Having the right tool for the job is crucial, and that goes doubly so for a fast-paced game like Fortnite. While you can play with any mouse, having the best mouse for Fortnite is crucial if you want to reach the upper echelons of the popular battle royale game.

This isn’t to say that you need to spend hundreds of dollars on a mouse, though. But a lightweight mouse with a great sensor is arguably essential, given Fortnite’s relatively fast pace and emphasis on aiming. To that end, we’ve opted for a more budget-friendly set of picks here, mice that fit the brief without breaking the bank. If you’re just starting out or are a mid-tier player looking an upgrade, this list is for you. Let’s get started.

Our Favorite Mice for Fortnite

A quick word about the mouse measurements before we start: we try to list a mouse’s grip width instead of its maximum width, as grip width is usually a better indication of how the mouse feels in hand.

1. Razer Orochi V2

Razer’s Orochi V2 isn’t the crowning jewel in the company’s range, but it’s easily one of the best mice it makes. Its great shape, excellent performance, and affordable price make it a prime candidate if you want a good mouse for Fortnite that won’t cost you hundreds of dollars.

The Orochi V2 is a relatively small, symmetrical mouse with a slight “egg” shape. Unlike many mice which are narrowest in the middle, “egg”-shaped mice like these bulge out slightly here. It’s an excellent shape for fingertip grip, although the Orochi V2’s curves are conservative enough that claw and palm grips shouldn’t have significant issues.

Despite being a roughly $70 mouse, Razer hasn’t skimped when it comes to the Orochi V2’s hardware. It comes with a top-notch rebranded PixArt PMW 3369 sensor and high-durability Razer mechanical switches, perfect for fast-paced games like Fornite.

The most obvious way Razer’s cut costs to keep the price down is with the battery setup. Unlike many modern wireless mice with built-in rechargeable batteries, the Orochi V2 runs on AA or AAA batteries. This means that the quoted 60-gram weight is a bit misleading; instead, expect the Orochi V2 to weigh around 70 grams with a AAA battery installed. Still very light, but not quite as light as it first seems.

But it’s not all bad: the Orochi V2 has terrific battery life for a gaming mouse. Razer claims it’ll last up to 425 hours over low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless with an AA battery, which far outstrips even the best rechargeable mouse on the market right now.

Overall, the Razer Orochi V2 pretty much has it all. It’s lightweight, suits all grip styles, lasts a long time on a single battery, and has top-notch hardware. The fact that it’s also less than $70 is great, letting you get a good mouse for Fortnite without busting the bank.

The Razer Orochi V2 is also available in white and Quartz Pink.

2. Razer Viper V2 Pro

If you’re committed to Fortnite and want the best of the best, look no further than the Razer Viper V2 Pro. It’s expensive, but its ultra-light body and high-end hardware make it a perfect companion if you’re gunning for the top.

The Viper V2 Pro’s headline feature has to be its weight. The V2 Pro is stunningly light for a full-sized gaming mouse, especially considering it hits its 58-gram weight without honeycomb cutouts. Sure, you can get lighter FinalMouse products, but you can’t get any of those on Amazon. So the V2 Pro is a much easier recommendation for the general gamer.

But weight isn’t the only thing the V2 Pro has going for it. It also has one of the best shapes in modern gaming mice. It has an elongated symmetrical body that excels particularly with fingertip and claw grips. The 5-inch length does make this a slightly large mouse though, so those with smaller hands may face some issues here.

Razer’s also packed some serious hardware into the Viper V2 Pro. It ships with Razer’s new Focus Pro 30K sensor, which comes with some interesting features that set it apart from the competition. First up is “Asymmetric Cut-Off,” which lets you adjust your lift-off and landing distances separately, which is handy if you’re a low-sens player that lifts your mouse regularly.

The Focus Pro 30K also boasts Motion Sync, which synchronizes the mouse sensor to your PC, ensuring that it only sends data when the PC expects it. The upshot is cleaner mouse movement overall, as your PC tracks the sensor more cleanly and consistently. To be clear, this isn’t a magic bullet feature that’ll make you a better gamer overnight, but those seeking the absolute best performance for high-level play will want it regardless.

