Overview

This page is split into multiple sections, as there are 2 different variants with the same name.

Chapter 2
Taxi! - Emote - Fortnite This item can currently be obtained in Reload.
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It is available in the loot pool and can be obtained through different means.
Safe - Container - Fortnite This item is currently vaulted in Battle Royale and OG.
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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.

The Rapid Fire SMG is a Submachine Gun in Fortnite: Battle Royale that was introduced in Chapter 2: Season 2.

Functionality

Functionality[]

The Rapid Fire SMG is a short range, high hip-fire accuracy weapon that fires faster than most other SMGs. Compared to the standard SMG, the Rapid Fire SMG has a higher DPS, but depletes its magazine around twice faster, making accuracy important. The weapon can function at longer ranges, but the damage falloff is high and the accuracy low.

The Rapid Fire SMG is a Hitscan weapon without First Shot Accuracy.

Damage falloff

  • Damage falloff begins at 20 metres (4 tiles)
  • Damage reaches its minimum value of 45% of its maximum at 40 meters (8 tiles).
  • Damage falloff does not affect Structure Damage.

The Rapid Fire SMG can be reloaded whilst aiming. It can be aimed down sights while in midair, but only in modes that have this mechanic enabled.

Stats

Stats[]

Current Stats since v41.00[]

The Rapid Fire uses Light Bullets - Ammunition - Fortnite Light Bullets and has a headshot multiplier of 1.75x.

Rapid Fire SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Rapid Fire SMG
(Common)
DPS 192
DAMAGE 12
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 10
MAGAZINE SIZE 20
FIRE RATE 16
RELOAD TIME 1.82s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 21 (1.75x)
Rapid Fire SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Rapid Fire SMG
(Uncommon)
DPS 208
DAMAGE 13
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 11
MAGAZINE SIZE 20
FIRE RATE 16
RELOAD TIME 1.73s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 22.75 (1.75x)
Rapid Fire SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Rapid Fire SMG
(Rare)
DPS 224
DAMAGE 14
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 12
MAGAZINE SIZE 20
FIRE RATE 16
RELOAD TIME 1.65s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 24.5 (1.75x)
Rapid Fire SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Rapid Fire SMG
(Epic)
DPS 240
DAMAGE 15
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 13
MAGAZINE SIZE 20
FIRE RATE 16
RELOAD TIME 1.57s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 26.25 (1.75x)
Rapid Fire SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Rapid Fire SMG
(Legendary)
DPS 256
DAMAGE 16
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 13
MAGAZINE SIZE 20
FIRE RATE 16
RELOAD TIME 1.45s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 28 (1.75x)
Rapid Fire SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Rapid Fire SMG
(Mythic)
DPS 272
DAMAGE 17
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 14
MAGAZINE SIZE 26
FIRE RATE 16
RELOAD TIME 1.4s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 29.75 (1.75x)

Stats from v26.10 to v41.00[]

The Rapid Fire uses Light Bullets - Ammunition - Fortnite Light Bullets and has a headshot multiplier of 1.75x.

Rapid Fire SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Rapid Fire SMG
(Common)
DPS 195
DAMAGE 13
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 13
MAGAZINE SIZE 20
FIRE RATE 15
RELOAD TIME 1.65s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 22.75 (1.75x)
Rapid Fire SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Rapid Fire SMG
(Uncommon)
DPS 210
DAMAGE 14
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 14
MAGAZINE SIZE 20
FIRE RATE 15
RELOAD TIME 1.58s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 24.5 (1.75x)
Rapid Fire SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Rapid Fire SMG
(Rare)
DPS 225
DAMAGE 15
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 15
MAGAZINE SIZE 20
FIRE RATE 15
RELOAD TIME 1.5s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 26.25 (1.75x)
Rapid Fire SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Rapid Fire SMG
(Epic)
DPS 240
DAMAGE 16
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 16
MAGAZINE SIZE 26
FIRE RATE 15
RELOAD TIME 1.42s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 28 (1.75x)
Rapid Fire SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Rapid Fire SMG
(Legendary)
DPS 255
DAMAGE 17
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 16
MAGAZINE SIZE 26
FIRE RATE 15
RELOAD TIME 1.32s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 29.75 (1.75x)
Rapid Fire SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Rapid Fire SMG
(Mythic)
DPS 255
DAMAGE 17
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 16
MAGAZINE SIZE 26
FIRE RATE 15
RELOAD TIME 1.275s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 29.75 (1.75x)

