How to Clear Decals in CS2?

Decals in Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) refer to various marks left on surfaces during gameplay, such as bullet holes, blood splatters, and grenade scorch marks. While these details add realism, too many decals can clutter the map and affect visibility, especially during intense firefights. Clearing decals can help improve your view of the battlefield and focus on the game.

This guide will explain how to clear decals in CS2 with simple commands and key bindings.

Why Clear Decals?

Decals can sometimes obscure important visual information, making it harder to see enemy players or certain objects on the map. Clearing them improves visibility and reduces distractions, especially in competitive play where every detail matters.

Benefits of Clearing Decals

• Improved Visibility: Clear the map of unnecessary distractions to spot enemies more easily.
• Performance Boost: On lower-end PCs, removing decals may improve FPS slightly by reducing the number of active visual effects.
• Cleaner Map: Keep a clear battlefield, especially after heavy firefights that leave blood and bullet marks everywhere.

Commands to Clear Decals

In CS2, you can clear decals using a console command. Here’s how to do it:

1. Open the Console

To input commands, you’ll need to enable the developer console:

1. Go to the Settings menu.
2. Navigate to the Game tab.
3. Set Enable Developer Console (~) to “Yes.”
4. Press the ~ key (usually located below the Esc key) to open the console.

Players Might Need sv_cheats 1 Command for This to Work

Certain console commands, including some HUD and visual customization commands, may require sv_cheats 1 to be enabled. sv_cheats 1 allows the use of cheat commands in the game and can be activated with this command:

sv_cheats 1

However, keep in mind that sv_cheats 1 can only be used in local servers or private matches and not in competitive or public games.

2. Use the Decal Clearing Command

Once the console is open, type the following command to clear decals:

r_cleardecals

This will immediately remove all decals (bullet holes, blood stains, etc.) from the map.

How to Bind Clear Decals to a Key

Manually clearing decals via the console during a match can be tedious. To make this process quicker and more efficient, you can bind the r_cleardecals command to a key. This allows you to clear decals with a single button press.

1. Open the Console

Press the ~ key to open the console.

2. Bind the Command to a Key

Use the following syntax to bind the command to a key of your choice. For example, to bind it to the C key, type:

bind c "r_cleardecals"

Now, every time you press the C key during gameplay, all decals will be cleared.

Combining Clear Decals with Other Actions

For even greater efficiency, you can combine the decal-clearing command with other common actions, such as reloading or switching weapons. This way, decals are cleared automatically while performing these actions.

Example: Clear Decals When Reloading

To clear decals whenever you reload, bind both the reload and clear decal commands together:

bind r "+reload; r_cleardecals"

Now, every time you press the R key to reload, the decals will be cleared at the same time.

Final Thoughts

Clearing decals in CS2 is a small but useful trick that can improve your gameplay experience, especially in competitive matches where clear visibility is crucial. By using the r_cleardecals command and setting up key bindings, you can quickly remove visual clutter without interrupting your focus on the game.