Overview
This page is split into multiple sections, as there are 2 different variants with the same name.
Chapter 2 |
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This item can currently be obtained in Reload. |
| It is available in the loot pool and can be obtained through different means. |
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This item is currently vaulted in Battle Royale and OG. |
| 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 and has a headshot multiplier of 1.75x.
|
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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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 and has a headshot multiplier of 1.75x.
|
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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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 and has a headshot multiplier of 1.75x.
|
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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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 and has a headshot multiplier of 1.75x.
|
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 (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 (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 (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 (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 and has a headshot multiplier of 1.75x.
|
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 (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 (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 (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 (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 and has a headshot multiplier of 1.75x.
|
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 (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.
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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 (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 (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 and has a headshot multiplier of 1.75x.
|
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 (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 (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 and has a headshot multiplier of 1.75x.
|
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 (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 (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[]
| Sounds | ID | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pickup |
Pistol_BurstFireSMG_Pickup_02
| |||
| Pickup |
MachinePistol_Pickup
| |||
| Equip | Pistol_BurstFireSMG_Reload_End_03
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| 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
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| 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
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| Drop |
Pistol_BurstFireSMG_Drop_01
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| Drop |
MachinePistol_Land
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Weapon Changes
Weapon Changes[]
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[]
- Decreased damage from 13/14/15/16/17 to 12/13/14/15/16.
- Decreased structure damage from 13/14/15/16/16/16 to 10/11/12/13/13/14.
- Increased fire rate from 15 to 16.
- Decreased magazine size of the Epic and Legendary rarities from 26 to 20.
- Increased reload time from 1.65s/1.58s/1.5s/1.42s/1.32s/1.275s to 1.82s/1.73s/1.65s/1.57s/1.45s/1.4s.
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 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.
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[]
- Introduced Rare rarity.
- Only available in Henchmen Chests.
Update v12.10[]
- Introduced Uncommon rarity.
Chapter 2: Season 3[]
Update v13.00[]
- Introduced Common, Epic and Legendary rarities.
- Common, Uncommon and Rare rarities can now be sidegraded to a Submachine Gun of the same rarity.
- Epic and Legendary rarities can now be sidegraded to a Compact SMG of the same rarity.
Update v13.20[]
- Epic and Legendary rarities can now be sidegraded to a Submachine Gun of the same rarity.
- Epic and Legendary rarities can no longer be sidegraded to a Compact SMG.
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[]
- Unvaulted.
- Can be obtained by crafting a Submachine Gun or a Suppressed Submachine Gun with Nuts and Bolts.
Content Update v17.10[]
- Rare to Legendary rarities can now be crafted into a Kymera Ray Gun of the same rarity using Alien Nanites.
Chapter 2: Season 8[]
Update v18.00[]
- One lonely Trespasser used and dropped the Rare rarity.
Chapter 3: Season 1[]
Update v19.00[]
- Vaulted.
Chapter 3: Season 4[]
Update v22.00[]
- Unvaulted.
- Introduced a Mythic rarity available from Reality Saplings.
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[]
- Unvaulted Common to Legendary rarities.
- September 5th 2025: Vaulted.
- September 6th 2025: Unvaulted Common to Legendary rarities.
Update v37.50[]
- Vaulted.
Creative History
Creative History[]
News Tab
News Tab[]
| Image | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
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We wanna see your Rapid Fire SMG feats from this week. Post them in the replies! |
March 7th 2021 |
| Image | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
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Rapid Fire SMG Spray away with the Rapid Fire SMG, unvaulted for this week only! |
March 2nd 2021 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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.