You also get Razer’s latest third-generation Optical switches, which now feel and sound almost indistinguishable from standard mechanical mouse switches. These last for 90 million clicks, and won’t ever develop the dreaded double-click that ruins so many gaming mice.

Overall, the Razer Viper V2 Pro is the king of the hill if you’re after the best mouse for Fortnite. A great shape, class-leading hardware, and sub-60-gram weight make it a killer choice for those who can afford it.

3. Razer Viper Mini

Razer’s Viper Mini is one of the best deals in gaming mice right now, packing a good sensor and high-quality switches into a compact, comfortable shell for around $20. If you’re looking for a brilliant starter mouse for Fortnite, look no further.

The Viper Mini is a compact, symmetrical mouse that suits those with medium-to-small hands. Claw grips seem to work best with the Viper Mini, although fingertip grips can work too. The Viper Mini does have a slightly flared front, which may limit where you can position your fingers in a fingertip grip. It’s not unworkable, but perhaps not ideal if you want a fingertip grip mouse for small hands.

Razer launched the Viper Mini as a $40 mouse, so it’s no surprise that it packs a capable sensor. Sure, it’s an older Razer Optical sensor that maxes out at 8500 DPI, but there’s nothing wrong with that. It’s a solid unit that tracks accurately and won’t freak out during rapid movements.

You get decent switches, too: Razer specced its first-gen Razer Optical switch for the Viper Mini. These have a 50-million-click lifespan and are immune to the dreaded double-click issue that can plague standard mechanical switches. These first-gen Razer Opticals don’t feel quite as good as good mechanical versions, but they’re fine for a mouse this affordable.

Top it all off with a flexible SpeedFlex cable and a restrained touch of RGB, and you have a great budget gaming mouse perfect for Fortnite and whatever other games you throw at it. It punches way above its price class, which you can’t always say for Razer products. If you only have $20 to spend, skip all the no-name Chinese mice and just get this instead.

4. SteelSeries Aerox 3

SteelSeries has been a leading mouse manufacturer for a while, but the Aerox 3 may be one of its best mice yet. It offers a versatile, comfortable shape, ultra-light 59-gram weight, and a top-quality sensor for around $60: a killer price for a great set of features.

The Aerox 3 is, in many ways, an updated version of the original SteelSeries Rival, right down to the shape. It’s a symmetrical mouse like many of the best mice, but it departs from the usual with a slightly flared-out rear that fills out the palm slightly better than most. The Aerox 3 shape also isn’t as “concave” as most mice, with the front and middle roughly the same width.

It’s a shape that will fit all grip styles, although those with small hands may have some issues stretching to reach all the buttons with a fingertip grip. We’d recommend average-sized hands if you want to use this comfortably with any grip.

SteelSeries’ TrueMove Core sensor may only hit 8500 DPI max, but that’s not at all an indicator of its quality. It’s a great sensor, with accurate and stable tracking and no driver-level acceleration. SteelSeries claims “true 1-to-1 tracking,” and nothing we’ve seen indicates otherwise. Top-notch stuff here.

The Aerox 3 also has Golden Micro IP54 dust- and water-resistant switches. These last up to 80 million clicks, so you won’t have to worry about them failing on you any time soon. In fact, the whole mouse has an IP54 rating, so you won’t face any issues with water or dust spilling through those honeycomb cutouts.

The updated 2022 model of the Aerox 3 also has 100% virgin PTFE feet, an upgrade from the old non-virgin PTFE feet. They’re smoother than the old feet and now should be on par with most of the competition.

Overall, the SteelSeries Aerox 3 is an excellent wired mouse that’s comfortable and incredibly lightweight. Bonus features like great-looking RGB (especially on the white version) and macOS-compatible software are the icing on the cake. SteelSeries also sells a wireless version for around $100 if that’s more your fancy.

5. Pwnage Ultra Custom Ergo

Pwnage is one of the newer players on the lightweight gaming mouse scene, but its Ultra Custom Ergo doesn’t show any signs of being a beginner effort. It’s a customizable, ultra-light ergonomic mouse with good hardware and a great price.

The Pwnage Ergo is a relatively large right-handed mouse with the curves and cutouts you’d expect in an ergonomic mouse. It’s a conservative shape, having a lot in common with mice like the Zowie EC3-C. But while it may not be exciting, the Ergo is comfortable and should work for most ergonomic mouse fans.

