If you can sit through a 14-hour gaming session without getting sore during the week we've been busy reviewing "Assassin's Creed Valhalla," you know a gaming chair is a good thing. That's the new DXRacer Master gaming chair, which coincidentally came out at the same time as Ubisoft's sprawling (and very large) action RPG.

In my previous chair, such a sit-stand review marathon would have been miserable for my poor buttocks, not to mention my knees, neck, and back, not to mention the time I spent stretching and moving my body. But DXRacer's newest chair is something special. It is a very comfortable and luxurious gaming chair, easily customized with modular parts. For example, parts such as swivel brackets that can hold a laptop computer in place.

These modular parts are a big part of the Master's selling point. You may want cup holders for drinks, or breathable mesh cushions, or leg rests that convert into a shape similar to a raspberry.

But if you're like me, these additional add-ons (sold separately) will probably seem superfluous and even a bit silly.

If you pursue mastery all the way to the top, you'll end up with a chair that looks like a Swiss Army knife. But if, like me, you decide to omit everything and just have a chair, you will not feel compromised at all.

DXRacer has become known for its flashy, racing-inspired chairs, but the Master is clearly designed to appeal to those seeking elegance and sophistication. It retains the look of a typical racing chair, but is made of microfiber black leather, and by eliminating flashy logos and sharp silhouettes, the design is more elegant and modern. It's like a racing chair would be in a BMW or Audi, not a Subaru.

It's also a big chair, but the Master is as sturdy as it looks.

The wide base keeps it stable, even when sitting or reclining on the edge of the seat, and I never once felt like I was going to tip over. If you are over 6 feet tall, some chairs can feel too big for you, but the Master is very comfortable.

My biggest complaint, however, is that the rail-mounted adjustable headrests don't fully cover the area needed for my head and seem a little too low. Maybe I just have a long neck. If you are on the petite side, you may find the Master a little too big for you.

For a high-end gaming chair, the Master is great. We like the attention to detail and the durability of the plastic and metal components. The microfiber leather is soft and won't rub off after hours of sitting.

And everything is adjustable, which is great. There is a built-in lumbar support that can be adjusted with a knob on the right side, which I like much better than using a pillow. The armrests also have four levels of movement, allowing you to perfectly adjust the rotation, height, and distance from your body. These features, combined with the firm cushioning, make the Master feel like a chair that cares deeply about my posture and supports it.

It is definitely one of the most comfortable chairs I have ever sat in.

Assembly was fairly easy, except for a few glitches. This is because the clip-on plastic plates that hold the chair legs in place required quite a bit of force, and the backrest and seat were a bit tricky to screw into place. However, when it came to fitting the chairs into the base, they needed a helping hand, as the metal and leather made them quite heavy. Fortunately, everything you need (and a few spare parts) is included, and the instructions are easy to follow.

Once assembled, however, the DXRacer Master is a tour de force. I've been using it for about two weeks now, and I've grown surprisingly attached to it myself. It has become one of the most beloved parts of my gaming setup. Not only is it the most comfortable chair I've ever had, but it feels luxurious in a way I've never felt in a chair before. The fact that it comes with modular parts is a bit of a bonus, too.

But as you can imagine, this comes with a stiff $500 price tag. If you need mesh cushions for hot, sticky summers, the price goes even higher. That said, the Master far outperforms many of the best gaming chairs and is definitely not recommended for those on a tight budget.

However, that does not mean that the Master series cannot justify its $500 price tag. High-end materials, sturdy construction, and a wide variety of customizable modular parts as well as built-in features like lumbar support make this a heck of a chair.