted players to play CS2. His crosshair design is focused on enabling him as the primary rifler with a knack for picking up entry frags.
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