If you want to reduce recoil, you need to use the command viewmodel_recoil. Also known as the CSGO recoil command, on this page we’ll bring you all the information about it, examples, instructions on how to implement it and what you can expect from using this command.
What is the CS:GO Recoil Command viewmodel_recoil?
The command works by making your viewmodel move around with the recoil, hence it’s a visual effect that does not alter the firing pattern of weapons or aimpunch.
It is on by default unless you set it to a different value. Therefore, you should only adjust it in case you want to reduce the recoil, especially if you feel the screen shakes too much and it is altering your focus.
It does not require sv_cheats because it does not alter the mechanics of the game unfavorably. Hence, you can enter it directly via console.
The command viewmodel_recoil is exclusive to CS:GO and has not been added to CS2 yet. There haven’t been any announcements regarding its integration in the near future.
How to Use the Command viewmodel_recoil?
If you haven’t enabled the Developer Console yet, do it first before attempting to enter this command.
Learn how to use and implement the viewmodel_recoil command via console in 5 steps:
- Press the key “~” to launch the console
- Decide how much recoil you want to be shown by viewmodel
- Type in the command viewmodel_recoil “your-value”
- Press enter
- Enjoy the results
You need to replace the “your-value” bit with your desired level of recoil. For example, if you want to reduce it drastically, you can set it to 0.2, which would make the command look like this: viewmodel_recoil 0.2.
The command will come in effect instantly, and depending on the value you assigned to it, you will experience less or more recoil when firing your gun or taking aimpunch.
Examples on How to Use the Command viewmodel_recoil
Here you have three examples on how to use the CSGO recoil command to achieve specific results:
- Slightly reduce recoil: viewmodel_recoil 0.8
- Reduce recoil by 30%: viewmodel_recoil 0.7
- Reduce recoil by 50%: viewmodel_recoil 0.5
- Drastically reduce recoil: viewmodel_recoil 0.3
- Massively reduce recoil: viewmodel_recoil 0.1
- Set recoil to zero: viewmodel_recoil 0
- Set it back to default: viewmodel_recoil 1
Our examples will help you achieve the mentioned outcomes, whether it’s slightly reducing recoil or completely eliminating it.
Feel free to experiment with the values until you achieve the desired spray pattern. We suggest testing it in a private match with bots for easy fine-tuning.
Customizing this command allows you to tailor your gameplay experience to your liking, making adjustments based on personal preference.