Overview

Disambig gray This article is about the weapon added in Chapter 6. For the weapon introduced in Chapter 5, see Modular Drum Gun. For the weapon introduced in Fortnite: Ballistic, see Drum Gun (Ballistic).

This page is split into multiple sections, as there are 3 different variants with the same name.

Chapter 6
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It has been made unavailable to balance the loot pool, and may return in the future.
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A heavy submachine gun with high rate of fire and large drum. A classic weapon renowned for its ability to suppress enemies, unwieldy handling, and iconic stylings.
— In-Game Description

The Drum Gun is a Submachine Gun in Fortnite that was added in Chapter 7: Season 1.

The Drum Gun has two Mythic variants called Midas' Gilded Eye Drum Gun and Midas' Drum Gun.

The Drum Gun is the Hitscan, unmoddable version of the Modular Drum Gun.

Functionality

Functionality[]

The Drum Gun is a fully automatic, high damage Submachine Gun suited for close quarters environment, but being much weaker at extended ranges due to its difficult to control recoil.

The Drum Gun is a Hitscan weapon without First Shot Accuracy.

The Drum Gun cannot be aimed down sights while reloading.

Damage falloff:

  • Damage falloff begins at 30 meters (6 tiles).
  • Damage decreases down to 90% of its maximum at 55 meters (11 tiles).
  • Damage reaches its minimum value of 85% of its maximum at 100 meters (20 tiles).
Stats

Stats[]

Current Stats since v40.00[]

Drum Gun uses Medium Bullets - Ammunition - Fortnite Medium Bullets and has a headshot multiplier of 1.5x.

Modular Drum Gun - Weapon - Fortnite Drum Gun
(Rare)
DPS 198
DAMAGE 22
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 21
MAGAZINE SIZE 48
FIRE RATE 9
RELOAD TIME 3.53s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 33 (1.5x)
Modular Drum Gun - Weapon - Fortnite Drum Gun
(Epic)
DPS 207
DAMAGE 23
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 22
MAGAZINE SIZE 48
FIRE RATE 9
RELOAD TIME 3.35s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 34.5 (1.5x)
Modular Drum Gun - Weapon - Fortnite Drum Gun
(Legendary)
DPS 216
DAMAGE 24
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 23
MAGAZINE SIZE 48
FIRE RATE 9
RELOAD TIME 3.18s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 36 (1.5x)

Stats from v38.10 to v40.00[]

Drum Gun uses Medium Bullets - Ammunition - Fortnite Medium Bullets and has a headshot multiplier of 1.5x.

Modular Drum Gun - Weapon - Fortnite Drum Gun
(Rare)
DPS 189
DAMAGE 21
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 21
MAGAZINE SIZE 40
FIRE RATE 9
RELOAD TIME 3.53s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 31.5 (1.5x)
Modular Drum Gun - Weapon - Fortnite Drum Gun
(Epic)
DPS 198
DAMAGE 22
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 22
MAGAZINE SIZE 40
FIRE RATE 9
RELOAD TIME 3.35s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 33 (1.5x)
Modular Drum Gun - Weapon - Fortnite Drum Gun
(Legendary)
DPS 207
DAMAGE 23
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 23
MAGAZINE SIZE 40
FIRE RATE 9
RELOAD TIME 3.18s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 34.5 (1.5x)

Unreleased[]

Note: The stats listed below only exist in the files and are not available in-game. It also uses test stats and is unlikely to be released.
This Drum Gun shoots 5 pellets, has a max damage cap of 130 and a headshot multiplier of 1.5x.

Modular Drum Gun - Weapon - Fortnite Drum Gun
(Uncommon)
DPS 126
DAMAGE 72
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 57
MAGAZINE SIZE
FIRE RATE 1.75
COOLDOWN TIME 3.1s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 108 (1.5x)

Stats from v38.00 to v38.10[]

Drum Gun uses Medium Bullets - Ammunition - Fortnite Medium Bullets and has a headshot multiplier of 1.5x.

