Crosshair customization in CS2 via console: tailor it to your style

In CS2, the crosshair isn't just a dot on the screen — it’s a crucial tool that directly affects your aim and overall gameplay experience. While the game offers a user-friendly settings interface, many professional players cs2 still prefer manual crosshair cs2 adjustment via the console. This approach gives you more flexibility and helps you achieve the perfect result.

Key console commands for crosshair setup in CS2

Starting with the crosshair style:

cl_crosshairstyle 0 — default dynamic

cl_crosshairstyle 1 — default static

cl_crosshairstyle 2–5 — classic styles with various dynamics and looks

Dynamic styles expand when firing, jumping, or moving. Static ones stay the same no matter what.

To change color:

cl_crosshaircolor 0–4 — preset colors (red, green, yellow, blue, cyan)

Custom colors:

cl_crosshaircolor_r 255

cl_crosshaircolor_g 255

cl_crosshaircolor_b 255 — white crosshair example

Other key parameters:

cl_crosshair_drawoutline 1 — enables outline

cl_crosshair_outlinethickness — outline thickness

cl_crosshairsize — line length

cl_crosshairthickness — line thickness

cl_crosshairgap — space between lines

cl_crosshairdot 1 — dot in center

cl_crosshairusealpha & cl_crosshairalpha — transparency control

A popular setup used by many players

cl_crosshairstyle 4   cl_crosshairsize 4.7   cl_crosshairgap -1   cl_crosshairdot 1   cl_crosshairthickness 1   cl_crosshair_drawoutline 1   cl_crosshair_outlinethickness 1  

What no longer works in CS2:

Some legacy CS:GO commands are now obsolete, such as:

cl_crosshairgap_useweaponvalue

cl_crosshairscale

Quick tip:

If you don’t want to input every command manually, use special workshop maps (like aim training maps, but for crosshairs) or online crosshair generators. Then just paste the config cs2 into the console — quick, efficient, and fully customizable.