Weapon Stats & Strategy for Submachine Gun! Read here to find information about the damage (DPS), rarity and gameplay video for Submachine Gun!!
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Submachine Gun - Weapon Stats & Damage
Submachine Gun - Weapon Overview
Basic Information
| Weapon Type | SMG |
|---|---|
| Where to Find | On Floor, Chests, Supply Drops, Vending Machine |
| Ammo | Light Bullets |
Submachine Gun- Stats & Damage (DPS)
| Rarity | Damage (Players) | Damage (Buildings) | Magazine | DPS | Reload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★5 | 21 | 21 | 30 | 252 | 1.7sec. |
| ★4 | 20 | 20 | 30 | 240 | 1.8sec. |
| ★3 | 19 | 19 | 30 | 228 | 2.2sec. |
| ★2 | 18 | 18 | 30 | 216 | 2.3sec. |
| ★1 | 17 | 17 | 30 | 204 | 2.4sec. |
Submachine Gun - Weapon Review
Weapon Rating
*Weapons are rated from Rank "D" - Rank "S"!!
| Solo | Duo | Squad |
|---|---|---|
| S | S | S |
Excelling in fire rate, Submachine Guns are excellent weapons to use solo or in teams to provide covering fire, destroy buildings at close range, or dish out damage.
Effective Range
*Effective range is rated by ◎ (Excellent), ◯(Good), △(Mediocre), ×(Bad)!!
| Close Range | Middle Range | Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| | |
Submachine Guns are best used in close range due to its substantial damage drop-off from mid to long range. Try to close the distance between you and your target for maximum effect.
Submachine Gun - Traits & Tips
Submachine Gun - Weapon Traits
Extremely High Burst Damage
SMG has excellent DPS being able to dish out 12 bullets in a single second. If all shots connect, you will be able to kill a fully shielded enemy in less than a second.
Easily Acquired
Submachine Guns have a relatively low rarity, making them easy to acquire in most cases.
Low Recoil
Even with a high fire rate, SMGs have a relatively low recoil making it manageable even when shooting in long bursts.
Submachine Gun - Weapon Tips
Get close and personal
The extreme fire rate of the SMG makes it one of the best weapons for close quarter combat. This weapon is a solid choice as a main weapon in your Battle Royale matches.
Carry a backup weapon
You will be burning through your magazine extremely fast due to its ludacris fire rate. You can compensate this by carrying another SMG or weapon to swap and shoot.
What are Weapons?
Main Damage Dealer in Fortnite
Grab a gun and deal some damage! Although there are other ways to deal damage in Fortnite, it's through weapons that you can deal as much damage against your opponents during fights.
Requires Ammo to Use
Most weapons will require you to have their specific bullet type to be able to use. Familiarize yourself with which ammo goes with which gun to make the best of it.
