Dot Crosshair in CS2: How to Set Up With Code and Commands

Picking the right crosshair in CS2 is the key to improving your aim, but there are thousands of different crosshair variations to choose from. Though there’s no single “best” crosshair, many players prefer the dot crosshair style because it’s clean and precise. In this guide, we’ll explain what a dot crosshair is and show you how to set it up yourself. 

What is a Dot Crosshair in C2?

A dot crosshair in CS2 is exactly what it sounds like. You simply have a single dot in the center of your screen that serves as your crosshair.

Normally, your typical standard crosshair has four lines, which are horizontal and vertical. However, a dot crosshair removes all of these lines and replaces them with a single dot in the center of your screen. This crosshair type is popular among players who rely on precise crosshair placement and muscle memory. 

That said, dot crosshairs aren’t for everyone. They require lots of confidence in your aim, as they offer less visual guidance than your traditional or funny CS2 crosshair. 

Pros and Cons of Dot Crosshairs

If you’re wondering whether a dot crosshair is the right fit for you, here are the main pros and cons:

Pros of Dot Crosshairs

• No Screen Clutter: Since your crosshair is a single dot, there aren’t many distractions on your screen. You can focus without any unnecessary clutter. 
• Improved Headshot Precision: The dot crosshair is designed to improve your first-bullet accuracy. It makes it easier to land headshots on your first shot. 
• Better for Flicking: Some players believe it’s easier to flick accurately with this crosshair, especially when they’re using weapons like the Desert Eagle. 

Cons of Dot Crosshairs

• Less Visibility: Depending on the color and thickness, the dot can blend into backgrounds and be hard to see on certain maps.
• Harder to Track Spray: Without crosshair lines, it can be very difficult to track your recoil control, especially when committing to 20-bullet sprays. 
• Not Beginner-Friendly: We highly recommend against using the dot crosshair if you’re new to the game, as this style requires heavy confidence in your aiming skill.

How to Set Up Dot Crosshair in CS2

As we’ve mentioned earlier, the dot crosshair isn’t for everyone – but there’s no harm in trying it out. If you’re looking to give the dot crosshair a spin, here are three ways to set one up!

Dot Crosshair Using Crosshair Code

The easiest way to get a dot crosshair with minimal effort is by finding a crosshair code and importing it into your game. 

Here is how you can use a dot crosshair with a crosshair code:

1. Launch Counter-Strike 2
2. Go to Settings > Game > Crosshair
3. Click Share or Import
4. Paste the crosshair code and hit apply

Here are some crosshair codes of dot crosshairs you can try out:

Feel free to copy any of these crosshair codes and import them to your game!

Dot Crosshair Using CS2 Crosshair Commands

If you want to try crafting your own dot crosshair and add personal adjustments, another way to set one up is by using CS2 console commands. The beauty here is that you can input your own numbers to control how the crosshair would look like.

First, you’ll have to enable the developer console:

1. Launch Counter-Strike 2
2. Go to Settings > Game
3. Set Enable Developer Console to Yes
4. Press the “~” key to open the console

Now, you can paste the following commands (you can also change the values to whatever you’d like):

You can use these commands as many times as you’d like. Make sure to hop into a private server so you can see and immediately test out the changes. 

Using Workshop Maps to Adjust Crosshair

If you prefer to customize your own crosshair without entering confusing commands into your console, we have one final method. You can download CS2 Workshop Maps that are made specifically to help you pick a good crosshair.

The most popular map for this purpose is called Crashz’ Crosshair Generator. It is a Community Workshop Map you can download for free from the Steam Workshop. 

Here’s how you can download the map:

1. Open your Steam desktop application
2. Hover over Community and go to Workshop
3. Search for Counter-Strike 2
4. In the search bar, type in Crashz’ Crosshair Generator
5. Subscribe to the map and launch it from CS2

On the map, you will see a handful of buttons that allow you to change how your crosshair looks in real time. You can adjust the size, shape, thickness, and more!

There is also a wall of professional CS2 crosshairs. You pick a dot crosshair that you like, and that crosshair will immediately be applied.