Overview

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A dangerous weapon forged in the Underworld for the followers of Hades; This Submachine Gun starts out highly accurate but quickly becomes unwieldy when fired continuously.
— In-Game Description

Modular Harbinger SMG is a Submachine Gun in Fortnite: Battle Royale that was added in Chapter 5: Season 2.

Modular Harbinger SMG has a Mythic variant called Hades' Modular Harbinger SMG.

The Modular Harbinger SMG has a Hitscan, unmoddable version called Harbinger SMG.

Functionality

Functionality[]

The Modular Harbinger SMG is a fully automatic, high damage submachine gun with medium fire rate and good accuracy. Its recoil is manageable on its first few shots, but becomes harder to control when fired continously.

The Modular Harbinger SMG fires a Fast Moving Projectile and has First Shot Accuracy enabled.

Damage falloff:

  • Damage falloff begins at 35 meters (7 tiles).
  • Damage decreases down to 65% of its maximum at 70 meters (14 tiles).
  • Damage reaches its minimum value of 57% of its maximum at 87 meters (17.4 tiles).
Stats

Stats[]

Current Stats since v40.00[]

The Modular Harbinger SMG uses Light Bullets - Ammunition - Fortnite Light Bullets and has a headshot multiplier of 1.5x.

Modular Harbinger SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Modular Harbinger SMG
(Common)
DPS 180
DAMAGE 18
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 17
MAGAZINE SIZE 35 (Default Mag)
47 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 10
RELOAD TIME 2.75s (Default Mag)
3.24s (Drum Mag)
2.5s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 27 (1.5x)
Modular Harbinger SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Modular Harbinger SMG
(Uncommon)
DPS 190
DAMAGE 19
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 18
MAGAZINE SIZE 35 (Default Mag)
47 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 10
RELOAD TIME 2.62s (Default Mag)
3.09s (Drum Mag)
2.39s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 28.5 (1.5x)
Modular Harbinger SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Modular Harbinger SMG
(Rare)
DPS 200
DAMAGE 20
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 19
MAGAZINE SIZE 35 (Default Mag)
47 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 10
RELOAD TIME 2.5s (Default Mag)
2.94s (Drum Mag)
2.27s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 30 (1.5x)
Modular Harbinger SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Modular Harbinger SMG
(Epic)
DPS 210
DAMAGE 21
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 20
MAGAZINE SIZE 35 (Default Mag)
47 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 10
RELOAD TIME 2.37s (Default Mag)
2.79s (Drum Mag)
2.16s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 31.5 (1.5x)
Modular Harbinger SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Modular Harbinger SMG
(Legendary)
DPS 220
DAMAGE 22
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 21
MAGAZINE SIZE 35 (Default Mag)
47 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 10
RELOAD TIME 2.25s (Default Mag)
2.65s (Drum Mag)
2.05s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 33 (1.5x)

Unreleased[]

Note: The stats listed below only exist in the files and are not available in-game.

Modular Harbinger SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Modular Harbinger SMG
(Mythic)
DPS 230
DAMAGE 23
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 22
MAGAZINE SIZE 35 (Default Mag)
47 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 10
RELOAD TIME 2.125s (Default Mag)
2.5s (Drum Mag)
1.93s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 34.5 (1.5x)

Stats from v33.00 to v40.00[]

The Modular Harbinger SMG uses Light Bullets - Ammunition - Fortnite Light Bullets and has a headshot multiplier of 1.5x.

Modular Harbinger SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Modular Harbinger SMG
(Common)
DPS 170
DAMAGE 17
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 17
MAGAZINE SIZE 30 (Default Mag)
40 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 10
RELOAD TIME 2.75s (Default Mag)
3.24s (Drum Mag)
2.5s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 25.5 (1.5x)
Modular Harbinger SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Modular Harbinger SMG
(Uncommon)
DPS 180
DAMAGE 18
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 18
MAGAZINE SIZE 30 (Default Mag)
40 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 10
RELOAD TIME 2.62s (Default Mag)
3.09s (Drum Mag)
2.39s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 27 (1.5x)
Modular Harbinger SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Modular Harbinger SMG
(Rare)
DPS 190
DAMAGE 19
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 19
MAGAZINE SIZE 30 (Default Mag)
40 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 10
RELOAD TIME 2.5s (Default Mag)
2.94s (Drum Mag)
2.27s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 28.5 (1.5x)
Modular Harbinger SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Modular Harbinger SMG
(Epic)
DPS 200
DAMAGE 20
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 20
MAGAZINE SIZE 30 (Default Mag)
40 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 10
RELOAD TIME 2.37s (Default Mag)
2.79s (Drum Mag)
2.16s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 30 (1.5x)
Modular Harbinger SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Modular Harbinger SMG
(Legendary)
DPS 210
DAMAGE 21
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 21
MAGAZINE SIZE 30 (Default Mag)
40 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 10
RELOAD TIME 2.25s (Default Mag)
2.65s (Drum Mag)
2.05s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 31.5 (1.5x)

