CS:GO crosshair commands

cs go crosshair commands
cs go crosshair commands

We present an ordered list of all commands that allow you to create your own crosshair. You should know them because not all of them are available in the game options. In addition to the CS: GO crosshair commands, we have also added extra descriptions and screenshots.

Wait, that’s not all! Along with console commands (appearance and functionality), there are also several links to the crosshairs examples at the end.

That way you should quickly find out what’s going on here. Let’s dive in…

Functionality crosshair commands

Let’s start here. Commands that change the functions or operation of the CSGO crosshair.

cl_crosshairstyle

This command sets the style of the crosshair in terms of behavior during running / shooting (values ​​0 – 5).

cl_crosshairstyle "1" - csgo

cl_crosshairstyle "0"
(default)

cl_crosshairstyle "1" - csgo

cl_crosshairstyle "1"
(default static)

cl_crosshairstyle "2" - csgo

cl_crosshairstyle "2"
(dynamic when you move/shoot)

cl_crosshairstyle "3" - csgo

cl_crosshairstyle "3"
(dynamic when you move/shoot)

cl_crosshairstyle "4" - csgo

cl_crosshairstyle "4"
(full static)

cl_crosshairstyle "5" - csgo

cl_crosshairstyle "5"
(semi-static)

Extra explanation

Style 0, 2 and 3 mean a dynamic crosshair that moves when you walk or shoot. Style 1 and 4 are fully static, i.e. they do not change when you make a move. Style 5, on the other hand, has been copied from the previous version (Counter Strike 1.6) and can be considered classic dynamic or semi-static.

Learn more about dynamic and static styles from our CSGO crosshair guide.

cl_crosshair_t

This command removes the top line from the crosshair (“0” for normal crosshair, and “1” for t crosshair without top).

cl_crosshair_t "0" - csgo

cl_crosshair_t "0"

cl_crosshair_t "1" - csgo

cl_crosshair_t "1"

Extra explanation

This command was not always available in CS: GO – it was added a few years ago. Not everyone liked it (there are no pro players who use it). It has such a name, because when it is turned on, your crosshair looks like the letter “T”.

cl_crosshairgap_useweaponvalue

This command sets different crosshair gap for different weapons that you currently hold (“0” being OFF, and “1” being ON).

cl_crosshairgap_useweaponvalue "1" - ak47 csgo

cl_crosshairgap_useweaponvalue "1"
(with AK47)

cl_crosshairgap_useweaponvalue "1" - knife csgo

cl_crosshairgap_useweaponvalue "1"
(with knife)

cl_crosshairgap_useweaponvalue "1" - pistol csgo

cl_crosshairgap_useweaponvalue "1"
(with pistol)

Extra explanation

The gap is the biggest when you hold the pistol in your hand, and the smallest when it’s a rifle. In the case of a knife it has an average size.

Appearance crosshair commands

The following commands allow you to customize the appearance of your crosshair.

cl_crosshaircolor

This command changes the color of the crosshair (values 0-5).

cl_crosshaircolor "0" - csgo

cl_crosshaircolor "0"
(red)

cl_crosshaircolor "1" - csgo

cl_crosshaircolor "1"
(green)

cl_crosshaircolor "2" - csgo

cl_crosshaircolor "2"
(yellow)

cl_crosshaircolor "3" - csgo

cl_crosshaircolor "3"
(blue)

cl_crosshaircolor "4" - csgo

cl_crosshaircolor "4"
(cyan)

cl_crosshaircolor "5" - csgo

cl_crosshaircolor "5"
(custom)

Extra explanation

In addition to the basic settings, you can use any color you like, thanks to the “5” value. To set custom colors, go to the website with the RGB color calculator.

An example of a black crosshaircl_crosshaircolor “5”; cl_crosshaircolor_r “0”; cl_crosshaircolor_g “0”; cl_crosshaircolor_b “0”; cl_crosshairusealpha “1” .

cl_crosshaircolor ``5`` sets the color chosen in cl_crosshaircolor_r, cl_crosshaircolor_g, cl_crosshaircolor_b when cl_crosshairusealpha enabled.

cl_crosshairsize

This command determines the size of the crosshair, however the final size depends on your in-game resolution (only positive values).

cl_crosshairsize "1" - csgo

cl_crosshairsize "1"

cl_crosshairsize "3" - csgo

cl_crosshairsize "3"

cl_crosshairsize "5" - csgo

cl_crosshairsize "5"

Extra explanation

When setting the CSGO crosshair size, there is no limit to the value. When you use “0”, crosshair will become invisible. Some players prefer to play with small crosshairs (better aiming) and others on a large (better recoil control).

cl_crosshairthickness

This command allows you to change the thickness of the crosshair lines (only positive values).

cl_crosshairthickness "0.5" - csgo

cl_crosshairthickness "0.5"

cl_crosshairthickness "1" - csgo

cl_crosshairthickness "1"

cl_crosshairthickness "2" - csgo

cl_crosshairthickness "2"

Extra explanation

As with size, there is no limit for this command. However, you must stick to the minimum value of “0.5”.

cl_crosshairgap

This command determines the distance of the crosshair lines from the center of screen (positive and negative values).

cl_crosshairgap "-3" - csgo

cl_crosshairgap "-3"

cl_crosshairgap "0" - csgo

cl_crosshairgap "0"

cl_crosshairgap "2.5" - csgo

cl_crosshairgap "2.5"

Extra explanation

You can choose the gap you want, as this command has no limit. Negative values make the lines are closer to each other, and the positive ones move them away.

cl_fixedcrosshairgap

This command determines the gap for default crosshair (positive and negative values).

