Overview

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It is available in the loot pool and can be obtained through different means.
It is also available in Creative and UEFN.

Fully automatic Submachine Gun. Fast fire rate while hip-firing and slower powerful shots while aimed down sights.
— In-Game Description

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

The Flex SMG has a Mythic version called Bigfoot's Flex SMG.

Functionality

Functionality[]

The Flex SMG is a low recoil submachine gun that fires similarly to the Pulse Rifle. When hipfiring, the weapon has a fast fire rate but deals low single shot damage. When aiming down sights, the weapon receives a substantial damage increase and is much more accurate at the cost of a slower fire rate. When fired continuously, the Flex SMG becomes more accurate and easier to control past the 15th shot.

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

The Flex SMG can be aimed down sights while reloading, aimed down sights while in midair and has Checkpoint Reload mechanic.

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 65% of its maximum at 80 meters (16 tiles).
  • Damage reaches its minimum value of 63% of its maximum at 130 meters (26 tiles).
Stats

Stats[]

Current Stats since v41.00[]

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

Hipfire Stats[]

Flex SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Flex SMG
(Common)
DPS 162.5
DAMAGE 13
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 13
MAGAZINE SIZE 38
FIRE RATE 12.5
RELOAD TIME 2.42s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 19.5 (1.5x)
Flex SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Flex SMG
(Uncommon)
DPS 187.5
DAMAGE 15
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 14
MAGAZINE SIZE 38
FIRE RATE 12.5
RELOAD TIME 2.31s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 22.5 (1.5x)
Flex SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Flex SMG
(Rare)
DPS 200
DAMAGE 16
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 15
MAGAZINE SIZE 38
FIRE RATE 12.5
RELOAD TIME 2.2s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 24 (1.5x)
Flex SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Flex SMG
(Epic)
DPS 212.5
DAMAGE 17
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 16
MAGAZINE SIZE 38
FIRE RATE 12.5
RELOAD TIME 2.09s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 25.5 (1.5x)
Flex SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Flex SMG
(Legendary)
DPS 225
DAMAGE 18
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 17
MAGAZINE SIZE 38
FIRE RATE 12.5
RELOAD TIME 1.98s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 27 (1.5x)

ADS Stats[]

Flex SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Flex SMG
(Common)
DPS 168
DAMAGE 21
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 21
MAGAZINE SIZE 38
FIRE RATE 8
RELOAD TIME 2.42s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 31.5 (1.5x)
Flex SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Flex SMG
(Uncommon)
DPS 192
DAMAGE 24
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 22
MAGAZINE SIZE 38
FIRE RATE 8
RELOAD TIME 2.31s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 36 (1.5x)
Flex SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Flex SMG
(Rare)
DPS 200
DAMAGE 25
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 24
MAGAZINE SIZE 38
FIRE RATE 8
RELOAD TIME 2.2s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 37.5 (1.5x)
Flex SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Flex SMG
(Epic)
DPS 216
DAMAGE 27
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 26
MAGAZINE SIZE 38
FIRE RATE 8
RELOAD TIME 2.09s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 40.5 (1.5x)
Flex SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Flex SMG
(Legendary)
DPS 224
DAMAGE 28
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 27
MAGAZINE SIZE 38
FIRE RATE 8
RELOAD TIME 1.98s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 42 (1.5x)

Stats from v39.51 to v41.00[]

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

Hipfire Stats[]

