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CS2 console variables

47 cvars worth knowing.

Curated CS2 console variables grouped by category — audio, video, sensitivity, crosshair, HUD, viewmodel, network, utility. Default + recommended values, one-click copy of the full command. Paste into the dev console (~) or save into your autoexec.cfg.

Showing 47 of 47 cvars

Audio

  • volume
    Default: 1.0Recommended: 0.4

    Master volume. Default 1.0 is loud — most pros run 0.3–0.5.

  • voice_scale
    Default: 1.0Recommended: 0.4

    Teammate voice volume. Default is too loud — halve it.

  • snd_musicvolume
    Default: 0.5Recommended: 0.0

    In-game music. Most competitive players turn this to 0.

  • snd_menumusic_volume
    Default: 1.0Recommended: 0.0

    Menu music volume. Mute to skip the lobby loop.

  • snd_deathcamera_volume
    Default: 0.0Recommended: 0.0

    Death camera music. Already 0 by default — keep it there.

  • snd_mvp_volume
    Default: 1.0Recommended: 0.0

    MVP music between rounds. Some leave it; many disable.

Video / FPS

  • fps_max
    Default: 0Recommended: 0

    FPS cap. 0 = uncapped. Pros leave at 0; G-Sync handles tearing.

  • r_drawtracers_firstperson
    Default: 1Recommended: 0

    Show your own bullet tracers. Off can reduce visual clutter.

Sensitivity

  • sensitivity
    Default: 2.5

    Mouse sensitivity multiplier. Most pros run 0.5–2.0 at 400-800 DPI.

  • zoom_sensitivity_ratio
    Default: 1.0Recommended: 1.0

    Sens multiplier when scoped (AWP / SSG / scoped rifles). 1.0 = same feel as hipfire.

  • m_rawinput
    Default: 1Recommended: 1

    Raw mouse input — bypasses Windows acceleration. Always 1 unless you have a specific reason.

Crosshair

  • cl_crosshairstyle
    Default: 4Recommended: 4

    0=default, 1=default static, 2=classic, 3=classic dynamic, 4=classic static, 5=outline. Most pros run 4.

  • cl_crosshairsize
    Default: 5Recommended: 2.5

    Half-length of each arm in pixels. Smaller = tighter, harder to spot.

  • cl_crosshairthickness
    Default: 0.5Recommended: 1

    Line thickness. 0.5–1 is the typical pro range.

  • cl_crosshairgap
    Default: 1Recommended: -2

    Distance from center to inner end of each arm. Negative pulls arms toward center.

  • cl_crosshair_drawoutline
    Default: 0Recommended: 1

    Black outline around the crosshair. Improves contrast against bright maps.

  • cl_crosshairdot
    Default: 0

    Center dot. Most pros disable; tap-aim style players keep it.

  • cl_crosshair_t
    Default: 0

    T-style crosshair (no top arm). Niche AWPer choice.

HUD / Radar

  • cl_drawhud
    Default: 1Recommended: 1

    Draw the HUD. Set 0 for clean recordings.

  • hud_scaling
    Default: 0.85Recommended: 0.85

    HUD size scale. Lower = more compact / more screen real estate.

  • cl_show_team_equipment
    Default: 1Recommended: 1

    Show what teammates are holding — equipment-info hints. Useful for IGLs.

  • cl_radar_scale
    Default: 0.7Recommended: 0.5

    Radar zoom. Lower numbers show more of the map.

  • cl_radar_always_centered
    Default: 1Recommended: 0

    Centers radar on you (vs. the map). 0 shows the whole map at once.

  • cl_hud_color
    Default: 0Recommended: 0

    HUD color preset (0–9). Cosmetic.

  • cl_showloadout
    Default: 1

    Show teammates' loadouts on radar.

  • cl_showfps
    Default: 0

    Show FPS counter top-right. Useful for performance debugging.

  • net_graph
    Default: 0

    Show full net stats (FPS, ping, packet loss, choke). For deeper debugging.

Viewmodel

  • viewmodel_fov
    Default: 60Recommended: 68

    Field of view of your hands/weapon. Higher = arms further from center, more screen visible.

  • viewmodel_offset_x
    Default: 0Recommended: 2.5

    Push viewmodel left (negative) / right (positive). Most pros push right.

  • viewmodel_offset_y
    Default: 0Recommended: 0

    Push viewmodel forward / back. Default is centered.

  • viewmodel_offset_z
    Default: -1.5Recommended: -1.5

    Push viewmodel down (negative). Default position is good.

  • viewmodel_presetpos
    Default: 3

    Preset viewmodel positions (1=desktop, 2=couch, 3=classic). 3 is the pro standard.

  • cl_righthand
    Default: 1

    Toggle weapon hand. 1 = right (default), 0 = left. Some prefer left for clearing right-hand corners.

Network

  • rate
    Default: 786432Recommended: 786432

    Max bandwidth from server. Highest tier — keep at default.

  • cl_interp_ratio
    Default: 2Recommended: 2

    Interpolation ratio. CS2 sub-tick smooths most network issues — leave default.

  • cl_lagcompensation
    Default: 1Recommended: 1

    Lag compensation. Always 1.

Utility / Practice

  • cl_use_opens_buy_menu
    Default: 1Recommended: 0

    Disables E key opening buy menu in spawn — prevents accidental buys.

  • cl_quickinventory_filter_passive
    Default: 0

    Hide items already on your hotkey from quick-inventory. Reduces clutter.

  • cl_quickinventory_lastinv
    Default: 1

    Last-inventory key brings up quick-switch wheel.

  • r_cleardecals
    Default: cmd

    Wipes blood + bullet decals. Bind to a key for clean wallbang views.

  • cl_use_opens_buy_menu
    Default: 1Recommended: 0

    Same as audio entry — listed twice for visibility. Pressing E opens buy menu in spawn. Disable for fewer accidental buys.

  • cl_buy_menu_open_with_use
    Default: 0

    Newer alias for the above on some patches.

  • sv_infinite_ammo
    Default: 0⚠ Requires sv_cheats 1

    Infinite ammo for practice maps. Requires sv_cheats 1.

  • mp_warmup_end
    Default: cmd

    Ends warm-up. Useful in private practice servers.

  • mp_restartgame
    Default: cmd

    Restart the round / game. cmd, not a value.

  • bot_kick
    Default: cmd

    Kick all bots. Useful when you want a clean private map.

  • mp_buytime
    Default: 20

    Buy phase duration in seconds. 9999 in practice = always-buy.

How to use the console: enable it in Settings → Game → Enable Developer Console. Press ~ (tilde, top-left of keyboard) in-game. Type a cvar name to see its current value, or type cvar_name new_value to set it. Save preferences to autoexec.cfg via the Config Generator.