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Volpedia/Games/Fortnite/Weapons/SMGs
FORTNITE / WEAPONS

SMGs

Fast-firing weapons often used in close quarters for tracking and pressure.

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Practical advice: Pair an SMG with an effective mid-range option rather than duplicating its role.
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Overview

Fast-firing weapons often used in close quarters for tracking and pressure.

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How it works

Magazines, bloom, recoil and damage falloff vary by seasonal model.

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Practical advice

Pair an SMG with an effective mid-range option rather than duplicating its role.

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Mistakes to avoid

Emptying a magazine without accounting for reload cover.

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