Guild Wars 2

I’ve just started Playing gw2 and need some advice on what mouse and keyboard to buy.
At the moment im using a cheap logitech keyboard and logitech MX wireless mouse.
Is this setup overkill ?
Razer Blackadder croma or logitech g700S
Razer blackwidow ultimate croma

I use a basic Logitech keyboard and a M570 Logitech trackball mouse works fine for me.

I wouldn’t necessarily say “overkill”, but neither the DeathAdder nor BlackWidow offer much that’s going to help you in GW2. This is because the DeathAdder is a generic mouse loved by a lot of FPS players.

While the DeathAdder is an excellent mouse, it’s still a very basic one, although with RGB backlighting and a good sensor. However, when it comes to mice, you should always prioritize comfort over extra functionality. The only exception is when you’re looking for additional functionality, such as more sidebuttons, which will alter your choices.

As for your keyboard: It will do nothing to improve your game. It won’t make you better in any tangible manner. The only thing that a keyboard can offer to you to make you “better” is higher key rollover, but that’s very rarely an actual issue. The primary reason to get a “gaming” keyboard would be getting a mechanical keyboard with a ton of features, as a lot of the non-gaming mechanical keyboards have little in terms of extra features as they are mostly sold to enthusiasts and typists.

Here’s a short list of questions that you should ask yourself regarding your mouse and keyboard:

• Are you left-handed?
• Do you prefer an ergonomic shape or an ambidextrous one?
• How many buttons do you want on your mouse?
• Where do you want your extra buttons to be? Left thumb? Right thumb? Under the scrollwheel?
• What are the features that you require from your mouse? For example, if you play older games, you might want the ability to switch your DPI so that your mouse cursor doesn’t go batkitten crazy due to lower resolution.
• Do you want a mechanical keyboard?
• Do you want media keys on your keyboard?
• Do you want macro keys on your keyboard?

I’d strongly recommend you play the game for a while before buying a new mouse and keyboard.

You can do fine, especially at low levels, with a normal mouse and keyboard and I think it would be a good idea to get used to the game and get an idea of what more you want from your mouse and keyboard before you consider spending money on them.

The logitech. G700s got 13 buttons and the setup on that mouse seems to fit me well.
I want a mechanical keyboard with backlight and extra Keys on the left ‘close to WASD’
Is macro used offen i gw2 ?

foley.3298:

The logitech. G700s got 13 buttons and the setup on that mouse seems to fit me well.
I want a mechanical keyboard with backlight and extra Keys on the left ‘close to WASD’
Is macro used offen i gw2 ?

Well, for mice with a lot of buttons, there’s also Razer Naga, Logitech G600, UTechSmart Venus, Corsair Vengeance M95 and Roccat Tyon.

As for backlit mechanical keyboards, there’s tons out there. For macro keys, your best best would be Corsair K95, Razer BlackWidow, Logitech G910 or Logitech G710+.

Finally, about macros in GW2. Macros are not allowed in GW2 in any form. That is, you’re not allowed to use a macro key to perform a series of button presses. You are limited to 1 keypress = 1 in-game action, which is mostly called rebinding rather than a macro.

You can do fine, especially at low levels, with a normal mouse and keyboard and I think it would be a good idea to get used to the game and get an idea of what more you want from your mouse and keyboard before you consider spending money on them.

While this is true, some professions have so many professional mechanics that a mouse with additional buttons can make playing much easier. And it’d be quite sad to see someone not play a profession that they are interested in because their choice of hardware is limited.

Play for at least a month with wht you already have. I think different setups suit different players. Then think about new kb and/or mouse.

I have played with a gaming kb plus one of those super gaming mice full of buttons etc. KB name I cannot remember but I do remember the mouse was a Razer something. Now I play with what is probably the cheapest MS keyboard and MS Mouse. I find my current setup is as good as the fancy stuff I had been using. I changed because of an accident involving coffee but very happy now.

I picked up a Blackwidow at an absolute bargain price when I was getting my PC up and running. I wasn’t going to replace my mouse but am very likely to get the Naga. Also have been tempted by the Ouroborous. Will see how I go before decided which to get first.

I have used a $10 no name keyboard for the last nine years. I have a Microsoft sidewinder mouse. I have liked it. I am buying this combo though. http://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=23-129-030