Fortnite adjusts weapon damage in new Hotfix
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Following the feedback of both casual and competitive players, Fortnite has deployed a Hotfix to adjust the MK-Seven Assault Rifle, Stinger SMG and Auto Shotgun.
We've made several balance changes to the following items.
— Fortnite Status (@FortniteStatus) January 13, 2022
✅ Decreased Stinger SMG damage
✅ Slightly decreased MK-Seven Assault Rifle damage
✅ Increased Auto Shotgun reload speed
We'll continue to evaluate this as the season evolves, and appreciate your continued feedback! pic.twitter.com/fgEM4Gl72l
Weapon Adjustments
All damage changes are listed below. (stats via @HYPEX)
MK-Seven Assault Rifle
- Damage of all rarities lowered from 21/22/23/24/25/26 to 20/21/22/23/24/25.
![](https://fortnitenews.com/content/images/2022/01/image-66.png)
Stinger SMG
- Damage of all rarities lowered from 18/19/20/21/22/24 to 16/17/18/19/20/22.
![](https://fortnitenews.com/content/images/2022/01/image-64.png)
Auto Shotgun
- Reload time of all rarities reduced from 8.8/8.4/8/7.6/7.2/6.8 to 6.2/6/5.7/5.4/5.1/4.8.
![](https://fortnitenews.com/content/images/2022/01/image-65.png)
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