Modular Drum Gun - Weapon - Fortnite Drum Gun
(Rare)
DPS 182.6
DAMAGE 22
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 22
MAGAZINE SIZE 40
FIRE RATE 8.3
RELOAD TIME 3.53s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 33 (1.5x)
Modular Drum Gun - Weapon - Fortnite Drum Gun
(Epic)
DPS 190.9
DAMAGE 23
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 23
MAGAZINE SIZE 40
FIRE RATE 8.3
RELOAD TIME 3.35s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 34.5 (1.5x)
Modular Drum Gun - Weapon - Fortnite Drum Gun
(Legendary)
DPS 199.2
DAMAGE 24
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 24
MAGAZINE SIZE 40
FIRE RATE 8.3
RELOAD TIME 3.18s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 36 (1.5x)

Unreleased[]

Note: The stats listed below only exist in the files and are not available in-game. It also uses test stats and is unlikely to be released.
This Drum Gun shoots 5 pellets, has a max damage cap of 130 and a headshot multiplier of 1.5x.

Modular Drum Gun - Weapon - Fortnite Drum Gun
(Uncommon)
DPS 126
DAMAGE 72
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 57
MAGAZINE SIZE
FIRE RATE 1.75
COOLDOWN TIME 3.1s

Prefixed Weapon Mods

Prefixed Weapon Mods[]

Name Icon Stats
Drum Mag
Drum Mag - Weapon Mod - Fortnite
  • Increases magazine size by 35%.
  • Decreases reload speed by 15%.
Vertical Foregrip
Vertical Foregrip - Weapon Mod - Fortnite
  • Improves ADS recoil and spread.

Note: Reload time and magazine size changes caused by prefixed Magazine Attachments have already been reflected in the stats section.

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


Strategy Guide

Strategy Guide[]

Calculated - Emote - Fortnite This section outlines a strategy.
Feel free to add tips, tricks and general advice about the topic.
  • The Drum Gun, since it uses Medium Ammo, is best used with a weapon such as the Suppressed Pistol, since the Drum Gun acts as an SMG, and the Suppressed Pistol can be a replacement for an AR.
  • While the Drum Gun can be used at range due to its spread not being the worst, it is quite unruly recoil wise, so keeping to close-mid range is the best option.
  • While the Drum Gun is on the lower end of DPS for SMG's, its larger magazine size, higher body shot damage, and high structure damage, make it less vulnerable damage wise outside of close range, compared to weapons like the Compact SMG or Machine SMG.

Counters[]

  • The Drum Gun struggles at longer range, mostly due to its recoil, so using a rifle of sorts, even the Striker AR, could be beneficial against an opponent wielding the Drum Gun at said ranges.
  • The Drum Gun also has a lower headshot multiplier than most SMGs, meaning that an SMG such as the Compact SMG, with similar body shot damage and a 1.75x headshot multiplier, can be a good counter to a Drum Gun user.
Weapon ID

Weapon ID[]

The Drum Gun is referred to as Sun Rose Drum Gun in the files.

  • Uncommon: WID_SunRose_DrumGun_HS_Athena_UC
  • Rare: WID_SunRose_DrumGun_HS_Athena_R
  • Epic: WID_SunRose_DrumGun_HS_Athena_VR
  • Legendary: WID_SunRose_DrumGun_HS_Athena_SR
Weapon Changes

Weapon Changes[]

Chapter 6: Mini Season 2[]

Update v38.00[]

  • Added.
  • The Uncommon rarity functions differently from the other rarities, as it uses test weapon stats:
    • It shoots 5 pellets rather than 1 bullet.
    • It has a max damage cap.
    • It has an overheat cooldown.

Update v38.10[]

  • Decreased damage from 22/23/24 to 21/22/23.
  • Decreased structure damage from 22/23/24 to 21/22/23.
  • Increased fire rate from 8.3 to 9.

Chapter 7: Season 1[]

Update v39.00[]

Chapter 7: Season 2[]

Update v40.00[]

  • Increased damage from 21/22/23 to 22/23/24.
  • Increased magazine size from 40 to 48.
  • Decreased equip time.
  • Decreased ADS time.

Mode Specific History

Mode Specific History[]

Reload History

Reload History[]

Creative History

Creative History[]

Trivia

Trivia[]

  • The Drum Gun resembles the M1 Thompson Submachine gun.
    • Despite this, the model itself still has aspects of the M1928 Thompson merged with the M1 Thompson such as the rear iron sight, finned barrel, and flash compensator, all of which are either reworked or removed entirely on the real life M1 Model Thompson.
  • The file name “Sun Rose Drum Gun” may be a reference to indie webcomic and animated series Lackadaisy by Tracy Butler.
    • The series features the Drum Gun heavily, taking place in the late 1920s, and the name “Sun Rose” may be a shortening of “Sunset Rose” - the name of a drink featured in the animated series’ pilot episode.
Gallery

Gallery[]

Other[]

References

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