The mouse is the single most important piece of equipment for a competitive gamer. Using a great mouse will usually increase your performance in gameplay. Making the change from an office mouse to a top level gaming mouse is a game changer that will often lead to improved accuracy and aim. Escape from Tarkov is an first person shooter and being able to quickly and smoothly aim is vital to being able to safely extract. This Escape from Tarkov Mouse Guide will help you choose the proper mouse.
Logitech G303
Important Technical Specification:
Sensor: PMW 3366
Weight: 87g (exc. cable) // 127g (inc. cable)
Compatibility: Windows
Buttons: 2xLeft // DPI Shift // Mouse3
Switches: Omron Switches
Side Grip: Plastic
Cable: Braided
Postive Attributes – This mouse is a very light mouse with a diamond shape. It’s high quality and easily gripped. It uses one of the best sensors on the market (very precise!), and because of it’s size is easily maneuverable. This is a great mouse for people with average to small sized hands.
Negative Attributes – The shape of this mouse is diamond shaped which for some people can take some time to get used to. There are people who have given this mouse poor reviews, because they didn’t like the diamond shape. Additionally, the mouse wheel can be slightly loud.
Logitech G502 Proteus Spectrum (Our Personal Recommendation!)
Important Technical Specification:
Sensor: PMW 3366
Weight: 121g (exc. cable) // 168g (inc. cable)
Compatibility: Windows
Buttons: 3xLeft // 2xDPI Shift // Mouse3 // Hyper-fast mode
Switches: Omron Switches
Side Grip: Rubber
Cable: Braided
Postive Attributes – This mouse is all quality! It’s heavy with everything feeling solid. Even the clicks feel good. It has adjustable weights to find that sweet spot for you. One of the features is hyper-fast scrolling which allows you to scroll with very low friction. The software it comes with is easy to use and allows you to bind buttons with ease. We like having some extra buttons to customize, and the Logitech G502 has just enough. Popular streamer Breakinskullz uses the G502 as his Escape from Tarkov mouse.
Negative Attributes – The most popular complain is the weight. If you’re looking for something lighter go with the Logitech G303 above.
Razer Deathadder 2013/Chroma
Important Technical Specification:
Sensor: Avago S3988 // Avago S3989
Weight: 105g (approx. weight)
Compatibility: Windows // Mac
Buttons: 2xLeft // Mouse3
Switches: Omron Switches
Side Grip: Rubber
Cable: Braided
Price: $61.99
Postive Attributes – This mouse has quite the following, and many professional e-sport players in the FPS world swear by this thing. In all attributes it’s on the same level quality as others, but the deathadder fans believe that this mouse has the best shape than any other mouse out there. If you’re looking for the perfect mouse to grip the deathadder is our mouse. It’s great whether you use a palm, finger, or claw grip. Popular streamer DevilDogGamer uses this as his Escape from Tarkov mouse.
Negative Attributes – People complain that the firmware associated with the mouse can be annoying with logins and updates.
