Overview

Disambig gray This article is about the weapon featured in Chapter 5. For the weapon introduced in Fortnite: Ballistic, see Thunder Burst SMG (Ballistic).
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It is still available in Creative and UEFN.

Fires a three round burst at a very high rate. Well suited for close range.
— In-Game Description

Modular Thunder Burst SMG is a Submachine Gun in Fortnite: Battle Royale that was added in Chapter 5: Season 1.

The Thunder Burst SMG has a Hitscan, unmoddable version called Thunder Burst SMG.

Functionality

Functionality[]

Modular Thunder Burst SMG is an accurate, high damage submachine gun that fires in a three round burst configuration.

Modular Thunder Burst SMG is a Projectile weapon without First Shot Accuracy.

Damage falloff:

  • Damage falloff begins at 30 meters (6 tiles).
  • Damage decreases down to 78% of its maximum at 50 meters (10 tiles).
  • Damage steadily decreases down to 63% of its maximum at 85 meters (17 tiles).
  • Damage reaches its minimum value of 61% of its maximum at 130 meters (26 tiles).
Stats

Stats[]

Current Stats since v40.00[]

Modular Thunder Burst SMG uses Light Bullets - Ammunition - Fortnite Light Bullets and has a headshot multiplier of 1.75x.

Modular Thunder Burst SMG (v28.01.01) - Weapon - Fortnite Modular Thunder Burst SMG
(Common)
DPS 162
DAMAGE 24
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 22
MAGAZINE SIZE 33 (Default Mag)
44 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 6.75
RELOAD TIME 2.53s (Default Mag)
2.98s (Drum Mag)
2.11s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 42 (1.75x)
Modular Thunder Burst SMG (v28.01.01) - Weapon - Fortnite Modular Thunder Burst SMG
(Uncommon)
DPS 175.5
DAMAGE 26
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 23
MAGAZINE SIZE 33 (Default Mag)
44 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 6.75
RELOAD TIME 2.41s (Default Mag)
2.84s (Drum Mag)
2.01s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 45.5 (1.75x)
Modular Thunder Burst SMG (v28.01.01) - Weapon - Fortnite Modular Thunder Burst SMG
(Rare)
DPS 182.25
DAMAGE 27
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 24
MAGAZINE SIZE 33 (Default Mag)
44 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 6.75
RELOAD TIME 2.3s (Default Mag)
2.71s (Drum Mag)
1.92s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 47.25 (1.75x)
Modular Thunder Burst SMG (v28.01.01) - Weapon - Fortnite Modular Thunder Burst SMG
(Epic)
DPS 189
DAMAGE 28
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 25
MAGAZINE SIZE 33 (Default Mag)
44 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 6.75
RELOAD TIME 2.18s (Default Mag)
2.57s (Drum Mag)
1.82s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 49 (1.75x)
Modular Thunder Burst SMG (v28.01.01) - Weapon - Fortnite Modular Thunder Burst SMG
(Legendary)
DPS 202.5
DAMAGE 30
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 26
MAGAZINE SIZE 33 (Default Mag)
44 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 6.75
RELOAD TIME 2.07s (Default Mag)
2.44s (Drum Mag)
1.72s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 52.5 (1.75x)

Stats from v38.00 to v40.00[]

Modular Thunder Burst SMG uses Light Bullets - Ammunition - Fortnite Light Bullets and has a headshot multiplier of 1.75x.

