Overview
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This item is currently vaulted in Battle Royale. |
| 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.
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- — 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 and has a headshot multiplier of 1.5x.
|
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) |
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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 (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 (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 (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.
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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 and has a headshot multiplier of 1.5x.
|
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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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[]
| Sounds | ID | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pickup | Machine_Pistol2_Pickup_01
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| Equip | Machine_Pistol_ReloadEnd_01
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| Shell Impact | Machine_Pistol2_ShellImpact_01Machine_Pistol2_ShellImpact_02Machine_Pistol2_ShellImpact_03Machine_Pistol2_ShellImpact_04Machine_Pistol2_ShellImpact_05Machine_Pistol2_ShellImpact_06Machine_Pistol2_ShellImpact_XX
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| 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
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| Low Ammo | Machine_Pistol2_LowAmmo_02
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| Out Of Ammo | Machine_Pistol2_OutofAmmo_01Machine_Pistol2_OutofAmmo_02Machine_Pistol2_OutofAmmo_XX
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| Reload | Start | Machine_Pistol2_ReloadStart_01
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| Insert | Machine_Pistol2_ReloadInsert_01
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| End | Machine_Pistol_ReloadEnd_01
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| Drop | Machine_Pistol2_Drop_01
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Weapon Changes
Weapon Changes[]
Chapter 4: Season 1[]
Update v23.00[]
- The name was changed from Machine Pistol to Machine SMG.
- Decreased damage from 15/16/17/18/19/20 to 14/15/16/17/18/18.
- Decreased structure damage from 18/19/20/21/22/23 to 14/15/16/17/18/18.
- Decreased magazine size from 35 to 33.
- Decreased fire rate from 13.5 to 13.25.
- Increased reload time from 2.48s/2.36s/2.25s/2.14s/2.03s/1.91s to 2.75s/2.62s/2.5s/2.37s/2.25s/2.12s.
Update v23.10[]
- Increased fire rate from 13.25 to 13.5.
Strategy Guide
Strategy Guide[]
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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
Mode Specific History
Mode Specific History[]
Battle Royale and Zero Build History
Battle Royale and Zero Build History[]
Chapter 3: Season 1[]
Content Update v19.20[]
- Introduced.
Chapter 3: Season 2[]
Update v20.00[]
- Vaulted.
Creative History
Creative History[]
Chapter 3: Season 1[]
Update v19.00[]
- Introduced.
- December 6th 2021: Removed from the Creative Inventory.
Update v19.10[]
- Re-added Epic and Legendary rarities.
- January 18th 2022: Removed Epic and Legendary rarities from the Creative Inventory.
Content Update v19.20[]
- Re-added all rarities.
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[]







