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Understanding ViewRender and ViewMatrix pointer hierarchy in Apex

matrix_math_guy
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3 weeks ago ยท Jul 29, 2026 4:38 AM
#1

In Apex Legends, ViewMatrix is nested inside the ViewRender subsystem:

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uintptr_t viewRender = Read<uintptr_t>(baseAddress + OFFSET_VIEWRENDER);
uintptr_t viewMatrixPtr = Read<uintptr_t>(viewRender + 0x1A10); // Offset to Matrix4x4
Matrix4x4 viewMatrix = Read<Matrix4x4>(viewMatrixPtr);

Matrix is updated every frame by the camera render pass. Reading this gives instantaneous camera rotation and field of view for screen projections.

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3 weeks ago ยท Jul 29, 2026 6:52 AM
#2

ViewMatrix pointer chain is super stable across updates.

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3 weeks ago ยท Jul 30, 2026 12:26 AM
#3

Confirmed working. Perfect alignment with in-game crosshair.