Overview
This page is split into multiple sections, as there are 2 different variants with the same name.
Chapter 1 |
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This item is currently vaulted in Battle Royale and Reload. |
| It has been made unavailable to balance the loot pool, and may return in the future. It is still available in Creative and UEFN. |
| “ | 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.
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- — In-Game Description
The Tactical Submachine Gun is a Submachine Gun in Fortnite: Battle Royale that was added in Pre-Season.
Functionality
Functionality[]
The Tactical Submachine Gun is a short-range Submachine Gun with good ADS accuracy. The purpose of the Tactical Submachine Gun, in comparison to the regular version, is that it fairs slightly better at longer ranges, and has less bloom, at the cost of fire-rate and damage.
The Tactical Submachine Gun is a Hitscan weapon with First Shot Accuracy disabled.
Stats
Stats[]
Current Stats since v14.00[]
The Tactical Submachine Gun uses
Light Bullets and has a Headshot Multiplier of 1.75x.
|
Tactical Submachine Gun (Uncommon) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 162 |
| DAMAGE | 18 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 18 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 25 |
| FIRE RATE | 9 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.21s |
| CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE | 31.5 (1.75x) |
|
Tactical 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) |
|
Tactical Submachine Gun (Epic) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 180 |
| DAMAGE | 20 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 20 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 25 |
| FIRE RATE | 9 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2s |
| CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE | 35 (1.75x) |
|
Tactical Submachine Gun (Legendary) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 189 |
| DAMAGE | 21 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 21 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 25 |
| FIRE RATE | 9 |
| RELOAD TIME | 1.89s |
| CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE | 36.75 (1.75x) |
Stats from v13.00 to v14.00[]
The Tactical Submachine Gun uses
Light Bullets and has a headshot multiplier of 1.75x.
|
Tactical Submachine Gun (Uncommon) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 234 |
| DAMAGE | 18 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 18 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 35 |
| FIRE RATE | 13 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.415s |
| CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE | 31.5 (1.75x) |
|
Tactical Submachine Gun (Rare) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 247 |
| DAMAGE | 19 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 19 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 35 |
| FIRE RATE | 13 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.3s |
| CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE | 33.25 (1.75x) |
|
Tactical Submachine Gun (Epic) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 260 |
| DAMAGE | 20 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 20 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 35 |
| FIRE RATE | 13 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.185s |
| CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE | 35 (1.75x) |
|
Tactical Submachine Gun (Legendary) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 273 |
| DAMAGE | 21 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 21 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 25 |
| FIRE RATE | 13 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.07s |
| CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE | 36.75 (1.75x) |
Stats from v10.40 to v13.00[]
The Tactical Submachine Gun uses
Light Bullets and has a headshot multiplier of 2x.
|
Tactical Submachine Gun (Uncommon) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 234 |
| DAMAGE | 18 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 18 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 35 |
| FIRE RATE | 13 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.415s |
| CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE | 36 (2x) |
|
Tactical Submachine Gun (Rare) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 247 |
| DAMAGE | 19 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 19 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 35 |
| FIRE RATE | 13 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.3s |
| CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE | 38 (2x) |
|
Tactical Submachine Gun (Epic) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 260 |
| DAMAGE | 20 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 20 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 35 |
| FIRE RATE | 13 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.185s |
| CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE | 40 (2x) |
|
Tactical Submachine Gun (Legendary) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 273 |
| DAMAGE | 21 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 21 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 35 |
| FIRE RATE | 13 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.07s |
| CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE | 42 (2x) |
Stats from v5.00 to v10.40[]
The Tactical Submachine Gun uses
Light Bullets and has a headshot multiplier of 2x.
|
Tactical Submachine Gun (Uncommon) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 234 |
| DAMAGE | 18 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 18 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 35 |
| FIRE RATE | 13 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.415s |
| CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE | 36 (2x) |
|
Tactical Submachine Gun (Rare) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 247 |
| DAMAGE | 19 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 19 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 35 |
| FIRE RATE | 13 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.3s |
| CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE | 38 (2x) |
|
Tactical Submachine Gun (Epic) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 260 |
| DAMAGE | 20 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 20 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 35 |
| FIRE RATE | 13 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.185s |
| CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE | 40 (2x) |
Stats from v4.50 to v5.00[]
The Tactical Submachine Gun uses
Light Bullets and has a headshot multiplier of 2x.
