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Disambig gray This article is about the weapon introduced in Chapter 1. For the weapon introduced in Chapter 5, see Modular Drum Gun. For the weapon introduced in Fortnite: Ballistic, see Drum Gun (Ballistic).

This page is split into multiple sections, as there are 3 different variants with the same name.

Chapter 1
Safe - Container - Fortnite This item is currently vaulted in Battle Royale.
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This has been made unavailable to balance the loot pool, and may return in the future.
It is still available in Creative and UEFN.

Assault Weapon: A heavy weapon with high damage, an extreme rate of fire, and a huge magazine size. Very inaccurate unless aiming down sights from a fixed position, and firing in short bursts.
— In-Game Description

Drum Gun is an Assault Weapon in Fortnite: Battle Royale that was added in Season 4.

Drum Gun has four Mythic variants called Midas' Drum Gun, Jules' Drum Gun, Shadow Midas' Drum Gun and Snoop Dogg's Drum Gun.

Functionality[]

Drum Gun is a fully automatic, fast firing, closer ranged weapon dealing high amounts of damage in a close quarters environment, but being much weaker at extended ranges due to poor accuracy.

The Drum Gun is a Hitscan weapon and doesn't have the First Shot Accuracy enabled.

The Drum Gun can be reloaded whilst aiming.

Stats[]

Current Stats since v39.11 (December 18th 2025 Hotfix)[]

The Drum Gun uses Medium Bullets - Ammunition - Fortnite Medium Bullets and has a headshot multiplier of 1.5x.

Drum Gun - Weapon - Fortnite Drum Gun
(Uncommon)
DPS 170.1
DAMAGE 21
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 21
MAGAZINE SIZE 40
FIRE RATE 8.1
RELOAD TIME 3.15s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 31.5 (1.5x)
Drum Gun - Weapon - Fortnite Drum Gun
(Rare)
DPS 178.2
DAMAGE 22
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 22
MAGAZINE SIZE 40
FIRE RATE 8.1
RELOAD TIME 3s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 33 (1.5x)

Stats Only[]

Note: The stats listed below only exist as stats in the files and are not available in-game.

Drum Gun - Weapon - Fortnite Drum Gun
(Epic)
DPS 186.3
DAMAGE 23
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 23
MAGAZINE SIZE 40
FIRE RATE 8.1
RELOAD TIME 2.85s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 34.5 (1.5x)
Drum Gun - Weapon - Fortnite Drum Gun
(Legendary)
DPS 194.4
DAMAGE 24
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 24
MAGAZINE SIZE 40
FIRE RATE 8.1
RELOAD TIME 2.7s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 36 (1.5x)

Stats from v32.00 to v39.11 (December 18th 2025 Hotfix)[]

The Drum Gun uses Medium Bullets - Ammunition - Fortnite Medium Bullets and has a headshot multiplier of 1.5x.

Drum Gun - Weapon - Fortnite Drum Gun
(Uncommon)
DPS 168
DAMAGE 21
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 21
MAGAZINE SIZE 40
FIRE RATE 8
RELOAD TIME 3.15s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 31.5 (1.5x)
Drum Gun - Weapon - Fortnite Drum Gun
(Rare)
DPS 176
DAMAGE 22
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 22
MAGAZINE SIZE 40
FIRE RATE 8
RELOAD TIME 3s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 33 (1.5x)

Stats Only[]

Note: The stats listed below only exist as stats in the files and are not available in-game.

Drum Gun - Weapon - Fortnite Drum Gun
(Epic)
DPS 184
DAMAGE 23
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 23
MAGAZINE SIZE 40
FIRE RATE 8
RELOAD TIME 2.85s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 34.5 (1.5x)
Drum Gun - Weapon - Fortnite Drum Gun
(Legendary)
DPS 192
DAMAGE 24
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 24
MAGAZINE SIZE 40
FIRE RATE 8
RELOAD TIME 2.7s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 36 (1.5x)

Stats from v29.10 to v32.00[]

The Legacy Drum Gun uses Medium Bullets - Ammunition - Fortnite Medium Bullets and has a headshot multiplier of 1.5x.

Drum Gun - Weapon - Fortnite Legacy Drum Gun
(Uncommon)
DPS 168
DAMAGE 21
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 21
MAGAZINE SIZE 40
FIRE RATE 8
RELOAD TIME 3.15s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 31.5 (1.5x)
Drum Gun - Weapon - Fortnite Legacy Drum Gun
(Rare)
DPS 176
DAMAGE 22
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 22
MAGAZINE SIZE 40
FIRE RATE 8
RELOAD TIME 3s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 33 (1.5x)

Stats Only[]

Note: The stats listed below only exist as stats in the files and are not available in-game.

Drum Gun - Weapon - Fortnite Legacy Drum Gun
(Epic)
DPS 184
DAMAGE 23
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 23
MAGAZINE SIZE 40
FIRE RATE 8
RELOAD TIME 2.85s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 34.5 (1.5x)
Drum Gun - Weapon - Fortnite Legacy Drum Gun
(Legendary)
DPS 192
DAMAGE 24
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 24
MAGAZINE SIZE 40
FIRE RATE 8
RELOAD TIME 2.7s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 36 (1.5x)

Stats from v13.00 to v29.10[]

The Drum Gun uses Medium Bullets - Ammunition - Fortnite Medium Bullets and has a headshot multiplier of 1.5x.

