Overview

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.

Scrappy base SMG that can be crafted.
— In-Game Description

The Makeshift Submachine Gun is a Submachine Gun in Fortnite: Battle Royale that was introduced in Chapter 2: Season 6.

Functionality

Functionality[]

This weapon is similar to the Tactical Submachine Gun. It is ideal for close range engagements, but begins to lack in damage at medium and longer ranges. It has a fast fire-rate meaning accuracy is less important with this weapon.

The Makeshift Submachine Gun 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 v40.00[]

The Makeshift Submachine Gun uses Light Bullets - Ammunition - Fortnite Light Bullets and has a headshot multiplier of 1.75x.

Makeshift Submachine Gun - Weapon - Fortnite Makeshift Submachine Gun
(Common)
DPS 180
DAMAGE 18
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 17
MAGAZINE SIZE 30
FIRE RATE 10
RELOAD TIME 2.2s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 31.5 (1.75x)
Makeshift Submachine Gun - Weapon - Fortnite Makeshift Submachine Gun
(Uncommon)
DPS 190
DAMAGE 19
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 18
MAGAZINE SIZE 30
FIRE RATE 10
RELOAD TIME 2.1s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 33.25 (1.75x)
Makeshift Submachine Gun - Weapon - Fortnite Makeshift Submachine Gun
(Rare)
DPS 200
DAMAGE 20
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 19
MAGAZINE SIZE 30
FIRE RATE 10
RELOAD TIME 2s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 35 (1.75x)

Stats from v17.00 to v40.00[]

The Makeshift Submachine Gun uses Light Bullets - Ammunition - Fortnite Light Bullets and has a headshot multiplier of 1.75x.

Makeshift Submachine Gun - Weapon - Fortnite Makeshift Submachine Gun
(Common)
DPS 170
DAMAGE 17
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 17
MAGAZINE SIZE 25
FIRE RATE 10
RELOAD TIME 2.2s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 29.75 (1.75x)
Makeshift Submachine Gun - Weapon - Fortnite Makeshift Submachine Gun
(Uncommon)
DPS 180
DAMAGE 18
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 18
MAGAZINE SIZE 25
FIRE RATE 10
RELOAD TIME 2.1s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 31.5 (1.75x)
Makeshift Submachine Gun - Weapon - Fortnite Makeshift Submachine Gun
(Rare)
DPS 190
DAMAGE 19
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 19
MAGAZINE SIZE 25
FIRE RATE 10
RELOAD TIME 2s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 33.25 (1.75x)

Stats from v16.20 to v17.00[]

The Makeshift Submachine Gun uses Light Bullets - Ammunition - Fortnite Light Bullets and has a headshot multiplier of 1.75x.

Makeshift Submachine Gun - Weapon - Fortnite Makeshift Submachine Gun
(Common)
DPS 170
DAMAGE 17
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 17
MAGAZINE SIZE 25
FIRE RATE 10
RELOAD TIME 2.31s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 29.75 (1.75x)
Makeshift Submachine Gun - Weapon - Fortnite Makeshift Submachine Gun
(Uncommon)
DPS 180
DAMAGE 18
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 18
MAGAZINE SIZE 25
FIRE RATE 10
RELOAD TIME 2.2s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 31.5 (1.75x)
Makeshift Submachine Gun - Weapon - Fortnite Makeshift Submachine Gun
(Rare)
DPS 190
DAMAGE 19
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 19
MAGAZINE SIZE 25
FIRE RATE 10
RELOAD TIME 2.1s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 33.25 (1.75x)

Stats from v16.00 to v16.20[]

The Makeshift Submachine Gun uses Light Bullets - Ammunition - Fortnite Light Bullets and has a headshot multiplier of 1.75x.

Makeshift Submachine Gun - Weapon - Fortnite Makeshift Submachine Gun
(Common)
DPS 153
DAMAGE 17
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 17
MAGAZINE SIZE 25
FIRE RATE 9
RELOAD TIME 2.31s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 29.75 (1.75x)
Makeshift Submachine Gun - Weapon - Fortnite Makeshift Submachine Gun
(Uncommon)
DPS 162
DAMAGE 18
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 18
MAGAZINE SIZE 25
FIRE RATE 9
RELOAD TIME 2.2s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 31.5 (1.75x)
Makeshift Submachine Gun - Weapon - Fortnite Makeshift Submachine Gun
(Rare)
DPS 171
DAMAGE 19
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 19
MAGAZINE SIZE 25
FIRE RATE 9
RELOAD TIME 2.1s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 33.25 (1.75x)

