List of useful console commands

A screen of the Developer Console found in Team Fortress 2

This article has a list of useful console commands below. Using the Developer Console, you can turn specific gameplay and graphic settings on or off, or modify their values. The console can be enabled from the advanced menu in options. Any command put in the autoexec.cfg file will automatically be loaded on game launch.

These settings can also be put into the class-specific .cfg files in your Team Fortress 2 folder in order to create class-specific configurations.

List of useful console commands

cl_ commands

cl_ask_blacklist_opt_out 0/1 - turns question whether to blacklist a server after leaving after a short amount of time off/on
cl_ask_favorite_opt_out 0/1 - turns question whether to favorite a server after leaving after a longer amount of time off/on
cl_autoreload 0/1 - turns automatic reloading off/on
cl_autorezoom 0/1 - turns Sniper Rifle re-zoom off/on
cl_burninggibs 0/1 - burning gibs off/on
cl_crosshair_file - sets crosshair picture. "" is standard-crosshairs. example: "crosshair1"
cl_drawhud 0/1 - hides/shows the HUD - sv_cheats 1 required
cl_flipviewmodels 0/1 - sets viewmodels normal/inverted(left-handed) - does not work while connected to a server
cl_interp - sets how far character models are interpolated (drawn away from their actual position) in the world, a good standard value for hitscan weapons is 0.034
cl_new_impact_effects 0/1 - turns new, better looking impact effects off/on, most noticeable on glass
cl_ragdoll_collide 0/1 - turns ragdoll collisions on/off (client-side only)
cl_ragdoll_fade_time - sets time until ragdolls disappear (client-side only)
cl_showbackpackrarities 0/1 - turns color-coded items in trade off/on
cl_showfps 0/1/2 - shows framerate (off/real-time/rounded)
cl_showpos 0/1 - shows the map coordinates and movement speed of the player
cl_yawspeed - sets the speed at which your character turns when using the +left and +right commands
cl_spec_carrieditems - Shows non-standard items being carried by player you're spectating

tf_ commands

tf_allow_player_use 0/1 - disallows/allows the +use command on a server, useful for some custom maps, standard is 0. - server operator only
tf_damage_disablespread 0/1 - turns random damage-spread (+-10%) for weapons off/on - server operator only
tf_dingaling_pitchmaxdmg - sets the pitch when doing maximum damage with your weapon, a lower pitch is recommended in most cases, standard is 100
tf_dingaling_pitchmindmg - sets the pitch when doing minimum damage with your weapon, a higher pitch is recommended in most cases, standard is 100
tf_dingaling_volume - sets the volume for hit sounds, standard is 1.00
tf_dingaling_wav_override - allows using a custom hit sound. Note: No longer used. To use a custom hit sound, rename your sound file "hitsound.wav", and place it in the "tf/sound/ui/" folder
tf_dingalingaling 0/1 - turns weapon hit sound off/on
tf_forced_holiday 0/2/3 - enables holiday mode (0 = default; 2 = halloween; 3 = birthday) - server operator only
tf_medieval 0/1 - enables Medieval mode on the server, requires map change to take effect - server operator only
tf_medigun_autoheal 0/1 - turns automatic healing without holding the left mouse button off/on
tf_medieval_autorp 0/1 - enables/disables automatic medieval-style text modification in the chat box
tf_medieval_thirdperson 0/1 - toggles third person view during Medieval mode
tf_overtime_nag 0/1 - turns endless shouting of "OVERTIME!" in Overtime off/on - server operator only
tf_use_fixed_weaponspreads 0/1 - turns fixed, consistent spread for weapons like Shotgun, Scattergun and Shortstop off/on - server operator only
tf_weapon_criticals 0/1 - turns random criticals off/on - server operator only

sv_ commands

sv_cheats 0/1 - turns cheats off/on - server operator only
sv_lan - cvar for local area network - server operator only
sv_pure - cvar for managing custom content - server operator only

mp_ commands

mp_autoteambalance - cvar for automatic team balancing. - server operator only
mp_disable_respawn_times - cvar for respawn times. - server operator only
mp_idledealmethod - cvar for managing idle players. - server operator only
mp_restartgame - restarts the round and resets the round time. - server operator only
mp_teams_unbalance_limit - cvar for team force balance. - server operator only
mp_timelimit - cvar for map timelimit. - server operator only
mp_usehwmmodels 1 & mp_usehwmvcds 1 - makes use of the high-polygon class models used in the 'Meet the Team' videos.
mp_waitingforplayerscancel 1 - cancels "waiting for players..." time - server operator only

hud_ commands

hud_combattext 0/1 - turns the damage text above enemies off/on
hud_reloadscheme - use this to fix various HUD-color errors or lingering Crit-effects

miscellaneous commands

For players

bind <key> <command> - Binds a key with a command.
unbind <key> - unbinds a key
dropitem - Drop the flag or intelligence.
explode - Commit suicide. (by exploding into gibs)
kill - Commit suicide.
fov_desired 70-90 - Set desired field of view. (higher values show more of the battlefield at the cost of fps)
jointeam red/blue/auto/spectator - Force team. (use this if you are stuck in "dead spectator" mode when too many people attempt to join a team at the same time)
jpeg - Take a jpeg screenshot.

