Razer - Basilisk (Gen 1)
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Last updated: Aug 14, 2025 Scoring
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"Basilisk is a bit flatter than Master 3, but it feels my palm completely, I can rest my entire hand on it and it sort of merges with my body. ... I'm actually considering buying Basilisk V3 Pro for ergo shape to use when I'm not gaming."
"Razer Basilisk is by far the most comfortable mouse for me"
"the Razer basilisk line has always shaped to my hand perfectly."
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"I have had a razer basilisk for like what 5 years now? Maybe even more and it hasnt gave me one single problem."
"I've had a razor basilisk for about 5 years and it's sound"
"I had the OG for 3-4 years"
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"my basilisk is a great work mouse"
"If working is the primary need with gaming on the side my recommendation would probably be the Razer Basilisk line."
"Basilisk is a bit flatter than Master 3, but it feels my palm completely, I can rest my entire hand on it and it sort of merges with my body. ... I'm actually considering buying Basilisk V3 Pro for ergo shape to use when I'm not gaming."
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"has good tracking"
"it handles like a dream"
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"I use basilisk for moba/mmo (obviously because theres m4m5m6)"
"but also have enough buttons to macro for action games."
Disliked most:
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"I just could not go back to the higher weight"
"though it's a bit heavy. ... You'd likely be well served by something lighter as well to move around with less effort."
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"it ate my batteries like crazy"
"the battery in my basalisk lasts about 1/3 as long as my old as crap pwnage (zero lights enabled on both). that was brand new."
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"The basilisk feels so narrow and after a while it tends to cramp my hand."
"The G502 and Basilisk thumb area is a bit cramped. ... I don't have thick fingers, but long ones and my thumbs are a bit wider at the tips than on most people."
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"now a year and a half in, the rubber where your thumb lays on the left side has worn through to the plastic."
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"it's only got 2 thumb buttons"
"The G502 and Basilisk thumb area is a bit cramped. ... I don't have thick fingers, but long ones and my thumbs are a bit wider at the tips than on most people."
"Personally not a fan of too many buttons on the mouse"
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