Butterfly clicking is a technique where two fingers — usually the index and middle finger — alternate on the same mouse button. Because each finger only has to click half as often, the combined rate can be much higher than with a single finger.
How to butterfly click
- Place your index and middle finger side by side over the left mouse button.
- Press with one finger, and as it lifts press with the other.
- Keep both fingers low and close to the button so they barely travel.
- Start slowly with a steady rhythm, then speed up.
Check your speed on the butterfly click test.
Why people like it
- More controlled than jitter clicking.
- Often more comfortable to keep up.
- Rhythm is consistent, which helps in games that reward steady clicking.
Downsides
- It needs a mouse with a wide enough button and good switches on both halves.
- It puts more clicks on the switch, which can wear a mouse faster.
- It can be awkward at first and hard to combine with accurate aiming.
Butterfly clicking and your mouse
Some gamers prefer mice with a flat or wide left button. If you notice double clicks or missed presses, run the double click test.
Practice plan
Spend five minutes a day on 5 and 10 second tests. Track your progress on the CPS test and compare techniques in our guide how to increase your CPS.
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