Quake Champions — Professional Player Mouse Settings, DPI, Sensitivity and Gear
About Quake Champions Mouse Meta
Quake Champions represents the oldest continuous lineage in competitive FPS — the game that literally invented esports deathmatch in the 1990s — and its mouse preferences reflect a community that values proven performance over cutting-edge trends. Zowie and Logitech dominate with 35% and 45% brand share respectively, but what's remarkable is how many classic shapes persist: the Zowie EC2-A, FK1, and FK2 are all heavily represented, and toxjq famously still competes with the discontinued Microsoft IntelliMouse 1.1. Only 35% of Quake pros use wireless mice, the lowest adoption rate of any game besides Dota 2, reflecting both the scene's veteran playerbase and the community's skepticism toward anything that hasn't been battle-tested over thousands of hours. The average eDPI of 1,466 sits between tactical shooters and hero shooters — higher than CS2's ~860 but lower than Overwatch 2's ~3,275 — perfectly matching a game that demands both precision Railgun flicks and rapid 360-degree Lightning Gun tracking. Mouse acceleration is a hotly debated topic unique to Quake, with several top players (k1llsen, cYpheR) using it to get low-sensitivity precision and high-sensitivity rotation speed from a single setup. The Quake pro scene may be small compared to Valorant or CS2, but it contains some of the most mechanically gifted FPS players who have ever lived — players who have been perfecting their aim for 15-20+ years.
We track 20 professional Quake Champions players and their complete mouse setups. The average DPI is 680, average eDPI is 1503, and the median eDPI is 1600. eDPI ranges from 560 to 2132 across all tracked Quake Champions professionals. The most popular mouse is Zowie EC2-A with 4 players (20%). The dominant brand is Zowie with 40% market share. The average weight of mice used by Quake Champions pros is 71g.
Quake Champions Mouse Usage Rankings
| Rank | Mouse | Players | Usage % | Brand | Weight | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zowie EC2-A | 4 | 20% | Zowie | 93g | $69 |
| 2 | Logitech G Pro | 3 | 15% | Logitech | 60g | $159 |
| 3 | Logitech G Pro Wireless | 3 | 15% | — | — | — |
| 4 | Zowie FK2 | 3 | 15% | Zowie | 69g | $99 |
| 5 | Logitech G Pro X Superlight | 2 | 10% | Logitech | 60g | $159 |
| 6 | Microsoft IntelliMouse 1.1 | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| 7 | Finalmouse Capetown | 1 | 5% | Finalmouse | 47g | $119 |
| 8 | Zowie FK1 | 1 | 5% | Zowie | 90g | $59 |
| 9 | SteelSeries Kana | 1 | 5% | SteelSeries | 81g | $49 |
| 10 | Nixeus Revel 3360 | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
Quake Champions Brand Market Share
| Rank | Brand | Players | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zowie | 8 | 40% |
| 2 | Logitech | 5 | 25% |
| 3 | Finalmouse | 1 | 5% |
| 4 | SteelSeries | 1 | 5% |
Quake Champions DPI Distribution
DPI settings used by Quake Champions professionals:
| DPI | Players | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 400 | 6 | 30% |
| 800 | 14 | 70% |
| 1600 | 0 | 0% |
| Other | 0 | 0% |
Quake Champions Sensitivity Analysis
| Average eDPI | 1503 |
|---|---|
| Median eDPI | 1600 |
| Lowest eDPI | 560 |
| Highest eDPI | 2132 |
| Average DPI | 680 |
Low Sensitivity Quake Champions Pros (Below 1052 eDPI)
- Cooller (Retired) — 560 eDPI (400 DPI × 1.4), uses Zowie FK1
- Av3k (Free Agent) — 600 eDPI (400 DPI × 1.5), uses Zowie EC2-A
- k1llsen (BIG) — 940 eDPI (400 DPI × 2.35), uses Logitech G Pro
High Sensitivity Quake Champions Pros (Above 1954 eDPI)
- cYpheR (Retired) — 2132 eDPI (400 DPI × 5.33), uses Finalmouse Capetown
- DaHanG (Retired) — 2000 eDPI (800 DPI × 2.5), uses SteelSeries Kana
All Quake Champions Pro Players with Detailed Profiles
10 Quake Champions professionals with full bios, achievements, mouse history, and settings:
| Player | Team | Role | Mouse | DPI | Sensitivity | eDPI | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rapha | Team Liquid | Duelist | Zowie EC2-A | 800 | 2.32 | 1856 | 🇺🇸 |
| k1llsen | BIG | Duelist | Logitech G Pro | 400 | 2.35 | 940 | 🇩🇪 |
| toxjq | Streamer | Duelist | Microsoft IntelliMouse 1.1 | 800 | 2.1 | 1680 | 🇸🇪 |
| cYpheR | Retired | Duelist | Finalmouse Capetown | 400 | 5.33 | 2132 | 🇧🇾 |
| Cooller | Retired | Duelist | Zowie FK1 | 400 | 1.4 | 560 | 🇷🇺 |
| RAISY | Myztro Gaming | Duelist | Logitech G Pro Wireless | 800 | 2 | 1600 | 🇭🇺 |
| vengeurR | Myztro Gaming | Duelist | Logitech G Pro X Superlight | 400 | 3.21 | 1284 | 🇮🇹 |
| clawz | Free Agent | Duelist | Zowie FK2 | 800 | 2.2 | 1760 | 🇧🇾 |
| DaHanG | Retired | Duelist | SteelSeries Kana | 800 | 2.5 | 2000 | 🇺🇸 |
| Av3k | Free Agent | Duelist | Zowie EC2-A | 400 | 1.5 | 600 | 🇵🇱 |
Top Quake Champions Teams
- Myztro Gaming — 2 players tracked (RAISY, vengeurR)
- Team Liquid — 1 players tracked (rapha)
- BIG — 1 players tracked (k1llsen)
- Streamer — 1 players tracked (toxjq)
Frequently Asked Questions About Quake Champions Mouse Settings
- What is the most popular mouse in Quake Champions?
- The Zowie EC2-A is used by 4 Quake Champions pros (20%). Second is the Logitech G Pro with 3 players.
- What DPI do Quake Champions pros use?
- The average DPI in Quake Champions is 680. 800 DPI is most popular (70%), followed by 400 DPI (30%).
- What is the average eDPI in Quake Champions?
- The average Quake Champions professional plays at 1503 eDPI. The median is 1600, with a range from 560 to 2132.
- What brand is most popular in Quake Champions?
- Zowie dominates Quake Champions with 40% market share, followed by Logitech at 25%.
- Should I use the same sensitivity as Quake Champions pros?
- Pro sensitivities are a good reference point. Most Quake Champions pros use medium sensitivities balancing precision and speed. Start near the average of 1503 eDPI and adjust to your comfort.