Modular Thunder Burst SMG (v28.01.01) - Weapon - Fortnite Modular Thunder Burst SMG
(Common)
DPS 148.5
DAMAGE 22
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 22
MAGAZINE SIZE 27 (Default Mag)
36 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 6.75
RELOAD TIME 2.53s (Default Mag)
2.98s (Drum Mag)
2.11s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 38.5 (1.75x)
Modular Thunder Burst SMG (v28.01.01) - Weapon - Fortnite Modular Thunder Burst SMG
(Uncommon)
DPS 155.25
DAMAGE 23
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 23
MAGAZINE SIZE 27 (Default Mag)
36 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 6.75
RELOAD TIME 2.41s (Default Mag)
2.84s (Drum Mag)
2.01s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 40.25 (1.75x)
Modular Thunder Burst SMG (v28.01.01) - Weapon - Fortnite Modular Thunder Burst SMG
(Rare)
DPS 162
DAMAGE 24
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 24
MAGAZINE SIZE 27 (Default Mag)
36 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 6.75
RELOAD TIME 2.3s (Default Mag)
2.71s (Drum Mag)
1.92s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 42 (1.75x)
Modular Thunder Burst SMG (v28.01.01) - Weapon - Fortnite Modular Thunder Burst SMG
(Epic)
DPS 168.75
DAMAGE 25
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 25
MAGAZINE SIZE 27 (Default Mag)
36 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 6.75
RELOAD TIME 2.18s (Default Mag)
2.57s (Drum Mag)
1.82s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 43.75 (1.75x)
Modular Thunder Burst SMG (v28.01.01) - Weapon - Fortnite Modular Thunder Burst SMG
(Legendary)
DPS 175.5
DAMAGE 26
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 26
MAGAZINE SIZE 27 (Default Mag)
36 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 6.75
RELOAD TIME 2.07s (Default Mag)
2.44s (Drum Mag)
1.72s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 45.5 (1.75x)

Unreleased[]

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

Modular Thunder Burst SMG (v28.01.01) - Weapon - Fortnite Modular Thunder Burst SMG
(Mythic)
DPS 182.25
DAMAGE 27
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 27
MAGAZINE SIZE 27 (Default Mag)
36 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 6.75
RELOAD TIME 1.95s (Default Mag)
2.29s (Drum Mag)
1.63s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 47.25 (1.75x)

Stats from v33.00 to v38.00[]

Modular Thunder Burst SMG uses Light Bullets - Ammunition - Fortnite Light Bullets and has a headshot multiplier of 1.75x.

Modular Thunder Burst SMG (v28.01.01) - Weapon - Fortnite Modular Thunder Burst SMG
(Common)
DPS 159.12
DAMAGE 24
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 24
MAGAZINE SIZE 27 (Default Mag)
36 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 6.63
RELOAD TIME 2.47s (Default Mag)
2.91s (Drum Mag)
2.06s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 42 (1.75x)
Modular Thunder Burst SMG (v28.01.01) - Weapon - Fortnite Modular Thunder Burst SMG
(Uncommon)
DPS 165.75
DAMAGE 25
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 25
MAGAZINE SIZE 27 (Default Mag)
36 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 6.63
RELOAD TIME 2.36s (Default Mag)
2.78s (Drum Mag)
1.97s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 43.75 (1.75x)
Modular Thunder Burst SMG (v28.01.01) - Weapon - Fortnite Modular Thunder Burst SMG
(Rare)
DPS 172.38
DAMAGE 26
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 26
MAGAZINE SIZE 27 (Default Mag)
36 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 6.63
RELOAD TIME 2.25s (Default Mag)
2.65s (Drum Mag)
1.87s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 45.5 (1.75x)
Modular Thunder Burst SMG (v28.01.01) - Weapon - Fortnite Modular Thunder Burst SMG
(Epic)
DPS 185.64
DAMAGE 28
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 28
MAGAZINE SIZE 27 (Default Mag)
36 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 6.63
RELOAD TIME 2.14s (Default Mag)
2.51s (Drum Mag)
1.78s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 49 (1.75x)
Modular Thunder Burst SMG (v28.01.01) - Weapon - Fortnite Modular Thunder Burst SMG
(Legendary)
DPS 192.27
DAMAGE 29
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 29
MAGAZINE SIZE 27 (Default Mag)
36 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 6.63
RELOAD TIME 2.03s (Default Mag)
2.38s (Drum Mag)
1.69s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 50.75 (1.75x)

Unreleased[]

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

Modular Thunder Burst SMG (v28.01.01) - Weapon - Fortnite Modular Thunder Burst SMG
(Mythic)
DPS 198.9
DAMAGE 30
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 30
MAGAZINE SIZE 27 (Default Mag)
36 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 6.63
RELOAD TIME 1.91s (Default Mag)
2.25s (Drum Mag)
1.59s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 52.5 (1.75x)

Stats from v28.01.01 to v33.00[]

Thunder Burst SMG uses Light Bullets - Ammunition - Fortnite Light Bullets and has a headshot multiplier of 1.75x.

