Top CS2 Console Commands: Essential List for 2025
Counter-Strike 2 console commands let you customize nearly every aspect of your gameplay experience. Here's a comprehensive guide to the most useful commands:
Rebinding Console Key
- Open Settings > Keyboard/Mouse
- Find "Toggle Console"
- Click and press desired key
- Or use: bind [key] toggleconsole
Crosshair Commands:
- cl_crosshairsize [value] - Adjust crosshair size
- cl_crosshaircolor [1-5] - Change color (1=Red, 2=Green, 3=Yellow, 4=Blue, 5=Cyan)
- cl_crosshairgap [value] - Modify gap between lines
- cl_crosshairstyle [value] - Change crosshair style
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HUD Commands:
- cl_hud_color [value] - Change HUD color
- cl_hud_radar_scale [value] - Adjust radar size
- cl_hud_playercount_showcount [0/1] - Toggle player count
- cl_showloadout [0/1] - Toggle loadout display
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Performance Commands:
- fps_max [value] - Cap frame rate
- mat_queue_mode [2] - Enable multithreading
- cl_forcepreload [0/1] - Force asset preloading
- r_dynamic [0/1] - Toggle dynamic lighting
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Server Commands:
- mp_warmuptime [seconds] - Set warmup duration
- mp_roundtime [minutes] - Set round time
- mp_maxrounds [number] - Set total rounds
- mp_buy_anywhere [0/1] - Enable buying anywhere
- bot_add_ct/t - Add bots
- mp_restartgame [seconds] - Restart match
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Weapon Commands:
- give weapon_[weaponname] - Spawn specific weapon
- give item_[itemname] - Spawn equipment
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Mouse Settings:
- sensitivity [value] - Adjust mouse sensitivity
- m_pitch [value] - Set vertical sensitivity
- m_customaccel_scale [value] - Adjust acceleration
- m_mouseaccel1 [value] - Set double acceleration
- m_side [value] - Adjust side movement sensitivity
Debug Commands:
- cl_showfps [1/0] - Toggle FPS counter
- cl_showpos [1/0] - Show position info
- cl_drawhud [0/1] - Toggle HUD visibility
Remember to enable the console in game settings before using these commands. Some commands require sv_cheats 1 to work in private servers.
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