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What Is a Spray Pattern in CS:GO?

When you shoot and bullets fly out of your weapon, they usually don't hit the same spot. Due to this feature, uncontrolled automatic firing of guns that are available to Counter-Strike fans isn't very effective. It's much better to aim at the opponent's head and fire single shots.

However, such shooting isn't always appropriate. There are times when it's very difficult to hit the target with a single bullet. For example, say you enter into combat with a cunning enemy who makes chaotic movements instead of remaining static.

If your foes are constantly moving and don't freeze in the same place where you meet them, your aiming accuracy is reduced and head kills become difficult. The way out is to shoot bursts from your gun. In this case, knowledge of spray patterns will come in handy.

A weapon's spray pattern, or spray in short, is sort of like the path that bullets take when auto-firing in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. To understand what we mean, launch CS and pick up a machine gun. Go to the wall, point the crosshair at it and hold down the left mouse button.

The marks on the wall that you'll see when you’re done shooting is called a spray pattern. Depending on the weapon, bullets can fly up, down, left, and right. This is because of the recoil that every gun has. Hence, you must learn to control the spray so as not to shoot past your opponents.

The bad news is that every weapon in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive has its own spray pattern. Luckily, it doesn't change while shooting. If you master spray control for the AK-47, USP-S, Desert Eagle, or other weapon, this skill will stay with you forever.

How to Learn Spray and Recoil Patterns

To learn spray, you'll have to conduct a series of experiments on a local server. To do this, you must arm yourself with some gun and shoot at the walls. This should be done from short, medium, and long distances. Regular practice will help you hone your weapon's recoil control over time. You'll also find images of different spray patterns below in this post.

Recoil vs. Inaccuracy

Many players think they're bad shooters because they can't control the spray. In fact, there is another factor, due to which each of your bullets flies in the wrong direction. This is called inaccuracy.

The inaccuracy can both increase and decrease. Much depends on what you do while shooting. For instance, you can be running or standing in place. This affects the accuracy when you shoot at your target.

Unfortunately, you cannot compensate for the inaccuracy. As for the spray control, it's quite possible. In practice, this means that you can compensate for the recoil of your weapon.

Inaccuracy Recoil
  1. Random.
  2. Can't be compensated for.
  1. Predictable.
  2. Can be controlled.

CS:GO Recoil Commands

Please note that the console commands from this section will work in a match against bots or on your own server where you can enable cheats.

Command Description
sv_cheats 1 Enables cheats.
weapon_accuracy_nospread 1 Disables the inaccuracy of your gun.
weapon_debug_spread_gap 1 Activates the shot check.
weapon_recoil_cooldown 0 Deactivates the vertical recoil.
weapon_recoil_decay1_exp 888888 Sets the decay factor exponent for the recoil to 888888.
weapon_recoil_decay2_exp 888888
weapon_recoil_decay2_lin 888888 Sets the linear term decay factor exponent for the recoil to 888888.
weapon_recoil_scale 0 Sets the scale for the gun recoil. The higher the value, the more difficult it is to fire the weapon.
weapon_recoil_suppression_shots 900 Sets the shot limit after which your gun will start firing with the standard recoil.

How to Control Spray in CS:GO

When you're auto-firing, the path of the bullets is predetermined. Since the spray pattern doesn't change, you can use this feature for recoil compensation. How? Try the opposite direction trick!

To control the spray, just move your mouse in the opposite direction to its path. As a result, you'll compensate for the recoil. The spread of bullets will be significantly reduced.

At first, recoil patterns will give you some problems. When you learn how to control them, you'll increase your skills in using different weapons. So, practice spray control and you'll succeed.

Getting the Movement Right

You may find it unusual to move your mouse in the opposite direction to the recoil pattern. But this is the only possible way out if you want your bullets to fly right on target. Once you master the art of moving your weapon, it'll become easier for you to aim and shoot on the Counter-Strike: Global Offensive battlefields.

Perfecting Your Timing

When you use the opposite direction trick, it's very important not to overcompensate for the recoil. You have to find the right timing for every bullet that comes out of your gun barrel. We understand that it can be extremely difficult to do for beginners, but a high fire rate in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive cannot be achieved otherwise.

Best Recoil and Spray Control Training Maps

Playing with bots isn't the best way to practice spray control. Fighting with them is for players who have already mastered the basics of recoil compensation. How to do this? Train on special maps! We'll talk about the best of them below.