Unreleased[]

Note: The stats listed below only exist in the files and are not available in-game.

Modular Harbinger SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Modular Harbinger SMG
(Mythic)
DPS 220
DAMAGE 22
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 22
MAGAZINE SIZE 30 (Default Mag)
40 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 10
RELOAD TIME 2.125s (Default Mag)
2.5s (Drum Mag)
1.93s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 33 (1.5x)

Stats from v30.00 (June 7th) to v33.00[]

The Harbinger SMG uses Light Bullets - Ammunition - Fortnite Light Bullets and has a headshot multiplier of 1.5x.

Modular Harbinger SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Harbinger SMG
(Common)
DPS 170
DAMAGE 17
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 17
MAGAZINE SIZE 30 (Default Mag)
40 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 10
RELOAD TIME 2.75s (Default Mag)
3.24s (Drum Mag)
2.5s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 25.5 (1.5x)
Modular Harbinger SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Harbinger SMG
(Uncommon)
DPS 180
DAMAGE 18
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 18
MAGAZINE SIZE 30 (Default Mag)
40 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 10
RELOAD TIME 2.62s (Default Mag)
3.09s (Drum Mag)
2.39s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 27 (1.5x)
Modular Harbinger SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Harbinger SMG
(Rare)
DPS 190
DAMAGE 19
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 19
MAGAZINE SIZE 30 (Default Mag)
40 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 10
RELOAD TIME 2.5s (Default Mag)
2.94s (Drum Mag)
2.27s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 28.5 (1.5x)
Modular Harbinger SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Harbinger SMG
(Epic)
DPS 200
DAMAGE 20
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 20
MAGAZINE SIZE 30 (Default Mag)
40 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 10
RELOAD TIME 2.37s (Default Mag)
2.79s (Drum Mag)
2.16s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 30 (1.5x)
Modular Harbinger SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Harbinger SMG
(Legendary)
DPS 210
DAMAGE 21
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 21
MAGAZINE SIZE 30 (Default Mag)
40 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 10
RELOAD TIME 2.25s (Default Mag)
2.65s (Drum Mag)
2.05s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 31.5 (1.5x)

Unreleased[]

Note: The stats listed below only exist in the files and are not available in-game.

Modular Harbinger SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Harbinger SMG
(Mythic)
DPS 220
DAMAGE 22
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 22
MAGAZINE SIZE 30 (Default Mag)
40 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 10
RELOAD TIME 2.125s (Default Mag)
2.5s (Drum Mag)
1.93s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 33 (1.5x)

Stats from v29.00 to v30.00 (June 7th)[]

The Harbinger SMG uses Light Bullets - Ammunition - Fortnite Light Bullets and has a headshot multiplier of 1.5x.

Modular Harbinger SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Harbinger SMG
(Common)
DPS 161.5
DAMAGE 17
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 17
MAGAZINE SIZE 30 (Default Mag)
40 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 9.5
RELOAD TIME 2.86s (Default Mag)
3.36s (Drum Mag)
2.6s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 25.5 (1.5x)
Modular Harbinger SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Harbinger SMG
(Uncommon)
DPS 171
DAMAGE 18
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 18
MAGAZINE SIZE 30 (Default Mag)
40 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 9.5
RELOAD TIME 2.72s (Default Mag)
3.2s (Drum Mag)
2.47s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 27 (1.5x)
Modular Harbinger SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Harbinger SMG
(Rare)
DPS 180.5
DAMAGE 19
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 19
MAGAZINE SIZE 30 (Default Mag)
40 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 9.5
RELOAD TIME 2.6s Default Mag)
3.05s (Drum Mag)
2.36s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 28.5 (1.5x)
Modular Harbinger SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Harbinger SMG
(Epic)
DPS 190
DAMAGE 20
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 20
MAGAZINE SIZE 30 (Default Mag)
40 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 9.5
RELOAD TIME 2.46s Default Mag)
2.9s (Drum Mag)
2.24s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 30 (1.5x)
Modular Harbinger SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Harbinger SMG
(Legendary)
DPS 199.5
DAMAGE 21
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 21
MAGAZINE SIZE 30 (Default Mag)
40 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 9.5
RELOAD TIME 2.34s Default Mag)
2.75s (Drum Mag)
2.12s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 31.5 (1.5x)

