Overwatch 2 crosshairs: How to change & best settings for each Hero

Hamza Khalid
Best Overwatch 2 crosshair settings

Your crosshair in Overwatch 2 is one of the most basic yet important ways to improve your aim. Blizzard have given us some new crosshair options since Season 9, so here is everything you need for the best crosshair settings.

It isn’t a surprise that shooting games like Valorant, Fortnite, Overwatch 2, and Apex Legends expect you to improve your aim at all times. Although Overwatch 2 provides your characters with additional abilities, you cannot capitalize on them properly without accurate aim.

This explains why players spend a lot of time creating the perfect crosshairs that make their aim precise and convenient. From the crosshair’s size and color to shape and thickness, every minor aspect can end up having a huge impact on your performance.

Here’s a guide on how to change your crosshair in Overwatch 2 as well as the best crosshair settings for each Hero.

How to change your crosshair settings in Overwatch 2

You can change the size of your crosshair by visiting the controls page of the Overwatch 2 settings. Making this adjustment will allow you to aim with greater accuracy when you’re in battle.

Here’s what you need to do:

Illari in Overwatch 2
Each Overwatch 2 Hero has a different weapon they use
  1. Launch Overwatch 2.
  2. Go to Options.
  3. Open the Controls tab.
  4. Select the Hero you want to change your settings for in the orange box on the right of the screen.
  5. Change your crosshair settings under Reticle.

Once you enter these settings, you’ll get to adjust your crosshair’s shape, color, opacity, length, width, and even thickness. You even have the option to give specific Heroes different crosshairs in the Hero function tab.

Since Season 9, Overwatch 2 has added some new crosshairs for players to use. Other than the classic dot and circle crosshairs, players can now use Square, Box, Line, Triwing, and Falloff. New Reticle Dots have also been added, including Ring, Square, Triangle, Cross, and Heart.

There isn’t a one-size fits all for every Hero in the game, especially because different crosshair settings work for each Hero in each role. We have a comprehensive list of settings recommended for each Hero by role.

You may notice that we have not included colors for each settings, though, and that is because it is difficult to judge what each person needs from the game. So, be free to experiment with the color of your crosshairs, and read our list of best settings for each Hero in Overwatch 2.

Best crosshair settings for Tanks in Overwatch 2

Each Tank in Overwatch 2 needs different settings, especially when considering their damage potential and the kind of damage they do.

Reinhardt settings in Overwatch 2
You can change the settings for each Tank in the Options menu.

Best D.Va crosshair settings

  • Type: Crosshairs
  • Show Accuracy: Off
  • Thickness: One
  • Crosshair Length: 10
  • Center Gap: 7
  • Opacity: 100 percent
  • Outline Opacity: 100 percent
  • Outline Thickness: One
  • Outline Shift: One
  • Dot Size: 0
  • Dot Opacity: 0 percent
  • Scale with Resolution: On

Best Doomfist crosshair settings

  • Type: Dot
  • Outline Color: Black
  • Outline Thickness: 1
  • Outline Shift: 1
  • Dot Size: 6.5
  • Dot Opacity: 100 percent
  • Scale with Resolution: On

Best Junker Queen crosshair settings

  • Type: Crosshairs
  • Show Accuracy: Off
  • Thickness: 1
  • Crosshair Length: 10
  • Center Gap: 0
  • Opacity: 100 percent
  • Outline Opacity: 100 percent
  • Outline Thickness: 1
  • Outline Shift: 1
  • Dot Size: 0
  • Dot Opacity: 0 percent
  • Scale with Resolution: On

Best Mauga crosshair settings

  • Type: Crosshair
  • Show Accuracy: Off
  • Thickness: 1
  • Crosshair Length: 10
  • Center Gap: 3
  • Opacity: 100 percent
  • Outline Opacity: 100 percent
  • Outline Thickness: 1
  • Dot Size: 0
  • Dot Opacity: 0 percent
  • Scale With Resolution: On