Recoil Master

Official Page

Recoil Master is a great choice for learning CS:GO spray patterns. This map is perfect for players who are looking for great recoil control training. Download it now and start practicing shooting with any weapons that are available in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.

Yprac Recoil Trainer

Official Page

Yprac Recoil Trainer is one of the most popular maps for CS:GO spray control training. When you download this map, you'll not only be able to complete recoil practice, but also take part in different challenges. Numerous options allow you to customize your recoil training to your needs.

Aim Botz

Official Page

Although Aim Botz isn't a specific map for mastering spray control, it's excellent for this purpose. You can shoot at player models here. They either stand frozen in place or move around the map. Thanks to this, you can learn the features of a particular recoil pattern in conditions that are as close as possible to combat.

Spray and Recoil Patterns for CS:GO Guns

Now it's time to find out what spray patterns look like for most guns in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. You'll find this and other useful info below.

AK-47

AK-47 spray pattern Up and to the left => Right => Left
Recoil compensation tips
  1. Since only the first bullet of the AK-47 flies where you aim, try to hit your enemy's head.
  2. Shoot 2-3 bullets at a time so you don't have to worry about the AK-47 recoil.

M4A4

M4A4 spray pattern Up and slightly to the left and right => Up and to the left => Right => Left
Recoil compensation tips
  1. Shoot 7-8 bullets at a time.
  2. Try to be the first to attack your enemies so that the encounter doesn't turn into a long firefight and you don't have to be distracted by the recoil control.

M4A1-S

M4A1-S spray Up and slightly to the right => Up and to the left => Right and down a bit
Recoil compensation tips
  1. If you shoot at walls, the M4A1-S recoil won't be your only problem. In addition, bullets fired from your gun will deal low damage. Be sure to take this into account.
  2. Always remember that the M4A1-S has a small magazine. You don't have infinite ammo anyway, and in the case of guns like this, you also have to save it.

GALIL AR

GALIL AR spray pattern Up and to the left => Right => Left => Right
Recoil compensation tips
  1. Use 2-3 bullets per shot.
  2. When you engage in combat at close range, aim for an area below your foe's neck.
  3. If you're aiming your weapon from a long distance, your main goal is to hit the enemy with a headshot.

SG 553

SG 553 spray Up and to the right => Down and to the right => Left
Recoil compensation tips
  1. Always use your scope.
  2. When you don't use a scope, don't use more than 2-3 bullets per shot. This will allow you not to think about the SG 553 recoil.

G3SG1

G3SG1 spray pattern Up with slight deflections down, left and right
Recoil compensation tips
  1. Always use your scope when shooting. This weapon is worth nothing if you don't do it.
  2. When you fight enemies at short range, you can do without a scope. In such situations, you should focus on killing foes quickly instead of spray control.

FAMAS

FAMAS spray Up and slightly to the right => Up and to the left => Up and to the right => A little up and to the left => Down a bit
Recoil compensation tips
  1. Shoot 2-3 bullets per shot and try to get them in your opponent’s head.
  2. Control the number of bullets. The Famas has only 25 rounds in the magazine.

AUG

AUG spray pattern Up and to the left => Right => Left
Recoil compensation tips
  1. Aim for your enemies’ heads as the AUG can headshot targets.
  2. Use your scope when shooting at your enemies. By doing this, you'll hardly have to worry about the recoil pattern.

SCAR-20

SCAR-20 spray pattern Up with slight deflections down, left and right
Recoil compensation tips
  1. Reload as often as you can because the SCAR-20 magazine only takes 20 rounds.
  2. Fire no more than 3-4 bullets per shot. This will greatly increase your chances of killing your enemy.

MAC-10

MAC-10 spray pattern Up and to the left => Right and down a bit => Left
Recoil compensation tips
  1. Instead of aiming directly at your enemy, shoot near him.
  2. Get used to shooting bursts of no more than 3-5 bullets.

MP7

MP7 spray pattern Up and to the right => Left => Slightly up and to the right
Recoil compensation tips
  1. When you shoot at your enemy from a long distance, each of your bursts should be 3-4 bullets.
  2. If you have to fight your foe at close range, try to get every bullet you fire into his head or stomach.

