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A dangerous weapon forged in the Underworld for the followers of Hades; This Submachine Gun starts out highly accurate but quickly becomes unwieldy when fired continuously.
— In-Game Description

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

The Harbinger SMG has a Mythic variant called Hades' Harbinger SMG.

The Harbinger SMG is the Hitscan, unmoddable version of the Modular Harbinger SMG.

Functionality

Functionality[]

The Harbinger SMG is a fully automatic, high damage submachine gun with medium fire rate and good accuracy. Its recoil is manageable on its first few shots, but becomes harder to control when fired continously.

The Harbinger SMG is a Hitscan weapon with First Shot Accuracy enabled.

Damage falloff:

  • Damage falloff begins at 35 meters (7 tiles).
  • Damage decreases down to 65% of its maximum at 70 meters (14 tiles).
  • Damage reaches its minimum value of 57% of its maximum at 87 meters (17.4 tiles).
Stats

Stats[]

Current Stats since v40.00[]

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

Modular Harbinger SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Harbinger SMG
(Common)
DPS 180
DAMAGE 18
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 17
MAGAZINE SIZE 35
FIRE RATE 10
RELOAD TIME 2.5s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 27 (1.5x)
Modular Harbinger SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Harbinger SMG
(Uncommon)
DPS 190
DAMAGE 19
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 18
MAGAZINE SIZE 35
FIRE RATE 10
RELOAD TIME 2.39s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 28.5 (1.5x)
Modular Harbinger SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Harbinger SMG
(Rare)
DPS 200
DAMAGE 20
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 19
MAGAZINE SIZE 35
FIRE RATE 10
RELOAD TIME 2.27s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 30 (1.5x)
Modular Harbinger SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Harbinger SMG
(Epic)
DPS 210
DAMAGE 21
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 20
MAGAZINE SIZE 35
FIRE RATE 10
RELOAD TIME 2.16s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 31.5 (1.5x)
Modular Harbinger SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Harbinger SMG
(Legendary)
DPS 220
DAMAGE 22
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 21
MAGAZINE SIZE 35
FIRE RATE 10
RELOAD TIME 2.05s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 33 (1.5x)

Stats Only[]

Note: The stats listed below only exist as stats in the files and are not able to be released.

Modular Harbinger SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Harbinger SMG
(Mythic)
DPS 230
DAMAGE 23
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 22
MAGAZINE SIZE 35
FIRE RATE 10
RELOAD TIME 1.93s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 34.5 (1.5x)

Stats from v38.00 to v40.00[]

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

Modular Harbinger SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Harbinger SMG
(Common)
DPS 170
DAMAGE 17
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 17
MAGAZINE SIZE 30
FIRE RATE 10
RELOAD TIME 2.5s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 25.5 (1.5x)
Modular Harbinger SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Harbinger SMG
(Uncommon)
DPS 180
DAMAGE 18
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 18
MAGAZINE SIZE 30
FIRE RATE 10
RELOAD TIME 2.39s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 27 (1.5x)
Modular Harbinger SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Harbinger SMG
(Rare)
DPS 190
DAMAGE 19
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 19
MAGAZINE SIZE 30
FIRE RATE 10
RELOAD TIME 2.27s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 28.5 (1.5x)
Modular Harbinger SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Harbinger SMG
(Epic)
DPS 200
DAMAGE 20
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 20
MAGAZINE SIZE 30
FIRE RATE 10
RELOAD TIME 2.16s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 30 (1.5x)
Modular Harbinger SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Harbinger SMG
(Legendary)
DPS 210
DAMAGE 21
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 21
MAGAZINE SIZE 30
FIRE RATE 10
RELOAD TIME 2.05s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 31.5 (1.5x)

Stats Only[]

Note: The stats listed below only exist as stats in the files and are not able to be released.

