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Shooting in CS 1.6 has a number of nuances. Shooting in the famous shooter is planned to the smallest detail. The sight is also subject to wide settings. It can be of various parameters and colors. Some will ask: “What is this for?” Some change the sight purely for beauty, while others change its size to make it easier to aim. After all, when firing, the lead sometimes expands, sometimes narrows, - i.e. is dynamic. And for some it is more convenient if, for example, it is smaller in size. In this article it will be dangerous how to change the size and color of the led in CS 1.6.
Two ways to adjust the sight
Method 1
The first method is the simplest. To make adjustments to the size of the sight, you need to go to the "Multiplayer" menu. There you can make changes and immediately see them on the screen. You can adjust the scope size: small, medium, large. You can also choose the color of the sight, incl. making it transparent.
Method 2
The essence of this method is to enter a special command into the console. To do this, you must first open the console itself. This can be done by pressing the “E” key. After this, you need to enter the following list of tasks:
cl_lw 1
cl_lc 1
cl_dynamiccrosshair 1
+duck
cl_lw 0
cl_lc 0
-duck
To prevent the sight from expanding, you will need the following command:
Additional sight settings
Sight transparency
To make the sight transparent, you need to enter the following command: cl_crosshair_translucent 0. Moreover, it is worth noting that the number “0” at the end turns off transparency, and the number “1” turns it on.
Sight dynamics
To disable screen dynamics, use the following command: cl_dynamiccrosshair 0. The situation with “0” and “1” is similar.
The numbers at the end in the screenshot below determine how transparent the sight will be. To change its transparency, you just need to enter the command “cl_crosshair_color 0“, and replace zero with the optimal parameter.
When you exit CS, these settings are lost. To avoid this, you need to register them in config CS so that you don’t have to enter settings every time you start the game or switch between servers.
In this article we will talk about the features and methods of setting up the sight in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.
Many professional players know that the cs go sight is a very important part of a gamer’s config. A well-tuned crosshair will not get in the way during the game, and right choice colors will help with aiming on maps with different lighting and color palettes, so you need to approach the sight settings very seriously, because such a small detail can significantly affect your shooting skill and the game as a whole.
In the game itself, there are only a few settings that allow you to choose a sight from the proposed list. These labels are not very convenient and not informative, since different gamers play with different resolutions and with their own settings, the standard sights offered to developers will not suit many. Some will have too high a brightness, blocking the shape of the head and the enemy himself, while others, on the contrary, will be faded and difficult to see in bright and sunny areas of locations, so let’s do our own settings better sight to suit your needs.
Types of standard sights
The standard game settings allow you to choose one of five types of sights created by the developers.
The first sight is a new type of dynamic sight from CS:GO. This look has an absolutely space-age design, which may seem a little awkward. The main disadvantage of this crosshair is that the features are too thin and faded, as well as being too congested. This sight expands as you walk and changes shape as you shoot. At first glance, this may seem informative, but in reality, experienced players prefer simpler and more minimalistic sights. The standard dynamic crosshair is great for anyone new to the game, as it shows the approximate spread of the weapon.
The second sight is a new static sight from CS GO. This is a small and very neat sight that has thin lines and a small dot in the middle. This sight is good for use at medium and close distances, but sometimes on maps that are too light, it happens that it is simply invisible, so experienced players avoid this sight. Another disadvantage of the standard cs go crosshair is the impossibility of precise adjustment and customization to suit your needs.
The third sight is the classic crosshair from previous parts of the series Counter-Strike games. This sight is standard and the most familiar for many gamers who have switched from older parts of the game. In the third position is the so-called semi-dynamic sight, which changes its shape during shooting, showing the approximate spread of bullets. This feature can be useful for beginners, but experienced players often disable it, preferring a static crosshair.
The fourth sight is the same as the third, only working in static mode. Basically, it is from this sight that you can do what you need using various console commands. In addition, most eSports players choose this type of sight, because it does not interfere with aiming at all, and changes in size during shooting can distract from accurate shooting.
The fifth sight is the same as the third sight, only with a dynamic expansion function. Just like the semi-dynamic crosshair, this type of sight is a good choice for beginners and all new players.
