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ROG Pugio

Optical wired gaming mouse with a truly ambidextrous design featuring configurable side buttons, exclusive push-fit switch socket design, and Aura RGB lighting with Aura Sync support

  • Truly ambidextrous gaming mouse with configurable side buttons
  • Exclusive push-fit switch socket design to easily vary click resistance and extend the lifespan of the mouse
  • Aggressive aesthetics with ASUS Aura RGB lighting and Aura Sync support, Mayan-inspired rubber side panels and underside engravings
  • Durable 50-million-click Omron switches, with two additional Japanese-made Omron switches that offer a different click feel
  • Gaming-grade optical sensor with 7200 DPI, 150 IPS and 30g acceleration for fast and accurate tracking
  • Separate button design with lower actuation force and faster response
  • DPI switch and DPI indicator
  • Intuitive ROG Armoury interface for easy customization of buttons, surface calibration, performance, Aura RGB light settings and more

Awards

Gamers Choice

“But, as far as a plug and go mouse is concerned where you just want to set it to your favourite colour, tune the DPI to your preference and get on with the business of playing, the ROG Pugio is a good buy and so wins our OC3D Gamers Choice Award.”

ROG Pugio is an ambidextrous gaming mouse that offers ultimate customizability to meet the needs of the most hardcore gamers. Its configurable side buttons let you decide on your own side button layout, while exclusive push-fit switch sockets offer variable click resistance. The push-fit design makes it easy to replace worn out switches to extend the lifespan of the mouse. The Pugio features stunning, aggressive aesthetics to match its performance — including angular ASUS Aura RGB light channels with Aura Sync support.

Configurable Side Buttons

Ambidextrous mice with side buttons usually feature a mirrored button layout to accommodate both right- and left-handed gamers. The drawback of this design is that it often results in side button misclicks. Even with the buttons disabled, they can still be distracting. With the ROG Pugio, there’s no need to change your grip style to avoid the buttons. The Pugio has configurable magnetic side buttons on both flanks to give you a truly ambidextrous and ergonomic gaming mouse. Simply swap the buttons out and replace them with the side button covers: use four, two, or no side buttons — the options are all yours!

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An exceptional gaming mouse deserves a matching accessory case. Keep your mouse accessories organized and protected!

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Exclusive Push-Fit Switch Socket Design

ROG Pugio features an exclusive push-fit switch socket design that allows you to easily change switches to vary click resistance. The option of replacing worn or broken switches also extends the lifespan of your mouse.

Note 1: ROG Pugio is compatible with Omron D2F and D2FC series switches. Click for full list.
Note 2: Cushions attached to the bottom of the default switches can be reused for shorter switches. push-fit switch socket design

  • Extend the lifespan of the mouse

    There’s no need to get rid of your favorite mouse because of worn or broken switches — simply swap them out!

    ROG Pugio

  • Choose your preferred click resistance

    Install the switches that feel right.

  • Change the switches in just three steps

    • Remove the four rubber screw covers and bottom screws.

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    • Lift up the mouse cover and pull backwards to reveal the switches.

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    • Pull out the switches.

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Dominating Aesthetics

ROG Pugio will be the centerpiece of your battle station. With a quality gunmetal-gray finish, underside engravings, Mayan-inspired rubber side panels for a secure and comfortable grip, and angular ASUS Aura RGB light channels, the Pugio is a stunning weapon from every angle. Customizable Aura RGB lighting, offering a palette of over millions of colors and six preset lighting effects, lets you take style to the next level!

  • Static Static
  • Breathing Breathing
  • Color cycle Color cycle
  • Wave Wave
  • Comet Comet
  • Reactive Reactive
ROG Pugio lighting

Perfect Synchronization

Achieve perfect RGB lighting synchronization across your ROG Pugio and other Aura Sync-enabled products to complete the look of your battle station. Quickly synchronize lighting between the ROG Pugio and ROG Claymore keyboard with a press of the latter’s ROG Sync hotkey, or use Aura Sync with ASUS motherboards and other components to make your system stand out!

Learn more about Aura Sync.

Note: Lighting synchronization between ROG Pugio and ROG Claymore is enabled and controlled via ROG Armoury software. Aura Sync lighting synchronization with ASUS motherboards, graphics cards, peripherals and other components is enabled and controlled via proprietary ASUS Aura software.

Durable 50-Million-Click Switches

Mouse buttons and switches – especially switches on gaming mice – take the most abuse. With high-quality Omron mouse switches that are rated to at least 50 million clicks, the ROG Pugio is built to last.

To provide extra options, the Pugio is bundled with an additional pair of high-quality Japanese-made Omron switches for a different click feel, right out of the box!

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Advanced Optical Sensor

Every strike is critical. At the heart of ROG Pugio is an optical sensor that provides you with the accuracy and precision needed to take down the opponent.

  • 7200 DPI

    optical sensor

  • 150 IPS

    max speed

  • 30g

    Max acceleration

Pugio optical sensor

Separate Button Design

The ROG Pugio has a separate button design that lowers the actuation force and travel distance required for each click, so you’ll enjoy faster and more tactile button response.

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ROG Armoury Software

The ROG Pugio features intuitive ROG Armoury software that lets you adjust settings to suit your style. Customize Aura RGB lighting effects, adjust performance and surface calibration settings, program and map buttons, create profiles, and much more!

  • ROG Armoury Software Performance UI
  • ROG Armoury Software AURA UI

*On-board mouse memory does not support Macros and Windows shortcuts.

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