Stats from v22.00 to v26.10[]

The Rapid Fire uses Light Bullets - Ammunition - Fortnite Light Bullets and has a headshot multiplier of 1.75x.

Rapid Fire SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Rapid Fire SMG
(Common)
DPS 195
DAMAGE 13
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 13
MAGAZINE SIZE 20
FIRE RATE 15
RELOAD TIME 1.65s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 22.75 (1.75x)
Rapid Fire SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Rapid Fire SMG
(Uncommon)
DPS 210
DAMAGE 14
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 14
MAGAZINE SIZE 20
FIRE RATE 15
RELOAD TIME 1.58s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 24.5 (1.75x)
Rapid Fire SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Rapid Fire SMG
(Rare)
DPS 225
DAMAGE 15
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 15
MAGAZINE SIZE 20
FIRE RATE 15
RELOAD TIME 1.5s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 26.25 (1.75x)
Rapid Fire SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Rapid Fire SMG
(Epic)
DPS 240
DAMAGE 16
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 16
MAGAZINE SIZE 26
FIRE RATE 15
RELOAD TIME 1.42s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 28 (1.75x)
Rapid Fire SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Rapid Fire SMG
(Legendary)
DPS 255
DAMAGE 17
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 16
MAGAZINE SIZE 26
FIRE RATE 15
RELOAD TIME 1.32s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 29.75 (1.75x)
Rapid Fire SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Rapid Fire SMG
(Mythic)
DPS 255
DAMAGE 17
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 16
MAGAZINE SIZE 20
FIRE RATE 15
RELOAD TIME 1.275s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 29.75 (1.75x)

Stats from v13.20 to v22.00[]

The Rapid Fire uses Light Bullets - Ammunition - Fortnite Light Bullets and has a headshot multiplier of 1.75x.

Rapid Fire SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Rapid Fire SMG
(Common)
DPS 195
DAMAGE 13
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 13
MAGAZINE SIZE 20
FIRE RATE 15
RELOAD TIME 1.65s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 22.75 (1.75x)
Rapid Fire SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Rapid Fire SMG
(Uncommon)
DPS 210
DAMAGE 14
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 14
MAGAZINE SIZE 20
FIRE RATE 15
RELOAD TIME 1.58s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 24.5 (1.75x)
Rapid Fire SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Rapid Fire SMG
(Rare)
DPS 225
DAMAGE 15
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 15
MAGAZINE SIZE 20
FIRE RATE 15
RELOAD TIME 1.5s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 26.25 (1.75x)
Rapid Fire SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Rapid Fire SMG
(Epic)
DPS 240
DAMAGE 16
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 16
MAGAZINE SIZE 26
FIRE RATE 15
RELOAD TIME 1.42s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 28 (1.75x)
Rapid Fire SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Rapid Fire SMG
(Legendary)
DPS 255
DAMAGE 17
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 16
MAGAZINE SIZE 26
FIRE RATE 15
RELOAD TIME 1.32s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 29.75 (1.75x)

Stats from v13.00 to v13.20[]

The Rapid Fire uses Light Bullets - Ammunition - Fortnite Light Bullets and has a headshot multiplier of 1.75x.