cl_fixedcrosshairgap "1" - csgo

cl_fixedcrosshairgap "1"

cl_fixedcrosshairgap "3" - csgo

cl_fixedcrosshairgap "3"

cl_fixedcrosshairgap "7" - csgo

cl_fixedcrosshairgap "7"

Extra explanation

This console command applies to a very small group of people. It works in a similar way to cl_crosshairgap, but only when we choose cl_crosshairstyle “1” (almost nobody uses it).

cl_crosshairstyle ``1`` is required to use cl_fixedcrosshairgap command.

cl_crosshairusealpha

This command allows you to change the crosshair’s transparency (with “0” being OFF for the possibility of change, and “1” for ON).

cl_crosshairusealpha "0" - csgo

cl_crosshairusealpha "0"

cl_crosshairusealpha "1" - csgo

cl_crosshairusealpha "1"

Extra explanation

Thanks to this, you can change the transparency – however we recommend prudent use. With some colors and crosshair settings, this command makes sense, but in most cases it may be unnecessary.

An example of a fully visible crosshair cl_crosshairusealpha “1”; cl_crosshairalpha “255” .

cl_crosshairalpha

This command specifies the level of crosshair’s transparency on the screen (“0” being invisible, and “255” being fully visible).

cl_crosshairalpha "77" - csgo

cl_crosshairalpha "77"

cl_crosshairalpha "155" - csgo

cl_crosshairalpha "155"

cl_crosshairalpha "255" - csgo

cl_crosshairalpha "255"

Extra explanation

As a rule, it is recommended to set the “255” value so that the crosshair is fully visible. Otherwise on some maps (eg. de_dust2), the crosshair can mix with the background.

cl_crosshairusealpha ``1`` is required to use cl_crosshairalpha command.

cl_crosshairdot

This command decides if there is a dot in the middle of the crosshair (value “0” or “1”).

cl_crosshairdot "0" - csgo

cl_crosshairdot "0"

cl_crosshairdot "1" - csgo

cl_crosshairdot "1"

Extra explanation

There are several streamers who use dots in their crosshair. Interestingly, you can completely remove the crosshair lines and leave the dot itself in the middle of the screen. To do this, type – cl_crosshairsize “0”, cl_crosshairdot “1”.

cl_crosshair_drawoutline

This command adds a stroke to the current crosshair (“0” being OFF, and “1” being ON).

cl_crosshair_drawoutline "0" - csgo

cl_crosshair_drawoutline "0"

cl_crosshair_drawoutline "1" - csgo

cl_crosshair_drawoutline "1"

Extra explanation

By adjusting the contour, you can make the crosshair look more ‘heavy’ (in this way it will always stand out on your screen). It is worth knowing that for some people it may cause distraction.

cl_crosshair_outlinethickness

This command sets the crosshair’s stroke thickness if the drawoutline is ON (only positive values).

cl_crosshair_outlinethickness "05" - csgo

cl_crosshair_outlinethickness "0.5"

cl_crosshair_outlinethickness "1" - csgo

cl_crosshair_outlinethickness "1"

cl_crosshair_outlinethickness "2" - csgo

cl_crosshair_outlinethickness "2"

Extra explanation

When you enter the minimum value “0.5”, your crosshair will have shade. The other values change the stroke thickness and have no limit.

cl_crosshair_drawoutline ``1`` is required to use cl_crosshair_outlinethickness command.

Other crosshair commands

Other fancy crosshair commands for changing more advanced options.

hud_showtargetid

This command sets X sign as additional warning against friendly fire (value “0” or “1”).

hud_showtargetid "0" - csgo

hud_showtargetid "0"

hud_showtargetid "1" - teammate csgo

hud_showtargetid "1"
(when on the teammate)

hud_showtargetid "1" - enemy csgo

hud_showtargetid "1"
(when on the enemy)

Extra explanation

This setting seems unnecessary, but it can be useful for people who play for the first time. Thanks to this, it is impossible to kill your teammate.

cl_crosshairstyle ``1`` is required to use hud_showtargetid command.

cl_crosshair_sniper_width

This command sets the thickness of the sniper crosshair and changes the blur effect (only positive values).

cl_crosshair_sniper_width "1" - csgo

cl_crosshair_sniper_width "1"

cl_crosshair_sniper_width "3" - csgo

cl_crosshair_sniper_width "3"

Extra explanation

This does not apply to the standard crosshair but to the sniper sight. Good to know, that there are several theories about which value is the best – but yes, these are just theories.

Crosshair commands from CSGO pros

Copy and paste if you want. Some of the most popular CS:GO crosshair examples.

If you’re looking for a new crosshair, you can use our examples. Below you will find a ready list of commands that you can paste into the console.

Pro crosshair settings

Check the CS:GO pro crosshairs post where you can find the crosshairs settings of professional teams. With explanation and examples!

How to use these examples?

It is possible that you are a total layman and you don’t know how to edit the crosshair.

Calmly! We have created a separate tutorial on how to change crosshair in CS:GO.

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  • Hi there are several missing commands

    cl_crosshair_dynamic_maxdist_splitratio “0” // ( def. “0.35” ) min. 0.000000 max. 1.000000 client archive ss – If using cl_crosshairstyle 2, this is the ratio used to determine how long the i
    cl_crosshair_dynamic_splitalpha_innermod “1” // min. 0.000000 max. 1.000000 client archive ss – If using cl_crosshairstyle 2, this is the alpha modification that will be used f
    cl_crosshair_dynamic_splitalpha_outermod “0.300000” // ( def. “0.5” ) min. 0.300000 max. 1.000000 client archive ss – If using cl_crosshairstyle 2, this is the alpha modification that will be used f
    cl_crosshair_dynamic_splitdist “7” // client archive ss – If using cl_crosshairstyle 2, this is the distance that the crosshair pips will

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