Submachine Gun/Low Tier

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Original
Low Tier
High Tier
NPC
OG (S1)
OG (Low Tier)
Chapter 7
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“
Fires at a very high rate, dealing great damage while consuming a lot of ammo.
”
— In-Game Description

The Submachine Gun is a Submachine Gun in Fortnite: Battle Royale that was added in Season 5.

Functionality

Functionality[]

The Submachine Gun is a fast firing, short range, high hip-fire accuracy weapon, in line with most SMGs in the game. Its purpose is to deal high amounts of DPS in a close range environment. The weapon can function at longer ranges, but it suffers from high damage falloff and low accuracy.

The Submachine Gun is a Hitscan weapon without First Shot Accuracy

The Submachine Gun can be aimed down sights while reloading.

Stats

Stats[]

Current Stats since v40.00[]

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

Submachine Gun (v11.00) - Weapon - Fortnite Submachine Gun
(Common)
DPS 165
DAMAGE 15
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 15
MAGAZINE SIZE 36
FIRE RATE 11
RELOAD TIME 2.42s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 26.25 (1.75x)
Submachine Gun (v11.00) - Weapon - Fortnite Submachine Gun
(Uncommon)
DPS 176
DAMAGE 16
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 16
MAGAZINE SIZE 36
FIRE RATE 11
RELOAD TIME 2.31s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 28 (1.75x)
Submachine Gun (v11.00) - Weapon - Fortnite Submachine Gun
(Rare)
DPS 187
DAMAGE 17
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 17
MAGAZINE SIZE 36
FIRE RATE 11
RELOAD TIME 2.2s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 29.75 (1.75x)
Submachine Gun (v11.00) - Weapon - Fortnite Submachine Gun
(Epic)
DPS 198
DAMAGE 18
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 18
MAGAZINE SIZE 36
FIRE RATE 11
RELOAD TIME 2.09s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 31.5 (1.75x)
Submachine Gun (v11.00) - Weapon - Fortnite Submachine Gun
(Legendary)
DPS 209
DAMAGE 19
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 19
MAGAZINE SIZE 36
FIRE RATE 11
RELOAD TIME 1.98s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 33.25 (1.75x)

Stats from v38.00 to v40.00[]

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

Submachine Gun (v11.00) - Weapon - Fortnite Submachine Gun
(Common)
DPS 165
DAMAGE 15
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 15
MAGAZINE SIZE 30
FIRE RATE 11
RELOAD TIME 2.42s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 26.25 (1.75x)
Submachine Gun (v11.00) - Weapon - Fortnite Submachine Gun
(Uncommon)
DPS 176
DAMAGE 16
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 16
MAGAZINE SIZE 30
FIRE RATE 11
RELOAD TIME 2.31s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 28 (1.75x)
Submachine Gun (v11.00) - Weapon - Fortnite Submachine Gun
(Rare)
DPS 187
DAMAGE 17
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 17
MAGAZINE SIZE 30
FIRE RATE 11
RELOAD TIME 2.2s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 29.75 (1.75x)
Submachine Gun (v11.00) - Weapon - Fortnite Submachine Gun
(Epic)
DPS 198
DAMAGE 18
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 18
MAGAZINE SIZE 30
FIRE RATE 11
RELOAD TIME 2.09s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 31.5 (1.75x)
Submachine Gun (v11.00) - Weapon - Fortnite Submachine Gun
(Legendary)
DPS 209
DAMAGE 19
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 19
MAGAZINE SIZE 30
FIRE RATE 11
RELOAD TIME 1.98s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 33.25 (1.75x)

Stats from v24.00 to v38.00[]

