mp_damage_headshot_only Command
The thing that can make a player better than everyone else in a Counter-Strike match is knowing how to land headshots. But, with CS’s very punishing movement inaccuracy, first-shot inaccuracies, and generally very complicated recoil, mastering the aim in this game is very hard. Even more so when trying to improve headshot accuracy.
Even though landing headshots is not easy, it’s essential to learn how to consistently aim for the head (and hit) because they’re incredibly powerful in Counter-Strike! Especially with the AK-47 or Deagle, because if you’re fast enough, you can even take out an AWP from long range.
One of the best ways to train your headshot aim is by turning off damage to the torso so that the only way you can kill an enemy is through headshots. Fortunately, there is a headshot-only command you can use for your server. Here’s how you can use it:
Headshot Only Command
We can use the following console command so that players can only cause damage through headshots:
mp_damage_headshot_only [ 0 / 1 ]
Enter this command in the console and add a 1 to turn on headshot-only mode in CS2. If you want to disable it, enter 0 after the command.
However, note that you can use this command only on servers you are hosting and you don’t need to have sv_cheats enabled.
This command cannot be used if you are not the server host e.g. competitive, Premier, deathmatch, etc. However, there are a lot of deathmatch servers out there with headshot only enabled, if you want to test your aim against other players.
mp_damage_headshot_only Examples
The command below enables headshots-only mode.
mp_damage_headshot_only 1
The command below disables headshots-only mode.
mp_damage_headshot_only 0
FAQ
Can you use mp_damage_headshot_only on official servers?
No, you cannot use mp_damage_headshot_only in official matches. This command can only be used if you’re hosting your own server. It’s best to use it when playing with your friends or with bots to train your aim.
Do grenades do damage when mp_damage_headshot_only is enabled?
No, frags, incendiaries, mollies, or other grenade impacts do not do any damage to players when mp_damage_headshot_only is enabled. If you want grenades to do damage, you will have to disable this command.