UMP-45

UMP-45 spray pattern Up and to the right => Up and to the left => Left and right
Recoil compensation tips
  1. At close range, aim for your enemies' heads, but move your aim down to the level of their chests.
  2. At long range, aim for enemies’ chests. Your burst should be 3-4 bullets. This is the optimal number.

PP-BIZON

PP-BIZON spray Up and to the right => Up and to the left => Left and right
Recoil compensation tips
  1. Use wide bursts when you want to eliminate your enemies.
  2. To shoot the PP-BIZON effectively, aim at the heads or stomachs of your foes.

P90

P90 spray pattern Up and to the right => Up and to the left => Right and left
Recoil compensation tips
  1. As soon as you start shooting, move your scope down.
  2. Learn to shoot on the go with submachine guns like P90. Your priority targets are your enemies' heads. As for the scope, try to aim it in the stomach area.

M249

M249 spray pattern Up and to the right => Up and to the left => Up => Left, right, and sometimes sharply down
Recoil compensation tips
  1. Aim the bullets as close to your target as possible.
  2. Fire machine guns like the M249 from a crouched position.

NEGEV

NEGEV spray Up with deflections to the left and right => Chaotic movements up, down, left, and right
Recoil compensation tips
  1. Shoot while crouched like with the M249.
  2. Keep your target at gunpoint at all times so that the bullets don't fly past.

P2000

P2000 spray pattern Straight up
Recoil compensation tips
  1. Shoot single shots.
  2. Aim for your enemies' heads.

GLOCK-18

GLOCK-18 spray Straight up => Slightly to the left and right
Recoil compensation tips
  1. Hit your enemies in their heads and stomachs.
  2. If you're facing your opponents at close range, switch to burst fire (3 bullets per shot).

USP-S

USP-S spray pattern Straight up
Recoil compensation tips
  1. Always keep in mind that you don't have infinite ammo, but only 12 rounds in the USP-S magazine.
  2. Fire single shots at your enemies' heads. If they don't have helmets, you'll kill them with a well-aimed hit.

P250

P250 spray Straight up with slight deflections to the left and right
Recoil compensation tips
  1. Aim for your enemies' heads and return your crosshair to the same position after each single shot.
  2. If your opponent is still alive after a headshot, finish him off by aiming for his stomach.

DESERT EAGLE

DESERT EAGLE spray pattern Different directions without clearly defined patterns
Recoil compensation tips
  1. Fire single shots with the Desert Eagle because only the first bullet goes where you aim.
  2. Since this weapon kills with one headshot, aim for your enemies' heads.

DUAL BERETTAS

DUAL BERETTAS spray Straight up with slight deflections to the left and right => Up and down
Recoil compensation tips
  1. Hit your enemies in their chests at close range.
  2. If possible, shoot from a crouched position when using the Dual Berettas.

TEC-9

TEC-9 spray pattern Up and to the left => Up and to the right => Up, down, left, and right
Recoil compensation tips
  1. Fire the first bullet into your enemy's head. Then shoot at his stomach area.
  2. When you spot an enemy, close the distance between him and you. The recoil pattern of the TEC-9 makes it difficult to use this weapon at long range.

CZ75-AUTO

CZ75-AUTO spray Center => Chaotic flight in different directions
Recoil compensation tips
  1. Shoot long bursts less often.
  2. Get close to your enemy and fire up to 5 bullets at his head.

FIVE-SEVEN

FIVE-SEVEN spray pattern Straight up
Recoil compensation tips
  1. Aim for the chests of your enemies during short range firefights.
  2. When you headshot, fire 2-3 bullets from your weapon per shot.

MP9

MP9 spray Up and to the left => Down a bit => Right => Left
Recoil compensation tips
  1. Hit your enemies at short range from the MP9.
  2. Shoot on the move when there is no other option. Master this skill if you haven’t yet.

SSG 08

SSG 08 spray pattern A single-shot weapon
Recoil compensation tips
  1. Switch to the SSG 08 when you need to move faster. Your movement speed will be almost the same as if armed with a knife.
  2. Shoot at your enemies' heads. A single bullet fired from the SSG 08 will take down any of your enemies.

AWP

AWP spray A single-shot weapon
Recoil compensation tips
  1. Shoot both the bodies and your enemies' heads. A single bullet is enough to kill them.
  2. Hit your enemies through obstacles like walls whenever possible.

XM1014

XM1014 spray pattern Up with slight deflections to the left and right
Recoil compensation tips
  1. During firefights with your enemies, first shoot at their chests.
  2. Using the XM1014, you can shoot both the heads and bodies of your foes. The choice is yours.

