CS2 Guide: Settings and commands for Left/Right Hand
In this article, we will tell you how to enable the left-handed command, set your key binds for the switch hand commands and everything else about how to switch your view model hands for Counter-Strike 2!
An enormous part of the community longed for cl_righthand 0 (to play with your weapon model on the left side of your screen, “left”). This is a big quality-of-life command that even helps you in certain scenarios. Learn all about this helpful CS2 viewmodel setting in our short guide..
Learn all about the left-hand command and how to switch the view model Left/Right Hand in CS2. Doing that has been simplified, and now you can find it in the normal settings, instead of behind a hidden command like it was in GO.
Let us get right into our guide!
How to change the keybind for Left Hand in CS2?
To change your preferred “Hand” viewmodel position, meaning “left” or “right”, you go to
“Settings menu” under “Game” → “Item”.
There, you can set your preferred Hand side, and it links you to the keybind for switching hands in Counter-Strike 2. In the picture, you can see the keybind setting for “Switch Viewmodel Left/Right Hand”. We bound it to the “C”-key.
“Settings menu” under “Game” → “Item”.
There, you can set your preferred Hand side, and it links you to the keybind for switching hands in Counter-Strike 2. In the picture, you can see the keybind setting for “Switch Viewmodel Left/Right Hand”. We bound it to the “C”-key.
Right Hand
On the one hand, it is nice to finally have the option of using Lefthand again! Many players exclusively played with the View model on the left side. In some moments, it gave you an advantage, which is why we are glad that it is now as easy as an in-game setting in the option menu, instead of hidden behind a command! It is way more accessible.
Left Hand
On the other hand, this is not as seamless as in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, which was just one continuous action, that just changed the way you see it- now you have to pull out your weapon every time you switch hands.
This is not only a change to how you see it, but it also results in a fire delay, and you can not keep your “fire” button held, as the “fire” button will not react after you switch your gun.
You have to press the shoot button (Mouse 1, we hope) again after you pull it out from the “other hand”. We advise not using the new keybind for every corner, as you might be caught with your pants down and unable to fire at your enemies. It works now with switching your hands, BUT it works just as switching your weapon, keep that in mind when peeking corners.
You have to press the shoot button (Mouse 1, we hope) again after you pull it out from the “other hand”. We advise not using the new keybind for every corner, as you might be caught with your pants down and unable to fire at your enemies. It works now with switching your hands, BUT it works just as switching your weapon, keep that in mind when peeking corners.
How to use the switch viewmodel hands command the best?
The best way to use it is to bind it to a specific key.
We bound it to the “C”-key. You can now switch your hands before engagements to have a better sight of certain angles.
This can come with disadvantages; do not forget that you can't shoot immediately after switching hands! This is very important to note.
Here is an example of how you can use your left-hand command. The scenarios might not always happen, but if they happen, they are quite frustrating.
This can come with disadvantages; do not forget that you can't shoot immediately after switching hands! This is very important to note.
Here is an example of how you can use your left-hand command. The scenarios might not always happen, but if they happen, they are quite frustrating.
What command do I use to switch my hands in CS2?
Here is the command that you need to switch your hand in CS2.
To switch your hands in Counter-Strike 2, you can also type in this command in the developer console:
1 means “Yes” while a 0 means “No”, here are the two commands for that:
1 means “Yes” while a 0 means “No”, here are the two commands for that:
- Command for the Right Hand: cl_righthand 1
- Command for the Left Hand: cl_righthand 0
Should I play left or right hand?
If you want to play left or right handed, is ultimately up to you. In some situations and scenarios, it can give you a big advantage. It is similar to the resolution debate- everyone has very mixed or strong opinions about these topics.
We urge you to try out to play with the "other hand", as it can be refreshing to you. And if you do not like it, you can easily change it back in the CS2 in-game settings.
We urge you to try out to play with the "other hand", as it can be refreshing to you. And if you do not like it, you can easily change it back in the CS2 in-game settings.
Conclusion
Thank you for reading our short guide on how to switch hands in CS2.
This command/setting took a while to be added to Counter-Strike 2, but it is one of the big quality of life changes that can help you in your everyday game.
We hope you learned all about the Switch Viewmodel Left/Right Hand command and how to best utilise it in your games of Counter-Strike!
A special little thanks to Oehoe de Uil for helping us out on this article.
We hope you learned all about the Switch Viewmodel Left/Right Hand command and how to best utilise it in your games of Counter-Strike!
A special little thanks to Oehoe de Uil for helping us out on this article.
