How to Configure CS2 Crosshair

Every CS:GO player wants to deliver headshots in a split second to frustrate opponents. But skill alone isn't enough. It's important to configure your CS GO 2 crosshair that will perfectly match individual requirements. Properly selected size, shape, and color of this parameter will significantly improve gaming comfort and help you score even more frags.

There are 3 most popular ways to create a crosshair in CS GO 2.

Through Game Console

The game has 6 standard CS:GO 2 crosshairs that are set using the command cl_crosshairstyle 0-5. Each number means specific values, namely:

  • 0 – default

  • 1 – static default

  • 2 – classic

  • 3 – classic dynamic

  • 4 – classic static

  • 5 – classic dynamic with smaller distance between parts

You can configure CS2 crosshair through console down to the smallest details. Using specific commands, you can set any of the main parameters:

  • Color – cl_crosshaircolor 0-4, where the number corresponds to one specific tone (0 – red, 1 – green, 2 – yellow, 3 – blue, 4 – light blue)

  • Dot – Add dot in center: cl_crosshairdot 1, remove: cl_crosshairdot 0

  • Size – cl_crosshairsize X, where X controls CS GO crosshair dimensions and is expressed in numerical range 1-5

  • Outline – Enable outline with cl_crosshair_drawoutline 1, remove with cl_crosshair_drawoutline 0

  • Gaps between parts – Command cl_crosshairgap 5 allows setting crosshair without gaps in the middle. You can experiment with the last digit, increasing intervals between parts

  • Line thickness – cl_crosshairthickness X, where parameter X is set in numbers from 1 and controls specific fullness of each crosshair part. For example, cl_crosshairthickness 5

Through game console, you can even configure Simple's CS GO crosshair or any other professional player's setup. However, this requires entering over 20 commands.

On Special Map

Obviously, not everyone wants to mess with console commands and test results each time. Specifically for such players, there's a separate CS2 map called crashz' Crosshair Generator. On it, you can set individual parameters, choose a pro player's crosshair, and immediately test it on bots.

Through Counter-Strike 2 Settings

Surprisingly, many CS GO players still don't know that individual crosshair parameters can be set directly in the game menu. To do this:

  • Go to settings menu

  • Click "Game" tab

  • Select "Crosshair" section

Here you can set all parameters, including color, outline, and transparency. The top displays configuration results that can be immediately tested in-game.

These are the 3 most common methods that will bring shooting comfort to perfection. But why search and enter specific command sequences? Or spend time configuring crosshair like Simple's? You can simply buy a cheat for CS GO and deliver headshots left and right. To improve gaming comfort, we recommend checking out the article about reducing ping in CS:GO. It will help minimize potential connection loss risks, which undoubtedly affects player enjoyment.