Click as fast as you can using the butterfly clicking technique.
Butterfly clicking uses two fingers — typically your index and middle — alternating rapidly on the mouse button to effectively double your click rate. Advanced butterfly clickers can reach 14–25 CPS, making it one of the fastest clicking techniques available.
Butterfly clicking is a mouse clicking technique where you use two fingers — typically your index and middle fingers — alternating rapidly on the same mouse button. Each finger clicks independently in quick succession, producing a combined CPS far higher than either finger could manage alone.
The name comes from the motion: both fingers hovering over the button, fluttering down in rapid alternation. It looks effortless when done well. It isn't.
Butterfly clicking became the dominant high-CPS technique in Minecraft PvP because it produces significantly more clicks than jitter clicking (15–25 CPS vs 8–14 CPS) while distributing the physical load across two fingers instead of one. Less strain, more output. From a pure efficiency standpoint, it's the most effective legitimate clicking technique for games where CPS matters.
The trade-off is technique. Butterfly clicking requires more precise finger coordination than jitter clicking, takes longer to learn properly, and produces a distinctive click pattern that some server anti-cheat systems are specifically designed to detect.
Rest both your index and middle fingers on the left mouse button simultaneously. This is the key starting position — both fingers should be in contact with or hovering just above the button at all times. Most people new to this instinctively lift one finger while the other clicks, which kills your speed. Both fingers stay in the zone.
Click with your index finger. As it lifts, your middle finger comes down. As the middle finger lifts, the index comes down. The two motions should overlap slightly — one finger is still descending as the other is beginning to rise. This overlap is what generates the high CPS. You're not waiting for one click to complete before starting the next.
Pressing hard is slower. The click only needs enough force to actuate the button. Firm, light taps — not full-force presses. The less distance each finger travels, the faster you can sustain the alternation.
Start slow. Genuinely slow. Build a consistent 1-2, 1-2 alternation at comfortable speed before trying to increase pace. Speed without rhythm produces an uneven click pattern that doesn't register as expected in-game. Consistency at 12 CPS beats spiky peaks of 18 that collapse.
Claw grip works well for butterfly clicking — it positions the fingers at an angle that allows quick alternating taps. Fingertip grip can also work, particularly for players with longer fingers. Palm grip makes it significantly harder to get both fingers onto the button effectively.
The realistic range for trained butterfly clickers is 15–25 CPS.
| Level | CPS Range |
|---|---|
| Learning | 8–12 CPS |
| Competent | 12–16 CPS |
| Trained | 16–20 CPS |
| Advanced | 20–25 CPS |
| Exceptional | 25+ CPS |
The lower end of this range (8–12) is where most people start and where technique issues are still being ironed out. 15+ CPS represents genuinely developed butterfly clicking. Above 22–25, you're in territory where only a small number of players operate consistently.
Note that 15+ CPS via butterfly clicking will always register higher than the same number from regular clicking — same score, completely different physical mechanism.
This is the most important question if you're training butterfly clicking for competitive play. The short answer: it depends on the server, and the rules keep changing.
Hypixel has historically had an inconsistent stance on butterfly clicking. Their Watchdog anti-cheat system flags abnormally high CPS scores, and players have reported bans for consistently clicking in the 16–20 CPS range. Hypixel's official position has shifted over time. As of recent updates, clicking techniques that produce CPS associated with butterfly clicking may be flagged. Always check the current Hypixel rules before relying on the technique there.
Most servers that run 1.8 PvP have their own anti-cheat with CPS thresholds. The typical danger zone is above 14–16 CPS on servers with aggressive detection. Some servers explicitly ban butterfly clicking in their rules. Others only ban software-assisted clicking.
If you're playing on a server with CPS detection: train to click at 12–14 CPS via butterfly clicking, rather than pushing to your ceiling. A consistent 13 CPS via butterfly is virtually indistinguishable from trained jitter clicking. You get most of the benefit with none of the flag risk.
Always check the current rules for the specific server you play on. Server policies update, anti-cheat thresholds change, and what was fine six months ago may not be fine today.
All three are CPS-maximising techniques. All three have different profiles.
| Butterfly | Jitter | Drag | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical CPS | 15–25 | 8–14 | 30–100+ |
| Physical demand | Medium | High | Low-Medium |
| Learning difficulty | Medium-High | Medium | High |
| Server detection risk | Medium-High | Low-Medium | Very High |
| Mouse requirements | Any | Any | Specific hardware needed |
| Recommended for | Competitive PvP (where allowed) | General PvP training | Testing/novelty only on most servers |
Butterfly clicking is the best all-around technique for legitimate competitive play where high CPS is permitted. Jitter clicking is easier to learn and lower detection risk. Drag clicking is a ceiling-breaker that's banned almost everywhere that matters.
A full breakdown of all three techniques with side-by-side comparisons is coming soon.
Butterfly clicking is a mouse clicking technique where you alternate two fingers (index and middle) rapidly on the same mouse button, producing combined CPS of 15–25. It's used in competitive gaming — particularly Minecraft PvP — to achieve higher click rates than regular or jitter clicking.
Rest both your index and middle fingers on the mouse button. Click with your index finger, then your middle finger, alternating rapidly. Both fingers should stay close to the button at all times — the motion is a short, light alternating tap, not a full lift-and-press. Start slow to build rhythm before increasing speed.
Most trained butterfly clickers achieve 15–25 CPS. Beginners typically start in the 8–12 CPS range as they develop technique. Exceptional butterfly clickers can reach 25+ CPS consistently, though this requires significant practice.
Hypixel's stance has been inconsistent and has changed over time. Their anti-cheat flags high CPS scores, and consistent butterfly clicking at 16+ CPS may trigger it. Always check current server rules before using the technique competitively. On other servers, it varies — check the specific server's rules.
For raw CPS, yes — butterfly clicking produces significantly higher numbers (15–25 vs 8–14). It's also less physically demanding per click. However, it carries a higher server detection risk and takes longer to learn properly. For straight competitive performance where the technique is permitted, butterfly clicking wins.
Less so than jitter clicking for equivalent CPS, since the load is distributed across two fingers. Extended sessions can still cause finger soreness and strain. Take regular breaks, stop if you feel pain, and don't grind for hours at a time. Your hands are not designed for high-frequency repetitive movement indefinitely.
How to butterfly click — a beginner's tutorial →