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| “ | SMG: Charge to shoot a variable amount of bullets
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- — In-Game Description
The Charge SMG is a Submachine Gun in Fortnite: Battle Royale. It was introduced in Chapter 3: Season 3.
Functionality[]
The Charge SMG does not fire until the player lets go of the trigger. Whilst being held, the Charge SMG will increase in increments of 3 bullets. When the player lets go of the trigger in one of these increments, the gun will fire as many bullets as the players has charged. For example, if the player holds down the trigger for 3 increments, the gun will fire 9 bullets non-stop. These increments are shown with a counter above the crosshair.
Stats[]
Charge SMGs range from dealing 15 to 20 damage per shot (252.3 - 336.4 damage per second). All Charge SMGs use 
Light Bullets. The Charge SMG has a headshot multiplier of 1.5x.
|
Charge SMG (Common) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 252.3 |
| DAMAGE | 15 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 30 |
| FIRE RATE | 16.82 |
| RELOAD TIME | 1.76 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | --- |
|
|
Charge SMG (Uncommon) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 269.12 |
| DAMAGE | 16 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 30 |
| FIRE RATE | 16.82 |
| RELOAD TIME | 1.68 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | --- |
|
|
Charge SMG (Rare) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 285.94 |
| DAMAGE | 17 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 30 |
| FIRE RATE | 16.82 |
| RELOAD TIME | 1.6 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | --- |
|
|
Charge SMG (Epic) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 302.76 |
| DAMAGE | 18 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 30 |
| FIRE RATE | 16.82 |
| RELOAD TIME | 1.52 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | --- |
|
|
Charge SMG (Legendary) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 319.58 |
| DAMAGE | 19 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 30 |
| FIRE RATE | 16.82 |
| RELOAD TIME | 1.44 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | --- |
|
|
Charge SMG (Mythic) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 336.4 |
| DAMAGE | 20 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 30 |
| FIRE RATE | 16.82 |
| RELOAD TIME | 1.36 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | --- |
The Charge SMG is a hitscan weapon and does not have First Shot Accuracy.
Sounds[]
| Sound Type |
Rarity |
Sound |
|---|---|---|
| Pullout | Common, Uncommon, Rare, Epic, Legendary, and Mythic | File:Charge SMG - Pullout - FX - Fortnite.ogg |
| Shooting | File:Charge SMG - Shooting - FX - Fortnite.ogg | |
| Reload | File:Charge SMG - Reload - FX - Fortnite.ogg | |
| Pickup | File:Charge SMG - Pickup - FX - Fortnite.ogg | |
| Drop | File:Charge SMG - Drop - FX - Fortnite.ogg |
Obtained[]
From when the weapon was last obtained in Chapter 3: Season 3:
| Rarity | Chest | Rare
Chest |
Floor
Loot |
Supply
Drop |
Fishing
(Plain) |
Fishing
(Hole) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common | ✖ | ✖ | ✓ | ✖ | ✓ | ✖ |
| Uncommon | ✓ | ✖ | ✓ | ✖ | ✓ | ✖ |
| Rare | ✓ | ✖ | ✓ | ✖ | ✖ | ✓ |
| Epic | ✓ | ✓ | ✖ | ✓ | ✖ | ✓ |
| Legendary | ✓ | ✓ | ✖ | ✓ | ✖ | ✓ |
Strategy Guide[]
This section outlines a strategy.
Feel free to add tips, tricks and general advice about the topic.- The Charge SMG requires a lot of time to use to its full potential, so it is best to charge it up when you are able to get the jump on a player and not mid-battle.
- If you don't hold the trigger, the weapon will shoot in a 3-round burst configuration, which is faster than a Burst Assault Rifle but slower than a Burst SMG. As such, it is not a recommended weapon for regular gunplay.
- Keep in mind that you can decide how many bullets you want to fire. It is not necessary to fully charge every time. Charging wisely can make you save a lot of time and eliminate your opponent thanks to the Charge SMG's very high fire rate. Even firing in three shot bursts can be a tide-turning strategy if the combat situation requires so.
- The Charge SMG can quickly destroy builds and outplay enemies building for cover if fully charged. However because of its burst function and the time to charge up, this weapon is underpowered in intense build fights.
- Still, its fire rate of 16.82 is much faster than turbo build can block, meaning that even if an enemy is holding a wall with 0 ping most bullets will still pass through and hit.
- The Charge SMG uses a lot of light bullets if fully charged continuously. Despite this, you only need around half magazine to eliminate an opponent if you're accurate enough.
History[]
Chapter 3: Season 3[]
- Update v21.20: Introduced the Charge SMG in Common to Legendary to Battle Royale and Creative.
- A Mythic variant is only present in Fortnite: Creative.
- Update v21.40 Hotfix: Significantly reduced weapon recoil, spread remains unaffected.
Chapter 3: Season 4[]
- Update v22.00: Vaulted the Charge SMG in all rarites.
Gallery[]
Promotional Material for the Charge SMG
Trivia[]
- Despite looking similar, the Charge SMG does not use an altered model of the Combat SMG.
- The Charge SMG has the fastest firerate and DPS of any weapon in the game, offset by its long charge time. This is no longer the case since the Explosive Goo Gun is now highest firing weapon in game but the Charge SMG still has the highest DPS at 336.4 in Mythic rarity.
- The Charge SMG has the same range and damage falloff pattern as the Stinger SMG and Combat SMG.
See Also[]
- Combat SMG - A similar looking weapon in which the Charge SMG replaced.
