Drag Clicking | How it Works [Explained for Beginners]

Written By Steven Arends

If you are a pro gamer, you must have felt how important it is to click high per second. In fact, it is the primary strategy to win games like Minecraft, Roblox, etc.

Let me introduce Drag Clicking before you.

If you want to rough your partners up, you have to conquer drag clicking. However, mastering drag clicking is a bit trickier, no worries. You are in safe hands.

As a pro gamer, I will definitely help you convert this technique to an art form. Later, I will also discuss its benefits and drawbacks with some pro tips as well. So, without wasting time, let’s set the ball rolling.

Keep reading. Please, do not skip any section if you want to clear all your doubts.  drag-clicking-how-it-works

What is Drag Clicking?

Well. I am starting by scratching the surface so that you can crack drag clicking from basic to advanced.

What is Drag Clicking?

Drag clicking is to drag your finger across the mouse forcefully. Thus, it generates more mouse clicks per second that actually comes from the friction between the mouse button and the finger of the player. This is exactly the same as what it sounds like.

I believe it is no less important to get into the detail of a product or strategy’s working principle. For this, you better purchase a mouse with a drag clicking feature. Now, let me try with the help of fundamental physics. When you move your finger around the mouse touching the button, that creates successive frictions. These frictions will continuously press the mouse button, and it will bounce back as quick as a flash. If you perform the task appropriately, you can make even 32 clicks per second (CPS) which is phenomenal.

Why should you learn drag clicking?

Nothing is without reason in this world; learning drag clicking is not an exception. If you are a competitive gamer and prone to play in Minecraft, I strongly recommend you learn it and become a better drag clicker to drive in the field. I can set some intermediary goals for you; that can give you the primary thrust.

It is not really that you will start clicking at a 32 CPS rate overnight. So, focus on having an average of 6.5 CPS first. Now, practice more and race for 14 CPS which is quite good. Then, it takes your passion and practice to reach 32 or more by drag clicking.

How to Drag Click & Become a Pro

Drag clicking is an insane clicking that allows you to get a towering CPS with little effort. You can use it to faster bridging methods, buildings or other constructions or replace blocks in general. I will explain the requirements for drag clicking, how to do it, and a bundle of tips to make you more consistent with more CPS.how-to-drag-click-and-become-a-pro

Requirements

  • Make sure your mouse is clean. Check if there is any sweat, dust or dirt. If you find any, clear all at once because these may affect your learning and performance.
  • Wipe your hand, and try to keep it dry so that it does not slip while drag clicking.
  • Apply tape to the mouse button if you think you are still struggling with sweat. The tape will increase the friction and make things better.

How to Drag Click

  • Place your fingers perfectly on the mouse surface. It is as normal as you usually do. Your thumb should be on the left, and the ring and little fingers should support it from the right. Most importantly, the index and middle fingers should be positioned on your mouse’s left and right buttons.
  • Click on the mouse and drag once you are done with the placement.
  • Flip your wrist a bit and click on your mouse gently, not hard to let your finger glide towards the front part of the mouse.
  • Drag fully, or take pauses and stop in the middle of the button. In the beginning, I would suggest you not drag long; instead, master the shorts. Smooth full drags will automatically come up.
  • Make sure a grinding noise you can hear comes from the mouse while perfectly dragging. You may feel a mild vibration also.

One thing that I mentioned earlier, the average CPS of gamers is 6.51. So, set your ground that way and practice it untiringly to master it and make improvements.

Tips to Become a Pro

Throughout the process above, I broke down all the subtle steps to make things more clear to you. The steps are tips themselves. If you follow those sequentially and take action that way, damn sure you are going to sweep the board.

The bottom line is drag clicking is just muscle memory. Therefore, you have to do practice and practice. Still, there are hacks to push you ahead.

I assume you are a passionate gamer. So, find some best mice dedicated to gaming. I would like to recommend you some- Logitech G303 Daedalus Apex, ROCCAT KONE Aimo, ROCCAT KONE Pure Owl-Eye, Glorious Model D and Glorious Model O, etc. are some super quality mice.

For smooth drag clicking, use tapes on the surface of your mouse. Silicone Grip tape,  Razer tape and Electric tape will be the best in this.

Pros & Cons

Lately, drag clicking has drawn a number of contentions amongst newbie gamers. They want to have an expert view on this. Let’s go and see what advantages and disadvantages drag clicking has.

Benefits

Needless to say, with more clicks, you can easily get over your opponents in several popular games. I am citing an example just to explain the matter. In Minecraft, to make several blocks at once, to work on large constructions, drag clicking makes it handy and convenient.

Downsides

Well. No doubt, drag clicking helps you knock someone out; still, it is considered an accomplice. The way across the board is not fair even then. Let’s talk about it in detail.

  • You need to have proper accessories for drag clicking. And, usually, they are expensive. The trick will be at risk if you do not have a good mouse.
  • Some Minecraft servers will not allow getting any competitive advantage over others. So, the servers are pointing to any external influence as cheating.
  • Even there are servers like Hypixel, SaicoPVP, Mineplex, еtc. that may ban you under the charge of taking illegal means. The game developers and people who maintain servers keep their sharp eye on bots or anything suspicious.

FAQ

Can I get banned using Drag Clicking?

It depends. Some games may ban you by accusing drag clicking as an unfair advantage. Otherwise, it is okay. So, read the rules and policies carefully before applying it.

Is drag click bad for my mouse?

Yes, it is. It harms your mouse switches and shortens the life expectancy.

Can I drag click without a tape?

Of course, you can. If your hand is moist enough to create frictions, you can single-handedly drag click without a tape on it.

Conclusion

Getting into the process is easy, yet building considerable expertise may seem challenging. So, I recommend you keep on practising. With drag clicking, of course, you can enjoy the game multiple times more.

Besides, stay tuned to the policies of games and servers to avoid a ban or any sort of penalty.

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About The Author
Steven Arends is a computer science graduate and tech enthusiast with over 10 years of experience in the field. He has a vast collection of computer hardware and loves exploring the latest advancements. As a contributing author to 10Scopes, Steven shares his expertise to make the world of technology more accessible and easier to understand for all readers.

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