Nephilim. Steel meets gaming world.

Nephilim Mousepad Review Introduction Hello, my name is Strevlo, and today I will be posting my findings and thoughts after two months of playing and testing the Nephilim by 2DudezGaming. I am new to reviewing, so if there are any points that I did not hit or you have any questions after my review, please feel free to reach out to me at any time.

Disclaimer: I bought the Nephilim with my own money with the intention of trying a speed pad. Thus, everything that you will read from now on will be completely my own honest thoughts.

Specifications • Thickness: 1.7 mm

• Weight: Approximately 6.5 lbs (Steel construction)

• Standard Dimensions: 450 mm x 500 mm

• Large Dimensions: 500 mm x 500 mm

Unboxing It comes in a standard shipping box, with some padding for protection. Upon unboxing, the steel pad is inside a vacuum-sealed bag.(recommended to always keep it in a vacuum-sealed bag if not in use.) It also includes a steel wipe for cleaning(1), and a pair of regular skates and felt skates.

Surface The Nephilim is a steel surface that is cool to the touch as it acts like steel does. It is an untextured steel/carbon surface that gives it incredible speed. At first impressions it seems like a slab of steel, however as soon as you lay a finger on it you'll be greeted with an amazing smooth surface.

It is the smoothest and fastest pad I've ever tried to date, blowing surfaces like the Wallhack SP-005 out of the water. However, it is sticky to the skin in certain conditions. Unless your room is kept at a cool temperature around 70°F (21°C), it is highly recommended to use a sleeve to prevent your arm from sticking.

Friction & Stopping Power This steelpad features low to almost zero static friction and moderate to low stopping power(however never uncontrollable), offering arguably the rawest aim on the market. While a first impression might suggest a lack of stopping power is bad for tactical FPS games like Valorant, CS:GO, or Rainbow Six Siege, I found the exact opposite. In gameplay the speed Nephilim offers made tracking seamless, every little correction instant, and target switching easier.

There is an adjustment period, but it fosters more intentional aim. For me it took about a week or so to feel comfortable/used to my sensitivity as if it was second nature. I did have to lower my sensitivity to 0.16 at 1600 DPI (down from 0.2/0.22). Using a fingertip grip, I felt more control than ever making micro-adjustments on the fly, while tracking felt effortless due to the smoothness of the glide. Id highly recommend doing some aim training of any sorts to get used to the high speed of the pad, before playing any competitive ranked games.

Skate Influence & Maintenance I tested this exclusively with West Lab V2 skates. The West Lab V2 skates is a flat, small-dot universal mouse skate which are meant for smoothness and speed. Paired with this pad I had an amazing experience, no other paired skates or pad has felt smoother. I would like to mention that I did notice a couple of scratches on the surface, so I would be cautious with any skates that are not meant for hard/glass like surfaces. I recommend using smooth skates; 2DudezGaming recommends the felt skates that are included in the box, and they do offer a mod of metal skates as an control option. I would only recommend skates that are meant for speed, since this is what the mousepad thrives in. (one note to mention, the default skates included in Beast x V2 are also amazing on this pad!) 2nd note to mention is that maintenance of the surface is required. You will need purchase steel wipes. I clean the pad at least once a week, if not every three days, to maintain the ultra-smoothness of the pad. Its recommended to wipe with the steel wipes, the use a micro-fiber or soft cloth to completely dry the pad before use.(to avoid corrosion). That being said DO NOT use any water or harsh chemicals to clean the pad.

Cons • ** Steel Residue Look:** Some units may show a steel residue look/marking on the pad. While it offers a brutalist architecture feel that I love, others may not like the aesthetic. My pad specifically does have these marks towards the upper half of the pad, however it varies by unit, I will include images in the link down below.

• Maintenance: Requires regular upkeep with steel wipes, which is a separate purchase, luckily its found in most if not all retail stores.

Pricing & Availability • Base Price: $95 USD (Shipping is approximately $12 USD in the U.S.).

• Shipping Time: Promised within 10-14 business days, though mine arrived in less than a week.

• Custom Design: Available for about $50 more. The design is lasered into the steel, which adds about a week (7 days) to shipping, totaling around 21 days.

Who Is This For? This pad is highly recommended for speed enthusiasts or anyone playing games that require heavy tracking. It is a must-try experience to those who seek to have the fastest experience on a pad, and to anyone who plays heavy tracking dominated games. At the time of writing this 2dudezgaming do have a pad that's listed a speed higher than Nephilim, so I'd definitely looking into that as well. I love what 2dudezgaming is creating in the space of gaming peripherals, and cant recommend the Nephilim enough. If you're interested in the Nephilim, be on the lookout for their black friday/winter sales! Images: https://imgur.com/a/6qH08bR