Crosshair Customization Explained – Best Settings [Overwatch 2 Guide]

To excel in Overwatch 2, it is crucial to have an accurate aim. Precisely landing your shots can save you time and improve your gameplay. The crosshair plays a significant role in achieving a good aim, and customizing it can be beneficial. If you find the default crosshair in Overwatch 2 to be inefficient, here is a simple guide to help you personalize it.

To modify your crosshair in Overwatch 2, adhere to these instructions:

Click on “Menu” or press “Escape” if on PC
Select “Options”
Select “Controls”
Select “General” and go to “Reticle”
Under the “Type” drop-down, you can select your crosshair type– Default, Circle, Crosshairs, Circle and Crosshairs, or Dot
Select the “+” besides “Advanced” to change
- Show Accuracy
- Colour
- Thickness of the Circle and Crosshair
- Center Gap of the Circle and Crosshair
- Opacity of the Circle and Crosshair
- Outline Opacity of your Reticle
- Dot Size of Dot Reticle and Dot
- Dot Opacity
- Scale With Resolution

Changing Crosshair Settings for Every Hero in Overwatch 2

Overwatch 2 Heroes — Overwatch 2 Battle | Source: Blizzard

In Overwatch 2, there are multiple Heroes, each with their own individual abilities. While it is possible to use a consistent crosshair, having a customized crosshair for a particular Hero can aid in obtaining additional eliminations.

To modify crosshair preferences for a specific Hero in Overwatch 2:

Click on “Menu” or press “Escape” if on PC
Select “Options”
Select “Controls”
On the right side of the screen, select “Change Hero” underneath “All Heroes”
Select the Hero you want to change your crosshair for
Under “Reticle” , select the “+” besides “Advanced” to customize that Hero’s crosshair

Understanding Crosshair Settings

Accuracy

Turning off this feature is a common preference among players as it can be distracting during a match, as it adjusts the crosshair size based on your aim accuracy.

Color

The crosshair’s color plays a crucial role in its effectiveness. A contrasting color will make it stand out, while a different color may blend in with the background and be difficult to notice.

Introduction

The size of your crosshair is entirely up to your personal preference, with a range of 0 to 100 available.

Crosshair Length

Just like the crosshair thickness, this setting can also be adjusted according to the player’s preference. A good recommendation would be to choose a value between 5 and 15.

Center Gap

The center gap, which refers to the distance between the crosshair reticles, is typically adjusted by players for different Heroes. For instance, for Heroes such as Tracer and Soldier, a smaller center gap is preferred, while for tanks like Zarya and Reaper, a wider center gap is more suitable.

Opacity and Outline Opacity

You can manage the opacity of your crosshair by adjusting these settings.

Dot Size and Dot Opacity

Some players may prefer their crosshair without a dot at the center, even though it can serve as a focal point for their aim.

Scale with resolution

By using this setting, your in-game resolution will match your monitor resolution.

Overwatch 2 Pro Crosshair Settings

Although everyone is unique and what may work for one person may not work for another, it is beneficial to seek guidance from proven methods. The table below displays the crosshairs used by professionals, which you can adjust to suit your preferences.

Player	Show accuracy	Color	Thickness	Crosshair length	Center gap	Opacity	Outline opacity	Dot size	Dot opacity	Scale with resolution
Sheet	Off	Green	1	5	5	100	100	6	0	Off
Profit	Off	Purple	1	12	6	100	0	5	0	Off
Carpe	Off	Purple	1	13	25	80	50	6	80	Off
Fury	Off	Green	1	7	7	100	100	4	0	On
Dante	Off	Cyan	1	10	9	100	100	3	100	Off
Decay	Off	Cyan	1	8	0	100	100	4	100	Off
JAKE	Off	Green	1	5	10	100	100	2	0	Off
BenBest	Off	White	1	13	40	80	100	6	100	On
HOTBA	Off	Purple	1	12	6	80	100	2	0	Off
FunnyAstro	Off	White	1	5	80	42	80	5	100	On

Now you know everything there is to know about crosshairs in Overwatch 2!

About Overwatch 2

Blizzard Entertainment is currently developing Overwatch 2, a first-person shooter set to be released in the future. Serving as a sequel to the 2016 hero shooter Overwatch, the game will include a shared environment for player-versus-player (PvP) modes with its predecessor, while also introducing new cooperative modes. One significant update in PvP is the reduction of team sizes from six to five, which has resulted in the need for several characters to undergo a rework.

On October 4, 2022, Overwatch 2 will be released as free-to-play on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. Early access will be available on this date. The game will also offer full cross-platform play.