Changing the sight using console commands
Fine-tuning the sight in cs go is possible using special console commands that are responsible for various parameters. With their help, you can select your own crosshair characteristics, add or remove a dot in the center, change the color, size, and thickness. To customize your sight, create any map in training mode and just try to play with the following settings.
cl_crosshairsize – command responsible for the size of the crosshair. Valid values are from 0.5 to 100. If you select a value of 0, the sight will turn into a dot. It is worth remembering that a very large sight is easier to find and aim at the enemy, but at the same time it will block the enemy’s figure at long distances. Large scopes are used for shooting at short distances, because the top mark allows you to aim for long sprays. Small and neat sight, the best choice for gamers who have mastered the art of tapping.
cl_crosshairthickness – this command is responsible for changing the thickness of the crosshair lines. A thick crosshair is easier to find on the screen and aim at the enemy, but at the same time, lines that are too thick will obscure your target.
cl_crosshairgap – change the gaps between the crosshair lines. Using this command, you can make the sight one-piece, without a hole in the middle, or, conversely, move the lines apart to the desired distance.
cl_crosshairdot – command responsible for the point in the center of the crosshair. With a value of 0, it will not exist; with a value of 1, the dot will appear exactly in the center of the sight. Professional gamers are divided into two camps, some use a dot, some use more classic sights without dots.
cl_crosshairthickness – change the size of the center point (if there is one).
cl_crosshairusealpha – console command responsible for crosshair transparency. Translucent sights have proven themselves well at all distances, but at the same time they look a little faded, so they may be less visible in very bright locations (like Dust 2).
cl_crosshairalpha – transparency setting. This command adjusts the transparency of the crosshair. Values from 0 to 255 can be used.
cl_crosshaircolor – change the crosshair color. The numbers from 0 to 5 at the end of the command are responsible for the red, green, yellow, purple and blue color of the sight. Under the number five is your customizable color. To set your own color, in addition to this command, you need to register its functions cl_crosshaircolor_r cl_crosshaircolor_g and cl_crosshaircolor_b. R G and B are responsible for shades of red, green and blue. It is worth noting that color is a decisive parameter in the sight, and each player chooses it depending on his individual needs. Experiment with color, because against one background a red sight can look clear and bright, but in dark places it will simply blend into the surroundings and will be practically invisible, which will make aiming difficult.
cl_crosshair_drawoutline – enable or disable crosshair edging – zero or one, respectively. The edging helps highlight the scope in bright places so that it is easier to see.
cl_crosshair_outlinethickness – command responsible for the type of crosshair edging. With a value of 0, the sight will cast a small shadow; with a value of 1, it will have a full border.
Change sight online
The above commands will help you adjust the cs go sight, but if you want to use something truly unique, you can use special resources that allow you to create custom sights directly online. The sites look like online designers, in which you can customize your sight not using console commands, but using convenient sliders, windows and other convenient buttons. To find such resources, simply enter cs go sight setting online into the search bar and choose the most convenient site with a sight designer. After you have finished creating your custom crosshair, just copy the commands displayed on the right and transfer them to your game by entering it into the console or your own config. It is worth noting that the sight will not always look the way you configured it, so the resulting result will often have to be further adjusted and improved using the console commands presented above.
Changing the sight on a special map
Probably the most convenient way to customize your sight is to change the crosshair on a special custom map. This location is made in the form of a room in which there are many buttons that change the sight settings.
Here you can personally observe all the changes in the reticle, adjust the color, thickness, size and other smaller settings. Also at such locations there is an excellent board with the nicknames of top players and pictures of the sights they use in the game. This is a good opportunity to run around with the aim of such popular cyber sportsmen as Scream or olofmeister! The selected sights can also be adjusted to suit your needs and make the most convenient aiming mark for yourself. Such maps also contain background images of various locations, so you can check the clarity of the sight under different circumstances and different lighting. This is actually the easiest way to create your own scope.
You can set the location for setting up the sight by simply subscribing to the crashz’ Crosshair Generator v2 map, which is located in the Steam workshop. After subscribing, the map automatically becomes available in the game and can be launched directly from the game mode with bots.
We hope these tips will help you improve your game and set up a suitable scope, because from such small parts as, etc. The level of your game in the popular team shooter will depend.
