How to change bot difficulty in CS2

Valve Corporation did not include a feature to change the CS2 bot difficulty level in the main menu of CS 2, which became a hurdle for players wishing to adjust the behavior of virtual opponents—to make them more challenging or even to disable their shooting ability. In our guide, we will explain how to change bot difficulty CS2.

How to change bot difficulty in CS2 through the console

It is possible to increase bot difficulty in CS2 by using the console command bot_difficulty. You can choose from the following levels:

• bot_difficulty 0 — simple bots that do not show aggression (do not shoot);

• bot_difficulty 1 — basic level of difficulty;

• bot_difficulty 2 — bots with intermediate skills;

• bot_difficulty 3 — challenging bots;

• bot_difficulty 4 — bots for experienced players.

For the changes to take effect, this command must be entered before starting a practice map, as it is not possible to change the bot level during an ongoing game.

There are also commands for finer adjustments that adapt the bot difficulty to the player's level:

• bot_autodifficulty_threshold_high 0 (default value) — you can replace zero with any number from -20 to 20 to automatically increase the bots' level if the player performs more successfully against them. This is based on statistical data analysis of the players.

• bot_autodifficulty_threshold_low -2 (default value) — the value can be changed within the range from -20 to 20, to automatically decrease the difficulty if the bots prove to be too challenging for the player.

How to kick bots in CS2

To remove bots from the server, there is a simple command bot_kick. It has to be entered into the console, and after that, all AI opponents will be removed from the game without requiring additional parameters.

How to add bots in CS2

• bot_add — command to insert a bot into any available team;

• bot_add_ct — command to enlist a bot with the counter-terrorists;

• bot_add_t — command to deploy a bot among the terrorists.

Conclusion

By discovering the CS2 bot difficulty, you can create optimal conditions for self-improvement. Want to concentrate on learning CS2 maps and practicing grenade throws without interruptions? Choose peaceful bots with difficulty set to zero. If you wish to test and enhance your skills and strategy, opt for higher difficulty levels from 3 to 5 for a real challenge.