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Default keyboard and mouse controls for Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) on PC. This reference covers movement, weapons, utility, communication, the buy menu, and UI shortcuts so you can master the game's stock keybinds or plan your own custom setup.
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All Counter-Strike 2 keyboard controls
41 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Counter-Strike 2's control settings.
Combat/Weapons 12
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Fire | LMB |
| Secondary Fire / Zoom | RMB |
| Reload | R |
| Primary Weapon | 1 |
| Secondary Weapon (Pistol) | 2 |
| Last Weapon Used | Q |
| Knife / Melee | 3 |
| Cycle Grenades | 4 |
| Bomb / C4 Slot | 5 |
| Select Previous Weapon | Wheel ↑ |
| Select Next Weapon | Wheel ↓ |
| Inspect Weapon | F |
Movement 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | W |
| Move Backward | S |
| Move Left | A |
| Move Right | D |
| Jump | Space |
| Duck / Crouch | Ctrl |
| Use / Interact | E |
| Walk (Slow / Silent) | Shift |
Equipment/Utility 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Drop Weapon | G |
| HE Grenade | 6 |
| Flashbang | 7 |
| Smoke Grenade | 8 |
| Molotov / Incendiary | 0 |
| Decoy Grenade | 9 |
| Use Healthshot | X |
Communication 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Team Message (Chat) | U |
| All Chat Message | Y |
| Use Microphone (Voice) | K |
| Radio Message | Z |
| Player Ping | MMB |
| Chat Wheel 1 | C |
| Chat Wheel 2 | V |
UI/Misc 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Scoreboard | Tab |
| Choose Team | M |
| Toggle Developer Console | ` |
| Graffiti / Spray Menu | T |
Buy Menu 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Buy Menu | B |
| Autobuy | F3 |
| Rebuy | F4 |
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Counter-Strike 2 controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Counter-Strike 2?
- Counter-Strike 2, a shooter game, uses 41 default keybinds across 6 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Counter-Strike 2 controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Counter-Strike 2's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Which platforms do these Counter-Strike 2 controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows and Linux. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Counter-Strike 2 resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Counter-Strike 2 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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