The most used mousepads by DOTA 2 players
The most popular mousepads are calculated based on 45 professional players.
Introduction
Contrary to what a lot of people think, a gaming mousepad can definitely enhance your gaming experience. Glide characteristics can vary wildly between different pads, and getting a mousepad that suits your preferences and playing style can drastically improve your overall aim. It’s of course true that aim isn’t really something that’s massively important in a MOBA game but that doesn’t mean that the purchase of a decent gaming mousepad is a waste of money. For one, a decent mousepad lengthens the lifespan of your mouse skates and your desk surface, but it also provides you with a consistent gliding area and that’s always a bonus.
If you are someone who is on the hunt for their first (or their next) mousepad then you’ve come to the right place. We’ve been taking a look at what the top DOTA 2 professionals are using and armed with that data we came up with this list of mousepads for you to consider. Of course these pads aren’t only useful for DOTA 2: all of the pads in this list are excellent overall gaming mousepads in their own right. We’ll briefly go over the features of these products in our list below so that we can help you make an informed decision on your next purchase.
Our Guide
The Pro Usage Top 5 gets updated continuously and instantly so that you can always get an accurate overview of what the pros are using at any given time. In the body of the article itself, we go over the five most popular pro products in no particular order and, when relevant, we also give you some extra options in the form of products that fall just outside of the top 5 or are otherwise relevant.
What makes a mousepad good for DOTA 2?
What makes a mousepad ‘good’ for a certain game is always a difficult question (what you like mostly comes down to preferences, though there are certainly objective aspects to judge mousepads on) but for games such as DOTA 2, where precision isn’t as important as it is in shooter games, that’s even more difficult to answer.
Shortly put: using a gaming mousepad has a ton of advantages over using nothing at all (even though we did spot some pros who didn’t use a mousepad at all; that’s something that we never see in shooters) and using one can make your aim a lot more consistent as well as make you more comfortable.
DOTA 2 is a game where the average overall sensitivity is higher than it is in shooters, so you can get away with using a smaller pad than what the shooter pros are using. Nevertheless, we do see that DOTA 2 pros largely opt for shooter-sized pads regardless. Having more mouse space than what you need is always better than not having enough space, and if you decide that you want to also start playing shooters you already have a decently sized pad.
One of the consequences of precise aim mattering less in DOTA 2 means that we get to see a rather wide variety of mousepads in this list; in some shooter games you get a lot of products with extremely similar characteristics, but that’s not really the case here.
Top mousepad brands in DOTA 2
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| Rank | Name | Used by # players | Perc. |
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| 1 |
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15 | 33.33% |
| 2 |
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6 | 13.33% |
| 3 |
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6 | 13.33% |
| 4 |
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4 | 8.89% |
| 5 |
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4 | 8.89% |
Razer Gigantus V2
Mousepads are getting more and more attention these days, and as a consequence of that we see that gaming manufacturers are going through more trouble to give their pads a unique glide that’s worth considering over other mousepads in a very crowded scene.
The Gigantus V2 gives you a rather controlling glide without becoming murky or rough like dedicated control pads. Once you ‘activate’ your glide there’s little resistance or roughness but there is definitely a pleasing amount of stopping power and static friction to allow you to perform micro movements without any problems.
‘Woven for speed, crafted for control,’ is what Razer says on their website about this pad, and that seems to ring true for the Gigantus V2.
Razer Gigantus V2
Used by 112 Dota 2 players ()-
Jimpphat
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Wicadia
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juanflatroo
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Brollan
If you’re looking for a pad that’s a bit more controlling without feeling murky or extremely gritty then this is definitely one to consider.
Pros
- Decent humidity resistance
- Decently thick and consistent foam
Cons
- Can move around (a bit) during particularly intense matches
- Stitched edges have been removed when compared to the V1
Specs
| Height | 40 |
|---|---|
| Length | 45 |
| Thickness | 3mm |
| Stitched edges | Yes |
| Material | Cloth |
| Glide | Medium |
HyperX Fury S Pro
HyperX is a brand that’s not really known for their mousepads, but the Fury S Pro is a pad that gets used by professionals here and there. With its medium glide and thickness that’s just slightly above average there’s nothing really noticeable about this mousepad, but it can be picked up at decent prices so if you’re looking for a starter mousepad you can definitely consider the Fury S Pro.
Do note that the glide wears off pretty quickly, after which the pad gets slower. This doesn’t have to be a major problem as the slower pad still feels good to use, but if you’re looking for consistency you’re better off elsewhere.
