How many weapon & shooting commands are there in CS2?

There are 17 weapon & shooting commands in CS2. 17 can be used in any game mode, and 0 require sv_cheats 1.

Which weapon & shooting commands require sv_cheats?

None of the weapon & shooting commands require sv_cheats. All 17 commands can be used in any game mode including competitive matchmaking.

How do I use weapon & shooting commands in CS2?

Open the developer console by pressing the tilde key (~). If it does not open, enable it in Settings > Game > Enable Developer Console. Then type the command and press Enter. You can add these commands to your autoexec.cfg for them to run automatically on launch.

How do I save console commands permanently?

Create an autoexec.cfg file in your CS2 cfg folder (Steam/steamapps/common/Counter-Strike Global Offensive/game/csgo/cfg/) and add your commands there. End the file with host_writeconfig. These commands run automatically every time CS2 launches.

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Weapon & Shooting Commands

Weapon behavior, buy commands, and shooting-related settings.

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All Weapon & Shooting Commands (17)

cl_autowepswitch

Auto-switch to picked up weapons (0=off, 1=on)

Default: 1

cl_use_opens_buy_menu

Use key opens buy menu in buy zone (0=off)

Default: 1

closeonbuy

Close buy menu after purchasing (0=stay open)

Default: 0

cl_autohelp

Show automatic help/hint messages

Default: 1

cl_showhelp

Show on-screen help tips

Default: 1

buy

Buy a weapon (e.g. buy ak47, buy vesthelm)

slot1

Switch to primary weapon

slot2

Switch to secondary weapon (pistol)

slot3

Switch to knife

slot4

Switch to grenades

slot5

Switch to C4 / defuse kit

lastinv

Switch to last used weapon (quick-switch)

invnext

Cycle to next weapon in inventory

invprev

Cycle to previous weapon in inventory

+reload

Reload current weapon

drop

Drop the currently held weapon

cl_crosshair_recoil

Crosshair follows recoil (0=static, 1=follows spray)

Default: 1

Other Command Categories

⭐Essential Commands15 ✛Crosshair18 👁️Viewmodel & HUD24 🖱️Mouse & Sensitivity7 🏃Movement16 📡Radar & Minimap6 🌐Network & Connection11 🔊Audio & Sound18 🖥️Graphics & Performance11 🎯Practice & Training31 🤖Bot Commands14 🖧Server & Match20 🎬Demo & Recording15 💬Communication11 🔧Utility & Misc16

Frequently Asked Questions

How many weapon & shooting commands are there in CS2?: There are 17 weapon & shooting commands in CS2. 17 can be used in any game mode, and 0 require sv_cheats 1.
Which weapon & shooting commands require sv_cheats?: None of the weapon & shooting commands require sv_cheats. All 17 commands can be used in any game mode including competitive matchmaking.
How do I use weapon & shooting commands in CS2?: Open the developer console by pressing the tilde key (~). If it does not open, enable it in Settings > Game > Enable Developer Console. Then type the command and press Enter. You can add these commands to your autoexec.cfg for them to run automatically on launch.
How do I save console commands permanently?: Create an autoexec.cfg file in your CS2 cfg folder (Steam/steamapps/common/Counter-Strike Global Offensive/game/csgo/cfg/) and add your commands there. End the file with host_writeconfig. These commands run automatically every time CS2 launches.