Tactical Pistol

Overview

This page is split into two sections, as another version of the same name was added in Chapter 7: Season 1.

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Safe - Container - Fortnite This item is currently vaulted in Battle Royale, Reload, and Blitz Royale.
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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: Automatic. Versatile sidearm with moderate damage and rate of fire.
— In-Game Description

The Tactical Pistol is a Pistol in Fortnite: Battle Royale that was added in Chapter 4: Season 1.

Functionality

Functionality[]

The Tactical Pistol is a fast firing fully automatic pistol with a tight spread. It functions very similar to a Submachine Gun.

The Tactical Pistol is a hitscan weapon, with First Shot Accuracy enabled.

The Tactical Pistol can be reloaded whilst aiming.

Stats

Stats[]

Current Stats since v39.40 (February 9th 2026 Hotfix)[]

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

Tactical Pistol - Weapon - Fortnite Tactical Pistol
(Common)
DPS 165.6
DAMAGE 24
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 23
MAGAZINE SIZE 15
FIRE RATE 6.9
RELOAD TIME 1.54s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 48 (2x)
Tactical Pistol - Weapon - Fortnite Tactical Pistol
(Uncommon)
DPS 179.4
DAMAGE 26
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 24
MAGAZINE SIZE 15
FIRE RATE 6.9
RELOAD TIME 1.47s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 52 (2x)
Tactical Pistol - Weapon - Fortnite Tactical Pistol
(Rare)
DPS 186.3
DAMAGE 27
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 25
MAGAZINE SIZE 15
FIRE RATE 6.9
RELOAD TIME 1.4s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 54 (2x)
Tactical Pistol - Weapon - Fortnite Tactical Pistol
(Epic)
DPS 193.2
DAMAGE 28
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 26
MAGAZINE SIZE 15
FIRE RATE 6.9
RELOAD TIME 1.35s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 56 (2x)
Tactical Pistol - Weapon - Fortnite Tactical Pistol
(Legendary)
DPS 207
DAMAGE 30
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 28
MAGAZINE SIZE 15
FIRE RATE 6.9
RELOAD TIME 1.3s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 60 (2x)
Tactical Pistol - Weapon - Fortnite Tactical Pistol
(Mythic)
DPS 213.9
DAMAGE 31
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 29
MAGAZINE SIZE 15
FIRE RATE 6.9
RELOAD TIME 1.25s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 62 (2x)

Stats from v39.00 to v39.40 (February 9th 2026 Hotfix)[]

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

Tactical Pistol - Weapon - Fortnite Tactical Pistol
(Common)
DPS 158.7
DAMAGE 23
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 23
MAGAZINE SIZE 15
FIRE RATE 6.9
RELOAD TIME 1.54s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 46 (2x)
Tactical Pistol - Weapon - Fortnite Tactical Pistol
(Uncommon)
DPS 165.6
DAMAGE 24
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 24
MAGAZINE SIZE 15
FIRE RATE 6.9
RELOAD TIME 1.47s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 48 (2x)
Tactical Pistol - Weapon - Fortnite Tactical Pistol
(Rare)
DPS 172.5
DAMAGE 25
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 25
MAGAZINE SIZE 15
FIRE RATE 6.9
RELOAD TIME 1.4s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 50 (2x)
Tactical Pistol - Weapon - Fortnite Tactical Pistol
(Epic)
DPS 179.4
DAMAGE 26
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 26
MAGAZINE SIZE 15
FIRE RATE 6.9
RELOAD TIME 1.35s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 52 (2x)
Tactical Pistol - Weapon - Fortnite Tactical Pistol
(Legendary)
DPS 193.2
DAMAGE 28
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 28
MAGAZINE SIZE 15
FIRE RATE 6.9
RELOAD TIME 1.3s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 56 (2x)
Tactical Pistol - Weapon - Fortnite Tactical Pistol
(Mythic)
DPS 200.1
DAMAGE 29
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 29
MAGAZINE SIZE 15
FIRE RATE 6.9
RELOAD TIME 1.25s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 58 (2x)

Stats from v38.00 to v39.00[]

