Overview

Disambig gray This article is about the SMG first added to the game in Chapter 3: Season 1. For the original SMG found in the files during Season 7, see Machine Pistol. For the version from Fortnite: Ballistic, see Machine Pistol (Ballistic).
Safe - Container - Fortnite This item is currently vaulted in Battle Royale.
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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.

SMG: Automatic. Fires at a very high rate, dealing great damage while consuming a lot of ammo. Good for run-and-gun combat, and accurate enough to fight at mid range when fired in short bursts.
— In-Game Description

The Machine SMG is a Submachine Gun in Fortnite: Battle Royale that was first added in Chapter 3: Season 1.

Functionality

Functionality[]

The Machine SMG functions similar to other SMGs, being a fast firing, close range weapon. The Machine SMG can hurt targets at longer ranges, but due to weapon spread and damage drop off it is exceedingly weak.

The Machine SMG is a hitscan weapon. It does not have First Shot Accuracy enabled, and will always fire a random spread of bullets, which increases with continuous fire. This spread is decreased whilst crouching.

Stats

Stats[]

Current Stats since v38.00[]

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

Machine SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Machine SMG
(Common)
DPS 189
DAMAGE 14
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 14
MAGAZINE SIZE 33
FIRE RATE 13.5
RELOAD TIME 2.64s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 21 (1.5x)
Machine SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Machine SMG
(Uncommon)
DPS 202.5
DAMAGE 15
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 15
MAGAZINE SIZE 33
FIRE RATE 13.5
RELOAD TIME 2.52s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 22.5 (1.5x)
Machine SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Machine SMG
(Rare)
DPS 216
DAMAGE 16
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 16
MAGAZINE SIZE 33
FIRE RATE 13.5
RELOAD TIME 2.4s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 24 (1.5x)
Machine SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Machine SMG
(Epic)
DPS 229.5
DAMAGE 17
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 17
MAGAZINE SIZE 33
FIRE RATE 13.5
RELOAD TIME 2.28s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 25.5 (1.5x)
Machine SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Machine SMG
(Legendary)
DPS 243
DAMAGE 18
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 18
MAGAZINE SIZE 33
FIRE RATE 13.5
RELOAD TIME 2.16s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 27 (1.5x)

Unreleased[]

Note: The stats listed below only exist in the files and are not available in-game.

Machine SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Machine SMG
(Mythic)
DPS 243
DAMAGE 18
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 18
MAGAZINE SIZE 33
FIRE RATE 13.5
RELOAD TIME 2.04s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 27 (1.5x)

Current Stats since v23.10[]

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

Machine SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Machine SMG
(Common)
DPS 189
DAMAGE 14
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 14
MAGAZINE SIZE 33
FIRE RATE 13.5
RELOAD TIME 2.75s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 21 (1.5x)
Machine SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Machine SMG
(Uncommon)
DPS 202.5
DAMAGE 15
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 15
MAGAZINE SIZE 33
FIRE RATE 13.5
RELOAD TIME 2.62s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 22.5 (1.5x)
Machine SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Machine SMG
(Rare)
DPS 216
DAMAGE 16
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 16
MAGAZINE SIZE 33
FIRE RATE 13.5
RELOAD TIME 2.5s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 24 (1.5x)
Machine SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Machine SMG
(Epic)
DPS 229.5
DAMAGE 17
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 17
MAGAZINE SIZE 33
FIRE RATE 13.5
RELOAD TIME 2.37s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 25.5 (1.5x)
Machine SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Machine SMG
(Legendary)
DPS 243
DAMAGE 18
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 18
MAGAZINE SIZE 33
FIRE RATE 13.5
RELOAD TIME 2.25s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 27 (1.5x)

Unreleased[]

Note: The stats listed below only exist in the files and are not available in-game.

Machine SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Machine SMG
(Mythic)
DPS 243
DAMAGE 18
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 18
MAGAZINE SIZE 33
FIRE RATE 13.5
RELOAD TIME 2.12s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 27 (1.5x)

Sounds

Sounds[]