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

Submachine Gun (v11.00) - Weapon - Fortnite Submachine Gun
(Common)
DPS 176
DAMAGE 16
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 16
MAGAZINE SIZE 30
FIRE RATE 11
RELOAD TIME 2.31s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 28 (1.75x)
Submachine Gun (v11.00) - Weapon - Fortnite Submachine Gun
(Uncommon)
DPS 187
DAMAGE 17
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 17
MAGAZINE SIZE 30
FIRE RATE 11
RELOAD TIME 2.2s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 29.75 (1.75x)
Submachine Gun (v11.00) - Weapon - Fortnite Submachine Gun
(Rare)
DPS 198
DAMAGE 18
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 18
MAGAZINE SIZE 30
FIRE RATE 11
RELOAD TIME 2.1s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 31.5 (1.75x)
Submachine Gun (v11.00) - Weapon - Fortnite Submachine Gun
(Epic)
DPS 209
DAMAGE 19
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 19
MAGAZINE SIZE 30
FIRE RATE 11
RELOAD TIME 1.99s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 33.25 (1.75x)
Submachine Gun (v11.00) - Weapon - Fortnite Submachine Gun
(Legendary)
DPS 220
DAMAGE 20
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 20
MAGAZINE SIZE 30
FIRE RATE 11
RELOAD TIME 1.89s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 35 (1.75x)

Stats from v16.20 to v24.00[]

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

Submachine Gun (v11.00) - Weapon - Fortnite Submachine Gun
(Common)
DPS 176
DAMAGE 16
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 16
MAGAZINE SIZE 30
FIRE RATE 11
RELOAD TIME 2.31s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 28 (1.75x)
Submachine Gun (v11.00) - Weapon - Fortnite Submachine Gun
(Uncommon)
DPS 187
DAMAGE 17
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 17
MAGAZINE SIZE 30
FIRE RATE 11
RELOAD TIME 2.2s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 29.75 (1.75x)
Submachine Gun (v11.00) - Weapon - Fortnite Submachine Gun
(Rare)
DPS 198
DAMAGE 18
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 18
MAGAZINE SIZE 30
FIRE RATE 11
RELOAD TIME 2.1s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 31.5 (1.75x)

Stats from v13.20 to v16.20[]

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

Submachine Gun (v11.00) - Weapon - Fortnite Submachine Gun
(Common)
DPS 160
DAMAGE 16
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 16
MAGAZINE SIZE 30
FIRE RATE 10
RELOAD TIME 2.5s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 28 (1.75x)
Submachine Gun (v11.00) - Weapon - Fortnite Submachine Gun
(Uncommon)
DPS 170
DAMAGE 17
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 17
MAGAZINE SIZE 30
FIRE RATE 10
RELOAD TIME 2.4s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 29.75 (1.75x)
Submachine Gun (v11.00) - Weapon - Fortnite Submachine Gun
(Rare)
DPS 180
DAMAGE 18
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 18
MAGAZINE SIZE 30
FIRE RATE 10
RELOAD TIME 2.3s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 31.5 (1.75x)

Stats from v13.00 to v13.20[]

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

Submachine Gun (v11.00) - Weapon - Fortnite Submachine Gun
(Common)
DPS 204
DAMAGE 17
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 17
MAGAZINE SIZE 30
FIRE RATE 12
RELOAD TIME 2.42s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 29.75 (1.75x)
Submachine Gun (v11.00) - Weapon - Fortnite Submachine Gun
(Uncommon)
DPS 216
DAMAGE 18
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 18
MAGAZINE SIZE 30
FIRE RATE 12
RELOAD TIME 2.31s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 31.5 (1.75x)
Submachine Gun (v11.00) - Weapon - Fortnite Submachine Gun
(Rare)
DPS 228
DAMAGE 19
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 19
MAGAZINE SIZE 30
FIRE RATE 12
RELOAD TIME 2.2s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 33.25 (1.75x)

Stats from v11.00 to v13.00[]

The Submachine Gun uses Light Bullets - Ammunition - Fortnite Light Bullets and has a headshot multiplier of 2x.

