Viewmodel settings in CS2 can significantly impact your gameplay by optimizing screen space and visibility. Here's everything you need to know about configuring your viewmodel for the best gaming experience.

What is a Viewmodel? A viewmodel in CS2 refers to the first-person perspective of your weapon and hands. This is personal to your view and differs from what other players see when looking at you.

Recommended Viewmodel Settings:

• viewmodel_fov 68
• viewmodel_offset_x 2.5
• viewmodel_offset_y 1
• viewmodel_offset_z -1.5

Understanding Offset Commands:

• X: Controls weapon position from center
• Y: Adjusts how far you hold the weapon
• Z: Determines weapon height on screen

How to Change Settings:

1. Open Console:

• Press tilde (~) key
• If console unavailable, enable it in Settings > Game

2. Via Settings Menu:

• Click settings (cog icon)
• Navigate to Game tab
• Select Item tab for preset viewmodels

Default Viewmodel Presets:

Classic:

• Traditional corner positioning
• More open center screen
  

  CS2 first-person weapon view

Couch:

• Centered, higher position
• Full weapon visibility
  

  CS2 player with gun first-person view

Desktop:

• Default CS2 setting
• Slightly higher than Classic
  

  CS2 FOV settings in-game menu

Tips:

• Test settings in practice mode before competitive play
• Some viewmodel settings (weapon bob, recoil) can't be changed due to gameplay impact
• Find what works best for your playstyle through experimentation

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