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How To Make a Dot Crosshair in CS2 (CSGO)?

Dot crosshair is becoming an increasingly popular choice among CS2 (CSGO) players, and today we'll show you how you can set it up!

Updated on Mar 09, 2024
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How To Make a Dot Crosshair in CS2 (CSGO)?

Many believe that dot crosshair in CS2 (CSGO) makes it easier to shoot headshots. Well, this has not been scientifically proven or anything like that; it is just a theory of some players. Well, we do not guarantee that it will give you aimbot, but it is definitely worth trying these crosshair settings.

How To Set Dot Crosshair in CS2 (CSGO)

Developer Console Dot Crosshair Commands

To set dot crosshair in CS2 (CSGO), you can simply paste these exact settings into your Developer Console:

cl_crosshairalpha "255" cl_crosshaircolor "5" cl_crosshaircolor_b "0" cl_crosshaircolor_r "255" cl_crosshaircolor_g "0" cl_crosshairdot "0" cl_crosshairgap "-6" cl_crosshairsize "1" cl_crosshairstyle "4" cl_crosshairusealpha "1" cl_crosshairthickness "1" cl_fixedcrosshairgap "-6" cl_crosshair_outlinethickness "0" cl_crosshair_drawoutline "0"
  1. Open CS2 (CSGO)
  2. Use “∼” to open a Developer Console
  3. Paste the above setting into the console
  4. Confirm by pressing Enter!

All these settings represent red dot crosshair. However, if you would like to set your own custom crosshair color to match with your most-used CS2 (CSGO) skins, just change the number of cl_crosshaircolor crosshair command to “1”.


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If you want to learn more about modifying the crosshair settings in CS2 (CSGO) and make your custom dot crosshair, check out our article with all the crosshair related console commands and most preferred crosshair styles: How To Change Crosshair in CS2 (CSGO)

Dot Crosshair Code CS2 (CSGO)

And if you want to import the same red dot crosshair as we have mentioned above using an in your game settings, follow these steps:

  1. Open CS2 (CSGO)
  2. Go to Settings and find “Crosshair”
  3. Click the “Share or Import” button
  4. Paste this crosshair code:
CSGO-p9Qwt-ZJNUP-dnPH4-2cYfs-sYiGH

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So, if you prefer using a code rather than a console command, you have the option to do it!

Which Dot Crosshair Color Is The Best?

There is no single "correct" color when it comes to dot crosshair in CS2 (CSGO). Even though most pros recently use basic white dot crosshair, we prefer the red one we gave you in this guide, as it is a great option for bright textures, especially on maps like Dust 2 or Cache. However, whether we are talking about crosshair settings, aim settings, or other important settings, it’s all up to your preference.

Is Dot Crosshair Better Than Default Crosshairs?

Dot crosshair in CS2 (CSGO) is becoming an increasingly popular choice and winning out classic crosshairs. What made dot crosshair famous are professional players and streamers like ScreaM, who chose this setting for official high-stakes games. In fact, there are even community servers where using a dot crosshair is bannable.


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Still, even though the dot crosshair setting is worth trying out, using dot crosshair in CS2 (CSGO) won’t necessarily increase your headshot percentage. However, you might want to try it by using our random CS weapon generator, and see how you feel with the dot crosshair in different scenarios. You might also want to check out our Counter Strike skin randomizer, to relax yourself a bit during you journey in finding the best CS crosshair.

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