cl_crosshairalpha
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Command Details
200Syntax
cl_crosshairalpha 200How to Use
Open the developer console by pressing the tilde key ~. If it does not open, enable it in Settings → Game → Enable Developer Console.
Type cl_crosshairalpha 200 into the console and press Enter.
Crosshair opacity (0-255, 255 = fully opaque). This command works in all game modes including competitive. The default value is 200. Browse the full CS2 console command list, or bake this one into a config with the autoexec generator, bind generator or practice config generator.
What Pros Use
The most common cl_crosshairalpha among pros is 255, used by 801 of 978 players (82%); the median is 255.
| Value | Players | Share |
|---|---|---|
255 | 801 | 82% |
200 | 112 | 11% |
250 | 25 | 3% |
1 | 8 | 1% |
235 | 5 | 1% |
| Other values | 27 | 3% |
Examples: donk 255, s1mple 200, ZywOo 255, NiKo 255, m0NESY 255
Based on 978 of 1,011 pro configs tracked by CSDB, last checked 21 Sept 2026. Players without a recorded value are left out of the percentages. Browse every pro player's settings →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does cl_crosshairalpha do in CS2?
- Crosshair opacity (0-255, 255 = fully opaque)
- What is the default value for cl_crosshairalpha?
- The default value for cl_crosshairalpha is 200. You can reset it to this value at any time by typing "cl_crosshairalpha 200" in the console.
- Does cl_crosshairalpha require sv_cheats?
- No, cl_crosshairalpha does not require sv_cheats. You can use it freely in any game mode, including competitive matchmaking and official Valve servers.
- Can I use cl_crosshairalpha in competitive?
- Yes, cl_crosshairalpha works in competitive matchmaking and all other game modes. It is a client-side command that does not require sv_cheats.