Guide Deadlock crosshairs: customization in settings, console commands and patterns

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Continuing the series of guides on Deadlock, of course, I can't not tell about the crosshair setup in the game. Like in any shooter, to pick crosshair settings in Deadlock incredibly important, otherwise it will be inconvenient to shoot and aim. Of course, crosshair is an individual thing, everyone likes their own, but in this topic I will tell about several ways (and services) for selection and even give code ready universal crosshairs. And you ever thought, how important is to choose crosshair, which excellently suits exactly your style of play? Now we will figure it out!

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Setting up Deadlock crosshair through the menu

Actually set up crosshair in Deadlock very simple. Need to go to settings, to section "Options". There on the right will be "Crosshair", this is our crosshair.

Can set: gap, width, height, opacity of lines, dot, outline and color. Can experiment with these settings, for example in mode Dead Lock against bots. Turn the sliders and then can find for yourself beautiful and convenient option. Basically this thing takes only couple minutes, but you immediately will notice, how changes your game.

Also advise to play with field of view settings. Wide field of view will allow to see more, that is gives you more information about what is happening around, but at the same time makes the aiming device a bit less accurate. Narrow FOV in Dead Lock, on the contrary, makes it more accurate, but narrows the view. Try first with some FOV values, then with others and so you can understand, what suits you more.


Console commands for crosshair in Deadlock

If you like to set everything with the help of commands, or if standard settings are not enough, then you, of course, always can use the console for more detailed crosshair setup. Open the console, pressing the key F7, and enter the following commands:

citadel_crosshair_pip_gap — adjusts the distance between lines;
citadel_crosshair_pip_width — adjusts the width of these lines;
citadel_crosshair_pip_height — changes the height of lines.

In general, turning these settings, already can achieve acceptable crosshair, however if you do not want to bother with this, then read further!


Types of crosshairs in Deadlock in 2024

If you do not want to worry with settings, then below I provide several ready crosshairs, which always are relevant despite the game. What in CS, what in TF2, Deadlock or any other shooter – exactly they are most often used. Here are some of them:

• Dot. This is the simplest option. It is very convenient for lightning reaction, does not distract attention, with it is convenient to aim immediately at the head. Fits well for gamers, who are used to minimalism.

Spoiler: dot

citadel_crosshair_color_r 255; citadel_crosshair_color_b 255; citadel_crosshair_color_g 255; citadel_crosshair_pip_border true; citadel_crosshair_pip_opacity 0; citadel_crosshair_pip_width 4; citadel_crosshair_pip_height 10; citadel_crosshair_pip_gap 0; citadel_crosshair_dot_opacity 1; citadel_crosshair_dot_outline_opacity 0

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• Cross. Another classic and proven option. Well visible on any maps and suits for most play styles. Also this crosshair will be convenient in Deadlock for those, who want to combine accuracy and visibility.

Spoiler: cross

citadel_crosshair_color_r 255; citadel_crosshair_color_b 255; citadel_crosshair_color_g 255; citadel_crosshair_pip_border false; citadel_crosshair_pip_opacity 1; citadel_crosshair_pip_width 4; citadel_crosshair_pip_height 10; citadel_crosshair_pip_gap -3; citadel_crosshair_dot_opacity 0; citadel_crosshair_dot_outline_opacity 0

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• Box. Using this setting mostly play those, who want to learn to control recoil, or play on heroes, for whom accurate shots are not the most important. Suits for characters, who more often use skills than auto attack. It is useful, if you want to reduce the influence of sharp movements.

Spoiler: box

citadel_crosshair_color_r 255; citadel_crosshair_color_b 255; citadel_crosshair_color_g 255; citadel_crosshair_pip_border false; citadel_crosshair_pip_opacity 1; citadel_crosshair_pip_width 10; citadel_crosshair_pip_height 2; citadel_crosshair_pip_gap -1; citadel_crosshair_dot_opacity 0; citadel_crosshair_dot_outline_opacity 0

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Static. Basic crosshair, suitable for almost every player and situation. It is not too big, but at the same time sufficiently concise, to help you aim accurately.

Spoiler: static

citadel_crosshair_color_r 255; citadel_crosshair_color_b 255; citadel_crosshair_color_g 255; citadel_crosshair_pip_border true; citadel_crosshair_pip_opacity 1; citadel_crosshair_pip_width 4; citadel_crosshair_pip_height 10; citadel_crosshair_pip_gap 0; citadel_crosshair_dot_opacity 1; citadel_crosshair_dot_outline_opacity 0

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Recrent crosshair. Cross of one of the top players-streamers for online shooters, who often plays Deadlock.

Spoiler: recrent

citadel_crosshair_b 0; citadel_crosshair_g 0; citadel_crosshair_r 0; citadel_crosshair_dot_opacity 0; citadel_crosshair_dot_outline_opacity 0.9; citadel_crosshair_hit_marker_duration 0; citadel_crosshair_pip_border true; citadel_crosshair_pip_gap -4; citadel_crosshair_pip_height 15; citadel_crosshair_pip_opacity 0.9; citadel_crosshair_width 3

Each of these settings has its pros and cons. Try all options and choose the one, which will best match your gamestyle.

Crosshair generator for Deadlock

deadlockcrosshair.com​

If you are looking for already created by others templates, then I want to share with you the site "deadlockcrosshair". On it there is a large number of options and you can use them immediately. Can choose ready one, can create your own from scratch, choose yourself! And all, what need to do, is only set the parameters on the site, copy the commands and paste them into the game console. This site greatly saves time, conveniently shows immediately, how it will be in Deadlock and, most importantly, is free.


Conclusion

Thus, to choose the correct crosshair in Dead Lock is not a simple task, because it is not just a picture on the screen. No matter how banal it may seem, but exactly the crosshair is that component, which helps you shoot more accurately and react faster. As I have said, for each playstyle you need your own crosshair and your own sense. I hope my story in this article helped you choose from several options. Because the main thing is that the crosshair was convenient and suited your play style. After all, as they say, the right crosshair is already half the success!