How to Show Velocity in CS2

A good player is a fast player. Speed helps you reach positions in time, support your team’s objectives without getting killed, and escape if the situation takes an unfavorable turn. The key factor affecting your speed in CS2 is the weapon you are currently holding. But how do you find out the movement speed for different types of weapons? Well, you can either rely on pure intuition and experience or use a special CS2 speed command. In this article, we’ll discuss how to show velocity in CS2 and how to make yourself as fast as possible.

Step-by-Step Guide to Enabling the Velocity Display

To see your movement speed in CS2, you must use the CS2 show velocity command. To do this, follow the steps below:

1. Open the developer console by pressing the Tilda ‘~’ key.
2. Type sv_cheats 1 in the console. This command allows you to modify certain values in non-competitive matches.

1. Enter the CS2 show speed command: cl_showpos 1.

After that, an indicator with four parameters will appear in the upper right or left corner of your in-game screen. You need the “vel” parameter, which stands for velocity — your current movement speed per second. How do you interpret this metric? If your velocity indicator shows 100, it means you are moving at 100 units per second.

Other parameters the CS2 velocity command enables you to see on this tracker include:

• Position (pos): Your game model’s coordinates on the current map (X, Y, Z).
• Angles (ang): Your view angles (roll, pitch, yaw).

If you want to know your frame rate, you can use the CS2 FPS command to see further details.

1. To disable the velocity command in CS2, open the console again and type cl_showpos 0.

2. As alternatives, you can also use the following commands to improve your gameplay:

   1. net_graph 1 – Monitors your FPS, ping, and other performance metrics.
   2. cl_showfps 1 – Displays an FPS tracker in the top left corner of your screen.

Enable Velocity Display Automatically (Autoexec.cfg)

You can also check your character’s speed via an Autoexec file. This way, you won’t have to enter the CS2 movement speed command manually through the console settings each time. However, in order to make this work, you must bind the command into a specific key.

1. First, locate the file at the following path:

Steam\steamapps\common\Counter-Strike 2 (or Counter Strike Global Offensive)\game\csgo\cfg\.

1. If the required file is not there, create a new text document in the cfg folder and open it with Notepad. Then, write the command bind "key" "toggle cl_showpos 0 1" in the file. Instead of key, type in the button you want. (We recommend using Numpad buttons, as they are ideal for such binds).
2. Save the changes, close the file, and rename it to Autoexec.cfg.
3. Next, open your Steam account and go to your Library.
4. Right-click on Counter-Strike 2 and choose Properties.

1. Under the General tab, add +exec autoexec.cfg to the Launch options.

1. That’s it. Now, you will be able to measure your speed with one click. Keep in mind that Autoexec loads all specified commands at launch; and the CS2 show velocity command is no exception.

You can also configure CS2 HUD commands and much more through this file.

What Affects Movement Speed in CS2?

Aside from learning how to see speed in CS2, you must understand what affects it and how to improve it. As mentioned, the main factor influencing running speed in CS2 is the weapon in your hands. In-game speed is measured in units, where one unit is roughly equal to one inch.

However, weapon choice is not the only factor that determines velocity. You should also consider the following conditions:

1. Movement techniques: Walking, crouching, and running are very different movement types that generate different speed values. Especially while holding various drastically different weapons. The heavier the weapon, the slower you are.
2. Map layout and obstacles: All those stairs, ramps, boxes, and other uneven surfaces influence your movement speed. So, when you jump or fall, any vertical movement will contribute to your total speed.

The only way to reach the maximum 250 units per second is to equip either a knife or the bomb. Grenades allow 245 units. All other weapons impose various speed penalties depending on their type and properties. Pistols and SMGs reduce speed by around 10–20 units, while automatic rifles and sniper rifles can slow you by 150 units or more. Heavy machine guns cause the largest penalty to compensate for their damage output. For example, while a knife allows 250 u/s, the AWP in scoped mode slows you down to 100 u/s. Armor does not affect your movement speed at all.

Because of these differences, most players switch to a knife when retreating or repositioning. The game allows you to do this quickly enough to avoid situations where you have to face an opponent with a melee weapon accidentally.

After learning all about how to see velocity in CS2, it’s also be helpful to explore more about CS2 net graph commands to track FPS and other performance metrics.

CS2 Movement Speed by Weapon

Conclusion

Knowing how to show speed in CS2 and track it consistently is essential if you want to become a strong player in this game, who moves and reacts quickly. Understanding velocity in Counter-Strike 2 helps you improve your timing, weapon control, aiming accuracy, and overall consistency, giving you an immediate advantage.

So, whenever you’re practicing bhopping, surfing, strafing, peeking, or KZ training, always enable the CS2 show velocity command and use that information to improve your playstyle, map navigation, and movement mechanics.