cl_crosshairstyle
Chooses a static or dynamic crosshair. Picks how the crosshair reacts when you move and shoot. Style 4 (static) never moves and is used by almost every pro. Style 2 keeps a fixed center while the outer parts react to recoil and movement. Style 5 is the legacy CS:GO-style dynamic crosshair.
cl_crosshairstyle 4
Syntax
cl_crosshairstyle <2|4|5> · Default value: 2
| Value | What it does |
|---|---|
2 | Default: fixed center, outer parts show recoil and spread |
4 | Static: never moves (most pros) |
5 | Legacy: CS:GO-style fake recoil |
Examples
cl_crosshairstyle 4
How to use cl_crosshairstyle 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_crosshairstyle 4 (96% of pros).
cl_crosshairstyle 4- 96%
cl_crosshairstyle 5- 3%
cl_crosshairstyle 3- 1%
Pros who use cl_crosshairstyle 4:
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.
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cl_crosshairstyle FAQ
What does cl_crosshairstyle do in CS2?
Chooses a static or dynamic crosshair. Picks how the crosshair reacts when you move and shoot. Style 4 (static) never moves and is used by almost every pro. Style 2 keeps a fixed center while the outer parts react to recoil and movement. Style 5 is the legacy CS:GO-style dynamic crosshair.
What is the default value of cl_crosshairstyle?
The default value of cl_crosshairstyle in CS2 is 2.
Does cl_crosshairstyle need sv_cheats?
No. cl_crosshairstyle works without sv_cheats, including in official matchmaking.