Typing feedback
Reintroduce tactility
For HE users who miss a tactile cue after moving from a conventional tactile keyboard.
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02 / THE ESSENTIALS
Gateron Dragon Roar Magnetic Tactile HE Switch at a Glance
Tactile
Switch Type
3.5 mm
Total Travel
PC
Top Housing
2-pin
Mount
Yes
Factory Lubed
An early bump without giving up magnetic sensing
The physical tactile event is produced by a metal-leaf mechanism while the keypress is detected by the HE sensor. Gateron classifies this as heavy tactile, although perceived bump strength varies with your typing style and force preferences. The 55±10gf operating-force rating and 3.5±0.1mm travel describe the physical switch; the actuation point is chosen through compatible keyboard software. A tactile option for HE keyboards. A dedicated alloy leaf creates a physical bump, rather than the uninterrupted stroke typical of linear magnetic switches.
A defined bottom-out character, not a silent switch
Gateron markets Dragon Roar with a Hi-Fi, mahjong-like acoustic character, but independent reviews disagree on how loud the bottom-out sounds. The switch is not a dedicated silent design. Plate, case, keycaps and typing technique change the result, and KeebPilot has not performed a controlled sound test. If you rely on extremely shallow actuation or rapid trigger, allow time to tune around the early tactile bump. Some users prefer the extra feedback; others find the movement harder to control than a linear HE switch.
Factory-lubed POM, PC and PA66 construction
A POM stem moves inside a PC top and PA66 base, with a factory-lubed mechanism and a customized spring. Gateron rates the switch for more than 150 million keystrokes. The guide-wall structure is designed to manage off-center movement, but final wobble and acoustic character depend on the complete build. The lifespan rating is a manufacturer specification, not a KeebPilot endurance test. Built with familiar switch materials. A POM stem, PC top, PA66 base and factory lubrication complement the tactile mechanism.
Operating force55 ± 10 gf
Total travel3.5 ± 0.1 mm
Pre-travelSoftware adjustable on supported HE keyboards
SpringCustomized spring
StemPOM
Top housingPC
Bottom housingPA66
Tactile elementAlloy leaf
Switch technologyHall Effect magnetic sensing
Factory-lubedYes
What makes the feel and sound?
Should you choose Dragon Roar?
Choose Dragon Roar if
Choose it for tactile feedback on a compatible HE board—not as a promise of lower latency or universal keyboard compatibility.
- HE owners switching from tactile mechanical. Keep the magnetic sensing platform while bringing a distinct bump back into the typing experience. You already own a compatible Hall Effect keyboard and want physical feedback.
- Typists who value physical feedback. Useful when a completely smooth linear press gives too little indication of key travel. You want adjustable HE actuation without giving up a tactile feel.
- Gamers who prefer more deliberate key motion. A tactile step may be appealing, provided you are comfortable tuning actuation and rapid trigger to suit it. You appreciate an audible, characterful switch over a silent design.
- The clearest reason to choose Dragon Roar over a conventional linear magnetic switch is the tangible bump at the beginning of the stroke.
Consider another switch if
That same early bump can feel different from a conventional MX tactile and may work against your preferred ultra-sensitive Rapid Trigger setup.
- You have a conventional mechanical-only PCB: magnetic sensing will not work.
- You want an uninterrupted linear stroke for very shallow Rapid Trigger settings.
- You need a confirmed quiet switch, guaranteed sound signature or model-specific compatibility without checking first.
- You need a full-board set immediately: the 10-switch reference listing is currently unavailable for purchase.
Choose your options
Where does Dragon Roar make sense?
Best for compatible HE boards when you want more finger feedback while typing or gaming. Tunable trigger, fixed physical bump. With compatible firmware, you can adjust the sensing point without changing where your finger feels the tactile event.
Actuation tuning
Tune a deliberate gaming setup
For players willing to test actuation settings around the bump instead of chasing the shallowest possible trigger.
10-switch configuration
Try before a full replacement
A 10-switch count is practical for a small fit-and-feel trial if a compatible model becomes available; this listing is currently not purchasable.
Check the sensing system, not just the socket shape
Dragon Roar is a Hall Effect switch, not a drop-in replacement for a conventional mechanical switch. Gateron describes an N-pole-down magnetic orientation. Even if the switch physically fits, the keyboard must use a suitable Hall sensor and firmware calibration. Check the keyboard maker’s supported-switch list and polarity before considering a compatible replacement.
Hall Effect sensing
Confirm the keyboard has a Hall Effect magnetic PCB, not only an MX hot-swap socket. Check the required magnet polarity and approved switch family.