Drum Gun - Weapon - Fortnite Drum Gun
(Uncommon)
DPS 168
DAMAGE 21
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 21
MAGAZINE SIZE 40
FIRE RATE 8
RELOAD TIME 3.15s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 31.5 (1.5x)
Drum Gun - Weapon - Fortnite Drum Gun
(Rare)
DPS 176
DAMAGE 22
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 22
MAGAZINE SIZE 40
FIRE RATE 8
RELOAD TIME 3s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 33 (1.5x)

Stats Only[]

Note: The stats listed below only exist as stats in the files and are not available in-game.

Drum Gun - Weapon - Fortnite Drum Gun
(Epic)
DPS 184
DAMAGE 23
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 23
MAGAZINE SIZE 40
FIRE RATE 8
RELOAD TIME 2.85s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 34.5 (1.5x)
Drum Gun - Weapon - Fortnite Drum Gun
(Legendary)
DPS 192
DAMAGE 24
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 24
MAGAZINE SIZE 40
FIRE RATE 8
RELOAD TIME 2.7s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 36 (1.5x)

Stats from v9.30 to v13.00[]

The Drum Gun uses Medium Bullets - Ammunition - Fortnite Medium Bullets and has a headshot multiplier of 2x.

Drum Gun - Weapon - Fortnite Drum Gun
(Uncommon)
DPS 176
DAMAGE 22
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 22
MAGAZINE SIZE 40
FIRE RATE 8
RELOAD TIME 3.15s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 44 (2x)
Drum Gun - Weapon - Fortnite Drum Gun
(Rare)
DPS 184
DAMAGE 23
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 23
MAGAZINE SIZE 40
FIRE RATE 8
RELOAD TIME 3s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 46 (2x)

Stats from v9.01 to v9.30[]

The Drum Gun uses Medium Bullets - Ammunition - Fortnite Medium Bullets and has a headshot multiplier of 2x.

Drum Gun - Weapon - Fortnite Drum Gun
(Uncommon)
DPS 198
DAMAGE 22
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 22
MAGAZINE SIZE 50
FIRE RATE 9
RELOAD TIME 3.15s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 44 (2x)
Drum Gun - Weapon - Fortnite Drum Gun
(Rare)
DPS 207
DAMAGE 23
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 23
MAGAZINE SIZE 50
FIRE RATE 9
RELOAD TIME 3s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 46 (2x)

Stats from v4.50 to v9.01[]

The Drum Gun uses Medium Bullets - Ammunition - Fortnite Medium Bullets and has a headshot multiplier of 2x.

Drum Gun - Weapon - Fortnite Drum Gun
(Uncommon)
DPS 234
DAMAGE 26
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 22
MAGAZINE SIZE 50
FIRE RATE 9
RELOAD TIME 3.15s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 52 (2x)
Drum Gun - Weapon - Fortnite Drum Gun
(Rare)
DPS 243
DAMAGE 27
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 23
MAGAZINE SIZE 50
FIRE RATE 9
RELOAD TIME 3s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 54 (2x)

Sounds[]

Drum Gun - Weapon - Fortnite Drum Gun Sounds
Sounds ID
Pickup Rifle_Pickup
Equip Weapon_Drumgun_ReloadEnd
ADS In Weapon_MILRIFLE_ADS_IN_01Weapon_MILRIFLE_ADS_IN_02Weapon_MILRIFLE_ADS_IN_XX
Out Weapon_MILRIFLE_ADS_OUT_01Weapon_MILRIFLE_ADS_OUT_02Weapon_MILRIFLE_ADS_OUT_XX
Shoot Close Drumgun_Fire_Close_01Drumgun_Fire_Close_02Drumgun_Fire_Close_03Drumgun_Fire_Close_05Drumgun_Fire_Close_XX
Medium Drumgun_Fire_MediumNew_01Drumgun_Fire_MediumNew_02Drumgun_Fire_MediumNew_03Drumgun_Fire_MediumNew_XX
Distant Drumgun_Fire_DistantNew_01
Reload Start Weapon_Drumgun_ReloadStart
Insert Weapon_Drumgun_ReloadInsert
End Weapon_Drumgun_ReloadEnd
Out of Ammo Rifle_OutofAmmo_01Rifle_OutofAmmo_02Rifle_OutofAmmo_03Rifle_OutofAmmo_04Rifle_OutofAmmo_XX
Drop Weapon_Generic_Drop_AR_01Weapon_Generic_Drop_AR_02Weapon_Generic_Drop_AR_03Weapon_Generic_Drop_AR_04Weapon_Generic_Drop_AR_XX
Former Sounds (Before v8.10)
Shoot Medium Drumgun_Fire_Medium_01Drumgun_Fire_Medium_02Drumgun_Fire_Medium_03Drumgun_Fire_Medium_XX
Distant Drumgun_Fire_Distant_01

Weapon Changes[]

Season 4[]

Content Update v4.50[]

  • Added.

