Butterfly Click
Two fingers, one button, double the clicks.
What is butterfly clicking?
Butterfly clicking uses two fingers, usually your index and middle finger, alternating on a single mouse button. While one finger lifts, the other presses, so you register two clicks in the time a normal click takes one. Done well it can push past 15 CPS, which is why it's so popular in Minecraft PvP.
How to butterfly click
Place two fingers side by side over the left button and tap them in a smooth, rolling alternation: index, middle, index, middle. Keep the motion light and even. The goal is a fast, steady drum-roll, not heavy mashing. It takes a little coordination at first, but the rhythm clicks into place with practice.
Butterfly vs jitter clicking
Butterfly clicking is usually faster and far less tiring than jitter clicking because it relies on finger alternation instead of muscle tension, so it's gentler on your hand. The trade-off is consistency: some mouse switches can register a "double click" unevenly at high speed. Test your rate above, compare it with your jitter and kohi scores, and see which technique earns you the highest rank tier.
Frequently asked questions
- What is butterfly clicking?
- Butterfly clicking is a technique where you use two fingers to alternate presses on a single mouse button, roughly doubling your click rate compared with clicking with one finger.
- How fast is butterfly clicking?
- Butterfly clickers commonly reach 12 to 16 CPS, and some go higher. It is one of the fastest manual techniques, though it can register double clicks on some mice.
- Why does my mouse double click or miss clicks?
- Some mouse switches and firmware have debounce settings that either merge or drop very fast alternating presses. A mouse with a low debounce time handles butterfly clicking best.
- Is butterfly clicking allowed?
- As a manual technique it is allowed on most servers, unlike autoclickers. Check your specific server or game rules to be sure.