Modular Harbinger SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Harbinger SMG
(Mythic)
DPS 220
DAMAGE 22
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 22
MAGAZINE SIZE 30
FIRE RATE 10
RELOAD TIME 1.93s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 33 (1.5x)

Sounds

Sounds[]

Harbinger SMG's sounds have been inherited from Modular Harbinger SMG:

Modular Harbinger SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Modular Harbinger SMG Sounds
Sounds ID
Pickup Bullpup_Pickup_01
Equip SunRose_SMG_Equip_01SunRose_SMG_Equip_02SunRose_SMG_Equip_03SunRose_SMG_Equip_XX
Aiming In Weapon_PISTOL_ADS_IN_01
Out Weapon_PISTOL_ADS_OUT_01
Shooting
(1P)
Shoot SunRose_SMG_Shoot_1P_01SunRose_SMG_Shoot_1P_02SunRose_SMG_Shoot_1P_03SunRose_SMG_Shoot_1P_04SunRose_SMG_Shoot_1P_05SunRose_SMG_Shoot_1P_06SunRose_SMG_Shoot_1P_07SunRose_SMG_Shoot_1P_08SunRose_SMG_Shoot_1P_09SunRose_SMG_Shoot_1P_10SunRose_SMG_Shoot_1P_XX
Mech SunRose_SMG_Mech_01SunRose_SMG_Mech_02SunRose_SMG_Mech_03SunRose_SMG_Mech_04SunRose_SMG_Mech_05SunRose_SMG_Mech_06SunRose_SMG_Mech_XX
Low Ammo SunRose_SMG_Low_Ammo
Reload Cartridge Insert SunRose_SMG_SideSlap_01SunRose_SMG_SideSlap_02SunRose_SMG_SideSlap_03SunRose_SMG_SideSlap_XX
End SunRose_SMG_Reload_End_01SunRose_SMG_Reload_End_02SunRose_SMG_Reload_End_03SunRose_SMG_Reload_End_XX
End Sweetner SunRose_SMG_ReloadEnd_Sweetner
Out of Ammo Pistol_OutofAmmo_01Pistol_OutofAmmo_02Pistol_OutofAmmo_03Pistol_OutofAmmo_04Pistol_OutofAmmo_XX
Drop Weapon_Generic_Drop_Pistol
Weapon Mods

Weapon Mods[]

Name Icon Stats
Speed Mag
Speed Mag - Weapon Mod - Fortnite
  • Increases reload speed by 10%.
Angled Foregrip
Angled Foregrip (v29.00) - Weapon Mod - Fortnite
  • Reduces ADS time.

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

Weapon Changes

Weapon Changes[]

Chapter 7: Season 1[]

Update v39.40[]

  • Slightly decreased damage at long ranges.

Chapter 7: Season 2[]

Update v40.00[]

  • Increased damage from 17/18/19/20/21/22 to 18/19/20/21/22/23.
  • Increased magazine size from 30 to 35.
  • Increased pullout speed.
  • Increased aim down sights speed.

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 Harbinger SMG is surprisingly versatile for a more traditional SMG, with solid accuracy, as well as the distinction of being one of very few non-scoped SMGs to have First Shot Accuracy, allowing the weapon to be used in controlled bursts at mid-range. This makes the Harbinger SMG very solid in a 2-weapon loadout, especially when playing aggressively.
  • The Angled Foregrip that comes prefixed on the Harbinger SMG can be very beneficial when an engagement transitions from close to mid range, such as when an enemy attempts to fall back or put distance between you and them, as the Angled Foregrip allows you to ADS faster, and thus get on target quicker.
  • The Harbinger SMG has very solid structure damage, so pairing it with a high-powered Shotgun such as the Thunder Shotgun or Hammer Pump Shotgun can be viable.

Counters[]

  • The Harbinger SMG has some unruly recoil after some sustained fire, and while this doesn't affect the spread much, it can lead to missing shots you could have hit with a weapon with less kick, especially at mid-range. More accurate SMGs, such as the Veiled Precision SMG or Thunder Burst SMG, can be beneficial when engaged with an opponent using the Harbinger SMG at said ranges.
Weapon ID

Weapon ID[]

The Harbinger SMG is referred to as SMG Sun Rose DPS HS in the files.

  • Common: WID_SMG_SunRose_DPS_HS_Athena_C
  • Uncommon: WID_SMG_SunRose_DPS_HS_Athena_UC
  • Rare: WID_SMG_SunRose_DPS_HS_Athena_R
  • Epic: WID_SMG_SunRose_DPS_HS_Athena_VR
  • Legendary: WID_SMG_SunRose_DPS_HS_Athena_SR
Mode Specific History

Mode Specific History[]

Reload History

Reload History[]

Chapter 7: Season 1[]

Update v39.40[]

  • February 10th 2026: Introduced.

Update v39.50[]

  • Vaulted in Teams of 8 only.

Update v39.51[]

  • Vaulted.

Trivia

Trivia[]

  • The Harbinger SMG resembles the PPK-20.[1]
Gallery

Gallery[]

Other[]

References

References[]