Unreleased[]

Note: The stats listed below only exist in the files and are not available in-game.

Modular Harbinger SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Harbinger SMG
(Mythic)
DPS 209
DAMAGE 22
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 22
MAGAZINE SIZE 30 (Default Mag)
40 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 9.5
RELOAD TIME 2.125s (Default Mag)
2.5s (Drum Mag)
1.93s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 33 (1.5x)

Sounds

Sounds[]

Modular Harbinger SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Modular Harbinger SMG Sounds
Sounds ID
Pickup Bullpup_Pickup_01
Equip SunRose_SMG_Equip_01SunRose_SMG_Equip_02SunRose_SMG_Equip_03SunRose_SMG_Equip_XX
Aiming In Weapon_PISTOL_ADS_IN_01
Out Weapon_PISTOL_ADS_OUT_01
Shooting
(1P)
Shoot SunRose_SMG_Shoot_1P_01SunRose_SMG_Shoot_1P_02SunRose_SMG_Shoot_1P_03SunRose_SMG_Shoot_1P_04SunRose_SMG_Shoot_1P_05SunRose_SMG_Shoot_1P_06SunRose_SMG_Shoot_1P_07SunRose_SMG_Shoot_1P_08SunRose_SMG_Shoot_1P_09SunRose_SMG_Shoot_1P_10SunRose_SMG_Shoot_1P_XX
Mech SunRose_SMG_Mech_01SunRose_SMG_Mech_02SunRose_SMG_Mech_03SunRose_SMG_Mech_04SunRose_SMG_Mech_05SunRose_SMG_Mech_06SunRose_SMG_Mech_XX
Low Ammo SunRose_SMG_Low_Ammo
Reload Cartridge Insert SunRose_SMG_SideSlap_01SunRose_SMG_SideSlap_02SunRose_SMG_SideSlap_03SunRose_SMG_SideSlap_XX
End SunRose_SMG_Reload_End_01SunRose_SMG_Reload_End_02SunRose_SMG_Reload_End_03SunRose_SMG_Reload_End_XX
End Sweetner SunRose_SMG_ReloadEnd_Sweetner
Out of Ammo Pistol_OutofAmmo_01Pistol_OutofAmmo_02Pistol_OutofAmmo_03Pistol_OutofAmmo_04Pistol_OutofAmmo_XX
Drop Weapon_Generic_Drop_Pistol
Weapon Mods

Weapon Mods[]

Name Icon Stats
Default Iron Sights
Default Iron Sight (v29.00) - Weapon Mod - Fortnite
  • None
Red Eye Sight
Red Eye Sight (v29.00) - Weapon Mod - Fortnite
  • x1.15 magnification scope (Without sniper glare)
Holo-13 Optic
Holo-13 Optic (v29.00) - Weapon Mod - Fortnite
  • x1.3 magnification scope (Without sniper glare)
Thermal Optic
Thermal Optic - Weapon Mod - Fortnite
  • x2.1 magnification scope with toggleable thermal vision (Without sniper glare)

Name Icon Stats
Default Mag
Default Mag (v29.00) - Weapon Mod - Fortnite
  • None
Speed Mag
Speed Mag - Weapon Mod - Fortnite
  • Increases reload speed by 10%
Drum Mag
Drum Mag - Weapon Mod - Fortnite
  • Increases magazine size by 35%
  • Decreases reload speed by 15%