Best Orisa crosshair settings

  • Type: Crosshairs
  • Show Accuracy: Off
  • Thickness: 1
  • Crosshair Length: 10
  • Center Gap: 0.5
  • Opacity: 100 percent
  • Outline Opacity: 100 percent
  • Outline Thickness: 1
  • Outline Shift: 1
  • Dot Size: 0
  • Dot Opacity: 0 percent
  • Scale with Resolution: On

Best Ramattra crosshair settings

  • Type: Crosshairs
  • Show Accuracy: Off
  • Thickness: 1
  • Crosshair Length: 10
  • Center Gap: 10
  • Opacity: 100 percent
  • Outline Opacity: 100 percent
  • Outline Thickness: 1
  • Outline Shift: 1
  • Dot Size: 0
  • Dot Opacity: 0 percent
  • Scale with Resolution: On

Best Reinhardt crosshair settings

  • Type: Crosshairs
  • Show Accuracy: Off
  • Thickness: One
  • Crosshair Length: 10
  • Center Gap: 7
  • Opacity: 100 percent
  • Outline Opacity: 100 percent
  • Outline Thickness: 1
  • Outline Shift: 1
  • Dot Size: 0
  • Dot Opacity: 0 percent
  • Scale with Resolution: On

Best Roadhog crosshair settings

  • Type: Dot
  • Outline Thickness: 1
  • Outline Shift: One
  • Dot Size: 8
  • Dot Opacity: 100 percent
  • Scale with Resolution: On

Best Sigma crosshair settings

  • Type: Crosshairs
  • Show Accuracy: Off
  • Thickness: 1
  • Crosshair Length: 10
  • Center Gap: 7
  • Opacity: 100 percent
  • Outline Opacity: 100 percent
  • Outline Thickness: 1
  • Outline Shift: 1
  • Dot Size: 0
  • Dot Opacity: 0 percent
  • Scale with Resolution: On

Best Winston crosshair settings

  • Type: Crosshairs
  • Show Accuracy: Off
  • Thickness: 1.5
  • Crosshair Length: 10
  • Center Gap: 10
  • Opacity: 100 percent
  • Outline Opacity: 100 percent
  • Outline Thickness: 1
  • Outline Shift: 1
  • Dot Size: 0
  • Dot Opacity: 0 percent
  • Scale with Resolution: On

Best Wrecking Ball crosshair settings

  • Type: Crosshairs
  • Show Accuracy: Off
  • Thickness: 1
  • Crosshair Length: Eight
  • Center Gap: 0
  • Opacity: 100 percent
  • Outline Opacity: 100 percent
  • Outline Thickness: 1
  • Outline Shift: 1
  • Dot Size: 0
  • Dot Opacity: 0 percent
  • Scale with Resolution: On

Best Zarya crosshair settings

  • Type: Crosshairs
  • Show Accuracy: Off
  • Thickness: 1
  • Crosshair Length: 10
  • Center Gap: 7
  • Opacity: 100 percent
  • Outline Opacity: 100 percent
  • Outline Thickness: 1
  • Outline Shift: 1
  • Dot Size: 0
  • Dot Opacity: 0 percent
  • Scale with Resolution: On

Best crosshair settings for Overwatch 2 DPS Heroes

While crosshairs in Overwatch 2 are important, they are essential for better focus and aim for DPS Heroes. Here are the best ones for each:

Pharah settings in Overwatch 2
You can change settings for each DPS Hero to your liking.