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

Tactical Pistol - Weapon - Fortnite Tactical Pistol
(Common)
DPS 158.7
DAMAGE 23
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 23
MAGAZINE SIZE 15
FIRE RATE 6.9
RELOAD TIME 1.5s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 46 (2x)
Tactical Pistol - Weapon - Fortnite Tactical Pistol
(Uncommon)
DPS 165.6
DAMAGE 24
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 24
MAGAZINE SIZE 15
FIRE RATE 6.9
RELOAD TIME 1.45s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 48 (2x)
Tactical Pistol - Weapon - Fortnite Tactical Pistol
(Rare)
DPS 172.5
DAMAGE 25
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 25
MAGAZINE SIZE 15
FIRE RATE 6.9
RELOAD TIME 1.4s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 50 (2x)
Tactical Pistol - Weapon - Fortnite Tactical Pistol
(Epic)
DPS 179.4
DAMAGE 26
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 26
MAGAZINE SIZE 15
FIRE RATE 6.9
RELOAD TIME 1.35s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 52 (2x)
Tactical Pistol - Weapon - Fortnite Tactical Pistol
(Legendary)
DPS 193.2
DAMAGE 28
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 28
MAGAZINE SIZE 15
FIRE RATE 6.9
RELOAD TIME 1.3s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 56 (2x)
Tactical Pistol - Weapon - Fortnite Tactical Pistol
(Mythic)
DPS 200.1
DAMAGE 29
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 29
MAGAZINE SIZE 15
FIRE RATE 6.9
RELOAD TIME 1.25s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 58 (2x)

Stats from v23.00 to v38.00[]

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

Tactical Pistol - Weapon - Fortnite Tactical Pistol
(Common)
DPS 156.4
DAMAGE 23
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 23
MAGAZINE SIZE 15
FIRE RATE 6.8
RELOAD TIME 1.5s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 46 (2x)
Tactical Pistol - Weapon - Fortnite Tactical Pistol
(Uncommon)
DPS 163.2
DAMAGE 24
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 24
MAGAZINE SIZE 15
FIRE RATE 6.8
RELOAD TIME 1.45s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 48 (2x)
Tactical Pistol - Weapon - Fortnite Tactical Pistol
(Rare)
DPS 170
DAMAGE 25
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 25
MAGAZINE SIZE 15
FIRE RATE 6.8
RELOAD TIME 1.4s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 50 (2x)
Tactical Pistol - Weapon - Fortnite Tactical Pistol
(Epic)
DPS 176.8
DAMAGE 26
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 26
MAGAZINE SIZE 15
FIRE RATE 6.8
RELOAD TIME 1.35s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 52 (2x)
Tactical Pistol - Weapon - Fortnite Tactical Pistol
(Legendary)
DPS 190.4
DAMAGE 28
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 28
MAGAZINE SIZE 15
FIRE RATE 6.8
RELOAD TIME 1.3s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 56 (2x)
Tactical Pistol - Weapon - Fortnite Tactical Pistol
(Mythic)
DPS 197.2
DAMAGE 29
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 29
MAGAZINE SIZE 15
FIRE RATE 6.8
RELOAD TIME 1.25s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 58 (2x)

Stats from a leaked Development Build during Chapter 3: Season 3[]

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

Tactical Pistol (Prototype) - Weapon - Fortnite Muster Pistol
(Common)
DPS 150
DAMAGE 25
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 25
MAGAZINE SIZE 15
FIRE RATE 6
RELOAD TIME 1.2s
Tactical Pistol (Prototype) - Weapon - Fortnite Muster Pistol
(Uncommon)
DPS 150
DAMAGE 25
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 25
MAGAZINE SIZE 15
FIRE RATE 6
RELOAD TIME 1.2s
Tactical Pistol (Prototype) - Weapon - Fortnite Muster Pistol
(Rare)
DPS 150
DAMAGE 25
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 25
MAGAZINE SIZE 15
FIRE RATE 6
RELOAD TIME 1.2s
Tactical Pistol (Prototype) - Weapon - Fortnite Muster Pistol
(Epic)
DPS 150
DAMAGE 25
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 25
MAGAZINE SIZE 15
FIRE RATE 6
RELOAD TIME 1.2s
Tactical Pistol (Prototype) - Weapon - Fortnite Muster Pistol
(Legendary)
DPS 150
DAMAGE 25
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 25
MAGAZINE SIZE 15
FIRE RATE 6
RELOAD TIME 1.2s
Tactical Pistol (Prototype) - Weapon - Fortnite Muster Pistol
(Mythic)
DPS 150
DAMAGE 25
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 25
MAGAZINE SIZE 15
FIRE RATE 6
RELOAD TIME 1.2s

