CS2 Complete FOV and Viewmodel Commands Guide: Mastering Your Game View [2025]

CS2 Complete FOV and Viewmodel Commands Guide: Mastering Your Game View [2025]

By Marcus Blackwood

January 14, 2025 at 10:37 PM

FOV and viewmodel settings significantly impact gameplay performance in Counter-Strike 2. Here's everything you need to know about optimizing these settings.

What is FOV and Viewmodel?

Field of View (FOV) determines how much of the game world you can see, ranging from 54 to 68 in official matches. The viewmodel controls how your weapon appears on screen, including its position, size, and angle.

CS2 game viewmodel screenshot

CS2 game viewmodel screenshot

Preset Options

Preset Field of View slider settings

Preset Field of View slider settings

Three main preset positions are available:

  • Classic: Traditional bottom-right corner placement
  • Desktop: Standard viewing position
  • Custom: Fully customizable settings

Essential Viewmodel Commands

First-person view of AK47 in CS2

First-person view of AK47 in CS2

  • viewmodel_fov [54-68]: Adjusts weapon field of view
  • viewmodel_offset_x [value]: Horizontal position (left/right)
  • viewmodel_offset_y [value]: Vertical position (up/down)
  • viewmodel_offset_z [value]: Forward/backward position
  • viewmodel_flip [0/1]: Switches between right/left-handed view
  • viewmodel_recoil [value]: Controls recoil animation intensity

Movement-Related Commands:

  • cl_bobcycle [value]: Weapon movement while walking
  • cl_bob_lower_amt [value]: Downward weapon movement
  • cl_bobamt_lat [value]: Side-to-side movement
  • cl_bobamt_vert [value]: Up-down movement

How to Change Settings:

  1. Open console (~)
  2. Enter desired commands
  3. Test settings in-game
  4. Adjust until comfortable

For optimal performance, experiment with these settings to find what works best for your playstyle. Consider factors like screen size, viewing distance, and personal preference when customizing your viewmodel configuration.

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