viewmodel_offset_z
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Command Details
-1.5Syntax
viewmodel_offset_z -1.5How to Use
Open the developer console by pressing the tilde key ~. If it does not open, enable it in Settings → Game → Enable Developer Console.
Type viewmodel_offset_z -1.5 into the console and press Enter.
Viewmodel vertical offset (-2 to 2). This command works in all game modes including competitive. The default value is -1.5. Browse the full CS2 console command list, or bake this one into a config with the autoexec generator, bind generator or practice config generator.
What Pros Use
The most common viewmodel_offset_z among pros is -1.5, used by 758 of 1,009 players (75%); the median is -1.5.
| Value | Players | Share |
|---|---|---|
-1.5 | 758 | 75% |
-2 | 150 | 15% |
-1 | 77 | 8% |
0 | 5 | <1% |
-1.7 | 4 | <1% |
| Other values | 15 | 1% |
Examples: donk -1.5, s1mple -1.5, ZywOo -1.5, NiKo -1.5, m0NESY -1.5
Based on 1,009 of 1,011 pro configs tracked by CSDB, last checked 21 Sept 2026. Players without a recorded value are left out of the percentages. Browse every pro player's settings →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does viewmodel_offset_z do in CS2?
- Viewmodel vertical offset (-2 to 2)
- What is the default value for viewmodel_offset_z?
- The default value for viewmodel_offset_z is -1.5. You can reset it to this value at any time by typing "viewmodel_offset_z -1.5" in the console.
- Does viewmodel_offset_z require sv_cheats?
- No, viewmodel_offset_z does not require sv_cheats. You can use it freely in any game mode, including competitive matchmaking and official Valve servers.
- Can I use viewmodel_offset_z in competitive?
- Yes, viewmodel_offset_z works in competitive matchmaking and all other game modes. It is a client-side command that does not require sv_cheats.