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Best Side Button Gaming Mouse for Call of Duty: Warzone

The Rival 5 is an ergonomic 9-button mouse with 5 quick action side buttons designed for top speed in Warzone. Here's how to customize it for the game.


When it comes to playing Call of Duty: Warzone, you've undoubtedly got your own setup in mind. You know exactly which mouse button you want doing what so you can jump in, dominate, and show everyone else how it's done.

If you know exactly what you're looking for, you want a product that can help deliver. You want the SteelSeries Rival 5, the best side button gaming mouse on the market when it comes to racking up wins in Warzone.

Why the Rival 5?

Rival 5 mouse The Rival 5 offers a single solution for multiple genres, meaning it can transform effortlessly to accommodate whatever game you're playing. Be it a shooter, MOBA, or even an RPG, the Rival 5 is good to go no matter what.

That's what makes the Rival 5 the best option for complete customization in your favorite games, like Warzone. Every button can be fully customized to accommodate the hotkeys that are important to you. With a 5-button side panel that includes a one-of-a-kind toggle switch for fast-twitch in-game actions, you don't have to worry about losing your grip or your cool.

Thanks to the mouse's TrueMove Air Sensor, you also get the most accurate movement to date, with custom true 1 to 1 tracking, light and airy speed and performance, and the perfect fit for every hand.

How to set up the Rival 5 for Warzone

A diagram of which buttons to assign for each function in Warzone. If you're going to take the plunge with the Rival 5, you'll want to customize it to your liking, depending on the games you play regularly. You can use the Rival 5 to assign your own custom setup for use with Warzone. Here are our suggestions in terms of what action to assign to each button:

1 (Left Click): Fire

2 (Right Click): Scope

3 (Scroll Wheel): Ping

4 (Middle Button): Cycle Profiles

5 (Side Button): Kill Streak

6 (Side Button A): Lethal

7 (Side Button B): Tactical

8 (Side Button C): Armor Plates

9 (Side Button D): Crouching

With the Rival 5, you can set up a control profile that works for you. There's a set of button functions for everyone that can help secure a win, so it's best to figure out what's best for your style of play. That's the beauty of this model -- it's going to be able to accommodate just about anything you need, so don't be afraid to mix and match button combinations.


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