HyperX Fury S Pro
Used by 25 Dota 2 players ()-
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seangares
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mitch
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xns
❝The HyperX Fury S Pro XL does everything right if you’re looking for a consistent pad with a medium (edging on fast) glide. It starts off a tad bit faster, but that initial faster feeling wears off after some time. Still, the glide and performance of the Fury S Pro is very respectable and I would definitely not feel bad if someone shoved this pad underneath my mouse and told me to use it in a competitive environment.❞
Pros
- Decent stitched edges
Cons
- Glide wears down pretty quickly
Specs
| Height | 42 |
|---|---|
| Length | 40 |
| Thickness | 4mm |
| Stitched edges | Yes |
| Material | Cloth |
| Glide | Medium |
Logitech G440
We don’t often see a hard pad in these lists, but that’s because we have historically mostly analyzed shooter games and those games require a certain degree of precision for which hard pads aren’t exactly known. For games like DOTA 2, the Logitech G440 might just be a perfect option though.
If you’re playing at a high overall sensitivity you’re not going to be making large swipes all the time, and a speedy pad like the G440 that allows you to make little wrist movements with ease can be a dream come true for high sensitivity gamers or for people who just plainly prefer speed. These pads are a bit harder on your mouse feet, but if you are after a speedy glide then the G440 should be right up your alley.
Logitech G440
Used by 4 Dota 2 players ()The Logitech G440 is an old warrior in the world of gaming mousepads, but if you’re looking for a fast, hard mouse surface that doesn’t break the bank then this is one of your top options.
Pros
- Stays in place perfectly
- Easy to clean and maintain
Cons
- Too small for high sensitivities
- Edges can be a bit sharp (this can vary from unit to unit)
Specs
| Height | 34 |
|---|---|
| Length | 28 |
| Thickness | 3mm |
| Stitched edges | Yes |
| Material | Plastic |
| Glide | Speed |
Logitech G640
The G640 isn’t a very specialized mousepad, but that’s one of its strengths if you ask us. The glide, thickness, size, and foam are all pretty much ‘average’ so if you are looking for a mousepad that is almost exactly in the middle of the pack when it comes to the overall characteristics of it then you’re good to go with the G640.
There isn’t much to say about this mousepad other than that it is widely available and friendly on your wallet. That’s exactly what makes it such a good allround option.
Logitech G640
Used by 140 Dota 2 players ()-
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f0rsakeN
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jL
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Beaulo
The Logitech G640 is the ideal ‘starting pad’ for people who aren’t quite sure what they want when it comes to mousepads thanks to its middle of the road glide.
Pros
- Excellent ‘middle of the road’ option when it comes to glide and thickness
Cons
- Edges start fraying after a while
Specs
| Height | 40 |
|---|---|
| Length | 45.5 |
| Thickness | 3mm |
| Stitched edges | Yes |
| Material | Cloth |
| Glide | Medium |
SteelSeries QcK Large
The SteelSeries QcK is definitely a ‘reference pad’. It’s friendly on your wallet, it’s available in most parts of the world, it doesn’t require a whole lot of maintenance, and it offers a glide that’s somewhere in the middle between speed and control, with a focus towards the latter that many people seem to really like.
There’s not much to say about the QcK here: it does what it has to do and it’s just a reliable pad. It can also be bought with many different prints and designs so you’re very likely to find one that matches your aesthetic preferences.
This is a great pad to get if you’re just starting out with gaming and you’re not sure where you stand on the whole ‘control versus speed’ debate but you do want a certain amount of structure holding you back.
SteelSeries QcK+
Used by 37 Dota 2 players ()-
donk
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GuardiaN
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Sonic
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pAura
The QcK+ is SteelSeries’ ‘standard mousepad’, though the QcK line is a bit slower than what you’ll mostly see from ‘standard pads’, with the surface edging on control.
Pros
- Nice, controlling glide
- Very inexpensive; great value proposition
Cons
- Tends to gather dust and body oils quickly
- Thickness of only 2mm means that playing surface needs to be very flat
Specs
| Height | 40 |
|---|---|
| Length | 45 |
| Thickness | 2mm |
| Stitched edges | Yes |
| Material | Cloth |
| Glide | Control-Oriented |
Best Mousepad for DOTA 2 – Conclusion
MOBA games are very interesting to analyze when it comes to mousepads as there’s such a wide variety of different pads that are being used at any point in time. This is also the case for DOTA 2. We see control-oriented (though not full control) cloth pads as well as fast hard pads here, and that’s always more interesting to see than five samey pads, though it can of course be interesting in a way to see a professional gaming scene come to a sort of consensus on a certain peripheral. Nevertheless: we have a rather interesting array of options to consider in this article, but if you have any questions about any of these products or mousepads in general please feel free to reach out to us in the comment section of the relevant articles or on social media.