Sounds

Sounds[]

Tactical Pistol - Weapon - Fortnite Tactical Pistol Sounds
Sounds ID
Pickup Pistol_Pickup
Equip 1911_Reload_End_011911_Reload_End_021911_Reload_End_XX
ADS In Pistol_Muster_Athena_ADS_In_01Pistol_Muster_Athena_ADS_In_02Pistol_Muster_Athena_ADS_In_XX
Out Pistol_Muster_Athena_ADS_Out_01Pistol_Muster_Athena_ADS_Out_02Pistol_Muster_Athena_ADS_Out_XX
Shoot Close (Own) Pistol_Muster_Athena_Fire_1P_01Pistol_Muster_Athena_Fire_1P_02Pistol_Muster_Athena_Fire_1P_03Pistol_Muster_Athena_Fire_1P_04Pistol_Muster_Athena_Fire_1P_05Pistol_Muster_Athena_Fire_1P_06Pistol_Muster_Athena_Fire_1P_XX
Close (Other Player) Pistol_Muster_Athena_Fire_Close_01Pistol_Muster_Athena_Fire_Close_02Pistol_Muster_Athena_Fire_Close_03Pistol_Muster_Athena_Fire_Close_04Pistol_Muster_Athena_Fire_Close_05Pistol_Muster_Athena_Fire_Close_06Pistol_Muster_Athena_Fire_Close_XX
Medium Pistol_Muster_Athena_Fire_Med_01Pistol_Muster_Athena_Fire_Med_02Pistol_Muster_Athena_Fire_Med_03Pistol_Muster_Athena_Fire_Med_04Pistol_Muster_Athena_Fire_Med_05Pistol_Muster_Athena_Fire_Med_06Pistol_Muster_Athena_Fire_Med_XX
Distant Pistol_Muster_Athena_Fire_Dist_01Pistol_Muster_Athena_Fire_Dist_02Pistol_Muster_Athena_Fire_Dist_03Pistol_Muster_Athena_Fire_Dist_04Pistol_Muster_Athena_Fire_Dist_05Pistol_Muster_Athena_Fire_Dist_06Pistol_Muster_Athena_Fire_Dist_XX
Low Ammo Pistol_Muster_Athena_LowAmmo_01Pistol_Muster_Athena_LowAmmo_02Pistol_Muster_Athena_LowAmmo_03Pistol_Muster_Athena_LowAmmo_04Pistol_Muster_Athena_LowAmmo_05Pistol_Muster_Athena_LowAmmo_06Pistol_Muster_Athena_LowAmmo_XX
Out Of Ammo Pistol_Muster_Athena_OutOfAmmo_01Pistol_Muster_Athena_OutOfAmmo_02Pistol_Muster_Athena_OutOfAmmo_03Pistol_Muster_Athena_OutOfAmmo_XX
Reload Start Pistol_Muster_Athena_ReloadStart_01Pistol_Muster_Athena_ReloadStart_02Pistol_Muster_Athena_ReloadStart_XX
Insert Pistol_Muster_Athena_ReloadInsert_01Pistol_Muster_Athena_ReloadInsert_02Pistol_Muster_Athena_ReloadInsert_XX
End Pistol_Muster_Athena_ReloadEnd_01Pistol_Muster_Athena_ReloadEnd_02Pistol_Muster_Athena_ReloadEnd_XX
Drop Drop Weapon_Generic_Drop_Pistol
Land Weapon_Generic_Drop_Impact_Pistol
Weapon Changes

Weapon Changes[]

Chapter 4: Season 1[]

Update v23.00[]

  • Added.
  • December 9th 2022:
    • Increased accuracy.
    • Increased recoil.

