Overview

Disambig gray This article is about the weapon introduced in Fortnite: Ballistic. For the weapon introduced in Chapter 5, see Modular Drum Gun. For the weapon introduced in Chapter 1, see Drum Gun. For the weapon introduced in Chapter 7, see Drum Gun/Chapter 6.
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It has been made unavailable to balance the loot pool, and may return in the future.
It is still available in Creative and UEFN.

Fires at a Fast rate, dealing significant damage at close to mid range while consuming ammo quickly.
— In-Game Description

The Drum Gun is a Submachine Gun in Fortnite: Ballistic that was added in Chapter 6: Season 1.

Functionality

Functionality[]

The Drum Gun is a high damage, fast firing submachine gun with a large magazine capacity and bouncy recoil. It is equipped with a Vertical Foregrip Vertical Foregrip.

In Fortnite: Ballistic, the Drum Gun cost Credits - Currency - Ballistic 3,200 Credits.

The Drum Gun is a Hitscan weapon with First Shot Accuracy enabled.

Damage falloff:

  • Damage falloff begins at 15 meters (3 tiles).
  • Damage steadily decreases down to 80% of its maximum at 25 meters (5 tiles).
  • Damage reaches its minimum value of 76% of its maximum at 50 meters (10 tiles).
Stats

Stats[]

Current Stats since v34.10[]

The Drum Gun uses Medium Bullets - Ammunition - Fortnite Medium Bullets and has a 3x headshot multiplier.

Drum SMG - Weapon - Ballistic Drum Gun
(Common)
DPS 458.8
DAMAGE 37
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 37
MAGAZINE SIZE 80
FIRE RATE 12.4
RELOAD TIME 4.5s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 111 (3x)

Stats from v34.00 to v34.10[]

The Drum Gun uses Medium Bullets - Ammunition - Fortnite Medium Bullets and has a 3x headshot multiplier

Drum SMG - Weapon - Ballistic Drum Gun
(Common)
DPS 564.25
DAMAGE 37
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 37
MAGAZINE SIZE 80
FIRE RATE 15.25
RELOAD TIME 4.5s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 111 (3x)

Stats from v33.30 to v34.00[]

The Drum SMG uses Medium Bullets - Ammunition - Fortnite Medium Bullets and has a 3x headshot multiplier

Drum SMG - Weapon - Ballistic Drum SMG
(Common)
DPS 564.25
DAMAGE 37
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 37
MAGAZINE SIZE 80
FIRE RATE 15.25
RELOAD TIME 4.5s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 111 (3x)

Sounds

Sounds[]

Drum Gun's sounds have been inherited from Modular Drum Gun:

Modular Drum Gun - Weapon - Fortnite Modular Drum Gun Sounds
Sounds ID
Pickup Rifle_Pickup
Equip SunRose_DrumGun_Equip_01SunRose_DrumGun_Equip_02SunRose_DrumGun_Equip_03SunRose_DrumGun_Equip_XX
Aiming In Weapon_MILRIFLE_ADS_IN_01Weapon_MILRIFLE_ADS_IN_02Weapon_MILRIFLE_ADS_IN_XX
Out Weapon_MILRIFLE_ADS_OUT_01Weapon_MILRIFLE_ADS_OUT_02Weapon_MILRIFLE_ADS_OUT_XX
Shooting
(1P)
Close SunRose_DrumGun_Fire_1P_Close_01SunRose_DrumGun_Fire_1P_Close_02SunRose_DrumGun_Fire_1P_Close_03SunRose_DrumGun_Fire_1P_Close_04SunRose_DrumGun_Fire_1P_Close_05SunRose_DrumGun_Fire_1P_Close_06SunRose_DrumGun_Fire_1P_Close_07SunRose_DrumGun_Fire_1P_Close_08SunRose_DrumGun_Fire_1P_Close_XX
Mech SunRose_DrumGun_Fire_1P_Mech_01SunRose_DrumGun_Fire_1P_Mech_02SunRose_DrumGun_Fire_1P_Mech_03SunRose_DrumGun_Fire_1P_Mech_04SunRose_DrumGun_Fire_1P_Mech_05SunRose_DrumGun_Fire_1P_Mech_06SunRose_DrumGun_Fire_1P_Mech_XX
Sweetener SunRose_DrumGun_Fire_1P_Sweetener_01SunRose_DrumGun_Fire_1P_Sweetener_02SunRose_DrumGun_Fire_1P_Sweetener_03SunRose_DrumGun_Fire_1P_Sweetener_04SunRose_DrumGun_Fire_1P_Sweetener_XX
Out of Ammo SunRose_DrumGun_Fire_1P_OutOfAmmo_01
Shooting
(3P)
Medium SunRose_DrumGun_Fire_3P_Medium_01SunRose_DrumGun_Fire_3P_Medium_02SunRose_DrumGun_Fire_3P_Medium_03SunRose_DrumGun_Fire_3P_Medium_04SunRose_DrumGun_Fire_3P_Medium_05SunRose_DrumGun_Fire_3P_Medium_06SunRose_DrumGun_Fire_3P_Medium_XX
Distant SunRose_DrumGun_Fire_3P_Distant_01SunRose_DrumGun_Fire_3P_Distant_02SunRose_DrumGun_Fire_3P_Distant_03SunRose_DrumGun_Fire_3P_Distant_04SunRose_DrumGun_Fire_3P_Distant_05SunRose_DrumGun_Fire_3P_Distant_06SunRose_DrumGun_Fire_3P_Distant_XX
Reload Start SunRose_DrumGun_Reload_Start_01SunRose_DrumGun_Reload_Start_02SunRose_DrumGun_Reload_Start_03SunRose_DrumGun_Reload_Start_XX
Insert SunRose_DrumGun_Reload_Insert_01SunRose_DrumGun_Reload_Insert_02SunRose_DrumGun_Reload_Insert_03SunRose_DrumGun_Reload_Insert_XX
End SunRose_DrumGun_Reload_End_01SunRose_DrumGun_Reload_End_02SunRose_DrumGun_Reload_End_03SunRose_DrumGun_Reload_End_XX
Drop Drop Weapon_Generic_Drop_Rifle_Hv_01Weapon_Generic_Drop_Rifle_Hv_02Weapon_Generic_Drop_Rifle_Hv_03Weapon_Generic_Drop_Rifle_Hv_04Weapon_Generic_Drop_Rifle_Hv_XX
Land Weapon_Generic_Drop_AR_01Weapon_Generic_Drop_AR_02Weapon_Generic_Drop_AR_03Weapon_Generic_Drop_AR_04Weapon_Generic_Drop_AR_XX


