Overview

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

Chapter 1
Safe - Container - Fortnite This item is currently vaulted in Battle Royale and Reload.
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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.

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.
— 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 - Ammunition - Fortnite Light Bullets and has a Headshot Multiplier of 1.75x.

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

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

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

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

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

Tactical Submachine Gun - Weapon - Fortnite 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 - Weapon - Fortnite 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 - Weapon - Fortnite 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 - Ammunition - Fortnite Light Bullets and has a Headshot Multiplier of 2.5x.

Tactical Submachine Gun - Weapon - Fortnite 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 - Weapon - Fortnite 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 - Weapon - Fortnite 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 - Ammunition - Fortnite Light Bullets and has a Headshot Multiplier of 2.5x.

Tactical Submachine Gun - Weapon - Fortnite 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 - Weapon - Fortnite 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 - Weapon - Fortnite 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 - Ammunition - Fortnite Light Bullets and has a Headshot Multiplier of 2.5x.

Tactical Submachine Gun - Weapon - Fortnite 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 - Weapon - Fortnite 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 - Weapon - Fortnite 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.
    • Adjusted from 17 on all rarities to 16/17/18.

Season 5[]

Update v5.00[]

  • Strcuture damage now correctly matches player damage.

Update v10.40[]

Chapter 2: Season 3[]

Update v13.00[]

  • Decreased headshot multiplier from 2x to 1.75x.

Chapter 2: Season 4[]

Update v14.00[]

Chapter 5: Season 4[]

Update v31.10[]

  • Updated firing sounds.

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[]

Calculated - Emote - Fortnite 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

Weapon ID[]

The Tactical Submachine Gun is referred to as Pistol Scavenger in the files.

  • Uncommon: WID_Pistol_Scavenger_Athena_UC_Ore_T03
  • Rare: WID_Pistol_Scavenger_Athena_R_Ore_T03
  • Epic: WID_Pistol_Scavenger_Athena_VR_Ore_T03
  • Legendary: WID_Pistol_Scavenger_Athena_SR_Ore_T03
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[]

Season X[]

Update v10.30[]

  • Unvaulted.

Update v10.40[]

Chapter 2: Season 1[]

Update v11.00[]

  • Vaulted.

Update v11.31[]

Chapter 2: Season 4[]

Update v14.00[]

Chapter 2: Season 5[]

Update v15.00[]

  • Vaulted.

Chapter 6: Season 1[]

Update v33.00[]

  • Vaulted.

Chapter 6: Season 3[]

Update v36.10[]

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
Tactical Submachine Gun (14 Days of Summer) - Promo - Fortnite
Each day we're bringing back a vaulted weapon for one day only!

Today's weapon is the Tactical SMG.
July 6th 2019
Tactical Submachine Gun (Winterfest 2019) - Promo - Fortnite
The Tactical SMG has been unvaulted today! #FortniteWinterfest December 24th 2019

Image Description Date
Tactical Submachine Gun (14 Days of Summer - News Tab) - Promo - Fortnite
Tactical SMG
One item in, one item out of the vault! Today's weapon is the Tactical SMG.
July 6th 2019
Tactical Submachine Gun (Winterfest 2019 - News Tab) - Promo - Fortnite
Unvaulted
We've brought back the Tactical SMG for one day only!
December 24th 2019
Reload Loot Update (February 11th - News Tab) - Promo - Fortnite
Reload Loot Update
Drop into Reload and battle it out with a fresh loot pool!
February 11th 2025

Trivia

Trivia[]

Gallery

Gallery[]

Promotional Images[]

Other[]