Game Guide
Dota 2
Complex MOBA where camera comfort beats twitch aim — data from 43 professionals.
Overview
The most retro mouse locker in esports: Dota 2's pros split across G203s, Sensei RAWs and EC2s as happily as they split last-hits. In a click-cast MOBA the mouse is pure feel. 43 tracked professionals — gear published in full, settings omitted where our records run thin.
Click-cast, not aim-shot
Dota 2 is Valve's MOBA: two lanes of wits per team, last-hits, item timing and teamfight positioning — all executed by clicking, never by tracking a reticle. The mouse is a pointer here too, so the honest story in our data is feel and longevity: of 34 pros with a mouse record, the field spreads over 20 models with old standbys (G203, DeathAdder V2, EC2) still in rotation — and 42 of 43 still play 1920×1080. DPI fields are too sparse in our sample to publish, and we would rather say that than guess.
The pro circuit in brief
Dota 2 esports still orbits The International, Valve's yearly world championship — TI 2026 ran August 13–23 in Shanghai, where Team Spirit beat Team Vision 3–2 to become the first three-time TI champion in history. The rest of each year is third-party majors and league circuits. For hardware, none of it matters much: Dota players keep the same mouse for years.
Pro settings distribution
Resolution
Percentages are computed only over players with that field on record.
What pros actually pick
Mice — 20
Logitech G203 leads with 4 users (12% of 34 records) out of 20 distinct models.
- 1 Logitech G203 12% · 4
- 2 Razer DeathAdder V2 9% · 3
- 3 Razer Deathadder V2 Pro 9% · 3
- 4 SteelSeries Sensei RAW 9% · 3
- 5 ZOWIE EC2 Black 9% · 3
- 6 Razer Deathadder V3 Pro White 9% · 3
- 7 SteelSeries Prime 6% · 2
- 8 Razer DeathAdder Elite 3% · 1
A click-cast game keeps its retro locker: budget classics sit right next to flagships.
Mousepads — 16
Razer Gigantus V2 leads with 8 users (23% of 35 records) out of 16 distinct models.
- 1 Razer Gigantus V2 23% · 8
- 2 HyperX Fury S Pro 14% · 5
- 3 Logitech G440 9% · 3
Keyboards — 21
HyperX Alloy Origins leads with 5 users (15% of 33 records) out of 21 distinct models.
- 1 HyperX Alloy Origins 15% · 5
- 2 Logitech G Pro X Keyboard 9% · 3
- 3 SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL 6% · 2
Pro data & tools
Best mouse for Dota 2
The single most-picked mouse by tracked professionals, straight from our database.
Best DPI & sensitivity for Dota 2
The DPI and eDPI ranges that define the competitive meta, with real distribution data.
What this data covers
The Dota 2 breakdown above is drawn from ProAiming's live database of professional Dota setups — 43 players tracked. Mouse, mousepad and keyboard records are solid for this sample; DPI fields are not, so this page publishes gear data and resolution only. That is a coverage statement, not an oversight.
Maybe you just want to know what your favorite Dota stars actually run. Players like Yatoro, Collapse and Nisha, and organizations like Team Spirit, Team Liquid and PSG.LGD, are all covered. Head to the Dota 2 player list to browse every record, or open an individual page for the full loadout.
The database is refreshed as new configurations come in. Spot a mistake or an outdated entry? Tell us — we correct it and keep the data as current as the pro scene.
FAQ
What mouse do Dota 2 pros use?
20 distinct mice are on record across 34 Dota 2 pros; Logitech G203 leads with 4 users (12%).
What resolution do Dota 2 pros use?
Of the 43 Dota 2 pros with a resolution on record, 1920x1080 leads at 98% (42 players); 2560x1440 follows at 2%.
In-depth guides
Best mouse guide for Dota 2
A data-backed deep dive into the shapes, weights and models pros pick — and who each one suits.
Read the mouse guide →Best settings guide for Dota 2
Pro DPI, eDPI and video settings, plus how to dial in your own sensitivity.
Read the settings guide →