Machine SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Machine SMG Sounds
Sounds ID
Pickup Machine_Pistol2_Pickup_01
Equip Machine_Pistol_ReloadEnd_01
Shoot Close Machine_Pistol2_Fire_Close_01Machine_Pistol2_Fire_Close_02Machine_Pistol2_Fire_Close_03Machine_Pistol2_Fire_Close_04Machine_Pistol2_Fire_Close_05Machine_Pistol2_Fire_Close_06Machine_Pistol2_Fire_Close_07Machine_Pistol2_Fire_Close_08Machine_Pistol2_Fire_Close_09Machine_Pistol2_Fire_Close_10Machine_Pistol2_Fire_Close_11Machine_Pistol2_Fire_Close_12Machine_Pistol2_Fire_Close_XX
Medium Machine_Pistol2_Fire_Medium_01Machine_Pistol2_Fire_Medium_02Machine_Pistol2_Fire_Medium_03Machine_Pistol2_Fire_Medium_04Machine_Pistol2_Fire_Medium_05Machine_Pistol2_Fire_Medium_06Machine_Pistol2_Fire_Medium_07Machine_Pistol2_Fire_Medium_08Machine_Pistol2_Fire_Medium_XX
Distant Machine_Pistol2_Fire_Distant_01Machine_Pistol2_Fire_Distant_02Machine_Pistol2_Fire_Distant_03Machine_Pistol2_Fire_Distant_04Machine_Pistol2_Fire_Distant_05Machine_Pistol2_Fire_Distant_06Machine_Pistol2_Fire_Distant_07Machine_Pistol2_Fire_Distant_XX
Shell Impact Machine_Pistol2_ShellImpact_01Machine_Pistol2_ShellImpact_02Machine_Pistol2_ShellImpact_03Machine_Pistol2_ShellImpact_04Machine_Pistol2_ShellImpact_05Machine_Pistol2_ShellImpact_06Machine_Pistol2_ShellImpact_XX
Close Mech Machine_Pistol2_Fire_CloseMech_01Machine_Pistol2_Fire_CloseMech_02Machine_Pistol2_Fire_CloseMech_03Machine_Pistol2_Fire_CloseMech_04Machine_Pistol2_Fire_CloseMech_05Machine_Pistol2_Fire_CloseMech_06Machine_Pistol2_Fire_CloseMech_XX
Low Ammo Machine_Pistol2_LowAmmo_02
Out Of Ammo Machine_Pistol2_OutofAmmo_01Machine_Pistol2_OutofAmmo_02Machine_Pistol2_OutofAmmo_XX
Reload Start Machine_Pistol2_ReloadStart_01
Insert Machine_Pistol2_ReloadInsert_01
End Machine_Pistol_ReloadEnd_01
Drop Machine_Pistol2_Drop_01
Weapon Changes

Weapon Changes[]

Chapter 3: Season 1[]

Update v19.20[]

Update v19.20[]

  • Decreased fire rate from 15 to 13.5.

Chapter 4: Season 1[]

Update v23.00[]

Update v23.10[]

  • Increased fire rate from 13.25 to 13.5.

Chapter 7: Season 2[]

Update v40.00[]

  • Decreased equip time.
  • Decreased ADS time.

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 Machine SMG is very fast firing and has solid damage, so it can be very good for breaking into opponent's builds, or taking out natural cover they may be hiding behind.
  • The Machine SMG has a really high DPS, with its Legendary version having a DPS of 243. Because of this, it can outperform almost every SMG in the game at close range, with some exceptions.

Counters[]

  • The Machine SMG, as a trade off for its high DPS potential, is very inaccurate at mid-long range, so most SMGs, unless in close range, can potentially outmatch it at range.
  • The Machine SMG has a slightly slower than average reload speed, and due to its high fire rate, it depletes its magazine quickly. Take advantage of this by rushing after an opponent using a Machine SMG has depleted their magazine, and attempts to start the reload process.
Weapon ID

Weapon ID[]

The Machine SMG is referred to as Pistol Machine in the files.

  • Common: WID_Pistol_Machine_Athena_C
  • Uncommon: WID_Pistol_Machine_Athena_UC
  • Rare: WID_Pistol_Machine_Athena_R
  • Epic: WID_Pistol_Machine_Athena_VR
  • Legendary: WID_Pistol_Machine_Athena_SR
Mode Specific History

Mode Specific History[]

Battle Royale and Zero Build History

Creative History

Creative History[]

Chapter 3: Season 1[]

Update v19.00[]

Update v19.10[]

Content Update v19.20[]

  • Re-added all rarities.

News Tab

News Tab[]

Image Description Date
Machine Pistol (News Tab) - Promo - Fortnite
Machine Pistol
Bring the pain and add a new weapon to your close quarters combat arsenal with the Machine Pistol!
February 8th 2022

Trivia

Trivia[]

  • The Machine SMG was in the files for 3 seasons, or roughly 3 months before it was released to the game. It was in a fully functional state but only released in Chapter 3: Season 1.
  • The Machine SMG is modeled after the Israeli UZI, specifically the Mini version.
  • It had been suggested/teased multiple times for its addition:
    • The weapon was added to Creative mode in Chapter 3, but removed shortly after.
    • The promo video for the Pizza Party Consumable also showed the Machine SMG.
    • A Challenge in Week 12 of Chapter 3: Season 1 has "Deal damage with a Machine Pistol."
  • When the Machine SMG officially arrived, the official Fortnite page post made several jokes about its various unofficial inclusions (examples: The Machine Pistol finally arrives… officially / Say hello to the Machine Pistol! Seriously this time.
  • Confusion used to exist between this gun and the Machine Pistol as the weapons bore many similarities. Both weapons:
    • Had the same name
    • Are classed as Submachine Guns.
    • Both modelled after real life machine pistols.
    • Have a similar function and statistics. The Machine SMG also frequently appeared in the Unvaulted LTM replacing the Machine Pistol.
  • The Machine SMG was renamed from Machine Pistol to Machine SMG as it is not a Pistol in-game.
    • However, the naming does not make any sense, as a Machine Pistol is a legitimate class of weapons, but a Machine SMG is not.
    • The renaming is possibly because its former name (Machine Pistol) would be misleading when it comes to pistol-based Augments such as Pistol Amp.
Gallery

Gallery[]

Promotional Images[]

Other[]