Check calibration and fit
Confirm the PCB and firmware can calibrate this switch before planning to use adjustable actuation or Rapid Trigger. If you are unsure, verify the exact board model and switch compatibility before planning a larger switch replacement.
Hall Effect PCBNot for mechanical-only PCBs.
Magnet orientationN-pole toward PCB.
Board supportVerify the exact keyboard model.
How many switches should you order?
Choose your keyboard layout to get a practical starting quantity. Then confirm the exact key count for your board and decide how many spare switches you want for testing or replacement.
Recommended for 65%
Select an available configuration
Recommendations require verified pack sizes, prices and availability from the current variation data.
Specifications
Core, Feel & performance and Build specifications.
Brand
Gateron
Model names
Dragon Roar / Longyin (Magnetic Jade Emerald)
Switch type
Heavy tactile (manufacturer designation)
Magnet orientation
N-pole toward PCB; verify keyboard support
Initial magnetic flux
120 ± 8 GS (1.2 mm PCB reference)
Bottom-out magnetic flux
700 ± 30 GS (1.2 mm PCB reference)
Rated lifetime
Over 150 million keystrokes (manufacturer rating)
Physical mount
2-pin (Hall Effect)
Configuration
10 switches
Availability
Currently unavailable
PCB requirement
Compatible Hall Effect PCB
Build & buying notes
Understand the tactile HE design
01 / Tactile mechanism
A physical bump in a magnetic switch
How can a Hall Effect switch feel tactile? Dragon Roar uses an additional alloy tactile element to add resistance and release during the press. Its magnetic sensor still measures stem position without a conventional electrical contact trigger. That means the tactile event is mechanical feedback for your finger, not the electrical actuation signal. If you are used to linear HE switches, this is the defining difference. Dragon Roar, Longyin and Magnetic Jade Emerald. Dragon Roar is the English product name used by specialist retailers; Longyin is its Chinese name. This tactile design is also listed as Magnetic Jade Emerald. Do not confuse it with Gateron Magnetic Green Dragon, a separate linear product.
02 / Actuation tuning
Adjust the trigger point, not the bump location
Can Rapid Trigger be tuned around a tactile bump? Compatible Hall Effect firmware can set when a press registers within the stroke, while the physical tactile bump stays where the mechanism puts it. Try moderate settings first, then move the actuation point and release sensitivity gradually. An extremely shallow setting is not automatically the best-feeling setup with an early tactile event. Available features and minimum settings depend on the keyboard, not the switch alone.
03 / Construction
Sound recordings are build-specific
A sound test from another keyboard may help you understand the intended character, but it cannot guarantee the same acoustic result in your own plate, case and keycap combination.
Questions about Dragon Roar
Is Dragon Roar a Hall Effect switch or a standard mechanical switch?
It is a tactile Hall Effect magnetic switch. It uses magnetic sensing to register travel and a physical tactile mechanism to create the bump. It is not compatible with a mechanical-only PCB.
Is Gateron Dragon Roar the same as Magnetic Jade Emerald?
The Dragon Roar/Longyin name is also used for Gateron’s Magnetic Jade Emerald tactile design. Check the model and specifications if a seller uses a different product name.
How strong is the bump?
Gateron markets the switch as heavy tactile, but independent hands-on reports vary: the bump occurs early and some reviewers find it less forceful than the name suggests, especially next to its pronounced bottom-out. Judge it as an HE switch with a real bump, not a guaranteed strong-bump feel.
Does it support adjustable actuation and Rapid Trigger?
The switch supports magnetic position sensing, but the actuation range and Rapid Trigger behavior are set by your keyboard’s sensor and firmware. Verify that your specific HE board supports and calibrates the switch.
Can I use Dragon Roar in a normal hot-swappable keyboard?
Not if the board only supports conventional mechanical switches. A physically similar socket is not enough; the PCB needs compatible Hall Effect sensing.
What are the force and travel specifications?
Gateron lists an operating force of 55±10gf and 3.5±0.1mm total travel. Actuation depth is adjustable on supported HE boards.
Is Dragon Roar quiet or clicky?
It is a tactile HE switch, not a dedicated silent or conventional clicky switch. Independent reviewers disagree about how loud the bottom-out feels and sounds. Keyboard construction strongly affects acoustics, so no fixed loudness rating is claimed.
What does the 10-switch configuration include?
The listed configuration contains 10 Dragon Roar switches and is intended for limited key testing or spares. It will not cover a typical full keyboard, and KeebPilot is not currently offering it for purchase.
Is it factory-lubed?
Yes. Gateron specifies factory pre-lubrication.