|
Tactical Submachine Gun (Uncommon) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 234 |
| DAMAGE | 18 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 16 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 35 |
| FIRE RATE | 13 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.415s |
| CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE | 36 (2x) |
|
Tactical Submachine Gun (Rare) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 247 |
| DAMAGE | 19 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 17 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 35 |
| FIRE RATE | 13 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.3s |
| CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE | 38 (2x) |
|
Tactical Submachine Gun (Epic) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 260 |
| DAMAGE | 20 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 18 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 35 |
| FIRE RATE | 13 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.185s |
| CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE | 40 (2x) |
Stats from Content Update v3.40 to v4.50[]
The Tactical Submachine Gun uses
Light Bullets and has a headshot multiplier of 2x.
|
Tactical Submachine Gun (Uncommon) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 208 |
| DAMAGE | 16 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 17 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 35 |
| FIRE RATE | 13 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.415s |
| CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE | 32 (2x) |
|
Tactical Submachine Gun (Rare) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 221 |
| DAMAGE | 17 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 17 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 35 |
| FIRE RATE | 13 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.3s |
| CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE | 34 (2x) |
|
Tactical Submachine Gun (Epic) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 234 |
| DAMAGE | 18 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 17 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 35 |
| FIRE RATE | 13 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.185s |
| CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE | 36 (2x) |
Stats from v2.50 to Content Update v3.40[]
The Tactical Submachine Gun uses
Light Bullets and has a Headshot Multiplier of 2.5x.
|
Tactical Submachine Gun (Uncommon) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 208 |
| DAMAGE | 16 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 17 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 35 |
| FIRE RATE | 13 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.415s |
| CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE | 40 (2.5x) |
|
Tactical Submachine Gun (Rare) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 221 |
| DAMAGE | 17 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 17 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 35 |
| FIRE RATE | 13 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.3s |
| CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE | 42.5 (2.5x) |
|
Tactical Submachine Gun (Epic) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 234 |
| DAMAGE | 18 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 17 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 35 |
| FIRE RATE | 13 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.185s |
| CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE | 45 (2.5x) |
Stats from v1.9 (Nov 17th) to v2.50[]
The Tactical Submachine Gun uses
Light Bullets and has a Headshot Multiplier of 2.5x.
|
Tactical Submachine Gun (Uncommon) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 160 |
| DAMAGE | 16 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 17 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 30 |
| FIRE RATE | 10 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.415s |
| CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE | 40 (2.5x) |
|
Tactical Submachine Gun (Rare) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 170 |
| DAMAGE | 17 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 17 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 30 |
| FIRE RATE | 10 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.3s |
| CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE | 42.5 (2.5x) |
|
Tactical Submachine Gun (Epic) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 180 |
| DAMAGE | 18 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 17 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 30 |
| FIRE RATE | 10 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.185s |
| CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE | 45 (2.5x) |
Stats from v1.6.3 to v1.9 (Nov 17th)[]
The Tactical Submachine Gun uses
Light Bullets and has a Headshot Multiplier of 2.5x.
|
Tactical Submachine Gun (Uncommon) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 140 |
| DAMAGE | 14 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 15 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 30 |
| FIRE RATE | 10 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.415s |
| CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE | 35 (2.5x) |
|
Tactical Submachine Gun (Rare) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 150 |
| DAMAGE | 15 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 15 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 30 |
| FIRE RATE | 10 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.3s |
| CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE | 37.5 (2.5x) |
|
Tactical Submachine Gun (Epic) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 160 |
| DAMAGE | 16 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 15 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 30 |
| FIRE RATE | 10 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.185s |
| CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE | 40 (2.5x) |
Sounds
Weapon Changes
Weapon Changes[]
Pre-Season[]
Update v1.6.3[]
Season 1[]
Update v1.8[]
- Added damage falloff on all rarities.
Unknown Update[]
- Removed damage falloff on all rarities.
Update v1.9[]
November 17th 2017 Hotfix[]
- Increased damage from 14/15/16 to 16/17/18.
- Increased structure damage from 15 to 17 on all rarities.
Season 2[]
Update v2.50[]
- Increased magazine size from 30 to 35,
- Increased Fire-rate from 10 to 13.
Season 3[]
Content Update v3.40[]
- Added first shot accuracy.
- Decreased headshot multiplier from 2.5x to 2x.
- Added damage fall-off.
Season 4[]
Content Update v4.30[]
- Removed damage fall off against structures.
Update v4.50[]
- Removed first shot Accuracy.
- Increased base accuracy by 25%.
- Lowered Sprinting accuracy penalty by 15%.
- Lowered the ADS bonus by 10%.
