On a permitted local server with sv_cheats 1, god is commonly documented as an invulnerability toggle. buddha 1 is a different mode that can allow the simulated player to take damage while preventing health from falling below a minimum. Run buddha 0 to disable Buddha; check your build’s console feedback for God’s toggle behavior.
Find your situation
Choose the closest situation. The next step depends on whether the issue is command syntax, server permission or the effect you expected.
Step-by-step guide
Follow these checks in order and stop when your private practice setup works. Expand any step for more context.
Load an offline practice map you own.
Run <code>sv_cheats 1</code> in the local server console.
Use Buddha to preserve a minimum simulated health value, or God for an invulnerability-style toggle.
Try the documented form only in your private map.
Avoid enabling several survival or regeneration tools at once.
Disable Buddha and toggle off other debug protection you enabled.
Commands to copy
These are virtual Counter-Strike 2 console commands for local/private game sessions. The Copy buttons put the literal command on your clipboard.
sv_cheats 1Needed for protected practice mode.
buddha 1Health can be reduced while the character remains in the test.
buddha 0Returns Buddha to off.
godAvailability and exact effect may vary by game build.
sv_regeneration_force_on 1A separate mechanism; do not mix into baseline comparison.
God, Buddha and regeneration are three different things
The differences are about the simulated character state.
Generally prevents damage from lowering player health.
Health can drop but the test is not interrupted by death.
Allows damage then replenishes health according to game rules.
Important limits
These are fictional in-game debugging flags. They do not change real-world safety or grant permissions on public servers.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers to common questions about this specific CS2 practice command.
Is Buddha identical to God?
No. Buddha generally permits simulated health reduction to a floor; God is an invulnerability-style toggle.
How do I switch Buddha off?
Use buddha 0.
Was God removed from CS2?
Some guides claim it was replaced, while current command lists still document god. Verify your own build.
Do these commands work in ranked CS2?
No. They require permissions on a privately controlled server.
Why is it hard to tell which effect is active?
Multiple debug health or regeneration tools can overlap, so compare them one at a time.
Sources and verification notes
Written independently for Walker Bex. These are researched game references, not claims that the commands were tested in a live CS2 client.
Technical references reviewed October 12, 2026
- CSGOLuck — God commandCurrent command listing
- CS2Practice — cheat commands listBuddha alternative explained
- ESAGAMES — console command listDocuments both God and Buddha
Independent Walker Bex guide; not affiliated with Valve. Game updates can change console flags, availability and behavior. No live-client testing is claimed.