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CS2 crosshair guide

CS2 Crosshair Gap, Size, and Thickness Guide

Use current pro data to understand CS2 size, gap, and thickness, then tune them one variable at a time.

Last reviewed 2026-07-25
Maintained by the xhair.pro data team · See our data method

Size, gap, and thickness define the practical silhouette. There is no universal best value; current pro data supplies a grounded baseline that still needs validation at your resolution.

Current data snapshot

Based on the currently available pro records that match this page; medians reduce the effect of outliers.

Current sample
1002
Median size
1
Median gap
-4
Median thickness
1
Static share
97%
Most common color
Custom green

The snapshot uses medians to reduce the effect of extreme records. A median is a reference point, not a recommendation.

Size: control the overall coverage

cl_crosshairsize controls how far the arms extend.

  • Reduce size when distant models are covered.
  • Increase size when the arms disappear during fast transfers.
  • Retest long-range heads and close transfers after every change.

Gap: control the empty center

cl_crosshairgap controls the distance between the arms and the center. A tighter value can cover target detail; a wider value can weaken center definition. Keep enough empty space to see the target while preserving a clear inward reference.

Thickness: solve visibility last

cl_crosshairthickness adds visual weight. Use it when the shape is correct but hard to see. If the center becomes a block, reduce thickness and consider color or outline instead.

An editable baseline

This command is only a convenient comparison point, not a claim that every pro uses these values:

cl_crosshairsize 2; cl_crosshairgap -3; cl_crosshairthickness 1

Hold gap and thickness constant while testing size. Then hold the chosen size while testing gap, and adjust thickness last at the same map positions.

Preview parameter changes

Change gap, size, and thickness visually before copying commands.

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FAQ

Which parameter changes aim feel most?

Size and gap usually change feel first; thickness mainly changes visibility and weight.

What is a good gap value?

There is no universal value. Compare against the median range and adjust for your resolution.

What should I tune first: gap, size, or thickness?

Tune size first, gap second, thickness last. This keeps shape and visibility decisions separate.

Why does a small gap feel inaccurate?

A very tight center can cover target information and make micro-corrections harder to read.

Can I copy pro parameter values directly?

Use them as a range, then tune for your own resolution and map visibility.