Best Ashe crosshair settings

  • Type: Crosshairs
  • Show Accuracy: Off
  • Thickness: 1
  • Crosshair Length: 10
  • Center Gap: 0
  • Opacity: 100 percent
  • Outline Opacity: 100 percent
  • Outline Thickness: 1
  • Outline Shift: 1
  • Dot Size: 2
  • Dot Opacity: 0 percent
  • Scale with Resolution: On

Best Bastion crosshair settings

  • Type: Crosshairs
  • Show Accuracy: Off
  • Thickness: 1
  • Crosshair Length: 10
  • Center Gap: 2
  • Opacity: 100 percent
  • Outline Opacity: 100 percent
  • Outline Thickness: 1
  • Outline Shift: 1
  • Dot Size: 2
  • Dot Opacity: 0 percent
  • Scale with Resolution: On

Best Cassidy crosshair settings

  • Type: Crosshairs
  • Show Accuracy: Off
  • Thickness: 1
  • Crosshair Length: 10
  • Center Gap: 0
  • Opacity: 100 percent
  • Outline Opacity: 100 percent
  • Outline Thickness: 1
  • Outline Shift: 1
  • Dot Size: 2
  • Dot Opacity: 0 percent
  • Scale with Resolution: On

Best Echo crosshair settings

  • Type: Crosshairs
  • Show Accuracy: Off
  • Thickness: 1
  • Crosshair Length: 10
  • Center Gap: 0
  • Opacity: 100 percent
  • Outline Opacity: 100 percent
  • Outline Thickness: 1
  • Outline Shift: 1
  • Dot Size: 2
  • Dot Opacity: 0 percent
  • Scale with Resolution: On

Best Genji crosshair settings

  • Type: Crosshairs
  • Show Accuracy: Off
  • Thickness: One
  • Crosshair Length: 7
  • Center Gap: 7
  • Opacity: 100 percent
  • Outline Opacity: 100 percent
  • Outline Thickness: 1
  • Outline Shift: 1
  • Dot Size: 0
  • Dot Opacity: 0 percent
  • Scale with Resolution: On

Best Hanzo crosshair settings

  • Type: Dot
  • Outline Thickness: 1
  • Outline Shift: 1
  • Dot Size: 5
  • Dot Opacity: 100 percent
  • Scale with Resolution: On

Best Junkrat crosshair settings

  • Type: Crosshairs
  • Show Accuracy: Off
  • Thickness: One
  • Crosshair Length: 5
  • Center Gap: 2
  • Opacity: 100 percent
  • Outline Opacity: 100 percent
  • Outline Thickness: 1
  • Outline Shift: 1
  • Dot Size: Zero

Best Mei crosshair settings

  • Type: Crosshairs
  • Show Accuracy: Off
  • Thickness: 1
  • Crosshair Length: 5
  • Center Gap: 5
  • Opacity: 100 percent
  • Outline Opacity: 100 percent
  • Outline Thickness: 1
  • Outline Shift: 1
  • Dot Size: 0
  • Dot Opacity: 0 percent
  • Scale with Resolution: On

Best Pharah crosshair settings

  • Type: Crosshairs
  • Show Accuracy: Off
  • Thickness: 1
  • Crosshair Length: 5
  • Center Gap: 2
  • Opacity: 100 percent
  • Outline Opacity: 100 percent
  • Outline Thickness: 1
  • Outline Shift: 1
  • Dot Size: 0
  • Dot Opacity: 0 percent
  • Scale with Resolution: On

Best Reaper crosshair settings

  • Type: Crosshairs
  • Show Accuracy: Off
  • Thickness: 1
  • Crosshair Length: 7
  • Center Gap: 5
  • Opacity: 100 percent
  • Outline Opacity: 100 percent
  • Outline Thickness: 1
  • Outline Shift: 1
  • Dot Size: 0
  • Dot Opacity: 0 percent
  • Scale with Resolution: On

Best Sojourn crosshair settings

  • Type: Crosshairs
  • Show Accuracy: Off
  • Thickness: 1
  • Crosshair Length: 6
  • Center Gap: 0
  • Opacity: 100 percent
  • Outline Opacity: 100 percent
  • Outline Thickness: 1
  • Outline Shift: 1
  • Dot Size: 0
  • Dot Opacity: 0 percent
  • Scale with Resolution: On

