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😇Cheats Commands

cl_leveloverview
client

Gives you a map overview of the current CS:GO map. Use a value between 0-2.

cl_leveloverviewmarker
client

Default: 0
Requires sv_cheats 1

cl_particles_show_bbox
client

Grenade particles (ESP).

cl_pitchdown
client

Default value = 89. Pitchdown unlocks the maximum down sight.

cl_pitchup
client

Default value = 89. Pitchdown unlocks the maximum up sight.

enable_skeleton_draw
client

Type "enable_skeleton_draw" and choose a value between 0-1 to display units as skeletons.

firstperson
client

Switch back to first person mode.

fog_override
client

With this CS:GO cheat command you can remove the fog. Type "fog_override" and choose a value between 0-1.

god
server
🔥

ype "god" to enable the god mode in CS:GO. In this mode you will get no damage.

host_framerate
default

The SV cheat command "host_framerate" also works like a a CS:GO speedhack. Use a value between 500 (Slowmotion) and 50 (fast).

host_timescale
client

Type "host_timescale" and enter a value between 0 and 5. (0.5 is slow and 5 is fast). Now you can move extremely fast trough the map. This is like a CS:GO speedhack.

mat_fillrate
client

Type "mat_fillrate" and use a value bertween 0-1, to activate the ASUS wallhack. In this mode you can't get flashed.

mat_fullbright
client

This CS:GO SV cheat command renders the walls and all players with white & grey colors. Choose a value between 0-3.

mat_luxels
client

Luxels (squares on all walls, very nice feature).

mat_proxy
client

Use the command "mat_proxy" with a value between 0-2, it works a bit like a wallhack.

mat_showlowresimage
client

With the CS:GO cheat command "mat_showlowresimage" you can play Counterstrike Global Offensive in pixel mode. You will see a low poly version of CS:GO, which looks very cool.

mat_wireframe
client

Type "mat_wireframe" and choose a value between 0-4. This is like a wireframe CS:GO wallhack, it shows you all models and walls as empty 3d elements, connected through lines.

perfui
client

A level performance tool for CS GO.

r_drawlights
client

The default is 0, change it to 1.

r_drawmodelstatsoverlay
client

The default is 0, change it to 1.

r_drawmodelstatsoverlaydistance
client

Default: 500
Requires sv_cheats 1

r_drawmodelstatsoverlayfilter
client

Default: -1
Requires sv_cheats 1

r_drawmodelstatsoverlaymax
client

Default: 1.5
time in milliseconds beyond which a model overlay is fully red in r_drawmodelstatsoverlay 2

r_drawmodelstatsoverlaymin
client

Default: 0.1
time in milliseconds that a model must take to render before showing an overlay in r_drawmodelstatsoverlay 2

r_drawothermodels
client
🔥

Choose a value between 0-2 when using the command drawothermodels.This command allows you to see the light blue wireframe of unit models, it also works like a CS:GO wallhack: You can see trough walls and doors.

r_drawparticles
client

Use the CS:GO command "r_drawparticles" with a value between 0-1 to hide smoke effects. Smoke Grenades are invisible/not displayed now.

r_drawrenderboxes
client

The default is 0, change it to 1 to draw boxes around the player models.

r_showenvcubemap
client

Display Counterstrike in stealth mode: With the SV cheat command "r_showenvcubemap" you can play CS:GO in an invisible like chrome/metal mode.

r_visualizetraces
client

The default is 0, change the tracers to 1.

+vgui_drawtree
client

The tree expands the VGUI Hierarchy.

-vgui_drawtree
client

The tree expands the VGUI Hierarchy.

Commands List

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Why are Console Commands Needed in CS2?

Console commands in CS2 allow players to instantly activate changes or settings in the game. All you need to do is open the console, type the command you need, and press the Enter key. The whole process takes about as long as it takes to read this sentence.

However, despite the presence of 3,057 CS2 commands available through the console, most important settings can already be adjusted through the game’s main menu. All basic aspects needed for comfortable gameplay — Video, Audio, Game, Keyboard/Mouse, Controller — can be configured without touching the console. Still, the console is extremely useful if you want to copy and paste someone else’s entire settings list instead of adjusting every option manually.

There is also a large set of commands that are essential for training. These include commands for adding bots and controlling them, activating infinite armor, adjusting grenade trajectories, and more. Alternatively, you can use them just for fun with friends when you are tired of competitive matches and want to try something chaotic.

Including all CS2 console commands directly in the main settings menu would waste a huge amount of space and make the interface less user-friendly. For this reason, the developers kept these options available but effectively "hid" them inside the console. Advanced players often know around a hundred commands from the full CS2 commands list, but even that only scratches the surface. To make things easier, we’ve grouped the commands into categories so you can quickly find the one you need.

How to Open and Use the CS2 Console

In CS2 all commands are activated through the console. But how do you open it?

When in CS2:

  • Open the game and click the gear icon in the main menu.

    Open the CS2 and click the gear icon in the main menu
  • Go to the Game tab.
  • Find Enable/Allow Developer Console and set it to Yes/Enabled.

    Find Enable/Allow Developer Console and set it to Yes/Enabled
  • In-game, press the ` or the ~ key (usually the tilde key) to open the console.

    In CS2 press the ` or the ~ key to open the console

Boom! You are ready to go.

Now, whenever you open CS2 all console commands can be entered from this window that appears after pressing the tilde key. So go ahead and explore the CS2 console commands list we’ve prepared for you.

What Commands Cannot Be Used in Competitive Modes

With the variety of Counter-Strike 2 console commands, most of them function as pre-game configuration settings. Essentially, all CS2 commands that mirror configuration settings can be used at any time.

However, a large group of commands is available only during training sessions. To activate them, you must type sv_cheats 1 in the console. This unlocks commands that are not allowed in competitive modes. These include features such as flying across the map, god mode, infinite ammo, closest spawn to test timings, grenade trajectory previews, and many more, all of which can be extremely useful for practice.

Another group of commands cannot be used in competitive matches because they modify local server settings. For example, you cannot change freeze time, round time, team sizes, or starting money while playing official matchmaking games.

FAQ

Some CS2 console commands may not work because they were removed, renamed, restricted to specific modes, or require special permissions, such as cheat-enabled servers. In some cases, the issue may simply be a typing mistake or an incorrect parameter.

The classic FPS command is cl_showfps 1, which displays a simple frame rate counter on your screen. Another option is cq_netgraph 1, which shows additional performance and network statistics, though it functions more as a HUD-style stat display rather than a basic FPS counter. For a more detailed dashboard, Valve also provides the Source2 Telemetry HUD, which can be enabled in the Game settings. There, you can choose which performance metrics you want to display on your screen.

To activate the console in CS2, follow this procedure: Launch GameSettingsGameEnable Developer ConsoleYes. Then, press the “~” (tilde) key to open the console and enter commands.

In most cases, you cancel a command by entering the opposite value. Many commands use ‘1’ for activation and ‘0’ for deactivation. For example, sv_cheats 1 enables 'cheat' commands, while sv_cheats 0 disables them. In other cases, you may need to use an opposite command, such as bot_add/bot_kick.

The most commonly used commands are related to adjusting game volume levels, mouse sensitivity, and key binds. Many players modify these settings frequently, sometimes several times within a single match.

Console commands do not directly improve your skill, but they can definitely make the gameplay experience smoother and more comfortable. Optimizing your settings may help you react faster and perform better during matches.