What are the most important CS2 Console Commands?

Console commands have always been an important aspect of CS:GO. In fact, it was the distinction between casual and competitive players.

Despite Valve’s efforts in making Counter-Strike 2 beginner-friendly by removing many commands, players still opt to use them as they provide a genuine benefit and enhance the overall gameplay, whether on matchmaking servers or offline practice.

But, before we get into the nitty-gritty, you must first enable the Developer Console, and here’s how to do it:

How to enable Developer Console

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If you have played CS:GO then there’s a big chance you already know how to do this, but if you’re new then don’t worry, it’s as easy as clicking your mouse a couple of times.

1. Go to in-game settings and click on the ‘Game’ tab.
2. Find ‘Enable Developer Console (~)’ and switch it to ‘Yes’.
3. Now, press the ~ or ` key to open the console. (The key shortcut can be adjusted to your preference in the “Keyboard/Mouse” setting under “UI Keys”).

CS2 Launch Commands

So far, CS2 has limited functional launch commands since Valve officially removed the previous commands from CS:GO including “cl_interp_ratio” and “cl_interp”.

These commands can be inserted into the game’s properties inside Steam.

• -novid: Skips the intro video.
• -high: Prioritizes CS2 for CPU usage.
• -console: Activates the console without touching the in-game settings.

Best CS2 console commands

• cq_netgraph 1: Displays latency info (it provides limited information unlike CS:GO)
• cl_showfps 1: Shows the live FPS count (you can use other variables from 2-5)
• fps_max 0: Uncaps FPS (Set to a certain number to cap it)
• bind [action] [key]: Assign actions to keys (bind x noclip)
• volume: Adjust the game’s master volume
• voice_modenable: Toggles voice chat
• voice_scale 0.5: Adjusts teammate voice volume (0-1 scale)
• disconnect: Exit the current server
• quit: Shut down CS2

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CS2 practice commands

• sv_cheats 1: Overrides basic matchmaking limits, not actual cheats
• noclip: Allows you to fly around and walk through walls.
• sv_infinite_ammo 1: Have infinite ammo
• mp_respawn_on_death_ct 1;mp_respawn_on_death_t 1: Instant respawn after death
• mp_roundtime 60: Hour-long practice time
• mp_buytime 60000;mp_buy_anywhere 1;mp_maxmoney 65535;mp_startmoney 65535: Buy weapons anytime, anywhere
• mp_restartgame 1: Restarts the game session
• r_drawothermodels 2: See players and bots through walls
• sv_rethrow_last_grenade: Repeat the last grenade throw lineup
• god: Become invincible and cannot take damage
• kill: Instant respawn

Bots commands

• bot_kick: Removes all bots
• bot_add: Adds bots
• bot_place: Position a bot in your POV direction
• bot_stop 1: Freezes all bots
• bot_mimic 1: Bots mimic your moves