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CS2 Recoil Control Guide: Master Spray Patterns & Accuracy Tips [2025]
Recoil control is a fundamental skill in Counter-Strike 2 that directly impacts your shooting accuracy and competitive performance. When firing weapons continuously, bullets don't align perfectly with your crosshair due to specific spray patterns and recoil mechanics.
Gun recoils backward while firing
Basic Recoil Control Techniques:
- Stand still while shooting for maximum accuracy
- Pull down your mouse to counter vertical recoil
- Focus on controlling the first 3-5 bullets
- Keep crosshair at head level
- Adjust spray control based on distance
Person running with walking stick
Weapon-Specific Spray Patterns:
AK-47:
- First 5-6 bullets rise vertically
- Pattern shifts right, then left
- Focus on vertical control initially
AK-47 recoil pattern graph
M4A1-S and M4A4:
- M4A1-S: Tighter pattern, better for bursts
- M4A4: More spread, vertical rise followed by right drift
M4A4 graph with red trend line
Other Weapons:
- Galil: Left drift initially, then vertical
- FAMAS: Right-to-left pattern in first 6 bullets
- Scoped rifles: More controllable when scoped
SG-553 and Galil recoil patterns
Advanced Techniques:
- Crouch spraying for better accuracy
- Burst firing for long-range engagements
- Counter-strafing for accurate shots while moving
- Movement control to minimize spread
Recoil pattern and bullet spread
Training Methods:
- Use recoil training maps
- Enable impact tracking (sv_showimpacts 1)
- Practice in Deathmatch
- Study professional players
Recoil control training tips
Regular practice with these techniques will steadily improve your recoil control and overall performance in CS2. Focus on mastering one weapon at a time and gradually expand your expertise to different firearms.
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