How to bhop in CS:GO: Bunny hopping explained
Movement mechanics are a big aspect of games like CS:GO, so you'll want to learn how to bhop effectively to make traversal of the map smoother.
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is the most dominant tactical FPS on the planet, largely thanks to 25 years of CS gameplay to draw from. While Counter-Strike 2 will be released soon after writing this, the mechanics will be nearly identical to CS:GO, so it's worth learning some skill useful skills now to apply later on launch.
Bunny hopping is just one facet of the movement mechanics that can aid you in games, or allow you to have some fun. So, check out how to bhop in CS:GO.
- You may also want to know the Counter-Strike 2 tick rate changes, as this will affect bunny hopping in the sequel.
What is bunny hopping in CS:GO?
Click to enlargeBunny hopping is a form of movement in video games, whereby the player gains acceleration from continually jumping and strafing simultaneously.
The term predates Counter-Strike, becoming popular in Quake initially. Due to CS using a modified version of the same engine, bunny hopping was carried over as a feature, and has remained possible on all subsequent versions of Counter-Strike.
- Make sure you know how to fix input lag in Counter-Strike 2, so you can time your hops better.
How to bunny hop in CS:GO
Click to enlargeBunny hopping in CS:GO is a multistep process that requires a few different inputs all within milliseconds of each other, but we'll explain the full method for bhopping below.
Firstly, it's worth binding the jump button to either mousewheel up or mousewheel down to increase the accuracy and timing of your bunny hopping, as using the Space bar isn't as efficient.
Once you've done the above, load up a custom match and jump in to follow the steps below and practice. Here's how to bhop in CS:GO:
- Run forward and then jump once.
- Just as you hit the floor, jump again.
- Continue this process to smoothly bhop.
It's worth getting used to the timing of hitting the floor and jumping again here before moving onto advanced bhopping. If you don't time the jump right, you might lose some or all of your momentum.
For the next steps:
- As you jump, hold the strafe left (A) or strafe right (D) key, while also moving the mouse in the corresponding direction.
- Once you hit the floor and jump again, swap the strafe key and direction you move the mouse.
- Continue this process to gain speed and momentum.
This can be really tricky to get down at first due to the precision of the timing required to effectively bhop, but with practice, it will start to become easier.
- Check out all Counter-Strike 2 maps listed, to see which iconic maps you'll be hopping through soon.
More advanced bhopping will also include multiple strafe changes within a single jump, which is especially effective when gaining distance on a jump.
We've also linked a video guide from MrMaxim above, as it shows the exact processes needed for bhopping visually.
Due to the restrictions on air acceleration in standard and competitive CS:GO, you won't be able to gain speed and momentum indefinitely, with it capping out pretty quickly. However, with precise bunny hopping, you will still be marginally faster than a player running with their knife out.
- We also cover how to show FPS in CS:GO.
How to practice bhop in CS:GO
Click to enlargeA good way of practicing bunny hopping, or challenging your bhop skills, is by playing on community bhop servers. These allow players to complete courses with the goal of increasing your time.
Minigames servers are a good alternative where you can practice catching or running away from other players while bunny hopping too.
That's our full explanation of how to bhop in CS:GO, and now you should understand the mechanic of bunny hopping in general, along with how to do it in Counter-Strike specifically.
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