All fans of the CS2 shooter know that using console commands in the game makes the gameplay more interesting and convenient, and significantly increases productivity.
With their help, you can bring the game settings to optimal levels and improve the quality of interaction. Such commands are available through the developer console.
In this article from k1nd3r, you will learn about the most important console commands for successful gaming. You can also learn more about CS2 pro teams like Heroic or MOUZ on the Profiler service, which is available to players from different parts of the world, including Los Angeles (USA), Toronto (Canada), and Berlin (Germany).
How to Use Console Commands in CS2?
Console commands are entered through the developer console in CS2. You can access it by opening the settings menu: in the “Game Settings” tab, you need to activate the “Enable Developer Console” option if it is not enabled by default. By changing this setting, you can open the console at any time by pressing the ~ key.
After opening the console, you get access to various console commands for CS2, using which you can communicate with friends in the game, effectively conduct training, and take advantage of unobvious opportunities to gain an advantage.
CS2 supports several thousand commands, most of which were carried over from the previous version of the game, CS:GO.
The console in CS2 has one drawback: when you start the game, you will have to enter the commands again every time since they are not saved. You can solve this problem using a special file – autoexec.cfg.
It will allow you to store any commands, as well as binds that are loaded into the game. Thus, you can use previously installed commands.
Console Commands That Are Useful For Training With Friends
If you participate in various trainings on your own server, the following commands will be useful to you:
- bot_kick – deleting all bots in the current session;
- noclip – activation of flight mode, gaining a unique ability to overcome any obstacles;
- sv_infinite_ammo 1 – receiving endless grenades, cartridges, and ammunition;
- god – activation of immortality;
- mp_buy_anywhere 1 – purchases anywhere;
- mp_warmup_start – start warm-up;
- mp_warmup_end – disable warm-up;
- mp_warmup_pausetimer 1 – setting warm-up in continuous mode;
- r_drawOtherModels 2 – the ability to see the outlines of bots and players through surfaces;
- mp_autoteambalance 0 – disable auto-balance of players;
- sv_grenade_trajectory 1 – visualization of the path along which the grenade passed;
- sv_rethrow_last_grenade – activation of the last grenade thrown and exact repetition of its trajectory;
- mp_roundtime 3 – setting the round time (in minutes);
- sv_showimpacts 1 – demonstration of bullet marks (this allows you to determine which of the walls in the game can be shot through and which cannot);
- sv_visiblemaxplayers 25 – determining the maximum possible number of players on the map;
- cl_showpos 1 – display of coordinates;
- r_drawparticles 0 – remove weapon animation, water splashing, and other effects;
- mp_restartgame 1 – server restart;
- mp_respawn_on_death_ct 1 / mp_respawn_on_death_t 1 – instant recovery of the player after his death;
- mp_roundtime_hostage – setting the round duration for matches with hostages;
- bot_add_ct/bot_add_t – adding one bot for each team;
- launch_warmup_map [Map name] – loading a specific game map in warm-up mode;
Console Commands For CS2 That Increase FPS
FPS is a metric that reflects the number of frames per second displayed by the game. If you dream of achieving the same high results in Counter-Strike as pro players Russel “Twistzz” Van Dulken from FaZe Clan or Lotan “Spinx” Giladi from Team Vitality, you need high FPS and the knowledge of how to manage this parameter.
To increase FPS, you should use the following commands:
- cl_showfps [0/1] – display your FPS on the screen during the game (1 – enable, 0 – disable);
- fps_max [number] – setting a limit on the maximum possible number of frames per second;
- rate [number] – setting the data transfer rate to the server (the higher the values, the better the performance – for very high-speed values 786432 is suitable, for high-speed values – 196608);
- cq_netgraph 1 – displays the stability of the Internet connection.
Console Commands For CS2 That Optimize The Game
Performance optimization plays an important role in how convenient and enjoyable your game will be. To make participation in the shooter fun and comfortable, take note of the following commands:
- +cl_forcepreload 1 – preload textures and models before the game starts;
- +fps_max 0 – eliminating FSP limitations so that the game can operate at the highest possible level;
- -fullscreen – switches the game to full-screen mode;
- -tickrate 128 – increases operating efficiency by setting the refresh rate to 128;
- cl_autohelp [0/1] – enable or disable in-game tips;
- -console – opens the console when starting the game;
- -novid – remove the launch video to speed up CS2 loading;
- cl_crosshair_friendly_warning [0/1] – enable or disable warning about friendly fire in the crosshair of the sight;
- cl_hide_avatar_images [0/1] – enable or disable the visibility of avatars of game participants;
- cl_disable_ragdolls 1 – eliminates some physical elements that overload the processor, affecting its performance.
Console Commands For Issuing Weapons In The Game
Counter-Strike has a huge selection of weapons. To use certain types, just enter the appropriate console command. It will always begin the same way – with the words give weapon_, followed by the name of the weapon you are interested in:
- _ak47 – purchase of an AK-47 (available only for members of the terrorist team);
- _aug – obtaining a rifle with an AUG optical sight;
- _xm1014 – this is an XM1014 automatic shotgun with great damage at close range;
- _tec9 – this is a Tec-9 semi-automatic pistol, suitable for combat at considerable distances;
- _usp is a USP semi-automatic pistol that operates quite quietly and has good damage performance;
- _nova – an inexpensive Nova shotgun, effective for a surprise attack;
- _awp – this is an AWP sniper rifle, instantly causing death to an opponent when hit in almost any part of the body;
- _p90 – this is a P90 submachine gun, which is characterized by stable accuracy during continuous firing;
- _galilar – this is an assault rifle, characterized by its rate of fire;
- _deagle – this is a powerful Desert Eagle semi-automatic pistol, which, when hit in the head of an opponent, kills him, even if he is protected by a helmet;
- _ssg08 – this is an SSG-08 sniper rifle, which is cheap, lightweight, and accurate in shooting, although it does little damage
Final Thoughts
This article does not describe all the console commands for playing CS2. We considered only the most popular and in demand.
They will definitely make your game more convenient, interesting, and exciting. You can learn more about settings in CS2 and use useful services on the Profiler website.