- Increased damage from 16/17/18 to 18/19/20.
- Structures damage now correctly scales with rarity.
Season 5[]
Update v5.00[]
Update v10.40[]
- Added Legendary rarity.
Chapter 2: Season 3[]
Update v13.00[]
- Decreased headshot multiplier from 2x to 1.75x.
Chapter 2: Season 4[]
Update v14.00[]
Chapter 6: Season 2[]
Update v34.20[]
- Removed shooting sound effects.
- The almost empty magazine sound can be heard from anywhere.
Chapter 6: Season 3[]
Update v36.00[]
- Re-added shooting sound effects.
- It now has its Chapter 2: Season 4 firing sounds.
- The almost empty magazine sound can no longer be heard from anywhere.
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. |
- If choosing between the Tactical Submachine Gun and regular Submachine Gun, you should opt for the latter, as its stats and usage as a close range weapon excel compared to the Tactical version.
- The Tactical Submachine Gun has a more controlled fire rate, so it doesn't use up all of your ammo as quickly as other Submachine Guns.
Counters[]
- The Tactical Submachine Gun is not as strong as other SMGs at close range, so a faster firing SMG can easily overwhelm an opponent using a Tactical Submachine Gun.
Weapon ID
Mode Specific History
Mode Specific History[]
Battle Royale and Zero Build History
Battle Royale and Zero Build History[]
Pre-Season[]
Update v1.6.3[]
Content Update v5.00[]
- Vaulted.
Season 9[]
Content Update 2 v9.30[]
- July 6th 2019: Unvaulted for 14 Days of Summer.
- July 7th 2019: Vaulted.
Season X[]
Update v10.30[]
- Unvaulted.
Update v10.40[]
- Introduced Legendary rarity.
Chapter 2: Season 1[]
Update v11.00[]
- Vaulted.
Update v11.31[]
- December 24th 2019: Unvaulted Uncommon to Epic rarities for Winterfest 2019.
- December 25th 2019: Vaulted.
- January 4th 2020: Unvaulted Uncommon to Epic rarities for Winterfest 2019.
- January 5th 2020: Vaulted.
Chapter 2: Season 4[]
Update v14.00[]
- Unvaulted.
- Can be sidegraded from or to the Suppressed Submachine Gun in Uncommon and Rare only.
Chapter 2: Season 5[]
Update v15.00[]
- Vaulted.
Chapter 6: Season 1[]
Update v33.00[]
- Vaulted.
Chapter 6: Season 3[]
Update v36.10[]
- July 5th 2025: Unvaulted for 14 Days of Summer 2025.
- July 6th 2025: Vaulted.
Reload History
Reload History[]
Chapter 5: Season 3[]
Update v30.20[]
- June 22nd 2024: Unvaulted.
Update v30.20[]
- July 16th 2024: Vaulted.
Chapter 5: Season 4[]
Update v31.20[]
- September 18th 2024: Unvaulted.
Chapter 2 Remix[]
Update v32.00[]
- November 2nd 2024: Vaulted
Chapter 6: Season 1[]
Update v33.30[]
- February 11th 2025: Unvaulted.
Chapter 6: Season 2[]
Update v34.30[]
- April 15th 2025: Vaulted.
Chapter 6: Season 4[]
Update v37.10[]
- Unvaulted.
- September 5th 2025: Vaulted.
- September 6th 2025: Unvaulted.
Update v37.51[]
- October 24th 2025: Vaulted.
- October 27th 2025: Unvaulted.
Creative History
Creative History[]
News Tab
News Tab[]
| Image | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
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Tactical SMG One item in, one item out of the vault! Today's weapon is the Tactical SMG. |
July 6th 2019 |
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Unvaulted We've brought back the Tactical SMG for one day only! |
December 24th 2019 |
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Reload Loot Update Drop into Reload and battle it out with a fresh loot pool! |
February 11th 2025 |
Trivia
Trivia[]
- The Tactical Submachine Gun's model is shared with the Riptide in Fortnite: Save the World.
- The Makeshift Submachine Gun also uses the same model as the Tactical Submachine Gun, albeit with a different render and sounds.
- The Legendary Tactical Submachine Gun was unique in that it could only be obtained in Starry Suburbs, a location that only existed for three weeks during Season X, and by extension, Chapter 1 as a whole.
- The Tactical Submachine Gun is the only weapon to be unvaulted during both 14 Days of Summer 2019 and 14 Days of Summer 2025.
- Additionally it was unvaulted on the 12th day during both events.