Modular Thunder Burst SMG (v28.01.01) - Weapon - Fortnite Thunder Burst SMG
(Common)
DPS 159.12
DAMAGE 24
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 24
MAGAZINE SIZE 27 (Default Mag)
36 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 6.63
RELOAD TIME 2.47s (Default Mag)
2.91s (Drum Mag)
2.06s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 42 (1.75x)
Modular Thunder Burst SMG (v28.01.01) - Weapon - Fortnite Thunder Burst SMG
(Uncommon)
DPS 165.75
DAMAGE 25
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 25
MAGAZINE SIZE 27 (Default Mag)
36 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 6.63
RELOAD TIME 2.36s (Default Mag)
2.78s (Drum Mag)
1.97s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 43.75 (1.75x)
Modular Thunder Burst SMG (v28.01.01) - Weapon - Fortnite Thunder Burst SMG
(Rare)
DPS 172.38
DAMAGE 26
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 26
MAGAZINE SIZE 27 (Default Mag)
36 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 6.63
RELOAD TIME 2.25s (Default Mag)
2.65s (Drum Mag)
1.87s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 45.5 (1.75x)
Modular Thunder Burst SMG (v28.01.01) - Weapon - Fortnite Thunder Burst SMG
(Epic)
DPS 185.64
DAMAGE 28
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 28
MAGAZINE SIZE 27 (Default Mag)
36 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 6.63
RELOAD TIME 2.14s (Default Mag)
2.51s (Drum Mag)
1.78s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 49 (1.75x)
Modular Thunder Burst SMG (v28.01.01) - Weapon - Fortnite Thunder Burst SMG
(Legendary)
DPS 192.27
DAMAGE 29
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 29
MAGAZINE SIZE 27 (Default Mag)
36 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 6.63
RELOAD TIME 2.03s (Default Mag)
2.38s (Drum Mag)
1.69s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 50.75 (1.75x)

Unreleased[]

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

Modular Thunder Burst SMG (v28.01.01) - Weapon - Fortnite Thunder Burst SMG
(Mythic)
DPS 198.9
DAMAGE 30
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 30
MAGAZINE SIZE 27 (Default Mag)
36 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 6.63
RELOAD TIME 1.91s (Default Mag)
2.25s (Drum Mag)
1.59s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 52.5 (1.75x)

Stats from v28.00 (December 15th) to v28.01.01[]

Thunder Burst SMG uses Light Bullets - Ammunition - Fortnite Light Bullets and has a headshot multiplier of 1.75x.

Modular Thunder Burst SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Thunder Burst SMG
(Common)
DPS 159.12
DAMAGE 24
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 24
MAGAZINE SIZE 27 (Default Mag)
36 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 6.63
RELOAD TIME 2.47s (Default Mag)
2.91s (Drum Mag)
2.06s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 42 (1.75x)
Modular Thunder Burst SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Thunder Burst SMG
(Uncommon)
DPS 165.75
DAMAGE 25
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 25
MAGAZINE SIZE 27 (Default Mag)
36 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 6.63
RELOAD TIME 2.36s (Default Mag)
2.78s (Drum Mag)
1.97s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 43.75 (1.75x)
Modular Thunder Burst SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Thunder Burst SMG
(Rare)
DPS 172.38
DAMAGE 26
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 26
MAGAZINE SIZE 27 (Default Mag)
36 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 6.63
RELOAD TIME 2.25s (Default Mag)
2.65s (Drum Mag)
1.87s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 45.5 (1.75x)
Modular Thunder Burst SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Thunder Burst SMG
(Epic)
DPS 185.64
DAMAGE 28
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 28
MAGAZINE SIZE 27 (Default Mag)
36 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 6.63
RELOAD TIME 2.14s (Default Mag)
2.51s (Drum Mag)
1.78s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 49 (1.75x)
Modular Thunder Burst SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Thunder Burst SMG
(Legendary)
DPS 192.27
DAMAGE 29
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 29
MAGAZINE SIZE 27 (Default Mag)
36 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 6.63
RELOAD TIME 2.03s (Default Mag)
2.38s (Drum Mag)
1.69s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 50.75 (1.75x)