Best Soldier 76 crosshair settings

  • Type: Crosshairs
  • Show Accuracy: Off
  • Thickness: 1
  • Crosshair Length: 5
  • Center Gap: 3
  • Opacity: 100 percent
  • Outline Opacity: 100 percent
  • Outline Thickness: 1
  • Outline Shift: 1
  • Dot Size: 0
  • Dot Opacity: 0 percent
  • Scale with Resolution: On

Best Sombra crosshair settings

  • Type: Crosshairs
  • Show Accuracy: Off
  • Thickness: 1
  • Crosshair Length: 6
  • Center Gap: 3
  • Opacity: 100 percent
  • Outline Opacity: 100 percent
  • Outline Thickness: 1
  • Outline Shift: 1
  • Dot Size: 2
  • Dot Opacity: 0 percent
  • Scale with Resolution: On

Best Symmetra crosshair settings

  • Type: Crosshairs
  • Show Accuracy: Off
  • Thickness: 1
  • Crosshair Length: 5
  • Center Gap: 2
  • Opacity: 100 percent
  • Outline Opacity: 100 percent
  • Outline Thickness: 1
  • Outline Shift: 1
  • Dot Size: 0
  • Dot Opacity: 0 percent
  • Scale with Resolution: On

Best Torbjorn crosshair settings

  • Type: Dot
  • Outline Color: Black
  • Outline Thickness: 1
  • Outline Shift: 1
  • Dot Size: 4
  • Dot Opacity: 100 percent
  • Scale with Resolution: On

Best Tracer crosshair settings

  • Type: Crosshairs
  • Show Accuracy: Off
  • Thickness: 1
  • Crosshair Length: 5
  • Center Gap: 2
  • Opacity: 100 percent
  • Outline Opacity: 100 percent
  • Outline Thickness: 1
  • Outline Shift: 1
  • Dot Size: 0
  • Dot Opacity: 0 percent
  • Scale with Resolution: On

Best Widowmaker crosshair settings

  • Type: Crosshairs
  • Show Accuracy: Off
  • Thickness: 1
  • Crosshair Length: 6
  • Center Gap: 0
  • Opacity: 100 percent
  • Outline Opacity: 100 percent
  • Outline Thickness: 1
  • Outline Shift: 1
  • Dot Size: 0
  • Dot Opacity: 0 percent
  • Scale with Resolution: On

Best crosshair settings for Overwatch 2 Support Heroes

Overwatch 2 Support Heroes need to be able to hit their team and do damage for maximum potential, and these settings will help you get there.

Ana settings in Overwatch 2
You can change the crosshairs for each Support.

Best Ana crosshair settings

  • Type: Crosshairs
  • Show Accuracy: Off
  • Thickness: 1
  • Crosshair Length: 5
  • Center Gap: 2
  • Opacity: 100 percent
  • Outline Opacity: 100 percent
  • Outline Thickness: 1
  • Outline Shift: 1
  • Dot Size: 2
  • Dot Opacity: 0 percent
  • Scale with Resolution: On

Best Baptiste crosshair settings

  • Type: Crosshairs
  • Show Accuracy: Off
  • Thickness: 1
  • Crosshair Length: 5
  • Center Gap: 2
  • Opacity: 100 percent
  • Outline Opacity: 100 percent
  • Outline Thickness: 1
  • Outline Shift: 1
  • Dot Size: 2
  • Dot Opacity: 0 percent
  • Scale with Resolution: On

Best Brigitte crosshair settings

  • Type: Crosshairs
  • Show Accuracy: Off
  • Thickness: 1
  • Crosshair Length: 4
  • Center Gap: 10
  • Opacity: 100 percent
  • Outline Opacity: 100 percent
  • Outline Thickness: 1
  • Outline Shift: 1
  • Dot Size: 0
  • Dot Opacity: 0 percent
  • Scale with Resolution: On

