cl_crosshair_recoil
Makes the crosshair follow your recoil. When on, the crosshair moves with the weapon's recoil while you spray, showing where your bullets go. Most pros turn it off and learn the spray patterns instead, but it can help beginners understand recoil.
cl_crosshair_recoil 0
Syntax
cl_crosshair_recoil <0|1>
| Value | What it does |
|---|---|
0 | Crosshair stays in the center |
1 | Crosshair follows the recoil |
Examples
cl_crosshair_recoil 0
How to use cl_crosshair_recoil in CS2
- Enable the developer console in Settings › Game › Enable Developer Console.
- Press ~ to open the console, type the command and press Enter.
- To apply it every time you launch CS2, add the line to an
autoexec.cfgfile in your cfg folder.
What value do CS2 pros use?
Among the 70 pro crosshairs on ClutchCrosshair, read from official match demos, the most common value is cl_crosshair_recoil 0 (100% of pros).
cl_crosshair_recoil 0- 100%
Pros who use cl_crosshair_recoil 0:
Want to try a crosshair before typing commands? Use the CS2 crosshair generator or copy a pro crosshair: every pro page gives you the full list of console commands.
Related commands
cl_crosshair_recoil FAQ
What does cl_crosshair_recoil do in CS2?
Makes the crosshair follow your recoil. When on, the crosshair moves with the weapon's recoil while you spray, showing where your bullets go. Most pros turn it off and learn the spray patterns instead, but it can help beginners understand recoil.
Does cl_crosshair_recoil need sv_cheats?
No. cl_crosshair_recoil works without sv_cheats, including in official matchmaking.