Rapid Fire SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Rapid Fire SMG
(Common)
DPS 210
DAMAGE 14
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 14
MAGAZINE SIZE 20
FIRE RATE 15
RELOAD TIME 1.65s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 24.5 (1.75x)
Rapid Fire SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Rapid Fire SMG
(Uncommon)
DPS 210
DAMAGE 14
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 14
MAGAZINE SIZE 20
FIRE RATE 15
RELOAD TIME 1.58s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 24.5 (1.75x)
Rapid Fire SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Rapid Fire SMG
(Rare)
DPS 225
DAMAGE 15
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 15
MAGAZINE SIZE 20
FIRE RATE 15
RELOAD TIME 1.5s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 26.25 (1.75x)
Rapid Fire SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Rapid Fire SMG
(Epic)
DPS 240
DAMAGE 16
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 16
MAGAZINE SIZE 26
FIRE RATE 15
RELOAD TIME 1.42s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 28 (1.75x)
Rapid Fire SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Rapid Fire SMG
(Legendary)
DPS 255
DAMAGE 17
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 16
MAGAZINE SIZE 26
FIRE RATE 15
RELOAD TIME 1.32s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 29.75 (1.75x)

Stats from v12.20 to v13.00[]

The Rapid Fire uses Light Bullets - Ammunition - Fortnite Light Bullets and has a headshot multiplier of 1.75x.

Rapid Fire SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Rapid Fire SMG
(Uncommon)
DPS 210
DAMAGE 14
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 14
MAGAZINE SIZE 20
FIRE RATE 15
RELOAD TIME 1.58s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 24.5 (1.75x)
Rapid Fire SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Rapid Fire SMG
(Rare)
DPS 225
DAMAGE 15
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 15
MAGAZINE SIZE 20
FIRE RATE 15
RELOAD TIME 1.5s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 26.25 (1.75x)

Unreleased[]

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

Rapid Fire SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Rapid Fire SMG
(Common)
DPS 210
DAMAGE 14
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 14
MAGAZINE SIZE 20
FIRE RATE 15
RELOAD TIME 1.65s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 24.5 (1.75x)
Rapid Fire SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Rapid Fire SMG
(Epic)
DPS 240
DAMAGE 16
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 16
MAGAZINE SIZE 26
FIRE RATE 15
RELOAD TIME 1.42s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 28 (1.75x)
Rapid Fire SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Rapid Fire SMG
(Legendary)
DPS 255
DAMAGE 17
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 16
MAGAZINE SIZE 26
FIRE RATE 15
RELOAD TIME 1.32s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 29.75 (1.75x)

Stats from v12.10 to v12.20[]

The Rapid Fire uses Light Bullets - Ammunition - Fortnite Light Bullets and has a headshot multiplier of 1.75x.

Rapid Fire SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Rapid Fire SMG
(Uncommon)
DPS 210
DAMAGE 14
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 14
MAGAZINE SIZE 18
FIRE RATE 15
RELOAD TIME 1.58s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 24.5 (1.75x)
Rapid Fire SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Rapid Fire SMG
(Rare)
DPS 225
DAMAGE 15
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 15
MAGAZINE SIZE 18
FIRE RATE 15
RELOAD TIME 1.5s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 26.25 (1.75x)

Unreleased[]

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

Rapid Fire SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Rapid Fire SMG
(Common)
DPS 210
DAMAGE 14
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 14
MAGAZINE SIZE 18
FIRE RATE 15
RELOAD TIME 1.65s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 24.5 (1.75x)

Stats from v12.00 to v12.10[]

The Rapid Fire uses Light Bullets - Ammunition - Fortnite Light Bullets and has a headshot multiplier of 1.75x.

Rapid Fire SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Rapid Fire SMG
(Rare)
DPS 225
DAMAGE 15
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 15
MAGAZINE SIZE 18
FIRE RATE 15
RELOAD TIME 1.5s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 26.25 (1.75x)

Unreleased[]

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

Rapid Fire SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Rapid Fire SMG
(Common)
DPS 210
DAMAGE 14
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 14
MAGAZINE SIZE 18
FIRE RATE 15
RELOAD TIME 1.65s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 24.5 (1.75x)
Rapid Fire SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Rapid Fire SMG
(Uncommon)
DPS 210
DAMAGE 14
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 14
MAGAZINE SIZE 18
FIRE RATE 15
RELOAD TIME 1.58s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 24.5 (1.75x)

Sounds

Sounds[]

