Pro Players’ Settings
Settings
CS:GO Console Commands
FOV & Viewmodel
cl_bob_lower_amt
Client
Adjust how much your viewmodel and gun barrel moves back towards you when you are running.
cl_bob_version
Client
CS:GO bob version command.
cl_bobamt_lat
Client
Adjust how much the viewmodel and gun will move to the side when running.
cl_bobamt_vert
Client
Adjust how much your viewmodel and gun barrel moves up and down when moving forward.
cl_bobcycle
Client
Adjust how much your viewmodel bobs when you run.
cl_bobup
Client
Adjust how much your viewmodel and weapon moves/bobs up when running.
cl_brushfastpath
Client
CS:GO brushfastpath command.
cl_camera_follow_bone_index
Client
The camera follow viewmodel command in CS:GO adjusts how the camera is following the index of the bone.
cl_hud_radar_scale
Client
Change radar size.
cl_radar_always_centered
Client
0 = The radar does not focus on the player.1 = The radar is centered on the player.
cl_radar_icon_scale_min
Client
Change the icon size of the radar.
cl_radar_rotate
Client
0 = Static radar.1 = The radar rotates following the player’s camera.
cl_radar_scale
Client
Change the radar zoom.
cl_radar_square_with_scoreboard
Client
0 = Round radar.1 = Square radar when showing the scores.
cl_righthand
Client
With this CS:GO viewmodel command you can choose the side of the weapon you are holding. 0=weapon in the left hand and 1=weapon in the right hand.
cl_teammate_colors_show
Client
0 = No color.1 = Different colors.2 = Colors and letter.
cl_use_new_headbob
Client
Adjust if your head moves up and down when you are running. Can't be adjusted for ranked matchmaking. Only for the SV cheat modes.
cl_viewmodel_shift_left_amt
Client
Setup how much your viewmodel moves to the left when shooting accuracy increases.
cl_viewmodel_shift_right_amt
Client
Setup how much your viewmodel moves to the right when shooting accuracy increases.
default_fov
Client
Set your Field of View, also called VOW to the specified number, you can set it to any value but requires sv_cheats to be enabled.
fov_cs_debug
Client
The fov debug command will will set your FOV to the specified value, provided sv_cheats is set to 1. It has no limitation.
Command List
// Add commands from the list
Why are Console Commands Needed in CS:GO?
Console commands in CS:GO allow players to activate changes or settings in the game instantly. All you need to do is to open the console (click ‘~’), type the one you need, and press the ‘Enter’ key. The whole process takes as long as you need to read this sentence.
Despite the presence of 3,057 CS:GO commands available via the console, the most important settings are available in the main menu of the game. All basic aspects needed for comfortable playing — Video, Audio, Game, Keyboard/Mouse, Controller — all can be adjusted without touching a keyboard. But you still can use your console to copy-paste someone's entire settings list rather than adjusting various options one by one.
There is also a huge list of commands, like adding bots and their control, activating infinite armor, or grenade trajectories, that are vital for training. Or, you can use them for fun with friends when you are tired of competitive mode and just want something wild.
Including all CS:GO console commands into a basic display menu would be a huge waste of space and not at all user-friendly, so developers left these options for configuration but "hid" them into the console. Advanced players usually know about a hundred from the whole CS:GO commands list, but they only scratch the surface. To easily find the needed one, we’ve added all and grouped them, so you can quickly find the required by choosing the category.
What Commands Cannot be Used in Competitive Modes?
With the variety of Counter-Strike console commands, the majority of them are used like pre-game settings. In other words, they are set at once and rarely need changes, especially during the match.
However, a huge cluster can be used only during training sessions. Their activation starts by typing ‘sv_cheats 1’ in the console, opening the road for things forbidden in the competitive modes. An easy character’s flying across the map, god mode, infinite weapon, closest spawn to test timings, grenade trajectories, and many more can help while training.
Another cluster of commands that are not for competitive modes usage is related to adjusting a local server with the game. Thus, you cannot change the freeze-time, round time, team sizes, or money amount when playing official Matchmaking.
Still, all CS:GO commands mirrored in the game default menu (screen above) are available anytime. Thus, you can easily change crosshair details, viewmodel, radar orientation, voice and HUD settings, bind new messages, and many more.
FAQ
How do I activate console commands in CS:GO?
To activate the console in CS:GO, follow this procedure: Launch Game → Settings → Game → Enable Developer Console → Yes. Then, press the “~” button to activate it.
How do I cancel commands?
Basically, you need to type the opposite command. For some, it means adding the opposite value, which is usually ‘1’ for activation and ‘0’ for deactivation (e.g., sv_cheats 1 enables 'cheat' commands, and sv_cheats 0 disables them). For others, you need to find an opposite command (e.g., bot_add/bot_kick)
What are the most used commands for CS:GO?
The most often used commands are related to adjusting game volume rates, mouse sensitivity, and binds, which can be changed up to several times per single map.
Can I upgrade my skill with CS:GO commands?
Console commands have almost no impact on the skill itself but can definitely make the gaming process smoother and more pleasant, so you can easily kill more enemies.
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