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Set Up a Razer Tartarus for WoW: Thumbpad and Keybinds

A Razer Tartarus can put forward, back, and strafe binds on the thumb controls while leaving the main key grid available for abilities and modifiers. Keep movement and modifier positions consistent, then assign ordinary WoW keybinds to each physical input.

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Bind forward, back, and strafing to the thumb controls. Put core abilities on keys your fingers can reach, then add a modifier layer only when its position feels reliable. Use one ordinary keybind per press; keep the keyboard available for chat and menus.

Choose a keypad only if a separate control map solves a real reach or layout problem. The Tartarus V2 and Pro share a fixed key grid and an eight-way directional thumbpad; a keyboard remains a sound choice when its current binds work.

WoW Gaming Keypad Setup decision paths
PathChoose it whenWhat it offersLimit
Razer Tartarus V2You want a fixed grid with a tactile Mecha-Membrane key feel.Its 8-way thumbpad can carry movement binds while the main keys hold abilities.The grid and thumb module stay in fixed positions.
Razer Tartarus ProYou want a fixed grid with adjustable key actuation.Analog Optical switches support actuation settings from 1.5 to 3.6 mm.Actuation settings add another choice to configure.
KeyboardYour current binds are reliable and you need frequent typing.Keeps chat, menus, movement, and abilities on a familiar layout.Movement and action binds share the same board.

Thumbpad and finger keys

Map the controls that match your current binds.

The Tartarus has a 19-key main grid, an eight-way directional thumbpad, a separate thumb button, and a spacebar actuator. On the V2, Razer’s master guide labels the main keys 01–19 across four rows. The Pro’s Analog Optical switches are in its main keys; they are not an analog thumbstick. Leave any control unused if you do not have a clear job for it.

  1. Choose a familiar movement map. In the keypad software, assign the thumbpad directions to the keyboard keys you already use for movement. If your WoW movement binds are W, S, Q, and E, map those four directions first. Add diagonals only if you have a use for them.
  2. Keep the thumb controls distinct. The directional pad, the separate thumb button, and the spacebar actuator are different inputs. Leave their existing assignments or give each one a single key, such as a jump bind, only when that control is easy to reach.
  3. Pick finger keys by position. For the V2, Razer’s master guide numbers the main keys 01–05 on the top row, 06–10 below it, 11–15 on the next row, and 16–19 along the bottom. Start with keys under your fingers; use the software labels for your exact model. For example, map reachable keys to the same ordinary keys already bound to action-bar slots; skip a row that makes you reach or shift.
  4. Set the matching WoW binds. In the current client, open Key Bindings and assign the same keyboard keys to the actions or action-bar slots you want. For each keypad press, use one ordinary key or modifier rather than a sequence of hardware actions.
  5. Test one change at a time. Try each direction and key in a low-stakes area. If a press activates a different action than expected, check the keypad output and the matching WoW binding before adding more keys.

Keep the keyboard nearby for chat, menus, and anything that is easier to type there.

Blank WoW keypad transfer worksheet

Print or copy this blank sheet before changing binds. For each action, the keypad should output the ordinary key currently bound in WoW. The keypad cards and keypad comparisons can help identify your exact model; copy its physical labels here. This is a planning sheet, not a tested preset.

Current WoW keys and chosen keypad controls
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  1. Write down the current bindings for a few actions and keep the keyboard available as your fallback.
  2. Transfer those controls one at a time, then verify each in a low-stakes area.
  3. Add more only after the keys match. If one does not, restore your recorded bindings and return to the baseline.

Test the moments that actually slow you down: interrupts under movement, target swaps, and chat fallback.

01 / Movement

Movement

Keep movement binds in the same positions across characters; move cooldowns when the layout needs space.

02 / Modifiers

Modifiers

Give Shift, Ctrl, or Alt a deliberate home. One dependable modifier can double a small useful layer.

03 / Role actions

Role actions

Reserve the same area for interrupt, defensive, movement, and emergency utility on every character.

04 / Chat fallback

Chat fallback

Keep the keyboard within reach. A keypad does not replace text entry, search, or every menu shortcut.

Hardware

Compare the Tartarus V2 and Pro.

Both use a fixed grid and an eight-way directional thumbpad. The difference is in the main key switches and what you can adjust.

