CS:GO Crosshair Commands Explained
Crosshair is important and can improve your gameplay purely by making aiming easier or more suited to your style. Everyone has their personal preferences, but it’s important to make sure that your CS:GO crosshair isn’t too distracting and actually helps you in-game.
A good crosshair won't suddenly make you The Global Elite, but it will make your gameplay experience much easier. That said, let’s look at the commands that will help you customize your CS:GO crosshair the way you want!
cl_crosshairstyle
cl_crosshairstyle commands are supposed to set the basic look of your crosshair. There are 5 different “styles” that you can select from, which can then be further customized.
| COMMAND | |
|---|---|
| cl_crosshairstyle 0 | Spreads while shooting/moving |
| cl_crosshairstyle 1 | Classic style crosshair, also spreads while shooting/moving |
| cl_crosshairstyle 2 | Very large spread while shooting/moving |
| cl_crosshairstyle 3 | Smallest crosshair style, completely static |
| cl_crosshairstyle 4 | Same size as the 3rd style, spreads while shooting |
| cl_crosshairstyle 5 | “Dynamic” crosshair, spreads to show you how accurate your shorts will be |
cl_crosshairsize & cl_crosshairthickness
cl_crosshairsize and cl_crosshairthickness commands these (as you may have guessed) set the size and thickness of your crosshair. They are easy to set – the higher value you enter after typing these commands, the more visible effect you will get.
| COMMAND | USE |
|---|---|
| cl_crosshairsize x | Sets the size of your crosshair |
| cl_crosshairthickness x | Sets the thickness of your crosshair |
They are also easy to set – the higher a value you enter after typing these commands, the more visible effect you will get.
cl_crosshairgap
| COMMAND | USE |
|---|---|
| cl_crosshairgap x | Sets the gaps between the crosshair lines |
Ideally, the crosshair won't have too much thickness or too big of a gap to ensure you can accurately see what's in your scope and aim over any distance. You set it the same way as cl_crosshairsize and cl_crosshair thickness commands.
cl_crosshair_outlinethickness
Defines the thickness of the black outlines around the crosshair lines
| COMMAND | USE |
|---|---|
| cl_crosshair_outlinethickness x | Defines the thickness of the black outlines around the crosshair lines |
This command will also help to make it much easier to see this on the screen, which is perfect for people who like to be able to see through their crosshair lines.
cl_crosshairalpha
| COMMAND | USE |
|---|---|
| cl_crosshairalpha | Sets the transparency of your crosshair |
Again, you set it the same way as the other commands. A lower number means that you'll be able to see what's behind the crosshair lines, which can be a good thing for a variety of reasons. For people who have trouble seeing smaller things, it allows you to have a larger crosshair without it blocking the screen.
cl_crosshaircolor
Our last CSGO crosshair command sets the color of our crosshair:
| COMMAND | FEATURE |
|---|---|
| cl_crosshaircolor 0 | red |
| cl_crosshaircolor 1 | green |
| cl_crosshaircolor 2 | yellow |
| cl_crosshaircolor 3 | blue |
| cl_crosshaircolor 4 | cyan |
Changing the crosshair color might not mean much to many people. However, some colors might be too bright and hurt someone's eyes, or could just be distracting to some people.
If you have certain types of color-blindness then the regular crosshair might be difficult to see so changing the color is critical to improving your gameplay and overall enjoyment.
An improved crosshair will make your life much easier in the game, but it won't guarantee you a better rank. The only thing that you can do to get better is practice, and we recommend checking out some aim maps for it.