Submachine Gun (v11.00) - Weapon - Fortnite Submachine Gun
(Common)
DPS 204
DAMAGE 17
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 17
MAGAZINE SIZE 30
FIRE RATE 12
RELOAD TIME 2.42s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 34 (2x)
Submachine Gun (v11.00) - Weapon - Fortnite Submachine Gun
(Uncommon)
DPS 216
DAMAGE 18
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 18
MAGAZINE SIZE 30
FIRE RATE 12
RELOAD TIME 2.31s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 36 (2x)
Submachine Gun (v11.00) - Weapon - Fortnite Submachine Gun
(Rare)
DPS 228
DAMAGE 19
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 19
MAGAZINE SIZE 30
FIRE RATE 12
RELOAD TIME 2.2s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 38 (2x)

Stats from v8.50 to v10.40[]

The Submachine Gun uses Light Bullets - Ammunition - Fortnite Light Bullets and has a headshot multiplier of 2x.

Submachine Gun (v8.50) - Weapon - Fortnite Submachine Gun
(Common)
DPS 204
DAMAGE 17
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 17
MAGAZINE SIZE 30
FIRE RATE 12
RELOAD TIME 2.42s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 34 (2x)
Submachine Gun (v8.50) - Weapon - Fortnite Submachine Gun
(Uncommon)
DPS 216
DAMAGE 18
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 18
MAGAZINE SIZE 30
FIRE RATE 12
RELOAD TIME 2.31s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 36 (2x)
Submachine Gun (v8.50) - Weapon - Fortnite Submachine Gun
(Rare)
DPS 228
DAMAGE 19
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 19
MAGAZINE SIZE 30
FIRE RATE 12
RELOAD TIME 2.2s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 38 (2x)

Stats Only[]

Note: The stats listed below only do not have an ID and are not able to be released.

Submachine Gun (v8.50) - Weapon - Fortnite Submachine Gun
(Epic)
DPS 240
DAMAGE 20
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 20
MAGAZINE SIZE 30
FIRE RATE 12
RELOAD TIME 2.09s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 40 (2x)
Submachine Gun (v8.50) - Weapon - Fortnite Submachine Gun
(Legendary)
DPS 252
DAMAGE 21
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 21
MAGAZINE SIZE 30
FIRE RATE 12
RELOAD TIME 1.98s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 42 (2x)

Stats from v8.50 to v10.40[]

The Submachine Gun uses Light Bullets - Ammunition - Fortnite Light Bullets and has a headshot multiplier of 2x.

Submachine Gun (v8.50) - Weapon - Fortnite Submachine Gun
(Common)
DPS 204
DAMAGE 17
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 17
MAGAZINE SIZE 30
FIRE RATE 12
RELOAD TIME 2.42s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 34 (2x)
Submachine Gun (v8.50) - Weapon - Fortnite Submachine Gun
(Uncommon)
DPS 216
DAMAGE 18
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 18
MAGAZINE SIZE 30
FIRE RATE 12
RELOAD TIME 2.31s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 36 (2x)
Submachine Gun (v8.50) - Weapon - Fortnite Submachine Gun
(Rare)
DPS 228
DAMAGE 19
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 19
MAGAZINE SIZE 30
FIRE RATE 12
RELOAD TIME 2.2s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 38 (2x)

Stats from v5.10 to v8.50[]

The Submachine Gun uses Light Bullets - Ammunition - Fortnite Light Bullets and has a headshot multiplier of 2x.

Submachine Gun (v5.10) - Weapon - Fortnite Submachine Gun
(Common)
DPS 204
DAMAGE 17
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 17
MAGAZINE SIZE 30
FIRE RATE 12
RELOAD TIME 2.42s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 34 (2x)
Submachine Gun (v5.10) - Weapon - Fortnite Submachine Gun
(Uncommon)
DPS 216
DAMAGE 18
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 18
MAGAZINE SIZE 30
FIRE RATE 12
RELOAD TIME 2.31s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 36 (2x)
Submachine Gun (v5.10) - Weapon - Fortnite Submachine Gun
(Rare)
DPS 228
DAMAGE 19
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 19
MAGAZINE SIZE 30
FIRE RATE 12
RELOAD TIME 2.2s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 38 (2x)

Stats from v5.00 to v5.10[]

The Submachine Gun uses Light Bullets - Ammunition - Fortnite Light Bullets and has a headshot multiplier of 2x.