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Two Tartarus keypads for a direct WoW key map
ModelListed switches and controlsFits this setupPrimary listingOther model
Razer Tartarus V2 (Black)Mecha-Membrane keys; 32 programmable keys and an 8-way thumbpad.A fixed grid with tactile click feedback and thumb movement.Razer Tartarus V2Razer Tartarus Pro
Razer Tartarus Pro (Black)Analog Optical switches; adjustable actuation from 1.5 to 3.6 mm; 32 programmable keys.A fixed grid with configurable key actuation and thumb movement.Razer Tartarus ProRazer Tartarus V2

For a premium, no-budget option, see the Azeron Cyborg II card below. Its Tartarus Pro comparison covers the layout tradeoffs.

Black Razer Tartarus V2 gaming keypad

Razer Tartarus V2

The Tartarus V2 has 32 programmable keys, Mecha-Membrane switches, and an 8-way thumbpad. Use the thumbpad for movement binds and the main grid for abilities. Razer describes the switches as combining a cushioned membrane feel with a tactile click.

Listing configuration: black Tartarus V2.

Razer Tartarus V2
Black Razer Tartarus Pro gaming keypad

Razer Tartarus Pro

The Tartarus Pro has Analog Optical switches with adjustable actuation from 1.5 to 3.6 mm. Keep its physical key map tied to ordinary WoW binds, with one action per press.

Listing configuration: black Tartarus Pro.

Razer Tartarus Pro
Galaxy Purple Azeron Cyborg II Standard keypad

Premium, no-budget lane

Azeron Cyborg II

Listing configuration: Galaxy Purple, Cyborg II Standard. This keypad is for right-handed mouse users: keep the mouse in your right hand and use the keypad with your left. It is the Cyborg II, not the original Cyborg.

In compatible games, configure its Hall-effect thumbstick for WASD or 360° movement. The adjustable towers and up to six onboard layouts let you set up the keypad and save maps on-device.

Azeron's hand-size guidance is 6.3–7.5 in. Allow time to learn the layout, set it up, and check the fit. Confirm the listing's color and configuration before buying.

Azeron Cyborg II

What this setup does not fix

Keep one game input per button press.

A keypad cannot fix a confusing bind map. This walkthrough uses ordinary keybinds only. Blizzard’s published input-broadcasting policy addresses software that mirrors input to multiple WoW clients.

Compare

Compare Azeron and Tartarus hardware.

Keep one physical job per press. Use these comparisons to choose between keypad shapes after you settle on a layer map.

Direct key mapping

Use the same key on the pad and in WoW.

This guide covers direct keybinds, not hardware action sequences. Blizzard’s published input-broadcasting policy addresses software that mirrors input to multiple WoW clients.

For a mouse layout, see the WoW MMO mouse setup guide. For PC gamepad selection, use the WoW controller setup guide; for Forever-specific client settings, see WoW: Forever controller keybinds. The WoW: Forever gear guide helps decide whether a new keypad solves a real setup problem. Browse other WoW setup guides or return to the WoW setup hub.

Manufacturer specifications describe device features, not hand fit. Check the exact configuration and test key reach before settling on a layout.

SourcesRazer Tartarus V2 Master GuideBlizzard input-broadcasting policyRazer Tartarus V2 specificationsRazer Tartarus Pro specificationsBlizzard key-binding walkthroughBlizzard returning-player guidance

FAQ

WoW gaming keypad questions

Is a gaming keypad useful for WoW?

It can help when the extra keys solve a specific reach or layout problem. If your keyboard binds already work, you do not need to add a keypad.

Is the Tartarus Pro thumbpad an analog stick?

No. The thumb control is an eight-way directional pad. Analog Optical switches are in the Pro's main keys, not the thumbpad; do not assume the pad itself sends analog stick input.

How should I map the thumbpad for WoW movement?

Assign its directions to the movement keys already used in your WoW bindings. Start with the directions you need; leave the diagonals unassigned unless you have a use for them.

How do I connect Tartarus keys to WoW actions?

Assign a keypad key to an ordinary keyboard key, then bind that same key to the WoW action or action-bar slot you want. Test one mapping before adding more.

Do I still need a keyboard with a gaming keypad?

Yes. Keep it available for chat, menus, search, and any command that is easier to type there.

What is the difference between Tartarus V2 and Tartarus Pro?

The V2 uses Mecha-Membrane main keys. The Pro uses Analog Optical main-key switches with adjustable actuation from 1.5 to 3.6 mm. Both have an eight-way directional thumbpad; those analog switches are separate from the thumbpad.

Can I use an MMO mouse with a keypad?

Yes. Keep only actions you can reach and recognize on the mouse, and leave the keyboard available for movement, chat, and menus. The WoW MMO mouse setup guide covers mouse binds.