ValveYou can use console commands in Counter-Strike 2 to customize your game, set up practice, or adjust settings on the fly. These are the best and must-know CS2 commands to use, including new net graph and bob commands.
CS2 has fully replaced CS:GO, bringing improved visuals, gameplay changes like the way smokes function, and an updated rating system. However, it’s still far from perfect, with more updates certainly expected.
If you want to adjust your experience on the fly, using console commands is a quick and easy way to do so. Here are the best commands available in CS2.
How to enable console in CS2
Before you can use commands, you need to enable the console in CS2. To do this, go to the in-game settings, and navigate to the ‘Game’ tab.
You will then see a setting called ‘Enable Developer Console (~)‘. Select ‘Yes.’
This will then allow you to open the console at any time by pressing the ~ or ` key (usually top left on your keyboard). You will need the console to enter the commands below.
Valve10 best CS2 console commands
You can enter these commands in the developer console. These are the most useful CS2 console commands currently available for general gameplay:
| Command | Result |
|---|---|
| cl_hud_telemetry_serverrecvmargin_graph_show 1 | Add information about FPS, ping and latency in the top right-hand corner. |
| cl_showfps 1 | Display a live FPS (frames per second) on screen, so you can see how well your system is holding up with CS2. Use showfps 2, 3, 4, and 5, for more information. |
| fps_max 0 | The fps_max command allows you to put a limit on your frames per second. But, if you want it to be unlimited, simply set it to 0. |
| bind [action] [key] | To bind actions to a key, use this command. For example, if you want to bind jump to Q, you would type bind jump q. |
| volume | Enter this command with a value after it to adjust the master volume of the game. |
| voice_modenable | This command will enable or disable voice chat in-game. |
| snd_voipvolume 0.5 | Replacing the voice scale command, you can alter the volume of your teammates voice chat using snd_voipvolume. This is a scaleable command, meaning you can increase or decrease the number at the end of the command, from 0-1. |
| disconnect | This will instantly disconnect you from the server you are in. |
| quit | If you want to quit CS2 entirely and return to the desktop, use this command. |
CS2 practice commands
If you want to jump into a practice game without any interruption from other players or bots, you can use these practice commands to set up an easy training environment, to check out the maps and weapons in peace.
You can also apply some of these settings in the menu for practice matches, by turning on ‘Grenade Camera’, Infinite Ammo and Infinite Warmup.
| Command | Result |
|---|---|
| sv_cheats 1 | The cheats command is not actual cheats, don’t worry. It allows you to override some of the basic limitations of regular matchmaking, so you’ll need it for some of the following commands. |
| noclip | If you want to fly around the map and ‘clip’ through walls, no clip will let you do just that. You can also bind this to a key to have noclip on command. For example: bind alt noclip – this will bind noclip to the alt key. |
| sv_infinite_ammo 1 | This command will give you infinite ammo in all weapons and grenades too. However, you can actually select this option on the left-hand side of the menu when launching a practice competitive map now. |
| mp_respawn_on_death_ct 1;mp_respawn_on_death_t 1 | This command will instantly respawn you if you die. |
| mp_roundtime 60 | This will give you an hour of time to practice without any round interruptions. |
| mp_buytime 60000;mp_buy_anywhere 1;mp_maxmoney 65535;mp_startmoney 65535 | This will allow you to buy weapons at any time, and at any location on the map. The money commands will make sure you have enough cash to do so. |
| mp_restartgame 1 | Sometimes, you’ll need to restart the game to make the commands above take effect, and you can do this with the restartgame command. |
| r_drawOtherModels 2 | This will show an outline of other players, including bots, so you can see them through surfaces. |
| changelevel [map code] | If you want to quickly change maps in a practice server, use this command. For defuse maps, the code will also be de_[name]. For example, inferno is de_inferno. |
| launch_warmup_map [map code] | Like the previous command, this one will launch into a new practice match on your map of choice. |
| give weapon_[weapon name] | This will instantly give you the weapon you desire. Some weapons have unexpected names though, like usp_silencer for the USP-S. |
| sv_rethrow_last_grenade | This command will rethrow the exact same smoke, flash, molly or HE you threw. You can also bind this to a key, to have it on command. |
| sv_grenade_trajectory 1 | This will show the path a grenade takes when thrown. |
| god / buddha | This command grants you god mode, meaning you take no damage. |
| sv_regeneration_force_on 1 | Will instantly regen any health you lose. |
| kill | Instantly kill your character to respawn. |
CS2 bot commands
You can use bots in practice servers, and set them up with the following commands.