Season 5[]

Update v5.20[]

  • Decreased falloff range damage from 80% to 70% at 3500 units.
  • Decreased falloff range damage from 65% to 55% at 5000+ units.
  • Added damage fall-off against structures.
  • Jumping accuracy decreased by 5%.
  • Targeting accuracy decreased by 10%.
  • Decreased spawn rate from Chests and floor loot by 40%.

Season 9[]

Update v9.01[]

Content Update v9.30[]

  • Decreased fire rate from 9 to 8.
  • Decreased magazine size from 50 to 40.

Chapter 2: Season 1[]

Update v11.00[]

  • Removed damage fall-off against structures.

Update v11.31[]

  • December 19th 2019: Unvaulted for Winterfest 2019.
  • December 20th 2019: Vaulted.
  • January 1st 2020: Unvaulted for Winterfest 2019.
  • January 2nd 2020: Vaulted.

Chapter 2: Season 3[]

Update v13.00[]

  • Decreased damage from 22/23 to 21/22.
  • Decreased structure damage from 22/23 to 21/22.
  • Decreased headshot multiplier from 2x to 1.5x.
  • Added stats for Epic and Legendary rarities.

Chapter 5: Season 2[]

Update v29.10[]

  • The name was changed from Drum Gun to Legacy Drum Gun.

Chapter 2 Remix[]

Update v32.00[]

  • The name was changed from Legacy Drum Gun to Drum Gun.

Chapter 6: Season 2[]

Update v34.10[]

  • The magazine insert sound now plays earlier in the animation than intended.

Chapter 6: Mini Season 2[]

Update v38.00[]

  • The magazine insert sound now plays at the correct time in the animation again.

Chapter 7: Season 1[]

Update v39.11[]

  • December 18th 2025 Hotfix:
    • Increased fire rate from 8 to 8.1.
    • Slightly increased damage at medium and long ranges.

Strategy Guide[]

Calculated - Emote - Fortnite This section outlines a strategy.
Feel free to add tips, tricks and general advice about the topic.
  • The Drum Gun can be well suited for taking out opponent's builds.
  • Its large magazine makes it a lot less punishing than most SMGs.
  • The Drum Gun's best use is as a close range secondary, while running a Tactical AR as a primary, due to it's use of Medium Bullets.

Counters[]

  • The Drum Gun has a lot of horizontal recoil, meaning it is mostly unsuitable at longer ranges. Keeping enough distance for this to be a problem (around 2 tiles), is an effective counter.
  • Most SMGs have a higher DPS than the Drum Gun, so in most close range fights, unless the opponent hits a headshot, most other SMGs will win.

Weapon ID[]

Drum Gun is referred to as Assault Auto Drum in the files.

  • Uncommon: WID_Assault_AutoDrum_Athena_UC_Ore_T03
  • Rare: WID_Assault_AutoDrum_Athena_R_Ore_T03

Mode Specific History[]

Battle Royale and Zero Build History[]

Season 4[]

Content Update v4.50[]

  • Introduced.

Season 5[]

Update v5.20[]

  • Decreased spawn rate from Chests and floor loot by 40%.

Update v5.40[]

  • Vaulted.

Season 8[]

Update v8.51[]

Season X[]

Update v10.20[]

  • Vaulted.

Chapter 2: Season 1[]

Update v11.31[]

  • December 19th 2019: Unvaulted for Winterfest 2019.
  • December 20th 2019: Vaulted.
  • January 1st 2020: Unvaulted for Winterfest 2019.
  • January 2nd 2020: Vaulted.

Chapter 4: Season OG[]

Update v27.10[]

  • Unvaulted.

Update v27.11[]

  • November 23rd 2023: Vaulted.

Chapter 7: Season 1[]

Update v39.11[]

Update v39.20[]

  • Vaulted.

Creative History[]

News Tab[]

Image Description Date
Drum Gun (The Unvaulting Event) - Promo - Fortnite You all chose as one and made your pick. The Drum Gun has been unvaulted. May 4th 2019
Drum Gun (Winterfest 2019) - Promo - Fortnite We’ve brought back the Drum Gun for today! #FortniteWinterfest Deccember 19th 2019
Drum Gun (Winterfest 2019) - Promo - Fortnite The Drum Gun makes its return today! #FortniteWinterfest January 2nd 2020

Image Description Date
Drum Gun (The Unvaulting Event - News Tab) - Promo - Fortnite The Unvaulting
You all chose as one and made your pick. The Drum Gun has been unvaulted.
May 4th 2019
Season OG Weapons and Items (Week 3 - News Tab) - Promo - Fortnite
Fortnite OG Week 3 Weapons And Items
It'S time go go BOOM with the Boom Bow, Drum Gun, Flint-Knock Pistol, Minigun and more. Cause some mayhem before they rotate out on November 23!
November 16th 2023

Trivia[]

Gallery[]

Promotional Images[]

Other[]

References[]