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.

Go to in-game settings and click on the ‘Game’ tab.
Find ‘Enable Developer Console (~)’ and switch it to ‘Yes'.
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