How to change bot difficulty in CS:S
Type bot_difficulty 3 in the server console for expert bots (0 is easy), then bot_kick and re-add bots so they use it.
bot_difficulty
Sets the skill level of bots that join the game, from 0 (easy) to 3 (expert).
bot_difficulty <level> Examples
bot_difficulty 3 Expert bots for practice.
bot_difficulty 0 Easy bots for new players.
Values
| Value | What it does |
|---|---|
| 0 | Easy |
| 1Default | Normal |
| 2 | Hard |
| 3 | Expert |
Arguments
levelRequired- 0 easy, 1 normal, 2 hard, 3 expert.
What it does
Affects aim, reaction time and tactics. Bots already in the game keep their old difficulty, so kick and re-add them after changing it.
The game's own description: Defines the skill of bots joining the game. Values are: 0=easy, 1=normal, 2=hard, 3=expert.
Good to know
- Run
bot_kickand let the quota refill to apply the new level.
Run it on your server
On a SLASHPLAY server, type it in the Console tab of the server page; the reply shows right under it. A value set there lasts until the server restarts. To keep it, add the line to cstrike/cfg/server.cfg. New to this? Start a CS:S server first.
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