Rapid Fire SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Rapid Fire SMG Sounds
Sounds ID
Pickup
Common
Pistol_BurstFireSMG_Pickup_02
Pickup
Uncommon to Mythic
MachinePistol_Pickup
Equip Pistol_BurstFireSMG_Reload_End_03
Shoot Close RapidFireSMG_Fire_Close_01RapidFireSMG_Fire_Close_02RapidFireSMG_Fire_Close_03RapidFireSMG_Fire_Close_04RapidFireSMG_Fire_Close_XX
Medium Drumgun_Fire_MediumNew_01Drumgun_Fire_MediumNew_02Drumgun_Fire_MediumNew_03Drumgun_Fire_MediumNew_XX
Distant Drumgun_Fire_DistantNew_01
Casings Drop Pistol_BurstFireSMG_Bullet_Casings_Drop_01Pistol_BurstFireSMG_Bullet_Casings_Drop_02Pistol_BurstFireSMG_Bullet_Casings_Drop_03Pistol_BurstFireSMG_Bullet_Casings_Drop_04Pistol_BurstFireSMG_Bullet_Casings_Drop_05Pistol_BurstFireSMG_Bullet_Casings_Drop_XX
Reload Start Pistol_BurstFireSMG_Reload_Start_01
Insert Pistol_BurstFireSMG_Reload_Mid_01Pistol_BurstFireSMG_Reload_Mid_02Pistol_BurstFireSMG_Reload_Mid_XX
End Pistol_BurstFireSMG_Reload_End_03
Drop
Common
Pistol_BurstFireSMG_Drop_01
Drop
Uncommon to Mythic
MachinePistol_Land
Weapon Changes

Weapon Changes[]

Chapter 2: Season 2[]

Update v12.00[]

Update v12.20[]

  • Increased magazine size from 18 to 20.
  • Added Epic and Legendary rarities.

Update v13.20[]

  • Decreased damage of the Common rarity from 14 to 13.
  • Decreased structure damage of the Common rarity from 14 to 13

Chapter 3: Season 4[]

Update v22.00[]

  • Added Mythic rarity.
  • Mythic rarity has perfect accuracy while sliding.
    • This was fixed in an unknown update.

Chapter 4: Season 4[]

Update v26.10[]

  • Increased magazine size of the Mythic rarity from 20 to 26.

Chapter 7: Season 2[]

Update v40.00[]

  • Can now be aimed down sights while in midair.
  • Decreased equip time.
  • Decreased ADS time.

Update v40.10[]

  • Can no longer be aimed down sights in midair, outside of modes that have this mechanic enabled.

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 Rapid Fire SMG is ideal paired with a Shotgun, due to their close range abilities, if you do not kill the enemy with the shotgun, switch to the Rapid Fire SMG to finish them off.
  • The Rapid Fire SMG rewards accuracy. Landing all shots can easily knock a full HP and Shield Target.
  • The Rapid Fire SMG is great for destroying builds, due to its high fire rate and fast reload.

Counters[]

  • The Rapid Fire SMG has a smaller than average magazine size for an SMG, and because it fires, well, rapidly, it can burn through its ammo very quickly. Using a weapon that has a larger magazine and somewhat competitive DPS, can be very effective.
Weapon ID

Weapon ID[]

The Rapid Fire SMG is referred to as Pistol Rapid Fire SMG in the files.

  • Common: WID_Pistol_RapidFireSMG_Athena_C_Ore_T03
  • Uncommon: WID_Pistol_RapidFireSMG_Athena_UC_Ore_T03
  • Rare: WID_Pistol_RapidFireSMG_Athena_R_Ore_T03
  • Epic: WID_Pistol_RapidFireSMG_Athena_VR_Ore_T03
  • Legendary: WID_Pistol_RapidFireSMG_Athena_SR_Ore_T03
  • Mythic: WID_Pistol_RapidFireSMG_Athena_UR_Ore_T03
Mode Specific History

Mode Specific History[]

Battle Royale and Zero Build History

Battle Royale and Zero Build History[]

Chapter 2: Season 2[]

Update v12.00[]

Update v12.10[]

Chapter 2: Season 3[]

Update v13.00[]

Update v13.20[]

Chapter 2: Season 4[]

Update v14.00[]

  • Vaulted.

