Charge SMG

Functionality[]

The Charge SMG is a fast firing submachine gun with a charge mechanic. When the trigger is being held, the Charge SMG will increase in increments of 3 bullets. When the player lets go of the trigger, the gun will fire as many bullets as the players has charged. For example, if the player holds down the trigger for 3 increments, the gun will fire 9 bullets non-stop. These increments are shown with a counter above the crosshair.

The Charge SMG is a Hitscan weapon without First Shot Accuracy.

The Charge SMG can be reloaded whilst aiming down sights.

Stats[]

• v40.00
• v21.20

Current Stats since v40.00[]

The Charge SMG uses Light Bullets and has a headshot multiplier of 1.5x.

	Charge SMG (Common)
DPS	320
DAMAGE	16
STRUCTURE DAMAGE	18
MAGAZINE SIZE	30
FIRE RATE	20
RELOAD TIME	1.76s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE	24 (1.5x)

	Charge SMG (Uncommon)
DPS	340
DAMAGE	17
STRUCTURE DAMAGE	19
MAGAZINE SIZE	30
FIRE RATE	20
RELOAD TIME	1.68s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE	25.5 (1.5x)

	Charge SMG (Rare)
DPS	360
DAMAGE	18
STRUCTURE DAMAGE	20
MAGAZINE SIZE	30
FIRE RATE	20
RELOAD TIME	1.6s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE	27 (1.5x)

	Charge SMG (Epic)
DPS	380
DAMAGE	19
STRUCTURE DAMAGE	21
MAGAZINE SIZE	30
FIRE RATE	20
RELOAD TIME	1.52s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE	28.5 (1.5x)

	Charge SMG (Legendary)
DPS	400
DAMAGE	20
STRUCTURE DAMAGE	22
MAGAZINE SIZE	30
FIRE RATE	20
RELOAD TIME	1.44s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE	30 (1.5x)

	Charge SMG (Mythic)
DPS	420
DAMAGE	21
STRUCTURE DAMAGE	23
MAGAZINE SIZE	30
FIRE RATE	20
RELOAD TIME	1.36s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE	31.5 (1.5x)

Current Stats since v21.20[]

The Charge SMG uses Light Bullets and has a headshot multiplier of 1.5x.

	Charge SMG (Common)
DPS	300
DAMAGE	15
STRUCTURE DAMAGE	18
MAGAZINE SIZE	30
FIRE RATE	20
RELOAD TIME	1.76s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE	22.5 (1.5x)

	Charge SMG (Uncommon)
DPS	320
DAMAGE	16
STRUCTURE DAMAGE	19
MAGAZINE SIZE	30
FIRE RATE	20
RELOAD TIME	1.68s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE	24 (1.5x)

	Charge SMG (Rare)
DPS	340
DAMAGE	17
STRUCTURE DAMAGE	20
MAGAZINE SIZE	30
FIRE RATE	20
RELOAD TIME	1.6s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE	25.5 (1.5x)

	Charge SMG (Epic)
DPS	360
DAMAGE	18
STRUCTURE DAMAGE	21
MAGAZINE SIZE	30
FIRE RATE	20
RELOAD TIME	1.52s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE	27 (1.5x)

	Charge SMG (Legendary)
DPS	380
DAMAGE	19
STRUCTURE DAMAGE	22
MAGAZINE SIZE	30
FIRE RATE	20
RELOAD TIME	1.44s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE	28.5 (1.5x)

	Charge SMG (Mythic)
DPS	400
DAMAGE	20
STRUCTURE DAMAGE	23
MAGAZINE SIZE	30
FIRE RATE	20
RELOAD TIME	1.36s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE	30 (1.5x)

Weapon Changes[]

Strategy Guide[]

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

• The Charge SMG requires a lot of time to use to its full potential, so it is best to charge it up when you are able to get the jump on a player and not mid-battle.
• If you don't hold the trigger, the weapon will shoot in a 3-round burst configuration, which is faster than a Burst Assault Rifle but slower than a Burst SMG. As such, it is not a recommended weapon for regular gunplay.
• Keep in mind that you can decide how many bullets you want to fire. It is not necessary to fully charge every time. Charging wisely can make you save a lot of time and eliminate your opponent thanks to the Charge SMG's very high fire rate. Even firing in three shot bursts can be a tide-turning strategy if the combat situation requires so.
• The Charge SMG can quickly destroy builds and outplay enemies building for cover if fully charged. However because of its burst function and the time to charge up, this weapon is underpowered in intense build fights.
  • Still, its fire rate of 20 is much faster than turbo build can block, meaning that even if an enemy is holding a wall with 0 ping most bullets will still pass through and hit.
• The Charge SMG uses a lot of light bullets if fully charged continuously. Despite this, you only need around half magazine to eliminate an opponent if you're accurate enough.

Counters[]

• The Charge SMG is very reliant on being fully charged to reach its maximum DPS potential. Because of this, unless you get caught by surprise by an opponent who has fully charged their Charge SMG, carrying a normally functioning SMG can be beneficial, as most engagements will overwhelm an uncharged Charge SMG.
• The Charge SMG, like the Combat SMG, has very tight spread, but also has very high recoil. This is amplified tenfold by its ludicrous fire rate when fully charged. Keeping distance between yourself and an opponent with a Charge SMG is very important and can be beneficial as it can be overpowered by an easier to control weapon.

Weapon ID[]

The Charge SMG is referred to as Charge SMG in the files.

• Common: WID_ChargeSMG_Athena_C
• Uncommon: WID_ChargeSMG_Athena_UC
• Rare: WID_ChargeSMG_Athena_R
• Epic: WID_ChargeSMG_Athena_VR
• Legendary: WID_ChargeSMG_Athena_SR
• Mythic: WID_ChargeSMG_Athena_UR

Mode Specific History[]

Battle Royale and Zero Build History[]

Blitz Royale History[]

Creative History[]