Name Icon Stats
Default Underbarrel
Default Underbarrel - Weapon Mod - Fortnite
  • None
Vertical Foregrip
Vertical Foregrip - Weapon Mod - Fortnite
  • Improves ADS recoil and spread
Angled Foregrip
Angled Foregrip (v29.00) - Weapon Mod - Fortnite
  • Reduces ADS time
Laser
Laser (v29.00) - Weapon Mod - Fortnite
  • Increases hipfire accuracy
Speedgrip
Speed Foregrip - Weapon Mod - Fortnite
  • Increases movement speed while aiming

Name Icon Stats
Default Barrel
Default Barrel (v29.00) - Weapon Mod - Fortnite
  • None
Suppressor
Suppressor (v29.00) - Weapon Mod - Fortnite
  • Reduces muzzle flash and dampens audio
Muzzle Brake
Muzzle Brake (v29.00) - Weapon Mod - Fortnite
  • Reduces recoil

Weapon Changes

Weapon Changes[]

Chapter 5: Season 2[]

Update v29.00[]

  • Added.

Chapter 5: Season 3[]

Update v30.00[]

Chapter 6: Season 1[]

Update v33.00[]

  • Name changed from Harbinger SMG to Modular Harbinger SMG.

Chapter 7: Season 1[]

Update v39.40[]

  • Slightly decreased damage at long ranges.

Chapter 7: Season 2[]

Update v40.00[]

  • Increased damage from 17/18/19/20/21/22 to 18/19/20/21/22/23.
  • Increased magazine size from 30 to 35.
  • Increased pullout speed.
  • Increased aim down sights speed.

Strategy Guide

Strategy Guide[]

Calculated - Emote - Fortnite This section outlines a strategy.
Feel free to add tips, tricks and general advice about the topic.
  • At close range, the Modular Harbinger SMG is ideally paired with a slow-firing shotgun like the Modular Hammer Pump Shotgun. If your shotgun doesn't fully defeat an enemy, switch to the Modular Harbinger SMG to finish them off.
  • When using the Modular Harbinger SMG at longer ranges, keep in mind that it has high recoil when fired long enough. Using short burst shots can help, but it is recommended to use the Modular Thunder Burst SMG or any Assault Rifle like the Modular Warforged Assault Rifle at such ranges.
  • A viable weapon mod combo for the Modular Harbinger SMG is the Red Eye Sight Red Eye Sight, Drum Mag Drum Mag, Laser Laser, and Muzzle Brake Muzzle Brake.
    • The Red Eye Sight Red Eye Sight is the lowest zoom optic, as well as it is the easiest to control the recoil.
    • The Drum Mag Drum Mag increases the magazine size, allowing the player to fire the weapon longer to support close range use more.
    • The Laser Laser increases the weapon's hipfire accuracy, allowing for more consistent shots at close range.
      • The Vertical Foregrip Vertical Foregrip is also a good choice to help reduce the recoil, making the weapon easier to use at longer ranges.
    • The Muzzle Brake Muzzle Brake reduces the recoil of the weapon, making it easier to use at all ranges.

Counters[]

  • The Modular Harbinger SMG, despite its easy recoil with a Red Eye Sight Red Eye Sight or Holo-13 Optic Holo-13 Optic, can still struggle with sustained fire at mid-long ranges. Keeping distance between yourself and an opponent who is using a Modular Harbinger SMG is advised.
Weapon ID

Weapon ID[]

The Modular Harbinger SMG is referred to as SMG Sun Rose DPS in the files.

  • Common: WID_SMG_SunRose_DPS_Athena_C
  • Uncommon: WID_SMG_SunRose_DPS_Athena_UC
  • Rare: WID_SMG_SunRose_DPS_Athena_R
  • Epic: WID_SMG_SunRose_DPS_Athena_VR
  • Legendary: WID_SMG_SunRose_DPS_Athena_SR
Mode Specific History

Mode Specific History[]

Battle Royale and Zero Build History

Creative History
News Tab

News Tab[]

Image Description Date
Harbinger SMG (News Tab) - Promo - Fortnite
Harbinger SMG
A dangerous weapon forged in the Underworld for the followers of Hades; This Submachine Gun starts out highly accurate but quickly becomes unwieldy when fired continuously.
March 8th 2024

Trivia

Trivia[]

Gallery

Gallery[]

Promotional Images[]

References

References[]