Sounds

Sounds[]

Makeshift Submachine Gun - Weapon - Fortnite Makeshift Submachine Gun Sounds
Sounds ID
Pickup Scrap_SMG_Pickup_01
Equip Scrap_SMG_Reload_End_01
ADS In Weapon_PISTOLAUTO_ADS_IN_01Weapon_PISTOLAUTO_ADS_IN_02Weapon_PISTOLAUTO_ADS_IN_XX
Out Weapon_PISTOLAUTO_ADS_OUT_01Weapon_PISTOLAUTO_ADS_OUT_02Weapon_PISTOLAUTO_ADS_OUT_XX
Shoot Close Scrap_SMG_Fire_Close_02Scrap_SMG_Fire_Close_03Scrap_SMG_Fire_Close_04Scrap_SMG_Fire_Close_05Scrap_SMG_Fire_Close_XX
Medium Scrap_SMG_Fire_Medium_01Scrap_SMG_Fire_Medium_02Scrap_SMG_Fire_Medium_03Scrap_SMG_Fire_Medium_04Scrap_SMG_Fire_Medium_XX
Distant Scrap_SMG_Fire_Distant_01Scrap_SMG_Fire_Distant_02Scrap_SMG_Fire_Distant_03Scrap_SMG_Fire_Distant_04Scrap_SMG_Fire_Distant_XX
Low Ammo Scrap_SMG_LowAmmo_01
Out of Ammo Scrap_SMG_OutofAmmo_01Scrap_SMG_OutofAmmo_02Scrap_SMG_OutofAmmo_XX
Reload Start Scrap_SMG_Reload_Start_01
Insert Scrap_SMG_Reload_Insert_01
End Scrap_SMG_Reload_End_01
Drop Scrap_SMG_Drop_01Scrap_SMG_Drop_02Scrap_SMG_Drop_03Scrap_SMG_Drop_XX
Weapon Changes

Weapon Changes[]

Chapter 2: Season 6[]

Update v16.00[]

  • Added.

Update v16.20[]

  • Increased fire rate from 9 to 10.

Chapter 2: Season 7[]

Update v17.00[]

Chapter 7: Season 2[]

Update v40.00[]

  • Increased damage from 17/18/19 to 18/19/20.
  • Increased magazine size from 25 to 30.
  • 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.
  • If choosing between the Makeshift Submachine Gun and regular Submachine Gun or Primal SMG, you should opt for the latter ones, as their stats and usage as a close range weapon excel compared to the Makeshift version.
  • Much of the same tips on the Tactical Submachine Gun's page can be applied to the Makeshift Submachine Gun.

Counters[]

  • The Makeshift Submachine Gun can be countered in many similar ways to the Tactical Submachine Gun.
  • The Makeshift Submachine Gun has a fire rate that is high enough that its 25 round magazine can drain very fast, and reloads somewhat slowly. Take advantage of this by using a larger magazine weapon that can continue firing while an opponent using the Makeshift Submachine Gun tries to reload.
Weapon ID

Weapon ID[]

The Makeshift Submachine Gun is referred to as SMG Scrap in the files.

  • Common: WID_SMG_Scrap_Athena_C
  • Uncommon: WID_SMG_Scrap_Athena_UC
  • Rare: WID_SMG_Scrap_Athena_R
Mode Specific History

Mode Specific History[]

Battle Royale and Zero Build History

Battle Royale and Zero Build History[]

Chapter 2: Season 6[]

Update v16.00[]

  • Introduced.

Update v16.10[]

  • Crafting adjustments altered based on rarity, formerly 4 resources across the board, now 2/4/6 depending on rarity.

Chapter 2: Season 7[]

Update v17.00[]

  • Vaulted.

Creative History
Trivia

Trivia[]

  • The Makeshift Submachine Gun uses the same model as the Tactical Submachine Gun and the Scavenger Riptide from Save the World, but includes a different render for its icon.
    • It also has very similar statistics to the Tactical Submachine Gun.
    • Like the Tactical Submachine Gun, the Makeshift Submachine Gun appears to be based off of the American TEC-9, but heavily modified.
    • The Rare Makeshift Submachine Gun has higher DPS than the Legendary Tactical Submachine Gun by 11.
Gallery

Gallery[]

Promotional Images[]

See Also

See Also[]