One of the integral and important parts of the game is setting up the sight, unfortunately, a huge part of the settings are not available through the game options menu; in the game settings you can only change the color of the sight and its style, for this reason you are forced to adjust the sight using console commands. This guide will show and tell you about all the existing console commands for setting up the sight in CS:GO.
First of all, we strongly recommend that you create your own local server without bots, so that you can configure the sight and test it directly on it. For example, a yellow crosshair color may look good on de_nuke, but cause problems on bright maps like de_dust2, so you will need to try to find the optimal middle ground in color. If you have chosen the best settings for yourself, then do not forget to write them down somewhere in a notebook so as not to lose them. Also keep in mind that some of the options below will look different on different screen resolutions. All images below were taken at 1920x1080 resolution.
Cl_crosshairstyle “0”
Cl_crosshairstyle “1”
Cl_crosshairstyle “2”
Cl_crosshairstyle “3”
Cl_crosshairstyle “4”
Cl_crosshairstyle “5”
This command will allow you to select the crosshair style.
Standard: cl_crosshairstyle “0” // expands when moving and shooting
Standard static: cl_crosshairstyle “1” // does not expand when moving or shooting
Classic: cl_crosshairstyle “2” // expands when moving and shooting
Classic dynamic: cl_crosshairstyle “3” // expands when moving and shooting
Classic static: cl_crosshairstyle “4” // does not expand when moving and shooting
Classic 1.6/CS:S: cl_crosshairstyle “5” // expands only when shooting
0.2 and 3 style scopes allow you to more precisely control your spread. The style 5 sight will be useful for players accustomed to the sight from CS 1.6 or CS:Source, but for beginners it will be more difficult to control their shooting.
Setting up your crosshair is truly the most important part of the game and the next step is to decide which style of crosshair to use. It all comes down to your personal preferences. For example, crosshair style 0 and 1 will show additional information about the enemy or ally of the player you are aiming at, but you can disable this feature simply by entering the command in the console hud_showtargetid “0”. The cl_crosshairstyle 5 crosshair style was added to the game due to many requests from experienced players who are accustomed to the crosshair from older versions of CS. This crosshair style is recommended to be used only by those who really know how recoil works in the game. Styles 1 and 4 are completely static - for these styles the sight will not expand when shooting or moving.
Hud_showtargetid “1” (enemy)
Hud_showtargetid “1” (ally)
How to change crosshair color in CS:GO?
cl_crosshaircolor
Cl_crosshaircolor “0”
Cl_crosshaircolor “1”
Cl_crosshaircolor “2”
Cl_crosshaircolor “3”
Cl_crosshaircolor “4”
Cl_crosshaircolor “5”
The cl_crosshaircolor command will allow you to change the color of your crosshair.
Red: cl_crosshaircolor “0”
Green: cl_crosshaircolor “1”
Yellow: cl_crosshaircolor “2”
Blue: cl_crosshaircolor “3”
Blue: cl_crosshaircolor “4”
Custom: cl_crosshaircolor “5”
The cl_crosshaircolor 5 (custom color) command allows you to use the RGB color model. You will be able to control the amount of the three primary colors (red, green, blue) to create your own preferred shade.
cl_crosshaircolor_b “50” // Min. 0. Max. 255.
cl_crosshaircolor_g “250” // Min. 0. Max. 255.
cl_crosshaircolor_r “50” // Min. 0. Max. 255.
Sight transparency.
cl_crosshairalpha
Cl_crosshairalpha “50”
Cl_crosshairalpha “150”
Cl_crosshairalpha “255”
This command allows you to control the transparency of the sight. This command must be activated with the command cl_crosshairusealpha “1”
0% transparency: cl_crosshairalpha “255” // Min. 0. Max. 255
100% transparency: cl_crosshairalpha “0” // Min. 0. Max. 255
How to make a dot in the CS:GO crosshair?
cl_crosshairdot
Cl_crosshairdot “1”
Cl_crosshairdot “0”
Allows you to turn on and off the dot in the middle of the sight.
Disable dot: cl_crosshairdot “0”
Enable dot: cl_crosshairdot “1”
How to change the sight size?
cl_crosshairsize
Cl_crosshairsize “1”
Cl_crosshairsize “5”
Cl_crosshairsize “10”
Defines the width and height of the sight lines. Increase the value to get a larger crosshair - You can also use a value of 0.5 to increase/decrease the size (eg 5.5).
