Spray Control

Master the recoil, dominate the round.

Spray control is a gameplay mechanic in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) where each gun has a unique recoil pattern that can be controlled by the player.

Quick Facts

Key concept: Recoil Pattern Compensation
Status: Active in CS:GO and Counter-Strike 2

Lore & Background

Global Offensive introduced weapons and equipment not seen in previous installments, including tasers and an incendiary grenade.

Reader's Guide

To control spray, players must learn and compensate for each weapon's unique recoil pattern by moving the mouse opposite to the spray's direction. This technique is essential for accurate sustained fire.

Did You Know?

The incendiary grenade was introduced in Global Offensive, not in Counter-Strike: Source.
Global Offensive has nine official game modes: Competitive, Casual, Deathmatch, Arms Race, Demolition, Wingman, Flying Scoutsman, Retakes, and Danger Zone.