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| “ | Light Machine Gun: Fast fire rate. Medium Bullets.
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- — In-Game Description
The Light Machine Gun is an Assault Weapon in Fortnite: Battle Royale, that was introduced in Season 3.
Functionality[]
The Light Machine Gun is a somewhat precise and manageable weapon with a large magazine size. It is ideal for continued fire against a target, although its not recommended at long range due to its initial lateral kick. Due to these effects, the weapon works best for structure destruction and for close-to-mid range engagements.
Light Machine Gun in action
The Light Machine Gun is a hitscan weapon, with First Shot Accuracy enabled. It uses 
Medium Bullets and has a Headshot Multiplier of 1.5x.
Damage falloff:
- Damage falloff begins at 50 meters (10 tiles).
- Damage steadily decreases down to 80% of its maximum at 75 meters (15 tiles).
- Damage reaches its minimum value of 66% of its maximum at 100 meters (20 tiles).
Stats[]
|
Light Machine Gun (Common) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 161 |
| DAMAGE | 23 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 60 |
| FIRE RATE | 7 |
| RELOAD TIME | 4.4s |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 23 |
|
|
Light Machine Gun (Uncommon) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 168 |
| DAMAGE | 24 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 60 |
| FIRE RATE | 7 |
| RELOAD TIME | 4.2s |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 24 |
|
|
Light Machine Gun (Rare) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 175 |
| DAMAGE | 25 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 60 |
| FIRE RATE | 7 |
| RELOAD TIME | 4.0s |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 25 |
|
|
Light Machine Gun (Epic) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 182 |
| DAMAGE | 26 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 60 |
| FIRE RATE | 7 |
| RELOAD TIME | 3.8s |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 26 |
|
|
Light Machine Gun (Legendary) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 196 |
| DAMAGE | 28 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 60 |
| FIRE RATE | 7 |
| RELOAD TIME | 3.6s |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 28 |
|
|
Light Machine Gun (Common) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 161 |
| DAMAGE | 23 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 60 |
| FIRE RATE | 7 |
| RELOAD TIME | 4.4s |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 23 |
|
|
Light Machine Gun (Uncommon) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 168 |
| DAMAGE | 24 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 60 |
| FIRE RATE | 7 |
| RELOAD TIME | 4.2s |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 24 |
|
|
Light Machine Gun (Rare) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 195.2 |
| DAMAGE | 122 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 2 |
| FIRE RATE | 1.6 |
| RELOAD TIME | 1.9s |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 90 |
|
|
Light Machine Gun (Epic) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 204.8 |
| DAMAGE | 128 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 2 |
| FIRE RATE | 1.6 |
| RELOAD TIME | 1.8s |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 95 |
|
|
Light Machine Gun (Legendary) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 196 |
| DAMAGE | 28 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 60 |
| FIRE RATE | 7 |
| RELOAD TIME | 3.6s |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 28 |
|
|
Light Machine Gun (Common) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 161 |
| DAMAGE | 23 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 60 |
| FIRE RATE | 7 |
| RELOAD TIME | 4.4s |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 23 |
|
|
Light Machine Gun (Uncommon) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 168 |
| DAMAGE | 24 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 60 |
| FIRE RATE | 7 |
| RELOAD TIME | 4.2s |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 24 |
|
|
Light Machine Gun (Rare) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 175 |
| DAMAGE | 25 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 60 |
| FIRE RATE | 7 |
| RELOAD TIME | 4.0s |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 25 |
|
|
Light Machine Gun (Epic) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 182 |
| DAMAGE | 26 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 60 |
| FIRE RATE | 7 |
| RELOAD TIME | 3.8s |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 26 |
|
|
Light Machine Gun (Legendary) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 196 |
| DAMAGE | 28 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 60 |
| FIRE RATE | 7 |
| RELOAD TIME | 3.6s |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 28 |
|
|
Light Machine Gun (Rare) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 175 |
| DAMAGE | 25 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 60 |
| FIRE RATE | 7 |
| RELOAD TIME | 4.0s |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 25 |
|
|
Light Machine Gun (Epic) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 182 |
| DAMAGE | 26 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 60 |
| FIRE RATE | 7 |
| RELOAD TIME | 3.8s |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 26 |
|
|
Light Machine Gun (Rare) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 200 |
| DAMAGE | 25 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 100 |
| FIRE RATE | 8 |
| RELOAD TIME | 4.0s |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 25 |
|
|
Light Machine Gun (Epic) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 208 |
| DAMAGE | 26 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 100 |
| FIRE RATE | 8 |
| RELOAD TIME | 3.8s |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 26 |
Sounds[]
| Sound Type | Rarity | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| Pullout | Common, Uncommon, Rare, Epic and Legendary | |
| Shooting | Common, Uncommon, Rare, Epic and Legendary | |
| Reload | Common, Uncommon, Rare, Epic and Legendary | |
| Pickup | Common, Uncommon, Rare, Epic and Legendary | |
| Drop | Common, Uncommon, Rare, Epic and Legendary |
Obtained[]
From when the weapon was available in Chapter 3: Season 2.
| Rarity | Chest | Rare
Chest |
IO 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 LMG has a fast first shot accuracy reset, making it usable at long ranges if fired in single shots.