Unreleased[]

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

Modular Thunder Burst SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Thunder Burst SMG
(Mythic)
DPS 198.9
DAMAGE 30
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 30
MAGAZINE SIZE 27 (Default Mag)
36 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 6.63
RELOAD TIME 1.91s (Default Mag)
2.25s (Drum Mag)
1.59s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 52.5 (1.75x)

Stats from v28.00 to v28.00 (December 15th)[]

Thunder Burst SMG uses Light Bullets - Ammunition - Fortnite Light Bullets and has a headshot multiplier of 1.75x.

Modular Thunder Burst SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Thunder Burst SMG
(Common)
DPS 159.12
DAMAGE 24
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 24
MAGAZINE SIZE 24 (Default Mag)
33 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 6.63
RELOAD TIME 2.47s (Default Mag)
2.91s (Drum Mag)
2.06s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 42 (1.75x)
Modular Thunder Burst SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Thunder Burst SMG
(Uncommon)
DPS 165.75
DAMAGE 25
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 25
MAGAZINE SIZE 24 (Default Mag)
33 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 6.63
RELOAD TIME 2.36s (Default Mag)
2.78s (Drum Mag)
1.97s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 43.75 (1.75x)
Modular Thunder Burst SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Thunder Burst SMG
(Rare)
DPS 172.38
DAMAGE 26
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 26
MAGAZINE SIZE 24 (Default Mag)
33 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 6.63
RELOAD TIME 2.25s (Default Mag)
2.65s (Drum Mag)
1.87s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 45.5 (1.75x)
Modular Thunder Burst SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Thunder Burst SMG
(Epic)
DPS 185.64
DAMAGE 28
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 28
MAGAZINE SIZE 24 (Default Mag)
33 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 6.63
RELOAD TIME 2.14s (Default Mag)
2.51s (Drum Mag)
1.78s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 49 (1.75x)
Modular Thunder Burst SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Thunder Burst SMG
(Legendary)
DPS 192.27
DAMAGE 29
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 29
MAGAZINE SIZE 24 (Default Mag)
33 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 6.63
RELOAD TIME 2.03s (Default Mag)
2.38s (Drum Mag)
1.69s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 50.75 (1.75x)

Unreleased[]

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

Modular Thunder Burst SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Thunder Burst SMG
(Mythic)
DPS 198.9
DAMAGE 30
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 30
MAGAZINE SIZE 24 (Default Mag)
33 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 6.63
RELOAD TIME 1.91s (Default Mag)
2.25s (Drum Mag)
1.59s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 52.5 (1.75x)

Sounds

Sounds[]

