Fortnite Content Update v9.30 Patch Notes Brings Back Pump Shotgun, New Revolver and More
Epic Games has released a new Fortnite content update v9.30. The latest content update for the Fortnite according to the patch notes brings new Revolver that fires 6 rounds medium size bullets and makes 63/66 damage per shot. The Revolver can be found from the Floor loot, Chests, Vending Machines, Supply Drops, and Loot Carriers. The latest Fortnite v9.30 content update also brings back the fans favorite Pump Shotgun which was removed a few weeks ago. The Pump Shotgun can eliminate your opponents with a single shot of fire.
Epic Games has announced in the patch notes below that the Pump Shotgun will now be available in the game again along with the Tactical Shotgun and the Combat Shotgun. In addition, the Fortnite v9.30 content update also brings balance adjustments to Burst SMG adds several other weapon items and more.
Below you can check out the full Fortnite Content Update v9.30 Patch Notes.
What’s New
Revolver
Available in Epic and Legendary variants.
Fires Medium Ammo.
Holds 6 rounds.
63 / 66 damage per shot.
Headshot multiplier of 2.
Available from Floor loot, Chests, Vending Machines, Supply Drops, and Loot Carriers.
Vaulted
Rare Tactical Assault Rifle
With the unvaulting of the Suppressed Submachine Gun, we wanted to make sure loot distribution in this class of item was well distributed.
Impulse Grenades
Rift-To-Go
Pirate Cannon
Unvaulted
Uncommon and Rare Pump Shotgun
Available in floor loot and Vending Machines
There’s been a lot of feedback around the Tactical Shotgun and Combat Shotgun effectiveness, and so we’re experimenting with a world where the Pump Shotgun joins the current shotgun lineup.
Shockwave Grenade
Suppressed SMG
We feel the Suppressed Submachine Gun can fill a complementary role to the Burst Submachine Gun as a viable alternative.
Common, Uncommon, and Rare Revolver
Tactical Shotgun
Availability from floor loot reduced from 8.19% to 5.4%
Headshot Multiplier increased from 2 to 2.25
Burst SMG
Availability adjustments
Availability from floor loot reduced from 5.03% to 3.1%
Availability from chests reduced from 18.66% to 10.32%
Balance adjustments
Base accuracy increased by 13.6%
Jumping accuracy penalty reduced from 15% to 5%
Sprinting accuracy penalty reduced from 30% to 20%
Base damage increased from 23/24/25 to 24/25/26
The Burst SMG was dropping a bit too frequently for the role it was intended to fill. Additionally, it was underperforming when compared to similar items.
SemiAuto Sniper Rifle
Availability from floor loot reduced from 0.65% to 0.44%
Availability from chests reduced from 5.1% to 3.4%
FlintKnock Pistol
Availability from floor loot reduced from 1.97% to 1.32%
Infantry Rifle
Increased the Epic and Legendary Infantry Rifle clip size from 8 to 10
Minigun
Increased player damage from 18/19 to 20/21
DrumGun
Reduced clip size from 50 to 40
Reduced fire rate from 9 to 8
Since the unvaulting, the Drum Gun has outperformed in unintended areas. This adjustment should help create more counterplay in combat.
Heavy Assault Rifle
Increased damage from 36/38/40 to 38/40/42
The Heavy Assault Rifle usage rates aren’t quite where we’d like. This adjustment to Damage is intended to offset some of the downsides of the weapon.
GAMEPLAY
Supply Llama
Increased the material count from 200 of each to 350 of each
Increased the total number of Llamas per match from 3 to 5
You can also check out the full patch notes here on the official Fortnite website.