retry - Retry connection to last server.
status - Display map and connection status.
viewmodel_fov <number> - sets distance in which your weapons are drawn, higher values show more of the weapon and arms but may show missing parts
r_drawviewmodel 0/1 - turns viewmodels on and off
restart - restarts the current server
find <command> - a search function that displays all commands with searched term
hurtme <number> - deals given amount of damage(can be negative for extra health) - sv_cheats 1 only
zoom_sensitivity_ratio <number> - Sets the ratio of sensitivity while zoomed in with the Sniper Rifle with accordance to actual sensitivity.
net_graph <1-6>
- Depending on the input value, different amounts of information will be shown such as ping, fps, lerp, packet loss, etc.

For moderators/admins

changelevel <mapname> - changes the map
cvarlist - View complete cvar list.
exec - Execute config file.
map <mapname> - changes the map and restarts the server - server operator only
- Starts a new server if entered on the main menu - useful for bypassing the "Create New Server" dialog and map drop-down menu
maps - Display list of maps.
rcon_password <password> - gives player access to rcon commands
nextlevel <mapname> - sets the next map to be played
rcon <command> - executes an rcon command
rcon_address <ip address> - sets the server address to send rcon commands to (if not set, console sends the command to the server that the player is currently in instead)

For recording

record <demo name> - records a demo
- stop - stops the recording of a demo
startmovie <moviename> - opens up the source recorder during demo play back and allows for high quality avi format recording
- endmovie - stops source recorder
host_framerate <number> - tells the source recorder to record at a constant framerate
host_timescale <number> - use in conjunction with host_framerate to produce a smooth video output
demoui - brings up a toolbox for replays (shift+F2 will also bring up the tool box)

weapon commands

The "use" command is used to equip the specified weapon.

Syntax
use <weapon_name>
Arguments
- <weapon_name>
  - Scout
  tf_weapon_scattergun
  
  tf_weapon_handgun_scout_primary
  
  tf_weapon_soda_popper
  
  tf_weapon_pistol_scout
  
  tf_weapon_lunchbox_drink
  
  tf_weapon_jar_milk
  
  tf_weapon_handgun_scout_secondary
  
  tf_weapon_bat
  
  tf_weapon_bat_wood
  
  tf_weapon_bat_fish
  - Soldier
  tf_weapon_rocketlauncher
  
  tf_weapon_rocketlauncher_directhit
  
  tf_weapon_particle_cannon
  
  tf_weapon_shotgun_soldier
  
  tf_weapon_buff_item
  
  tf_weapon_raygun
  
  tf_weapon_shovel
  
  tf_weapon_katana
  - Pyro
  tf_weapon_flamethrower
  
  tf_weapon_shotgun_pyro
  
  tf_weapon_flaregun
  
  tf_weapon_fireaxe
  - Demoman
  tf_weapon_grenadelauncher
  
  tf_weapon_pipebomblauncher
  
  tf_weapon_bottle
  
  tf_weapon_sword
  
  tf_weapon_stickbomb
  
  tf_weapon_katana
  - Heavy Weapons Guy
  tf_weapon_minigun
  
  tf_weapon_shotgun_hwg
  
  tf_weapon_lunchbox
  
  tf_weapon_fists
  - Engineer
  tf_weapon_shotgun_primary
  
  tf_weapon_sentry_revenge
  
  tf_weapon_pistol
  
  tf_weapon_laser_pointer
  
  tf_weapon_mechanical_arm
  
  tf_weapon_wrench
  
  tf_weapon_robot_arm
  
  tf_weapon_pda_engineer_destroy
  
  tf_weapon_pda_engineer_build
  - Medic
  tf_weapon_syringegun_medic
  
  tf_weapon_crossbow
  
  tf_weapon_medigun
  
  tf_weapon_bonesaw
  - Sniper
  tf_weapon_sniperrifle
  
  tf_weapon_compound_bow
  
  tf_weapon_sniperrifle_decap
  
  tf_weapon_smg
  
  tf_weapon_jar
  
  tf_weapon_club
  - Spy
  tf_weapon_revolver
  
  tf_weapon_knife
  
  tf_weapon_pda_spy
  
  To equip Electro Sapper, use: "build 3 0"

List of useful console commands

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