- However, firing in full-auto at those ranges is impractical due to the initial lateral kick.
- The LMG has one of the highest magazine of any weapon and so excels at destroying structures whilst enemies attempt to out-build it.
- Although its DPS is below SMGs standards, the LMG can eliminate players in fewer shots and its not penalized as much if you're missing shots.
- Do still remember that it uses Medium Bullets, which are less common than Light Bullets.
Weapon ID[]
The Light Machine Gun is referred to as Assault LMGSAW in the files.
- Common: WID_Assault_LMGSAW_Athena_C_Ore_T03
- Uncommon: WID_Assault_LMGSAW_Athena_UC_Ore_T03
- Rare: WID_Assault_LMGSAW_Athena_R_Ore_T03
- Epic: WID_Assault_LMGSAW_Athena_VR_Ore_T03
- Legendary: WID_Assault_LMGSAW_Athena_SR_Ore_T03
History[]
Season 3[]
Update v3.50[]
- Introduced in Rare and Epic.
Season 6[]
Update v6.00[]
Season 7[]
Update v7.20[]
- January 21st 2019
- Introduced Rare and Epic in Fortnite: Creative.
Season 9[]
Content Update 2 v9.30[]
Chapter 2: Season 3[]
Update v13.00[]
- Reduced headshot multiplier from 2.0x to 1.5x.
Chapter 2: Season 4[]
Update v14.00[]
Chapter 2: Season 5[]
Update v15.00[]
Chapter 3: Season 1[]
Update v19.40[]
- Lowered the Magazine Size from 100 to 60.
- Lowered the Fire Rate from 8 to 7.
- Increased ADS Accuracy.
Chapter 3: Season 2[]
Update v20.00[]
- Increased the lateral kick when firing the first 20 bullets.
- Added Common, Uncommon and Legendary to the files.
Update v20.20[]
- Added new firing sound.
Content Update v20.20[]
- Unvaulted Rare and Epic.
- Introduced Common, Uncommon and Legendary.
Chapter 3: Season 3[]
Update v21.00[]
Unknown Update[]
- Old firing sound is applied back.
- Legendary variant is removed.
- Legendary variant was later readded.
Chapter 4: Season OG[]
Update v27.00[]
- Unvaulted Rare and Epic.
- Removed the lateral kick on the first 20 bullets.
Update v27.10[]
Chapter 5: Season 3[]
Update v30.20[]
Changed the stats of the Light Machine Gun[1]:
- Damage increased from 25/26 to 122/128.
- Structure damage increased from 25/77 to 90/95.
- Magazine size reduced from 60 to 2.
- Fire rate reduced from 7 to 1.6.
- Reload time reduced from 4/3.8 to 1.9/1.8.
- Added a 2 second swap delay.
Update v30.30[]
- Reverted the changes from Update v30.20.
- Introduced Common, Uncommon and Legendary variants in Fortnite: Creative.
Trivia[]
- The Light Machine Gun is based off of the Belgian M249 SAW, also known as the FN Minimi.
- This is further reinforced by its WID, where it is internally referred to as "LMGSAW".
- An early version of this weapon was called M249 SAW.
- This is further reinforced by its WID, where it is internally referred to as "LMGSAW".
- Prior to Update v20.00, this gun used to have the highest numbered magazine size out of any gun, at 100.
- Technically the Minigun and other weapons have an unlimited magazine size, but it have a cooldown which starts at less than 100 bullets fired.
- The HackSAW from Save the World uses the same model as the Light Machine Gun. Its name in-game references the real world weapon it is based on.
- The Legendary Light Machine Gun, as well as the Drum Shotgun, were obtainable in Creative by using the Midas Flopper before being officially introduced.
- However, if the weapon was dropped, it would have been deleted from the world.
- This changed in Update v30.30, when the Legendary rarity was officially added to Creative.
- However, if the weapon was dropped, it would have been deleted from the world.