Modular Thunder Burst SMG (v28.01.01) - Weapon - Fortnite Modular Thunder Burst SMG Sounds
Sounds ID
Pickup PaprikaSMG_Burst_Pickup_01PaprikaSMG_Burst_Pickup_02PaprikaSMG_Burst_Pickup_03PaprikaSMG_Burst_Pickup_XX
Equip PaprikaSMG_Burst_Equip_01PaprikaSMG_Burst_Equip_02PaprikaSMG_Burst_Equip_03PaprikaSMG_Burst_Equip_XX
Aiming In PaprikaSMG_Burst_ADS_In_01PaprikaSMG_Burst_ADS_In_02PaprikaSMG_Burst_ADS_In_XX
Out PaprikaSMG_Burst_ADS_Out_01PaprikaSMG_Burst_ADS_Out_02PaprikaSMG_Burst_ADS_Out_XX
Shooting
(1P)
Close PaprikaSMG_Burst_Fire_1P_Close_01PaprikaSMG_Burst_Fire_1P_Close_02PaprikaSMG_Burst_Fire_1P_Close_03PaprikaSMG_Burst_Fire_1P_Close_04PaprikaSMG_Burst_Fire_1P_Close_05PaprikaSMG_Burst_Fire_1P_Close_06PaprikaSMG_Burst_Fire_1P_Close_XX
Low Ammo PaprikaSMG_Burst_Fire_1P_LowAmmo_01
Shooting
(3P)
Close PaprikaSMG_Shoot_1P_01PaprikaSMG_Shoot_1P_02PaprikaSMG_Shoot_1P_03PaprikaSMG_Shoot_1P_04PaprikaSMG_Shoot_1P_05PaprikaSMG_Shoot_1P_06PaprikaSMG_Shoot_1P_XX
Medium PaprikaSMG_Burst_Fire_3P_Medium_01PaprikaSMG_Burst_Fire_3P_Medium_02PaprikaSMG_Burst_Fire_3P_Medium_03PaprikaSMG_Burst_Fire_3P_Medium_04PaprikaSMG_Burst_Fire_3P_Medium_05PaprikaSMG_Burst_Fire_3P_Medium_06PaprikaSMG_Burst_Fire_3P_Medium_XX
Distant PaprikaSMG_Burst_Fire_3P_Distant_01PaprikaSMG_Burst_Fire_3P_Distant_02PaprikaSMG_Burst_Fire_3P_Distant_03PaprikaSMG_Burst_Fire_3P_Distant_04PaprikaSMG_Burst_Fire_3P_Distant_05PaprikaSMG_Burst_Fire_3P_Distant_06PaprikaSMG_Burst_Fire_3P_Distant_XX
Reload Start PaprikaSMG_Burst_Reload_Start_01PaprikaSMG_Burst_Reload_Start_02PaprikaSMG_Burst_Reload_Start_03PaprikaSMG_Burst_Reload_Start_XX
Mag Eject PaprikaSMG_Burst_Reload_MagEject_01PaprikaSMG_Burst_Reload_MagEject_02PaprikaSMG_Burst_Reload_MagEject_03PaprikaSMG_Burst_Reload_MagEject_XX
Insert PaprikaSMG_Burst_Reload_Insert_01PaprikaSMG_Burst_Reload_Insert_02PaprikaSMG_Burst_Reload_Insert_03PaprikaSMG_Burst_Reload_Insert_XX
End PaprikaSMG_Burst_Reload_End_01PaprikaSMG_Burst_Reload_End_02PaprikaSMG_Burst_Reload_End_03PaprikaSMG_Burst_Reload_End_XX
Out of Ammo Pistol_OutofAmmo_01Pistol_OutofAmmo_02Pistol_OutofAmmo_03Pistol_OutofAmmo_04Pistol_OutofAmmo_XX
Drop Drop PaprikaSMG_Burst_Drop_01PaprikaSMG_Burst_Drop_02PaprikaSMG_Burst_Drop_03PaprikaSMG_Burst_Drop_XX
Impact PaprikaSMG_Burst_Drop_Impact_01PaprikaSMG_Burst_Drop_Impact_02PaprikaSMG_Burst_Drop_Impact_03PaprikaSMG_Burst_Drop_Impact_XX
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 20%
Drum Mag
Drum Mag - Weapon Mod - Fortnite
  • Increases magazine size by 34%
  • 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
Speed Foregrip
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 1[]

Update v28.00[]

  • Added Common to Legendary rarities.
  • Added stats for a Mythic rarity.
  • December 15th 2023:
    • Increased magazine size from 24 to 27.
    • Decreased Drum Mag Drum Mag's magazine size buff from 40% to 34%.

Update v28.01.01[]

  • Updated icon.

Chapter 6: Season 1[]

Update v33.00[]

  • The name was changed from Thunder Burst SMG to Modular Thunder Burst SMG.
  • Added support for Canting.

Chapter 6: Mini Season 2[]

Update v38.00[]

Chapter 7: Season 2[]

Update v40.00[]

  • Increased damage from 22/23/24/25/26 to 24/26/27/28/30.
  • Increased magazine size from 27 to 33.
  • Increased pullout speed.
  • Increased aim down sights speed.
  • Decreased spread.
  • The stats of the Mythic rarity are now used by the Apex Thunder Burst SMG.

Obtaining

Obtaining[]

As of Update v33.11, Modular Thunder Burst SMG cannot currently be obtained in Battle Royale and Zero Build as it has been vaulted.

