[FPS] Is “Rapid Trigger” a cheat class? Advantages and recommended models of magnetic switches that changed the common sense of gaming keyboards

In FPS games such as Valorant, CS2, and Overwatch 2 where stopping is important, it is no exaggeration to say that using a keyboard that does not have a “Rapid Trigger” function is a constraint.
This technology was pioneered by Wooting and followed by Razer and SteelSeries.
Why did all the professional gamers switch? We will explain how it works and the strongest model as of 2026.

The decisive difference from traditional mechanical keyboards is that there is no physical contact.
By using a magnetic Hall sensor, the depth at which the key is pressed is detected in 0.1mm increments.
This allows the operation of “cutting off input the moment the key is released” to be performed at a level of speed that is impossible for humans.

Meaning that the stopping speed is “0.1 seconds” faster

In FPS, there is a lag like the “law of inertia” from when you release the movement key (WASD) until the bullet starts flying straight.
With the Rapid Trigger, the moment the key is lifted even by 0.1mm, it is determined that the key has been released, so this stopping lag approaches zero.

You may think it’s only 0.1 seconds, but this instantaneous difference determines whether you’ll be hit by the bullet before your opponent.
Especially in a game like Valorant that relies on one-shot headshots, the presence or absence of this feature becomes a barrier to rank.

3 recommended models for 2026

1. Wooting 60HE+（王道）

The originator and the pinnacle.
The stability of the software, the detail of the settings, and the low latency due to “Tachyon mode” are still top class.
It is highly customizable, and it is also attractive that you can modify it to your own preferred keystroke feel.

2. Razer Huntsman V3 Pro

Good availability and generous support are attractive.
The second generation analog optical switch is highly durable and easy to initialize, making it recommended for beginners.

3. ZENAIM (domestic star)

A low profile (thin) keyboard made by an auto parts manufacturer.
Because the stroke is short, it is extremely compatible with rapid triggers, and there is less strain on the fingers.
Although the price is high, its texture and performance are unique.

Summary: I can’t go back to a regular keyboard

Once you experience Rapid Trigger, you will feel that the normal red axis and blue axis are “heavy and slow”.
It’s an expensive investment at 30,000 to 40,000 yen, but if you want to buy a powerful device, it may be a higher priority than a mouse.