How to Show Velocity in CS2 (Movement Speed Command)

A good player is a fast player. Speed will help you get into position in time, accomplish your team 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 currently hold in your hands. 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.

How to Show Velocity in CS2?

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 ` or ~ button;
2. Then, write in the console sv_cheats 1. This command allows you to modify some 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, as you might have guessed, stands for velocity.

Autoexec

You can also check the speed of your character via an Autoexec file. This way, you won’t have to enter the CS2 movement speed command manually through the console settings every time. However, in order for this to work, you need to bind the command to a certain button.

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

Steam\steamapps\common\Counter-Strike Global Offensive\game\csgo\cfg

1. If the required file is not in the folder, just create a text document in the cfg folder and open it with Notepad. Then, write the command bind key sv_cheats 1; cl_showpos 1 in the file. Instead of key, type in the button you want (we recommend using Numpad buttons, as they are perfect 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 the Library;

1. Right-click on Counter-Strike 2 and choose Properties;

1. Add +exec autoexec.cfg to the Launch options;

1. That’s it. Now, you will be able to measure your speed with one click of a button.

What Affects Movement Speed in CS2?

As we’ve already established, the main factor affecting running speed in CS2 is the weapon in the player’s hands. In-game speed is measured in units, with one unit being equal to about one inch.

The only way to run at the maximum 250 units per second is to equip a knife. All other weapons impose various speed penalties depending on the gun’s type and properties. For instance, pistols and SMGs impose a relatively small 10–20 units penalty, while automatic rifles and sniper rifles can slow you by 150 units or more. Heavy machine guns impose the largest penalty to compensate for their high firepower.

Because of this, most players prefer to switch to a knife quickly during retreat or position change. The game allows you to do this fast enough to usually avoid situations where you have to face an opponent with a melee weapon in your hand.

Weapons and Movement Speed Comparison Table