As a CS:GO player, I know how crucial Field of View (FOV) settings are for competitive gameplay. Here's how you can increase your FOV in CS:GO effectively.

The default viewmodel FOV in CS:GO is 60, but you can modify it using console commands. First, ensure you have the developer console enabled in your game settings.

To enable the console: 1. Open CS:GO settings 2. Go to 'Game Settings' 3. Set 'Enable Developer Console' to 'Yes' 4. Press the tilde key (~) to open the console

Here are the essential commands to increase your FOV:

viewmodel_fov [value]
- Controls the visual FOV of your weapon
- Default: 60
- Recommended range: 60-68

viewmodel_offset_x [value]
- Adjusts horizontal weapon position
- Range: -2.5 to 2.5

viewmodel_offset_y [value]
- Adjusts forward/backward weapon position
- Range: -2 to 2

viewmodel_offset_z [value]
- Adjusts vertical weapon position
- Range: -2 to 2

For optimal visibility, I recommend these settings: viewmodel_fov 68 viewmodel_offset_x 2.5 viewmodel_offset_y 0 viewmodel_offset_z -1.5

To make these settings permanent, create an autoexec.cfg file: 1. Navigate to: Steam\steamapps\common\Counter-Strike Global Offensive\csgo\cfg 2. Create a new text file named "autoexec.cfg" 3. Add your preferred commands 4. Save the file 5. Add "+exec autoexec.cfg" to CS:GO launch options

Important note: While you can adjust viewmodel FOV, CS:GO's actual gameplay FOV is locked at 90 degrees and cannot be changed for competitive balance reasons.

These settings will give you better weapon visibility while maintaining competitive integrity. Remember that personal preference matters, so feel free to adjust these values within the allowed ranges to find what works best for you.

Troubleshooting tip: If your commands aren't working, verify that you've enabled the console and that your autoexec.cfg file is in the correct directory. Also, ensure you're using the correct syntax for each command.

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