Counter-Strike 2 Keyboard Controls Key Bindings & Shortcuts Guide
Discover the ultimate guide to keyboard and mouse controls in the 5v5 competitive FPS "Counter-Strike 2". We cover the best key bindings, essential shortcuts, and optimized settings to improve your gameplay, whether you’re a beginner or an advanced player.
Posted at: 2025.9.19
Table Of Contents
Basic Controls
The basic controls of Counter-Strike 2 are centered around the standard WASD movement, just like most FPS games. There are a few unique key bindings, but once you memorize those, you’ll find that operating with keyboard and mouse feels quite natural.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | W |
| Move Backward | S |
| Move Left (Strafe) | A |
| Move Right (Strafe) | D |
| Walk | Shift |
| Jump | Space |
| Crouch | Ctrl |
| Primary Attack | Mouse1 |
| Secondary Attack | Mouse2 |
| Reload | R |
| Previous Weapon | Mouse Wheel Up |
| Next Weapon | Mouse Wheel Down |
| Last Used Weapon | Q |
| Drop Weapon | G |
| Inspect Weapon | F |
| Graffiti Menu | T |
| Use/Interact | E |
| Buy Menu | B |
| Auto Buy | F3 |
| Re-buy | F4 |
| Scoreboard | Tab |
| Primary Weapon (Slot 1) | 1 |
| Secondary Weapon (Slot 2) | 2 |
| Knife | 3 |
| Cycle Grenades | 4 |
| Bomb | 5 |
| HE Grenade | 6 |
| Flashbang | 7 |
| Smoke Grenade | 8 |
| Decoy Grenade | 9 |
| Molotov/Incendiary | 0 |
Others
These are the other main key bindings. Most of them are related to messaging, so if you frequently use chat, it’s helpful to learn these.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Zeus x27 | None |
| Call Vote | None |
| Choose Team | M |
| Show Team Equipment | None |
| Toggle Inventory | I |
| Toggle Console | ‘ |
| Radio (Commands) | Z |
| Radio (Standard) | X |
| Radio (Report) | C |
| Team Chat | U |
| All Chat | Y |
| Voice Chat (Mic) | K |
Menu/System
Lastly, here are the system-related key bindings. The F-keys are the main ones, so if you use them often, it’s good to memorize them.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Auto Buy Equipment | F1 |
| Re-buy Previous Equipment | F2 |
| Report Bug | F4 |
| Screenshot | F12 |