How to get Drum Gun in Fortnite

Fortnite Drum Gun on blue background
Credit: Epic Games

Fortnite Drum Gun on blue background
Credit: Epic Games

Wondering how to get the Drum Gun in Fortnite? You've come to the right place.

As part of the v29.01 update, Fortnite developer Epic Games has decided to reintroduce the Drum Gun into Chapter 5 Season 2 to spice up the meta even further. It's not just the Drum Gun that first appeared in Season 4 that's returned, there are two other variants that pack a deadly punch in the right hands.

Before we take a closer look at how to get the Drum Gun, check out our other guides showcasing the best shotguns and how to get the Warforged Assault Rifle.

Where to find Drum Gun in Fortnite

The Drum Gun can be found in a number of locations over the course of a Fortnite match. Search for loot chests, ground loot, weapon cases, supply drops, and loot from eliminated players to get your hands on the weapon.

Once you've found it, simply pick it up and add it into your inventory. If you want to get hold of the Gold Mythic Drum Gun, you'll need to defeat the Midas NPC.

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Fortnite Drum Gun weapon mods

Below is a full list of all the weapon mods you can equip onto the Drum Gun for some additional performance:

  • Default Iron Sights
  • Red Eye Sight - 1.15x magnification with no sniper glare
  • Holo-13 Optic - 1.3x magnification with no sniper glare
  • Thermal Optic - 2.1x magnification with switchable thermal vision and no sniper glare

There you have it, that is everything there is to know about how to get the Drum Gun in Fortnite. For more, check out our other guides showcasing the Chapter 5 Season 2 Medallions and the best XP map codes.