Prefixed Weapon Mods

Prefixed Weapon Mods[]

Name Icon Stats
Vertical Foregrip
Vertical Foregrip - Weapon Mod - Fortnite
  • Improves ADS recoil and spread.
Weapon Changes

Weapon Changes[]

Chapter 6: Season 1[]

Update v33.30[]

  • Added.

Chapter 6: Season 2[]

Update v34.00[]

  • Changed the name from Drum SMG to Drum Gun.

Update v34.10[]

  • Decreased fire rate from 15.25 to 12.4.

Update v34.20[]

  • Decreased aim down sights in time from 0.3s to 0.225s.
  • Decreased aim down sights out time from 0.225s to 0.2s.

Chapter 6: Season 4[]

Update v37.10[]

  • Removed movement inaccuracy while aiming down sights.
  • Increased recoil.

Strategy

Strategy[]

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  • With the Drum Gun being the 2nd most expensive weapon in Ballistic, it is important to buy 2 ticks of Instant Shield for added surivability.
  • With its high magazine capacity and fire rate, the Drum Gun is an excellent weapon for suppressive fire, especially strong when combined with Recon Grenades and Smoke Grenades.
  • With its high fire rate and good damage, the Drum Gun can quickly melt through the Bubble Shield's dome or The Wall's segments.

Counters[]

  • Due to its high recoil, the Drum Gun can be very inaccurate, so ARs and accurate SMGs like Nemesis AR or Veiled Precision SMG can outperform it at longer ranges.
Weapon ID

Weapon ID[]

The Drum Gun is referred to as SMG Feral Corgi Drum in the files.

  • Common: WID_SMG_FeralCorgi_Drum
Mode Specific History

Mode Specific History[]

Ballistic History

Creative History
News Tab

News Tab[]

Image Description Date
Drum SMG (Teaser) - Promo - Ballistic
Spray. Pray. Slay. January 29th 2025
Drum SMG - Promo - Ballistic
Compete to the beat of your own Drum... gun

The Drum Gun arrives in Ballistic tomorrow, alongside a host bug fixes in the newest Arsenal Update: http://fn.gg/ballistic-au-1
January 30th 2025
Ballistic’s latest Arsenal Update is now LIVE!

Drum up some fun and #GoBallistic
January 31st 2025

Image Description Date
Drum SMG (News Tab) - Promo - Ballistic
Drum Gun
It's time to go in LOUD! Turn the tides of battle by unleashing a barrage of rounds from the Drum Gun's large magazine, now available from the start-of-round Buy Menu.
January 31st 2025

Trivia

Trivia[]

Gallery

Gallery[]

Promotional Images[]

Other[]

References