Default: cl_crosshairsize “5” // min. 0. Max. –
Line distance.
cl_crosshairgap
Cl_crosshairgap “-2”
Cl_crosshairgap “1”
Cl_crosshairgap “5”
This command determines the average distance between crosshair lines. Negative values can be used.
Default: cl_crosshairgap “1” // min. – Max. –
Line thickness.
cl_crosshairthickness
Cl_crosshairthickness “0.5”
Cl_crosshairthickness “1”
Cl_crosshairthickness “2”
Changes the thickness of the crosshair lines.
Default: cl_crosshairthickness “0.5” // min. 0.5 Max. –
Sight outline.
cl_crosshair_drawoutline
Cl_crosshair_drawoutline “0”
Cl_crosshair_drawoutline “1”
Gives you the option to turn on a black outline around the sight lines. This command does not work with cl_crosshairstyle 0 and 1.
Disable: cl_crosshair_drawoutline “0” cl_crosshair_outlinethickness “1” cl_crosshair_outlinethickness “1” // min. 0.1 Max. 3.0 
Cl_crosshairgap_useweaponvalue “1”
Determines whether the crosshair will change when switching weapons, for example, when switching from an AK-47 to a pistol, the crosshair lines will be slightly spread out. This command was added later to simulate the behavior of the crosshair as in CS 1.6. This command does not work with cl_crosshairstyle 0 and 1.
Disable: cl_crosshairgap_useweaponvalue “0”
Enable: cl_crosshairgap_useweaponvalue “1”
Additional commands.
There are also some additional variables to configure cl_crosshairstyle 2:
cl_crosshair_dynamic_maxdist_splitratio “0.35” // min. 0. Max. 1
cl_crosshair_dynamic_splitalpha_innermod “0” // min. 0. Max. 1
cl_crosshair_dynamic_splitalpha_outermod “0.5” // min. 0.3. Max. 1
cl_crosshair_dynamic_splitdist “7”
Map for setting up the CS:GO sight.
Setting up your sight will be made thousands of times easier thanks to the use of this card. On it you can find hundreds of different sights from professional players and install any sight you like in a matter of seconds.
Name of the map for setting up the sight: (click on the name of the map to open this map in the STEAM workshop).
All commands that are responsible for the sight are available on this map: size, color, distance between lines, sight outline, dot, transparency and much more. All this is adjusted simply by shooting at a specific area with the setting. Everything on the map is incredibly clear and easy.
Have you noticed how difficult it is sometimes to aim at an enemy when the scope is large and stray bullets fly in the wrong direction? Therefore, the developers provided a personal selection of sights. You can choose the color scheme, thickness, size and scalability yourself. In the CS GO settings, the sight is given only 2 parameters: the color and shape of the sight. However, adjusting the sight does not end with these 2 parameters. In this material we will look at how to individually customize the sight to your taste using the commands in the console.
If you do not want to delve into this material in its entirety, then we have indicated summary, using it you can find the necessary setting.
A significant part of the material talks about setting up the sight using console commands, so we note that by default you need to press the tilde button to open the console: ~ (located under the Esc key).
How to customize crosshair style and color in CS:GO
First, we'll tell you how to customize the style and color of the sight. The first and generally accepted way is to select the required option in the settings:
Click on the gear icon (Settings) → Game settings → Interface
Here in the fields Sight style And Sight color We select the following values we need.
The second way is console commands. The option is responsible for setting the crosshair style in CS: GO cl_crosshairstyle
- cl_crosshairstyle 0 − standard (dynamic)
- cl_crosshairstyle 1 − standard (static)
- cl_crosshairstyle 2 – classic
- cl_crosshairstyle 3 − classic (dynamic)
- cl_crosshairstyle 4 − classic (static)
To customize the crosshair color in CS: GO, use the option cl_crosshaircolor
- cl_crosshaircolor 0 − red
- cl_crosshaircolor 1 − green
- cl_crosshaircolor 2 – yellow
- cl_crosshaircolor 3 − blue
- cl_crosshaircolor 4 − blue
- cl_crosshaircolor 5 − arbitrary color
Similar to how to repaint the sight black, white or any arbitrary color using the commands: cl_crosshaircolor_b , cl_crosshaircolor_g, cl_crosshaircolor_r, they can be found separately.