Submachine Gun - Weapon - Fortnite Submachine Gun
(Common)
DPS 247
DAMAGE 19
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 19
MAGAZINE SIZE 30
FIRE RATE 13
RELOAD TIME 2.42s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 38 (2x)
Submachine Gun - Weapon - Fortnite Submachine Gun
(Uncommon)
DPS 260
DAMAGE 20
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 20
MAGAZINE SIZE 30
FIRE RATE 13
RELOAD TIME 2.31s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 40 (2x)
Submachine Gun - Weapon - Fortnite Submachine Gun
(Rare)
DPS 273
DAMAGE 21
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 21
MAGAZINE SIZE 30
FIRE RATE 13
RELOAD TIME 2.2s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 42 (2x)

Unreleased Stats from v3.30 to v5.00[]

The Submachine Gun PDW uses Light Bullets - Ammunition - Fortnite Light Bullets and has a headshot multiplier of 2.5x.

Bobcat - Schematic - Save the World Submachine Gun PDW
(Rare)
DPS 280
DAMAGE 14
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 16
MAGAZINE SIZE 50
FIRE RATE 20
RELOAD TIME 2.2s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 35 (2.5x)
Bobcat - Schematic - Save the World Submachine Gun PDW
(Rare)
DPS 300
DAMAGE 15
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 16
MAGAZINE SIZE 50
FIRE RATE 20
RELOAD TIME 2.1s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 37.5 (2.5x)
Bobcat - Schematic - Save the World Submachine Gun PDW
(Rare)
DPS 320
DAMAGE 16
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 16
MAGAZINE SIZE 50
FIRE RATE 20
RELOAD TIME 2s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 40 (2.5x)

Sounds

Sounds[]

Submachine Gun (v11.00) - Weapon - Fortnite Submachine Gun Sounds
Sounds ID
Pickup Bullpup_Pickup_01
Equip PDW_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 Military_SMG_Quartz_Fire_Close_01Military_SMG_Quartz_Fire_Close_02Military_SMG_Quartz_Fire_Close_03Military_SMG_Quartz_Fire_Close_04Military_SMG_Quartz_Fire_Close_05Military_SMG_Quartz_Fire_Close_06Military_SMG_Quartz_Fire_Close_07Military_SMG_Quartz_Fire_Close_08Military_SMG_Quartz_Fire_Close_XX
Medium Military_SMG_Quartz_Fire_Medium_01Military_SMG_Quartz_Fire_Medium_02Military_SMG_Quartz_Fire_Medium_03Military_SMG_Quartz_Fire_Medium_04Military_SMG_Quartz_Fire_Medium_05Military_SMG_Quartz_Fire_Medium_06Military_SMG_Quartz_Fire_Medium_07Military_SMG_Quartz_Fire_Medium_08Military_SMG_Quartz_Fire_Medium_XX
Distant Military_SMG_Quartz_Fire_Distant_05Military_SMG_Quartz_Fire_Distant_05Military_SMG_Quartz_Fire_Distant_05Military_SMG_Quartz_Fire_Distant_05Military_SMG_Quartz_Fire_Distant_05Military_SMG_Quartz_Fire_Distant_05Military_SMG_Quartz_Fire_Distant_05Military_SMG_Quartz_Fire_Distant_05
Low Ammo ar_lowammo_loop_03
Reload Start PDW_Reload_Start_01
Insert PDW_Reload_Insert_01
End PDW_Reload_End_01
Out of Ammo Pistol_OutofAmmo_01Pistol_OutofAmmo_02Pistol_OutofAmmo_03Pistol_OutofAmmo_04Pistol_OutofAmmo_XX
Drop Drop Weapon_Generic_Drop_Rifle_Hv_01Weapon_Generic_Drop_Rifle_Hv_02Weapon_Generic_Drop_Rifle_Hv_03Weapon_Generic_Drop_Rifle_Hv_04Weapon_Generic_Drop_Rifle_Hv_XX
Land Weapon_Generic_Drop_Impact_Pistol
Former Sounds (Before v25.00)
Shoot Close MilitarySMG_Close_FireLoop_01
Medium MilitarySMG_MediumNew_FireLoop_01
Distant MilitarySMG_Distant_FireLoop_01
Shoot Stop Close MilitarySMG_Close_FireStop_01MilitarySMG_Close_FireStop_03MilitarySMG_Close_FireStop_XX
Medium MilitarySMG_MediumNew_FireStop_02
Distant MilitarySMG_DistantNew_FireStop_02
Former Sounds (Before v5.00)
Pickup Pickup Pistol_Pickup
Stinger loot_reward_02_mix
Equip machine_pistol_reload_end
Shoot Close sfx_smg_singlefire_close
Medium sfx_smg_singlefire_medium
Distant sfx_smg_singlefire_distant
Reload Start machine_pistol_reload_start
Insert machine_pistol_reload_insertlong
End machine_pistol_reload_end
Out of Ammo fort_ui_new_neg_01
Drop Drop pistol_drop_04
Land Weapon_Generic_Drop_Impact_Pistol
Weapon Changes