MAG-7

he MAG-7 spray Center with minimal deflections
Recoil compensation tips
  1. Get close to your enemies before you shoot. The MAG-7 is effective at close range.
  2. To quickly kill your opponents, aim at their chests or heads.

NOVA

NOVA spray pattern Center with minimal deflections
Recoil compensation tips
  1. To deal maximum damage to your enemies, attack them at close range.
  2. To get the most out of using the NOVA, aim for the chests and heads of your foes.

SAWED-OFF

SAWED-OFF spray Center with minimal deflections
Recoil compensation tips
  1. Fire the SAWED-OFF when your enemies are close to you.
  2. Shoot at your enemies’ heads. An alternative option is at their chests.

How to Find the Recoil Pattern of a Gun

We talked about one of the methods earlier. Just walk up to a wall and shoot the entire magazine of your current weapon at it. This is a simple way to find spray patterns for all the guns. The disadvantage of this method is that you have to spend quite a lot of time on your in-game research.

The second way is simpler and more efficient. Add this page to your Favorites and come back here when you need to recall specific patterns. We've collected them for all the popular weapons that you can use in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.

The weapon sections on this page contain animated images of various spray patterns. To quickly find them, press CTRL + F and enter the name of the gun in the search field. Then, you can learn the spray of the first ten bullets. This is exactly what pro players advise to do for most guns.

Tips and Tricks to Master the Spray Pattern of a Gun

In this section, we've collected tips and tricks that will help you master CS:GO spray control faster. Follow our advice, improve your gaming experience, and get the most out of the game. Good luck on the battlefield!

Practice Every Day

Regular practice will develop your muscle memory. During your first training sessions, recoil control will seem very difficult. You may even start to think that CS weapons are completely uncontrollable. Bullets will fly anywhere but the target.

However, if you persist and practice every day, your skills will gradually improve. After a while, you'll instinctively start moving your mouse in the right directions. Muscle memory is a great thing when you develop it from day to day.

Start Small

Don't try to learn how to properly shoot all the weapons available in the game. This is impossible. It’s better to start with your favorite gun or the AK-47. Why this particular rifle?

The fact is that pro players advise the AK-47 when they're asked which weapon to start learning how to control recoil with. We think their opinion is worth listening to. Pros rarely give bad advice.

Trace Out Compensation Patterns

For example, you can do this on our website. When you need to trace out some compensation pattern, you can quickly find it on this page. You can even practice if you want.

Let's say you need to learn how to shoot the AK-47. Skip to its description. Then try repeating the movements with your mouse, which you can see under Recoil Compensation on the image.

Don't Give Up

Why do pro players have such incredible skills? Because they never gave up and stubbornly went on to achieve their gaming goals. We encourage you to follow their example.

Don't give up until you can control the recoil of at least one weapon. Once you do this, further training will be much easier. If pros could do it, you can too!

Conclusion

Our post is over. We hope it was useful for you. Now put what you’ve learned into practice. It may be difficult for you at first, but we believe that you'll achieve excellent results sooner or later.

Your gaming achievements are the best gratitude for our work. We'll be super stoked if our post helps you improve your skills and reach new CS:GO heights. We wish you a good game!

FAQ

Does CS:GO have spray patterns?

Yes. Most of them are quite confusing. It'll take you some time to deal with the spray control of a particular gun and learn how to properly move your weapon to compensate for the recoil.

Are CS:GO spray patterns realistic?

No. Although you may think that in-game weapons shoot very realistically, they only mimic real guns. Complete imitation is extremely difficult to achieve with the current level of technology.

Does CS:GO have set spray patterns?

Yes. CS:GO weapons have identical sprays that don't change. If you master them and learn how to compensate for recoil, your shooting efficiency will greatly improve.

What is the recoil compensation in CS:GO?

These are various methods to improve shooting accuracy. In particular, you can compensate for it by moving the mouse in a specific way or firing bursts with a certain amount of ammo.

Are CSGO spray patterns random?

To date, no one knows for sure. Although the sprays are identical, some players argue that they aren't exactly the same. Minor deflections are always possible.

Does CSGO have random spray patterns?

Only the developers of Counter-Strike can answer this question for sure. Players can speculate about different game mechanics, but their opinion isn't always correct.

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