Flex SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Flex SMG
(Common)
DPS 162.5
DAMAGE 13
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 13
MAGAZINE SIZE 40
FIRE RATE 12.5
RELOAD TIME 2.2s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 19.5 (1.5x)
Flex SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Flex SMG
(Uncommon)
DPS 187.5
DAMAGE 15
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 14
MAGAZINE SIZE 40
FIRE RATE 12.5
RELOAD TIME 2.1s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 22.5 (1.5x)
Flex SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Flex SMG
(Rare)
DPS 200
DAMAGE 16
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 15
MAGAZINE SIZE 40
FIRE RATE 12.5
RELOAD TIME 2s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 24 (1.5x)
Flex SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Flex SMG
(Epic)
DPS 212.5
DAMAGE 17
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 16
MAGAZINE SIZE 40
FIRE RATE 12.5
RELOAD TIME 1.9s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 25.5 (1.5x)
Flex SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Flex SMG
(Legendary)
DPS 225
DAMAGE 18
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 17
MAGAZINE SIZE 40
FIRE RATE 12.5
RELOAD TIME 1.8s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 27 (1.5x)

ADS Stats[]

Flex SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Flex SMG
(Common)
DPS 168
DAMAGE 21
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 21
MAGAZINE SIZE 40
FIRE RATE 8
RELOAD TIME 2.2s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 31.5 (1.5x)
Flex SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Flex SMG
(Uncommon)
DPS 192
DAMAGE 24
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 22
MAGAZINE SIZE 40
FIRE RATE 8
RELOAD TIME 2.1s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 36 (1.5x)
Flex SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Flex SMG
(Rare)
DPS 200
DAMAGE 25
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 24
MAGAZINE SIZE 40
FIRE RATE 8
RELOAD TIME 2s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 37.5 (1.5x)
Flex SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Flex SMG
(Epic)
DPS 216
DAMAGE 27
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 26
MAGAZINE SIZE 40
FIRE RATE 8
RELOAD TIME 1.9s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 40.5 (1.5x)
Flex SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Flex SMG
(Legendary)
DPS 224
DAMAGE 28
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 27
MAGAZINE SIZE 40
FIRE RATE 8
RELOAD TIME 1.8s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 42 (1.5x)

Stats from v39.40 (February 9th 2026 Hotfix) to v39.51[]

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

Hipfire Stats[]

Flex SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Flex SMG
(Common)
DPS 162.5
DAMAGE 13
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 13
MAGAZINE SIZE 36
FIRE RATE 12.5
RELOAD TIME 2.2s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 19.5 (1.5x)
Flex SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Flex SMG
(Uncommon)
DPS 187.5
DAMAGE 15
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 14
MAGAZINE SIZE 36
FIRE RATE 12.5
RELOAD TIME 2.1s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 22.5 (1.5x)
Flex SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Flex SMG
(Rare)
DPS 200
DAMAGE 16
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 15
MAGAZINE SIZE 36
FIRE RATE 12.5
RELOAD TIME 2s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 24 (1.5x)
Flex SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Flex SMG
(Epic)
DPS 212.5
DAMAGE 17
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 16
MAGAZINE SIZE 36
FIRE RATE 12.5
RELOAD TIME 1.9s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 25.5 (1.5x)
Flex SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Flex SMG
(Legendary)
DPS 225
DAMAGE 18
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 17
MAGAZINE SIZE 36
FIRE RATE 12.5
RELOAD TIME 1.8s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 27 (1.5x)

ADS Stats[]

Flex SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Flex SMG
(Common)
DPS 168
DAMAGE 21
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 21
MAGAZINE SIZE 36
FIRE RATE 8
RELOAD TIME 2.2s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 31.5 (1.5x)
Flex SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Flex SMG
(Uncommon)
DPS 192
DAMAGE 24
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 22
MAGAZINE SIZE 36
FIRE RATE 8
RELOAD TIME 2.1s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 36 (1.5x)
Flex SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Flex SMG
(Rare)
DPS 200
DAMAGE 25
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 24
MAGAZINE SIZE 36
FIRE RATE 8
RELOAD TIME 2s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 37.5 (1.5x)
Flex SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Flex SMG
(Epic)
DPS 216
DAMAGE 27
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 26
MAGAZINE SIZE 36
FIRE RATE 8
RELOAD TIME 1.9s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 40.5 (1.5x)
Flex SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Flex SMG
(Legendary)
DPS 224
DAMAGE 28
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 27
MAGAZINE SIZE 36
FIRE RATE 8
RELOAD TIME 1.8s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 42 (1.5x)