Weapon Changes[]

Season 3[]

Update v3.30[]

  • Added an early version of the Common to Rare rarities.[1]
    • All IDs have Rare as their rarity assigned.

Season 4[]

Update v4.20[]

  • Removed.

Season 5[]

Update v5.00[]

  • Re-added.
  • The Common to Rare IDs now have their proper rarities assigned.
  • Updated model, icon and sounds.
  • Renamed from Submachine Gun PDW to Submachine Gun.
  • Increased damage from 14/15/16 to 19/20/21.
  • Decreased structure damage from 16 on all rarities to 19/20/21.
  • Increased reload time from from 2.2s/2.1s/2s to 2.42s/2.31s/2.2s.
  • Decreased magazine size from 50 to 30.
  • Decreased fire rate from 20 to 13.
  • Decreased headshot multiplier from 2.5x to 2x.

Update v5.10[]

Update v5.20[]

  • Added a higher accuracy penalty to jumping and sprinting.

Season 8[]

Update v8.50[]

  • Updated icon.

Season X[]

Update v10.40[]

Chapter 2: Season 1[]

Update v11.00[]

Chapter 2: Season 3[]

Update v13.00[]

  • Decreased headshot multiplier from 2x to 1.75x.

Update v13.20[]

Chapter 2: Season 6[]

Update v16.00[]

  • Changed in-game description from Pistol: Machine Pistol. 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. to Fires at a very high rate, dealing great damage while consuming a lot of ammo.

Content Update v16.20[]

Chapter 4: Season 2[]

Update v24.00[]

Chapter 4: Season 3[]

Update v25.00[]

  • Updated firing sound.

Chapter 6: Mini Season 2[]

Update v38.00[]

Chapter 7: Season 2[]

Update v40.00[]

  • Increased magazine size from 30 to 36.
  • Increased spread.
  • Increased equip speed.
  • Increased ADS speed.

Weapon ID

Weapon ID[]

Submachine Gun is referred to as Pistol Auto Heavy PDW in the files.

  • Common: WID_Pistol_AutoHeavyPDW_Athena_C_Ore_T03
  • Uncommon: WID_Pistol_AutoHeavyPDW_Athena_UC_Ore_T03
  • Rare: WID_Pistol_AutoHeavyPDW_Athena_R_Ore_T03
  • Epic: WID_Pistol_AutoHeavyPDW_Athena_VR_Ore_T03
  • Legendary: WID_Pistol_AutoHeavyPDW_Athena_SR_Ore_T03
Strategy

Strategy[]

Calculated - Emote - Fortnite This section outlines a strategy.
Feel free to add tips, tricks and general advice about the topic.
  • The Submachine Gun 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 Submachine Gun to finish them off.
  • The Submachine Gun can be very good at destroying builds, as it has a high DPS, good magazine size and does not lose Structure Damage at range.