Chapter 2: Season 5[]

Update v15.50[]

  • Unvaulted.
  • Now obtained like regular weapons, rather than needing a sidegrade, or dropped from Henchmen.

Chapter 2: Season 6[]

Update v16.00[]

  • Vaulted.

Chapter 2: Season 7[]

Update v17.00[]

Content Update v17.10[]

Chapter 2: Season 8[]

Update v18.00[]

Chapter 3: Season 1[]

Update v19.00[]

  • Vaulted.

Chapter 3: Season 4[]

Update v22.00[]

Chapter 2 Remix[]

Update v32.10[]

Fortnite OG History

Fortnite OG History[]

Chapter 6: Season 1[]

Update v33.30[]

  • Introduced Uncommon rarity.
  • January 31st 2025 at 8:40pm UTC: Vaulted.

Reload History

Reload History[]

Chapter 5: Season 3[]

Update v30.40[]

Chapter 5: Season 4[]

Update v31.20[]

  • September 18th 2024: Vaulted.

Chapter 2 Remix[]

Update v32.10[]

Chapter 6: Season 1[]

Update v33.20[]

  • Vaulted.

Chapter 6: Season 2[]

Update v34.20[]

Update v34.30[]

  • April 15th 2025: Vaulted.

Chapter 6: Season 4[]

Update v37.10[]

Update v37.50[]

  • Vaulted.

Chapter 7: Season 1[]

Update v39.00[]

Chapter 7: Season 3[]

Update v41.00[]

Creative History
News Tab

News Tab[]

Image Description Date
Rapid Fire SMG (Unvaulted) - Promo - Fortnite We wanna see your Rapid Fire SMG feats from this week.

Post them in the replies!
March 7th 2021

Image Description Date
Rapid Fire SMG (Unvaulted - News Tab) - Promo - Fortnite Rapid Fire SMG
Spray away with the Rapid Fire SMG, unvaulted for this week only!
March 2nd 2021
Reload Loot Pool Update (News Tab) - Promo - Fortnite
Reload Loot Pool Update
The Rapid Fire SMG, the Burst Assault Rifle and the Lever Action Rifle were added to the loot pool.
August 6th 2024
Reload Loot Update (November 24th - News Tab) - Promo - Fortnite
Reload Loot Update
The Pump Shotgun, the Tactical Shotgun, the Hand Cannon, the Rapid Fire SMG, the Heavy Assault Rifle, the Burst Assault Rifle, Hunting Rifle, Guzzle Juice, Shield Keg and more Chapter 2 mythic items have been added to the Reload loot pool!
November 24th 2024
Reload Loot Pool Update (March 25th - News Tab) - Promo - Fortnite
Reload Loot Update
Drop into Reload and battle it out with a refreshed loot pool!
March 25th 2025

Trivia

Trivia[]

  • The Rapid Fire SMG has a near identical model to the Burst SMG, the only difference is the Rapid Fire SMG is black with orange stripes and not full white.
    • The Common rarity even reuses the Burst SMG's pickup and drop sounds, while all other rarities ues the ones from the Machine Pistol.
    • Both weapons are based on the real world American KRISS Vector SBR.
      • Strangely the charging handle is on the right side rather than the left and also where the bullets eject.
  • The Rapid Fire SMG is the only weapon which could have been sidegraded to two different weapons, as the distinction between the Compact and regular Submachine Gun was complicated, allowing the rapid fire to be sidegraded to both.
    • Furthermore, it is the only weapon which had a non-reversible sidegrade, as the Compact SMG could not be obtained from sidegrading a Rapid Fire SMG, but vice versa worked.
  • Prior to Update v26.10, the Mythic Rapid Fire SMG had a smaller magazine size of 20, compared to the 26 of the Epic and Legendary variants.
Gallery

Gallery[]

Promotional Images[]