Obtaining History[]

Battle Royale History

Battle Royale History[]

Chapter 5: Season 1[]

Update v28.00[]

Rarity Chest (v23.00) - Container - Fortnite
Chest
Rare Chest (v23.00) - Container - Fortnite
Chest
Weapon Case - Container - Fortnite
Case
Capture Point - Prop - Fortnite
Island
Floor - Build - Fortnite
Floor
Fishing Rod - Weapon - Fortnite
Hole
Common 2.49% 0.14%
Uncommon 10.60% 1.00% 1.42%
Rare 1.86% 27.78% 0.17% 0.71%
Epic 0.42% 11.03% 4.86% 6.67%
Legendary 0.11% 3.68% 0.69% 4.44%

Chapter 5: Season 4[]

Update v31.00[]

  • Can be obtained from Supply Drones.
  • Hotfix: Cannot be obtained as it has been vaulted.

Chapter 6: Season 1[]

Update v33.00[]

Update v33.11[]

  • January 9th 2025: Cannot be obtained as it has been vaulted.

Strategy Guide

Strategy Guide[]

Calculated - Emote - Fortnite This section outlines a strategy.
Feel free to add tips, tricks and general advice about the topic.

Usage[]

  • By attaching an Optic mod, in addition to the high damage it deals, the Modular Thunder Burst SMG can be used effectively for medium or even long-range combat similar to an assault weapon.
    • However, it is ill advised to attach a Thermal Optic Thermal Optic to the Modular Thunder Burst SMG as it will be harder to control the recoil at long range.
  • If modded with the Vertical Foregrip Vertical Foregrip and Muzzle Brake Muzzle Brake, the recoil on the Modular Thunder Burst SMG becomes significantly easier to control. This is especially helpful if modded with an Optic.
  • Using the Laser Laser on the Modular Thunder Burst SMG will make it extremely accurate, allowing it to be very effective for a Run and Gun playstyle.

Counters[]

  • Despite its high fire rate and damage, the Modular Thunder Burst SMG is not the most suitable at destroying structures. Take as much cover as possible.
Weapon ID

Weapon ID[]

The Modular Thunder Burst SMG is referred to as SMG Paprika Burst in the files.

  • Common: WID_SMG_Paprika_Burst_Athena_C
  • Uncommon: WID_SMG_Paprika_Burst_Athena_UC
  • Rare: WID_SMG_Paprika_Burst_Athena_R
  • Epic: WID_SMG_Paprika_Burst_Athena_VR
  • Legendary: WID_SMG_Paprika_Burst_Athena_SR

Augment[]

The Modular Thunder Burst SMG used for testing Augments is referred to as SMG Paprika Burst Aug in the files.

  • Rare: WID_SMG_Paprika_Burst_Athena_R_Aug
Mode Specific History

Mode Specific History[]

Battle Royale and Zero Build History

Battle Royale and Zero Build History[]

Chapter 6: Season 1[]

Update v33.00[]

Update v33.11[]

  • January 9th 2025: Vaulted.

Creative History
Trivia

Trivia[]

  • The Modular Thunder Burst SMG resembles the KRISS Vector SBR Enhanced.[1].
    • However, it is missing the bridge that connects the grip with the recoil system. This trait is shared with other KRISS Vector-based SMGs such as the Burst SMG and Rapid Fire SMG.
  • The Modular Thunder Burst SMG is:
    • The first and currently only burst-fire SMG to fire a three round burst instead of four.
    • The third burst-fire SMG added so far, following the Scoped Burst SMG and Burst SMG.
  • The Modular Thunder Burst SMG has the highest damage for SMGs, even higher than some Assault Rifles.
  • The Modular Thunder Burst SMG uses the same bullet projectile as the Modular Hyper SMG.
  • The Modular Thunder Burst SMG has one of the longest damage ranges, being able to do damage from 395 meters to a target, tied with the Modular Drum Gun.
  • As of Update v33.20, the Modular Thunder Burst SMG uses the same reload animation as its Ballistic counterpart in First-Person modes as long as the Default MagDefault Mag is equipped.
  • When a Laser Laser mod is attached to the Modular Thunder Burst SMG, it increases both the hipfire accuracy and ADS accuracy, despite its in-game description says it only increases the hipfire accuracy.
References
Gallery

Gallery[]

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