Stats from v39.40 to v39.40 (February 9th 2026 Hotfix)[]

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

Hipfire Stats[]

Flex SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Flex SMG
(Common)
DPS 162.5
DAMAGE 13
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 13
MAGAZINE SIZE 36
FIRE RATE 12.5
RELOAD TIME 2.2s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 19.5 (1.5x)
Flex SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Flex SMG
(Uncommon)
DPS 175
DAMAGE 14
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 14
MAGAZINE SIZE 36
FIRE RATE 12.5
RELOAD TIME 2.1s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 21 (1.5x)
Flex SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Flex SMG
(Rare)
DPS 200
DAMAGE 16
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 15
MAGAZINE SIZE 36
FIRE RATE 12.5
RELOAD TIME 2s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 24 (1.5x)
Flex SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Flex SMG
(Epic)
DPS 200
DAMAGE 16
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 16
MAGAZINE SIZE 36
FIRE RATE 12.5
RELOAD TIME 1.9s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 24 (1.5x)
Flex SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Flex SMG
(Legendary)
DPS 212.5
DAMAGE 17
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 17
MAGAZINE SIZE 36
FIRE RATE 12.5
RELOAD TIME 1.8s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 25.5 (1.5x)

ADS Stats[]

Flex SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Flex SMG
(Common)
DPS 168
DAMAGE 21
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 21
MAGAZINE SIZE 36
FIRE RATE 8
RELOAD TIME 2.2s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 31.5 (1.5x)
Flex SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Flex SMG
(Uncommon)
DPS 176
DAMAGE 22
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 22
MAGAZINE SIZE 36
FIRE RATE 8
RELOAD TIME 2.1s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 33 (1.5x)
Flex SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Flex SMG
(Rare)
DPS 208
DAMAGE 26
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 24
MAGAZINE SIZE 36
FIRE RATE 8
RELOAD TIME 2s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 39 (1.5x)
Flex SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Flex SMG
(Epic)
DPS 208
DAMAGE 26
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 26
MAGAZINE SIZE 36
FIRE RATE 8
RELOAD TIME 1.9s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 39 (1.5x)
Flex SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Flex SMG
(Legendary)
DPS 216
DAMAGE 27
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 27
MAGAZINE SIZE 36
FIRE RATE 8
RELOAD TIME 1.8s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 40.5 (1.5x)

Stats from v39.20 to v39.40[]

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

Hipfire Stats[]

Flex SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Flex SMG
(Common)
DPS 162.5
DAMAGE 13
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 13
MAGAZINE SIZE 30
FIRE RATE 12.5
RELOAD TIME 2.2s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 19.5 (1.5x)
Flex SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Flex SMG
(Uncommon)
DPS 175
DAMAGE 14
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 14
MAGAZINE SIZE 30
FIRE RATE 12.5
RELOAD TIME 2.1s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 21 (1.5x)
Flex SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Flex SMG
(Rare)
DPS 187.5
DAMAGE 15
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 15
MAGAZINE SIZE 30
FIRE RATE 12.5
RELOAD TIME 2s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 22.5 (1.5x)
Flex SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Flex SMG
(Epic)
DPS 200
DAMAGE 16
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 16
MAGAZINE SIZE 30
FIRE RATE 12.5
RELOAD TIME 1.9s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 24 (1.5x)
Flex SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Flex SMG
(Legendary)
DPS 212.5
DAMAGE 17
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 17
MAGAZINE SIZE 30
FIRE RATE 12.5
RELOAD TIME 1.8s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 25.5 (1.5x)

ADS Stats[]