Pwnage’s main claim to fame is how customizable its mice are. You can get the Ultra Custom Ergo with solid or honeycomb top and sides, or mix and match to suit your weight and aesthetic preferences.

The Ultra Custom Ergo is available in 10 colors, although you’ll have to purchase your Ergo directly from the company to get any of the more exotic options. You can spec differently-colored buttons, too, if that’s the sort of look you want.

But it’s not just aesthetic: the Ultra Custom Ergo has 12 weight slots on the inside, accessible via the easily-removed top shell. Each weight weighs 2.2 grams (0.07 oz), letting you add just over 26 grams (0.91 oz) to your mouse in total. It’s a handy feature, letting you keep the mouse light for Fortnite matches but add weight for a more solid feel in slower games.

Don’t mistake the Ultra Custom Ergo for a gimmicky mouse, however. You get PixArt’s top-drawer PMW 3389 sensor and responsive Omron switches here, with a flexible paracord cable that won’t interrupt your aim. Admittedly, the switches are only rated for 20 million clicks, but that’s hard to be too down on considering the price.

Overall, there’s a lot to like about the Pwnage Ultra Custom Ergo. In a world where the lightest mice are all moving to symmetrical shapes, it’s one of the few ultralight options for those who prefer a more contoured shape. The fact that it has solid hardware and a killer $50 MSRP makes it all the more appealing.

6. Logitech G502 X

Fortnite isn’t a game that typically needs a lot of mouse buttons, but that doesn’t mean that you always have to go for a minimalistic FPS-friendly mouse. If you want more buttons on your mouse hand, the Logitech G502 X is the mouse to get.

The G502 X is the updated version of Logitech’s iconic (and still great) G502 HERO. It retains the comfortable ergonomic shape of the G502 HERO but features a slightly lower height and slanted shape, making it even more comfortable than its predecessor. It’s similar enough to the old G502 that fans of those will still like the X, but different enough that it may convince those who weren’t as keen on the original.

Logitech has trimmed a decent chunk of weight, too, and the G502 X now weighs a comparatively light 89 grams (3.13 oz). It’s not the lightest mouse on the market, but we’d argue that it’s good enough for a versatile, multi-button mouse such as this. It’s also a fixed-weight mouse this time, with none of the weight customization of its predecessor.

Like its predecessor, the G502 X’s main strength is its customizability. You get 13 buttons on the mouse, 11 of which are reprogrammable in Logitech G Hub. The main improvement is the new DPI-Shift thumb button, which has two extra configurations. You can reverse the cap to bring it closer to your thumb for easier access or replace it with the included blank cover if you don’t want to use or rebind it.

Beyond the reduced weight and tweaked design, the G502 X adds Logitech’s in-house Lightforce hybrid switches. These optical-mechanical switches use optical technology for click detection while including traditional mechanical components to offer the click feel and sound that most users will be familiar with.

The main potential downside of the G502 X is the scroll wheel’s behavior in its ratcheted mode. Some users find it a bit too tactile, with too much tactile feedback and resistance for comfort. It’s likely the only significant downgrade from the old model; if you use the scroll wheel a lot in Fortnite, then you may want to buy the G502 X from a retailer with a strong return policy in case it doesn’t work out.

Overall, the Logitech G502 X is a strong, sensible upgrade to a classic mouse. The significantly reduced weight brings it into the modern era, while sensible tweaks to the design and hardware mean that it’ll likely stay relevant for quite a while longer.

The Logitech G502 X is available in black and white. If you prefer wireless, you can go for the G502 X Lightspeed instead for around $150.

Closing Thoughts

Having a good mouse for Fortnite isn’t a necessity, but it’s something that you’ll want sooner or later. If you’re putting in the hours, the last thing you need is a mouse that doesn’t track reliably or one that’s too heavy to flick around to hit your enemies. A good-quality mouse means you can focus on your game, safe in the knowledge that your hardware isn’t getting in the way of your game.

The Razer Orochi V2 is, we think, the best overall pick because of its good shape, light weight, and wireless connectivity. It’s less than $70, too, a great price for what you get. If you’re more of a wired mouse fan, the SteelSeries Aerox 3 is a fantastic, affordable option with an ultralight shell and good-quality hardware.

Happy hunting!