cl_crosshaircolor_a
Opacity of the crosshair (0-255). Sets how opaque the crosshair is, from 0 (invisible) to 255 (fully opaque). Almost all pros keep 255: a see-through crosshair is harder to find in a fight.
cl_crosshaircolor_a 255
Syntax
cl_crosshaircolor_a <0-255>
| Value | What it does |
|---|---|
255 | Fully opaque (recommended) |
200 | Slightly see-through |
Examples
cl_crosshaircolor_a 255
How to use cl_crosshaircolor_a 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_crosshaircolor_a 255 (97% of pros).
cl_crosshaircolor_a 255- 97%
cl_crosshaircolor_a 197- 1%
cl_crosshaircolor_a 252- 1%
Pros who use cl_crosshaircolor_a 255:
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_crosshaircolor_a FAQ
What does cl_crosshaircolor_a do in CS2?
Opacity of the crosshair (0-255). Sets how opaque the crosshair is, from 0 (invisible) to 255 (fully opaque). Almost all pros keep 255: a see-through crosshair is harder to find in a fight.
Does cl_crosshaircolor_a need sv_cheats?
No. cl_crosshaircolor_a works without sv_cheats, including in official matchmaking.