How to Convert Your Valorant Crosshair to CS2 (Step-by-Step Guide)
Switching from Valorant to CS2? Learn exactly how to replicate your Valorant crosshair in Counter-Strike 2 — complete with thickness, gap, and color settings.
How to Convert Your Valorant Crosshair to CS2 (Step-by-Step Guide)
Switching between Valorant and Counter-Strike 2 is becoming increasingly common among pro and amateur players alike. But one thing that always trips players up is their crosshair. The two games use completely different crosshair systems, which means you can't simply paste your Valorant code into CS2.
In this guide, we'll walk you through the exact settings you need to adjust — and show you how our free Crosshair Converter Tool can do it all instantly.
Why You Can't Just Copy Your Crosshair Code
Valorant uses its own crosshair profile code format (e.g., 0;P;c;5;h;0;0l;4;0o;2;0a;1;0f;0;1b;0), while CS2 uses an entirely different set of console variables like cl_crosshairsize, cl_crosshairgap, and cl_crosshairthickness. These two systems don't map 1:1, so direct copying doesn't work.
The Mapping Between Valorant and CS2 Settings
| Valorant Setting | CS2 Equivalent | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Inner Line Length | cl_crosshairsize | Length 4 in Valorant ≈ Size 4 in CS2 |
| Inner Line Thickness | cl_crosshairthickness | Thickness 2 ≈ cl_crosshairthickness 1 |
| Inner Line Offset | cl_crosshairgap | Offset 0 ≈ Gap -2 to -3 |
| Outline | cl_crosshair_drawoutline | Toggle + thickness |
| Center Dot | cl_crosshairdot | On/Off toggle |
Step-by-Step: Manual Conversion
Step 1: Note Your Valorant Settings
Before switching, open Valorant Settings → Crosshair and write down:
- Inner Line Length
- Inner Line Thickness
- Inner Line Offset (Gap)
- Outline On/Off
- Color
Step 2: Apply in CS2
Open your CS2 console and use these commands:
cl_crosshairsize 4
cl_crosshairgap -3
cl_crosshairthickness 1
cl_crosshair_drawoutline 0
cl_crosshaircolor 1
Step 3: Fine-Tune Live
Hop into a practice server and use the crosshair preview to check how it looks on screen. Make micro-adjustments to cl_crosshairgap until it matches the visual feel of your Valorant setup.
The Faster Way: Use Our Crosshair Converter
Instead of manual tweaking, use our free Crosshair Generator Tool. You can:
- Import your Valorant code directly
- Instantly preview how it looks
- Switch between CS2 and Valorant with one click
- Copy the generated CS2 config string
This tool is used by thousands of players to maintain consistent crosshair feel across both games.
Pro Player Examples
- aspas (Valorant) → Translates to a sharp, thin cross with zero gap in CS2.
- s1mple (CS2) → His legendary small cross maps cleanly back to a Valorant length-3 offset-2 setup.
- NiKo (CS2) → A compact, precise cross that Valorant players often prefer after converting.
Conclusion
Converting your crosshair doesn't have to be painful. Understanding the core parameters — length, thickness, gap, and outline — is enough to get 90% of the way there. For the final 10%, our tool handles the live preview and instant conversion so you spend less time in menus and more time clicking heads.