Best Illari crosshair settings

  • Type: Crosshairs
  • Show Accuracy: Off
  • Thickness: 1
  • Crosshair Length: 5
  • Center Gap: 3
  • Opacity: 100 percent
  • Outline Opacity: 100 percent
  • Outline Thickness: 1
  • Outline Shift: 1
  • Dot Size: 2
  • Dot Opacity: 0 percent
  • Scale with Resolution: On

Best Kiriko crosshair settings

  • Type: Crosshairs
  • Show Accuracy: Off
  • Thickness: 1
  • Crosshair Length: 4
  • Center Gap: 3
  • Opacity: 100 percent
  • Outline Opacity: 100 percent
  • Outline Thickness: 1
  • Outline Shift: 1
  • Dot Size: 2
  • Dot Opacity: 0 percent
  • Scale with Resolution: On

Best Lifeweaver crosshair settings

  • Type: Crosshairs
  • Show Accuracy: Off
  • Thickness: 1
  • Crosshair Length: 5
  • Center Gap: 3
  • Opacity: 100 percent
  • Outline Opacity: 100 percent
  • Outline Thickness: 1
  • Outline Shift: 1
  • Dot Size: 0
  • Dot Opacity: 0 percent
  • Scale with Resolution: On

Best Lucio crosshair settings

  • Type: Crosshairs
  • Show Accuracy: Off
  • Thickness: 1
  • Crosshair Length: 4
  • Center Gap: 8
  • Opacity: 100 percent
  • Outline Opacity: 100 percent
  • Outline Thickness: 1
  • Outline Shift: 1
  • Dot Size: 0
  • Dot Opacity: 0 percent
  • Scale with Resolution: On

Best Mercy crosshair settings

  • Type: Crosshairs
  • Show Accuracy: Off
  • Thickness: 1
  • Crosshair Length: 5
  • Center Gap: 2
  • Opacity: 100 percent
  • Outline Opacity: 100 percent
  • Outline Thickness: 1
  • Outline Shift: 1
  • Dot Size: 2
  • Dot Opacity: 0 percent
  • Scale with Resolution: On

Best Moira crosshair settings

  • Type: Crosshairs
  • Show Accuracy: Off
  • Thickness: 1
  • Crosshair Length: 5
  • Center Gap: 0
  • Opacity: 100 percent
  • Outline Opacity: 100 percent
  • Outline Thickness: 1
  • Outline Shift: 1
  • Dot Size: 0
  • Dot Opacity: 0 percent
  • Scale with Resolution: On

Best Zenyatta crosshair settings

  • Type: Crosshairs
  • Show Accuracy: Off
  • Thickness: 1
  • Crosshair Length: 5
  • Center Gap: 7
  • Opacity: 100 percent
  • Outline Opacity: 100 percent
  • Outline Thickness: 1
  • Outline Shift: 1
  • Dot Size: 0
  • Dot Opacity: 0 percent
  • Scale with Resolution: On

Of course, you should also try adjusting these settings so that you can get the crosshair that you’re most comfortable with. The best options are the ones that suit your particular playstyle, so be sure to experiment a bit.

If you want to know more about Overwatch 2, you can check out our list of guides below.

Best Overwatch 2 PC settings | Overwatch 2 crossplay | Is Overwatch 2 free-to-play? | How to get Jade Weapons in Overwatch 2 | Best Overwatch 2 Heroes | Who is the most popular Overwatch 2 Hero | How to check your rank in Overwatch 2 | Is Overwatch 2 split-screen? | How to spectate matches in Overwatch 2

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Hamza is a Content Creator & Publisher at Charlie INTEL, who graduated from Bahria University with a Bachelors degree in Business Administration. He's spent the past few years covering news and guides for various video games, including Call of Duty and Apex Legends. He loves digital art, movies, and comic books. You can contact Hamza at [email protected].