Here are some of the best Counter-Strike 2 console commands and cheats to improve your gameplay, configure the game to your liking, and enhance your experience:
General Console Commands
- cl_radar_always_centered 0/1
- Centers or disables the radar to always stay on your character’s position.
- cl_radar_scale X
- Adjusts the scale of the radar, with values from 0.1 (small) to 1.0 (default).
- net_graph 1
- Shows detailed network information (ping, FPS, and packet loss) on your screen. Useful for monitoring performance.
- fps_max 0
- Removes FPS limit, allowing you to unlock frame rates beyond the default cap.
- cl_crosshair_color [value]
- Change the crosshair color. (Values for red, green, blue format like
cl_crosshair_color "255 0 0"
for red).
- Change the crosshair color. (Values for red, green, blue format like
- cl_showfps 1
- Displays your current FPS at the top-left corner of your screen.
- viewmodel_fov X
- Adjusts the field of view for the viewmodel (your weapon’s position in your screen). Default is 54, increasing this can make it more comfortable.
- cl_bob_lower_amt 0
- Reduces the weapon bobbing when running. Set this to 0 for no bobbing.
- cl_interp_ratio 1
- Controls interpolation for lag compensation, typically set to 1 for better accuracy.
- m_rawinput 1
- Ensures your mouse input is processed directly by the game without Windows interference.
Cheats for Single Player/Local Server (Requires sv_cheats 1)
- sv_cheats 1
- Activates cheats on a local server (required for many of the following commands).
- noclip
- Allows you to fly around the map and move through walls.
- god
- Makes you invincible (no health loss).
- impulse 101
- Gives you $16,000 in cash, instantly filling your wallet for purchasing weapons.
- sv_infinite_ammo 1
- Gives you infinite ammo, so you never run out during gameplay.
- r_drawothermodels 2
- Enables wallhacks, allowing you to see enemies through walls (be careful—this is typically for testing purposes and not for competitive play).
- mat_wireframe 1
- Displays the map in wireframe mode, making it easier to see where all the players are.
- bot_kick
- Kicks all bots from the server if you’re playing with bots.
- bot_add
- Adds a bot to the game.
- host_timescale [X]
- Changes the speed of the game. Set to a lower value to slow the game down, or higher to speed things up (1 is normal).
Useful Bind Commands
- bind “key” “+jump”
- Binds a key to jump. Replace
"key"
with your desired key (e.g.,"space"
).
- Binds a key to jump. Replace
- bind “key” “use”
- Binds a key to interact with objectsCS2 cheats
(e.g., opening doors, picking up weapons).
- Binds a key to interact with objectsCS2 cheats
- bind “key” “say_team Hello”
- Binds a key to send a pre-typed message to your team (e.g.,
say_team Good job
).
- Binds a key to send a pre-typed message to your team (e.g.,
- bind “key” “buy ak47; buy vest”
- Creates a quick buy bind to buy specific weapons and items with one key press.
- bind “key” “quit”
- Binds the key to quit the game instantly (useful for testing or closing quickly).
Performance and Optimization Commands
- mat_aaquality 0
- Reduces anti-aliasing quality, boosting performance.
- mat_dxlevel 95
- Forces DirectX 9.5 (useful for some lower-end systems or troubleshooting).
- cl_disablehtmlmotd 1
- Disables the HTML-based message of the day on the server, potentially improving load times.
- cl_forcepreload 1
- Forces the game to preload all models and textures at the start, reducing stutter during play.
- r_dynamic 0
- Disables dynamic lighting, improving performance.
- cl_disable_fancy_blending 1
- Disables fancy blending effects to increase performance on lower-end PCs.
These commands will let you customize your experience in Counter-Strike 2 for both performance and convenience. Keep in mind that some commands, especially cheats, should only be used in private games or testing environments