| Command | Result |
|---|---|
| bot_kick | This command will instantly kick all bots from the server. |
| bot_add | If you feel bad and want to bring the bots back, use this command. |
| bot_place | Adds a bot exactly where you are looking. |
| bot_crouch | This will make all bots crouch. |
| bot_stop 1 | Immediately stops all bots moving. You can also make them move again by changing 1 to 0. |
| bot_mimic 1 | This command will allow you to move the bot(s) around by having them mimic your inputs. Change to 0 to stop them. |
| bot_ignore_players | Bots will be blind to non-bot players. |
| bot_join_team | Add ‘any’ ‘T’ or ‘CT’ to pick which team to send the bot to. |
| bot_knives_only | Bots will only use knives. |
| bot_pistols_only | Bots will only use pistols. |
| bot_snipers_only | Bots will only use sniper rifles. |
| bot_quota | Determines total number of bots. |
| bot_difficulty | Sets difficulty level of bots: 0=easy, 1=normal, 2=hard, 3=expert. |
More useful CS2 commands
These commands are not essential, but you might find value in them from time to time.
sensitivity
Enter this command followed by a value (e.g. 1.5) to alter your in-game mouse sensitivity. This can also be done in the settings with a sliding scale.
cl_usenewbob 0
This command will revert the new bob animations in CS2 to the old CS:GO style. But, you can’t reduce or turn off bob entirely.
cl_drawhud 0
This command will remove all HUD elements, which can be useful if you want to take a clean screenshot.
r_drawOtherModels 2
Gives wallhacks in practice server (requires sv_cheats 1 command)
r_drawchickens
Renders chickens on the map
record
Record a demo
How to make a CS2 autoexec
Rather than having to input any and all of these commands manually every time you want to set up a practice match for example, you can instead use an autoexec file.
Autoexecs will “automatically execute” a set of commands all at once, saving you a lot of time. To create one, you’ll need to create a text file with all of the commands listed, and then add it to the CS2 folder on your PC.
Here is how to create and use an autoexec in CS2:
- Open Steam Library and find Counter-Strike 2
- Right click CS2
- “Manage”, then “Browse Local Files”
- “Game”, then “CSGO”
- Find the “CFG” Folder
- Create a new Text Document in this folder
- Name the file “autoexec.cfg” (Make sure to delete “.txt” from the file name”
- Open the file
- Add the commands you want (see below for a practice exec commands list)
- Save
If you want the autoexec to be applied every time you start CS2, then you can add it to the launch options. Open ‘Properties’ of CS2 from the Steam library, and then go to launch options. In the launch options box, add +exec autoexec.cfg.
CS2 Practice config
Alternatively, you can execute autoexecs at any time in-game through the console. Open the console and type exec [filename].cfg. For example, you can create a practice autoexec by naming the file ‘practice.cfg’ and adding these commands to the text file:
sv_cheats 1
mp_limitteams 0;
mp_autoteambalance 0;
mp_maxmoney 60000;
mp_startmoney 60000;
mp_buytime 9999;
mp_buy_anywhere 1;
mp_freezetime 0;
mp_roundtime 60;
mp_roundtime_defuse 60;
mp_respawn_on_death_ct 1;
mp_respawn_on_death_t 1;
sv_infinite_ammo 1;
mp_roundtime_defuse 60
bind “alt” noclip
sv_grenade_trajectory 1
sv_grenade_trajectory_prac_pipreview true
sv_grenade_trajectory_prac_trailtime 15
sv_grenade_trajectory_time_spectator 15
sv_grenade_trajectory_time 15;
sv_showimpacts 1;
sv_showimpacts_time 10;
ammo_grenade_limit_total 5;
bot_kick
god
mp_warmup_end;
mp_restartgame 1
To activate this in-game, open the console after launching a private game, and type ‘exec practice.cfg’.
CS2 launch commands
In addition to in-game commands through the console, there are also a few launch commands that we’d recommend. To add these, you need to navigate to the ‘properties’ of CS:GO from your Steam library, by right-clicking on the game.
-novid
Novid will prevent the video from playing before launch, getting you to the main menu faster.
-high
The high command will ensure CS2 is given high priority in terms of CPU usage, preventing other apps or background processes from hogging power.
-threads [CPU threads]
This command requires a little bit of research for you to use, as it tells CS2 how many CPU threads to use.To get maximum CPU performance, it is recommended to take the number of threads you have, then put that number in this command. For example, if you have an 8-thread CPU, you would use the command: “-threads 8”.
-nojoy
This command was popular in CS:GO as it disables joystick input which supposedly reduced RAM utilization. We don’t know if this is still true in CS2, but it can’t hurt to add.
In addition to these commands, we recommend using our best CS2 settings guide to optimize performance and visuals.
