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| “ | Scrappy base SMG that can be crafted.
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- — In-Game Description
The Makeshift Submachine Gun is a Submachine Gun in Fortnite: Battle Royale. It was introduced in Chapter 2: Season 6.
Contents
Functionality
This weapon is similar to the Tactical Submachine Gun, but lacks first-shot accuracy. It is ideal for close range engagements, but begins to lack in damage at medium and longer ranges. It has a fast fire-rate meaning accuracy is less important with this weapon.
Crafting and Upgrading
The Makeshift Submachine Gun comes in Common, Uncommon, and Rare.
| Rarity | Resource | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Common Makeshift Submachine Gun | 2 Animal Bones | Uncommon Primal SMG |
| Uncommon Makeshift Submachine Gun | 4 Animal Bones | Rare Primal SMG |
| Rare Makeshift Submachine Gun | 6 Animal Bones | Epic Primal SMG |
It can be made into a Submachine Gun also.
| Rarity | Resource | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Common Makeshift Submachine Gun | 2 Mechanical Parts | Uncommon Submachine Gun |
| Uncommon Makeshift Submachine Gun | 4 Mechanical Parts | Rare Submachine Gun |
| Rare Makeshift Submachine Gun | 6 Mechanical Parts | Epic Submachine Gun |
Stats
Makeshift Submachine Guns range from dealing 17 Damage per shot to 19 Damage per shot (153 - 171 damage per second). All Makeshift Submachine Guns use 
Light Ammo. The Makeshift Submachine Gun has a headshot multiplier of 2x.
| Makeshift Submachine Gun | Makeshift Submachine Gun | Makeshift Submachine Gun |
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| Common | Uncommon | Rare |
| DPS: 170 | DPS: 180 | DPS: 190 |
| Damage: 17 | Damage: 18 | Damage: 19 |
| Magazine Size: 25 | Magazine Size: 25 | Magazine Size: 25 |
| Fire Rate: 10.0 | Fire Rate: 10.0 | Fire Rate: 10.0 |
| Reload Time: 2.3s | Reload Time: 2.2s | Reload Time: 2.1s |
Strategy Guide
This section outlines a strategy. Feel free to add tips, tricks and general advice about the topic.
- If choosing between the Makeshift Submachine Gun and regular Submachine Gun or Primal SMG, you should opt for the latter ones, as their stats and usage as a close range weapon excel compared to the Tactical version.
History
Chapter 2: Season 6
- Update v16.00: The Makeshift Submachine Gun is introduced in Common, Uncommon, and Rare. It is part of the new craftable weapons system.
- Update v16.10: Crafting adjustments altered based on rarity, formerly 4 resources across the board, now 2/4/6 depending on rarity.
Trivia
- The Makeshift Submachine Gun uses the same model as the Tactical Submachine Gun, but includes a different render for its icon.
- It also has similar statistics to the Tactical Submachine Gun.
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