Flex SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Flex SMG
(Common)
DPS 168
DAMAGE 21
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 21
MAGAZINE SIZE 30
FIRE RATE 8
RELOAD TIME 2.2s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 31.5 (1.5x)
Flex SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Flex SMG
(Uncommon)
DPS 176
DAMAGE 22
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 22
MAGAZINE SIZE 30
FIRE RATE 8
RELOAD TIME 2.1s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 33 (1.5x)
Flex SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Flex SMG
(Rare)
DPS 192
DAMAGE 24
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 24
MAGAZINE SIZE 30
FIRE RATE 8
RELOAD TIME 2s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 36 (1.5x)
Flex SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Flex SMG
(Epic)
DPS 208
DAMAGE 26
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 26
MAGAZINE SIZE 30
FIRE RATE 8
RELOAD TIME 1.9s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 39 (1.5x)
Flex SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Flex SMG
(Legendary)
DPS 216
DAMAGE 27
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 27
MAGAZINE SIZE 30
FIRE RATE 8
RELOAD TIME 1.8s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 40.5 (1.5x)

Weapon Changes

Weapon Changes[]

Chapter 7: Season 1[]

Update v39.20[]

  • Added.

Update v39.40[]

  • Separated the Mythic rarity and changed its name to Bigfoot's Flex SMG.
  • Increased damage of the Rare rarity from 15 to 16.
  • Increased magazine size from 30 to 36.
  • February 9th 2026 Hotfix: Increased damage from 14/16/17 to 15/17/18.

Update v39.51[]

  • Increased magazine size from 36 to 40.

Chapter 7: Season 3[]

Update v41.00[]

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 Flex SMG is one of the most versatile SMGs in the game due to its alternate fire modes when ADS and hipfired. The slower, more accurate ADS fire mode allows for solid mid-range performance, even keeping up with some ARs, and the faster, higher spread hipfire allows for a great weapon to swap to after hitting a high damage shot at close range with a Shotgun.
  • The ADS fire mode of the Flex SMG is very rewarding of headshots, doing up to 42 damage a headshot.
  • When applying pressure on structures with the Flex SMG, it is best to ADS since the structure damage matches the ADS player damage, and is also a better option because the DPS of the ADS mode is actually the higher DPS.

Counters[]

  • The Flex SMG can be outgunned at close range by more spray-and-pray SMGs like the Dual Micro SMGs.
  • Despite being more accurate than most SMGs, the Flex SMG can still be outgunned by more dedicated ARs.
Weapon ID

Weapon ID[]

The Flex SMG is referred to as SMG Dragon Cart in the files.

  • Common: WID_SMG_DragonCart_Athena_C
  • Uncommon: WID_SMG_DragonCart_Athena_UC
  • Rare: WID_SMG_DragonCart_Athena_R
  • Epic: WID_SMG_DragonCart_Athena_VR
  • Legendary: WID_SMG_DragonCart_Athena_SR
Mode Specific History

Mode Specific History[]

Battle Royale and Zero Build History

Reload History

Reload History[]

Chapter 7: Season 2[]

Update v40.00[]

Update v40.20[]

Blitz Royale History

Blitz Royale History[]

Chapter 7: Season 1[]

Update v39.20[]

Update v39.30[]

Creative History
News Tab

News Tab[]

Image Description Date
Battle Royale Loot Update (C7S1 - News Tab) - Promo - Fortnite Battle Royale Loot Update
Leap into action with the return of the Launch Pad and take down foes faster with the new Flex SMG! This dual-mode weapon hits harder at range when aiming down sights, and fires faster from the hip for close-quarters combat.
January 9th 2026

Trivia

Trivia[]

  • The Flex SMG appears to be inspired by the OTs-02 Kiparis[1].
  • The Flex SMG is held differently depending on if the player is hipfiring or aiming down sights, with the weapon being held one-handed or with both hands respectively.
  • The Flex SMG's stock starts off in a folded position when pulled out, before quickly unfolding.
References

References[]