What is the best viewmodel in CS2?

There is no best one, but most pros use the same: 12 of the 19 pros in our pro settings data play viewmodel_fov 68 with offsets 2.5, 0 and -1.5. That pushes the weapon to the bottom right and keeps it out of the way.

How do I change my viewmodel in CS2?

Turn on the developer console in Settings, Game, open it with the ~ key and paste the commands from the generator. They apply at once. To keep them across restarts, put them in your autoexec.cfg.

What is the max viewmodel_fov in CS2?

68. The game's own command list gives viewmodel_fov a range of 60 to 68 (default 60). Lower values from CS:GO configs, like 54, are raised to 60.

How do I switch to left hand in CS2?

Set cl_prefer_lefthanded 1, or Preferred Viewmodel Left/Right Handedness in the settings. The Switch Viewmodel Left/Right Hand key (H by default) swaps hands during a match, and the console commands switchhands, switchhandsleft and switchhandsright do the same. CS:GO's cl_righthand doesn't exist in CS2.

Does the viewmodel affect aim?

No. It only changes where your weapon is drawn; spray, recoil and where bullets go are the same. A smaller, lower weapon covers less of the screen, which is why most pros push it away.

CS2 Viewmodel Generator

Move the sliders and watch the weapon move, then copy the console commands. The ranges come from CS2's own command list, and you can start from any pro's viewmodel in our pro settings.

A drawn approximation that moves with every setting, not a screenshot of the game. Check the final look in game: paste the commands into the console and it updates straight away.

viewmodel_fov60 to 68, default 60Higher draws the weapon smaller and further awayviewmodel_offset_x-2 to 2.5, default 1Left (lower values) or right (higher values)viewmodel_offset_y-2 to 2, default 1Closer (lower values) or further forward (higher values)viewmodel_offset_z-2 to 2, default -1Down (lower values) or up (higher values)

viewmodel_presetpos

The settings menu's Viewmodel Position. Couch was removed in April 2024.

cl_prefer_lefthanded

CS2's version of CS:GO's cl_righthand. switchhands swaps during a match.

Preview aspect ratio

Your console commands

viewmodel_presetpos 1; viewmodel_fov 60; viewmodel_offset_x 1; viewmodel_offset_y 1; viewmodel_offset_z -1; cl_prefer_lefthanded 0

Open the console (enable it under Settings, Game, Enable Developer Console), paste and press Enter. To keep it, add it to your autoexec with the config generator.

Presets

How to use it

Pick a preset (the CS2 default or a pro) or start from the sliders.
Set viewmodel_fov and the three offsets; the preview updates as you drag.
Choose the preset position (Desktop or Classic) and right or left hand.
Copy the commands into the console, or copy the autoexec version. Copy the share link to post your viewmodel.

CS2 viewmodel commands and their ranges

From the game's own command list (build of 2 October 2026).

Command	Range	Default	What it does
viewmodel_fov	60 to 68	60	How wide the weapon view is. Higher draws the weapon smaller.
viewmodel_offset_x	-2 to 2.5	1	Left and right.
viewmodel_offset_y	-2 to 2	1	Closer and further forward.
viewmodel_offset_z	-2 to 2	-1	Down and up.
viewmodel_presetpos	1 Desktop, 2 Classic	1	The settings menu's Viewmodel Position.
cl_prefer_lefthanded	0 or 1	0	Left-handed weapon.

Many viewmodel tools still offer CS:GO's ranges: viewmodel_fov down to 54, offset_x down to -2.5, and a Couch position. CS2 doesn't accept those: the FOV stops at 60, offset_x at -2, and Valve removed the Couch position on 25 April 2024. Values outside the range are clamped by the game, so a config with them just gives you the limit.

Pro viewmodels

Player	FOV	X	Y	Z	Preset
donk	68	2.5	0	-1.5	2
ZywOo	68	2.5	0	-1.5	1
m0NESY	68	2.5	0	-1.5	3
NiKo	68	2.5	0	-1.5	2
ropz	68	2.5	0	-1.5	2
sh1ro	68	2.5	0	-1.5	1
s1mple	68	2.5	0	-1.5	2
b1t	68	2.5	0	-1.5	1
Twistzz	68	2.5	0	-1.5	2
frozen	68	2.5	0	-1.5	2
device	60	1	1	-1	2
jL	68	2.5	2	-2	1
Spinx	68	2.5	0	-1.5	2
XANTARES	60	1	1	-1	1
kyousuke	68	2.5	0	-1.5	1
molodoy	68	1	0	-1.5	1
apEX	60	2	2	-2	1
mezii	68	2.5	2	-2	1
EliGE	68	1	2	-1	0

As listed in each player's most recent settings; a preset of 0 or 3 isn't a CS2 position, so the generator uses their offsets with Desktop.

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Sources: CS2's command list (2 October 2026 build) for every range and default; Valve's 25 April 2024 release notes (handedness setting, Couch removed); pro viewmodels from our pro settings pages.

FAQ

What is the best viewmodel in CS2?: There is no best one, but most pros use the same: 12 of the 19 pros in our pro settings data play viewmodel_fov 68 with offsets 2.5, 0 and -1.5. That pushes the weapon to the bottom right and keeps it out of the way.
How do I change my viewmodel in CS2?: Turn on the developer console in Settings, Game, open it with the ~ key and paste the commands from the generator. They apply at once. To keep them across restarts, put them in your autoexec.cfg.
What is the max viewmodel_fov in CS2?: 68. The game's own command list gives viewmodel_fov a range of 60 to 68 (default 60). Lower values from CS:GO configs, like 54, are raised to 60.
How do I switch to left hand in CS2?: Set cl_prefer_lefthanded 1, or Preferred Viewmodel Left/Right Handedness in the settings. The Switch Viewmodel Left/Right Hand key (H by default) swaps hands during a match, and the console commands switchhands, switchhandsleft and switchhandsright do the same. CS:GO's cl_righthand doesn't exist in CS2.
Does the viewmodel affect aim?: No. It only changes where your weapon is drawn; spray, recoil and where bullets go are the same. A smaller, lower weapon covers less of the screen, which is why most pros push it away.

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