Chapter 6: Mini Season 2[]

Update v38.00[]

  • Increased fire rate from 6.8 to 6.9.

Chapter 7: Season 1[]

Update v39.00[]

Update v39.40[]

  • February 9th 2026 Hotfix:
    • Increased damage from 23/24/25/26/28/29 to 24/26/27/28/30/31.
    • Decreased aim down sights in time from 0.2s to 0.15s.
    • Decreased aim down sights out time from 0.2s to 0.15s.
    • Decreased weapon pullout time by 10%.

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 Tactical Pistol can easily replace an SMG whilst still having great range.
  • At longer ranges, try to tap fire the Tactical Pistol to control the spread of the weapon. Crouching further increases the accuracy.

Counters[]

  • The Tactical Pistol is does have a bit of kick to it, combined with a small magazine. Using weapons like the Holo Rush SMG at mid-range can be beneficial when against an opponent with a Tactical Pistol.
Weapon ID

Weapon ID[]

The Tactical Pistol is referred to as Pistol Muster in the files.

  • Common: WID_Pistol_Muster_Athena_C
  • Uncommon: WID_Pistol_Muster_Athena_UC
  • Rare: WID_Pistol_Muster_Athena_R
  • Epic: WID_Pistol_Muster_Athena_VR
  • Legendary: WID_Pistol_Muster_Athena_SR
  • Mythic: WID_Pistol_Muster_Athena_UR
Mode Specific History

Mode Specific History[]

Battle Royale and Zero Build History

Battle Royale and Zero Build History[]

Chapter 4: Season 1[]

Update v23.00[]

Update v23.30[]

Chapter 4: Season 2[]

Update v24.00[]

Update v24.30[]

Chapter 4: Season 4[]

Update v26.00[]

  • Vaulted.

Reload History

Reload History[]

Chapter 7: Season 1[]

Update v39.00[]

Update v39.40[]

Chapter 7: Season 1[]

Update v39.40[]

Update v39.50[]

Update v39.50[]

  • Vaulted in Teams of 8 only.

Update v39.51[]

Chapter 7: Season 2[]

Update v40.00[]

  • Vaulted.

Blitz Royale History

Blitz Royale History[]

Chapter 6: Season 3[]

Update v36.30[]

Week 7: MEGA City Reborn[]

  • July 29th 2025: Introduced Epic to Mythic rarities.
  • August 2nd 2025: Vaulted.
    • 5:56pm EST: Unvaulted Epic rarity.
    • 6:59pm EST: Unvaulted Legendary rarity.
    • 10pm EST: Vaulted.
    • 11pm EST: Unvaulted.
  • August 4th 2025: Vaulted.
  • August 5th 2025: Unvaulted Legendary rarity.
  • August 6th 2025: Vaulted.

Chapter 6: Season 4[]

Update v37.50[]

Week 17: Brutal Bulwark[]

Update v37.51[]

Week 20: The Walking Dead[]

  • October 28th 2025: Vaulted.

Chapter 7: Season 1[]

Update v39.11[]

Week 28: BLEACH[]

  • December 30th 2025: Unvaulted Uncommon rarity.

Update v39.20[]

Week 30: Asteria Awakens Returns[]

  • January 9th 2026: Vaulted.

Chapter 7: Season 2[]

Update v40.30[]

Week 46: Oathbound[]

  • April 30th 2026: Unvaulted Uncommon rarity.

Update v40.40[]

Week 48: Overwatch[]

  • Vaulted.

Creative History

Creative History[]

Chapter 4: Season 1[]

Update v23.00[]

Update v23.30[]

Trivia

Trivia[]

  • An early version of the Tactical Pistol can be found in a leaked Development Build during Chapter 3: Season 3:
    • Was called Muster Pistol.
    • Its in-game description was Pistol: Automatic. Versatile sidearm with moderate damage, good rate of fire and large magazine.
    • Its placeholder icon is based of the high tier Semi-Auto Pistol.
    • It uses the model of the high tier Semi-Auto Pistol.
    • All rarities use the same place holder stats.
Gallery

Gallery[]

Promotional Images[]

Former Icons[]

Other[]