Sight with a dot in CS GO
To insert a dot in the middle of the sight, you should use the option cl_crosshairdot :
- cl_crosshairdot 0 – no dot
- cl_crosshairdot 1 − with a dot
Here are 2 screenshots for clarity, the CS: GO sight with and without a dot.
Contouring (Stroke) the sight in CS:GO
To activate or remove crosshair stroke in CS: GO, use the option in the console: cl_crosshair_drawoutline
- cl_crosshair_drawoutline 1 – stroke is enabled
- cl_crosshair_drawoutline 0 – stroke disabled
The presented screenshots show what the crosshair outline is in CS: GO. On the right is a sight with a line, on the left - without it.
In order to set the thickness of the outline (stroke) of the sight, there is an option cl_crosshair_outlinethickness : it can take values from zero to 3 (the higher the value, the thicker the stroke):
- cl_crosshair_outlinethickness 0
- cl_crosshair_outlinethickness 2
Crosshair transparency level in CS:GO
To set the transparency of the sight, use the option cl_crosshairalpha. The parameters for this option can range from zero to 255, with higher values making the sight more transparent. Examples of using this option:
- cl_crosshairalpha 0 – full transparency of the sight (it is almost invisible)
- cl_crosshairalpha 125 – translucent sight (transparency level 50%)
- cl_crosshairalpha 255 – completely opaque sight
There is also an option cl_crosshairusealpha, with which you can turn on or off the transparency mode of the sight. When the transparency mode is disabled, set the transparency of the sight using the option cl_crosshairalpha impossible.
- cl_crosshairusealpha 1 – turns on transparency mode
- cl_crosshairusealpha 0 – disables transparency mode
In other words, before activating the option cl_crosshairalpha you should make sure that the value cl_crosshairusealpha is equal to one (it is the same by default).
Crosshair size in CS:GO
The required sight size can be set using the option cl_crosshairsize . Highest value parameter increases the size of the sight.
Examples of using this option:
- cl_crosshairsize 10
- cl_crosshairsize 5
- cl_crosshairsize 0
The screenshots below show a sight with sizes: 10, 5 and 0.
Sight line distance
Teams cl_crosshairgap And cl_fixedcrosshairgap allow you to expand or reduce the distance between the sight lines. In fact, this console option changes the size of the CS:GO crosshair to a certain extent. In the form of parameters, it can take positive and negative values:
- cl_crosshairgap 5 and cl_fixedcrosshairgap 5
- cl_crosshairgap 0 and cl_fixedcrosshairgap 0
- cl_crosshairgap -5 and cl_fixedcrosshairgap -5
Here are screenshots with the above examples:
Sight outline thickness
You can set the thickness of the sight outline (lines) using the console option cl_crosshairthickness: larger option value means thicker sight outline. Examples of options:
- cl_crosshairthickness 3
- cl_crosshairthickness 0
Screenshots of these examples:
Show or hide crosshair
Simple option crosshair displays or hides the crosshair. If the crosshair has disappeared in CS: GO, check the value of this option.
- crosshair 1 – enable crosshair display
- crosshair 0 – turn off crosshair display
Сrashz’ Crosshair Generator v3
- Works purely in single-user mode with bots
- Huge variety of sights for PRO players
- The sight is automatically saved and does not require entering additional commands
- There are slots for saving your sights
- There is a shooting range on the map where you can practice on bots
Other console options (commands)
In conclusion, we will indicate all the other commands that you will not take into account for the reason that they are used quite infrequently.
Options that remove the top of the sight:
- cl_crosshair_t 1 − delete
- cl_crosshair_t 0 − return back
An example of such a sight: 
List of other options that change the behavior of the crosshair in CS: GO:
- cl_crosshairgap_useweaponvalue− Determines the transformation of the crosshair when switching between different weapons
- cl_crosshair_dynamic_maxdist_splitratio− How widely will the sight risks diverge when running, jumping and sitting
- cl_crosshair_dynamic_splitalpha_innermod− Transparency of the internal crosshair when running and jumping
- cl_crosshair_dynamic_splitalpha_outermod− Transparency of the external crosshair when running and jumping
We believe that this material has helped you and the recommendations outlined here for using console commands (options) will make customizing the CS: GO sight to suit your unique playing style simple and straightforward.