Counters[]

  • Keeping distance between you and an opponent using a Submachine Gun can be beneficial, as even when ADS, the Submachine Gun has somewhat poor accuracy.
Mode Specific History

Mode Specific History[]

Battle Royale and Zero Build History

Battle Royale and Zero Build History[]

Season 5[]

Content Update v5.00[]

Update v5.10[]

  • Decreased drop rates of the Rare slightly.

Season 7[]

Update v7.30[]

  • Vaulted.

Chapter 2: Season 1[]

Update v11.00[]

  • Unvaulted.

Chapter 2: Season 3[]

Update v13.00[]

Content Update v13.10[]

  • Upgrading a Rare rarity now gives an Epic rarity of the High Tier model.

Chapter 2: Season 4[]

Update v14.00[]

  • Vaulted.

Chapter 2: Season 5[]

Update v15.00[]

Chapter 2: Season 6[]

Update v16.00[]

Chapter 2: Season 7[]

Update v17.00[]

Update v17.10 Hotfixes[]

Chapter 3: Season 1[]

Update v17.00[]

  • Vaulted.

Chapter 3: Season 2[]

Collision[]

Chapter 4: Season 2[]

Update v24.20[]

Chapter 4: Season 4[]

Update v26.00[]

  • Vaulted.

Chapter 4: Season OG[]

Update v27.00[]

Chapter 5: Season 1[]

Update v28.00[]

  • Vaulted.

Chapter 2 Remix[]

Update v32.00[]

Update v32.10[]

  • Vaulted.

Chapter 6: Season 1[]

Update v33.00[]

  • Unvaulted Epic rarity.
  • December 1st at 11:00 AM ET: Vaulted.

Reload History

Reload History[]

Chapter 5: Season 3[]

Update v30.20[]

Chapter 2 Remix[]

Update v32.00[]

  • Vaulted.

Chapter 6: Season 2[]

Update v34.30[]

  • April 15th 2025: Unvaulted Common to Rare rarities.

Chapter 6: Season 3[]

Update v36.30[]

  • Vaulted.

Chapter 6: Season 4[]

Update v37.00[]

  • Unvaulted Common to Rare rarities.
  • August 13th 2025: Vaulted.

Update v37.51[]

  • October 24th 2025: Unvaulted Common to Rare rarities.
  • October 27th 2025: Vaulted.

Creative History

Creative History[]

Season 7[]

Update v7.00[]

Chapter 4: Season 2[]

Update v24.00[]

News Tab

News Tab[]

Image Description Date
Submachine Gun (News Tab) - Promo - Fortnite
 Submachine Gun - Coming Soon!
New SMG weapon with a fast rate of fire and improved mobility. 		July 17th 2018
Submachine Gun (News Tab) - Promo - Fortnite
 Submachine Gun - Available Now!
New standard SMG with a fast rate of fire and reduced accuracy penalty while moving. 		July 17th 2018

Trivia

Trivia[]

  • Submachine Gun has had a confusing life as a weapon in Battle Royale:
    • Before its release in Season 5, the Submachine Gun had existed before in Seasons 0-2, which was technically a separate weapon, but was vaulted after that.
    • Then before v5.00 it was added back as Submachine Gun PDW with an old P90 Icon.[2]
      • Description: Pistol: Machine Pistol. 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.
    • Then in later seasons, the Compact SMG was added, which served as the Epic and Legendary versions of the Low Tier Submachine Gun, but was still a different weapon.
    • Finally in Update v11.00, the Compact SMG was vaulted, the Epic and Legendary versions of the Submachine Gun were added with the statistics of the Compact SMG given to them, in order to make them a single weapon.
    • After Update v13.00, the Compact SMG and the Epic and Legendary versions of the Submachine Gun were in the Loot Pool at the same time, with the Compact SMG having worse stats.
Gallery

Gallery[]

Promotional Images[]

Concept Art[]

Former Icons[]

References

References[]

  1. ↑ https://youtu.be/_aGJR31nnFc?si=Y5ITKBh6QHOajhYW
  2. ↑ https://youtu.be/_aGJR31nnFc?si=Y5ITKBh6QHOajhYW