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Overwatch 2 Crosshair Settings
Eleven parameters, per-hero configuration and zero import codes
Overwatch 2 has one of the most complete reticle editors in the genre: eleven parameters, outlines, an independent centre dot and, above all, the ability to save a different crosshair for every hero. One setup cannot serve Ashe's rifle and Pharah's rocket launcher at the same time, and Blizzard understood that from day one.
This guide walks through exactly what each control does, where the menu lives and how the hero selector works. It also clears up a widespread misunderstanding: Overwatch 2 has no crosshair codes, however many sites use that word.
What can and cannot be customised?
Almost everything visual is customisable: crosshair type, colour, thickness, arm length, centre gap, opacity, outline, centre dot plus its own size and opacity. And it can be done PER HERO, which is the real strength of the system: at the top of the menu there is a selector offering All Heroes or one specific hero, so you can set a base crosshair and then tweak it for the characters that need it. What does NOT exist is an importable code. Overwatch 2 has no field where you paste a string: everything is dialled in by hand with sliders. When a third-party site offers you an Overwatch 2 crosshair code, what it is really giving you is a table of values you have to copy yourself, setting by setting, into your own menu. There are no shortcuts. Blizzard's official patch from February 2024 widened the options: it added the crosshair types Square, Box, Line, Triwing and Falloff, the dots Ring, Square, Triangle, Cross and Heart, and the colours Brown, Dark Red, Light Red, Light Purple, Gray and Teal.
Every parameter in the advanced menu
These are the controls that appear once you open the Advanced section. We describe what each one does; the exact numeric ranges are not published by Blizzard, so we do not make them up.
| Setting | What it does | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Crosshair type | Sets the base shape. Alongside the classics, the February 2024 patch added Square, Box, Line, Triwing and Falloff. | Range not published |
| Show Accuracy (toggle) | Makes the reticle bloom and settle to reflect the weapon's real spread while you fire. | Range not published |
| Color | Tints the reticle. The February 2024 patch added Brown, Dark Red, Light Red, Light Purple, Gray and Teal to the list. | Range not published |
| Thickness | Width of the crosshair lines. Thicker reads better but covers more pixels of your target. | Range not published |
| Crosshair Length | Length of each arm running outward from the centre. Stretches or shortens the cross without touching the gap. | Range not published |
| Center Gap | Empty space between the exact centre and where the arms start. The bigger it is, the cleaner your point of impact. | Range not published |
| Opacity | Transparency of the main lines. Lowering it helps you keep sight of what is behind the crosshair. | Range not published |
| Outline Opacity | Transparency of the dark border around the reticle. This is what keeps it legible on bright backgrounds. | Range not published |
| Dot Size | Diameter of the centre dot. Configured separately from the cross, so a dot-only crosshair is possible. | Range not published |
| Dot Opacity | Transparency of the centre dot, independent from the opacity of the lines. | Range not published |
| Scale with Resolution (toggle) | Keeps the crosshair's relative size when you switch resolution instead of locking it to fixed pixels. | Range not published |
How to reach the menu and set it up per hero
- Open Options from the main menu or from inside a match.
- Go to the Controls tab and stay in the General section.
- Find the Reticle block and expand Advanced to reveal all eleven parameters.
- Use the selector at the top: leave it on All Heroes for a global setup, or pick a specific hero to give them their own crosshair.
Practical tips
- Set up All Heroes first with a crosshair you are comfortable with, then make exceptions only for the characters that genuinely need one.
- The outline is what saves your crosshair on bright maps: if it vanishes on Havana or Circuit Royal, raise outline opacity before touching the colour.
- Hitscan heroes usually want a smaller, cleaner crosshair; big-projectile and area heroes benefit from something more visible.
- If you turn on Show Accuracy, expect the reticle to move while you spray. Some players read useful information from it, others find it distracting: test it in the practice range.
- Before copying a pro's setup, check which hero it belongs to. A crosshair built for Widowmaker makes no sense on Reinhardt.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a crosshair code in Overwatch 2?
No. Overwatch 2 has no reticle import. The so-called codes on third-party sites are simply tables of values you have to copy by hand into your Advanced menu.
Can I have a different crosshair for each hero?
Yes. At the top of the reticle menu there is a selector offering All Heroes or a specific hero. Each hero stores its own complete configuration.
What did the February 2024 patch add?
Blizzard added the crosshair types Square, Box, Line, Triwing and Falloff, the dots Ring, Square, Triangle, Cross and Heart, and the colours Brown, Dark Red, Light Red, Light Purple, Gray and Teal.
Where exactly is the advanced menu?
Options > Controls > General > Reticle > Advanced. The basic settings sit in plain view and all eleven parameters appear once you expand Advanced.