At a Glance

Weapon

MP40

ID::W16 // SMG

WEAPON::MP40

STATUS::LOADED

Magazine Capacity

28RND

Damage27

Fire Rate83

Range22

Accuracy29

Reload Speed48

common SMG

Field Report

An iconic submachine gun with blistering fire rate and excellent close-range DPS. The MP40 is one of the most popular weapons in Free Fire for its sheer spray-down potential.

Compatible Attachments

MuzzleForegripMagazine

Playstyle

Pure close-range aggressor. Rush buildings, push inside gloo walls, and overwhelm enemies at point-blank range. The MP40 is the best room-clearing weapon in the game.

Tactical Tips

Aim for the upper chest or neck — at close range the MP40's DPS will finish the job.

Always pair with a longer-range weapon like an AR or sniper.

Extended mag is a must — 28 rounds disappears in under a second at max fire rate.

Move constantly — the MP40 rewards aggressive movement, not static play.

Pros & Cons

Strengths

Highest fire rate SMG at 83 — insane CQC DPS
Common rarity — find it everywhere
Perfect for aggressive building clears

Weaknesses

Terrible accuracy and range beyond 20 meters
Low damage per bullet means misses are costly
Small base magazine of 28

Recoil Control

Pattern Analysis

Heavy upward kick with significant horizontal spread at distances beyond 20m. Inside 15m, the fire rate overwhelms any recoil concern — get close and spray freely.

Best Loadout

Recommended Setup

Suppressor (stay quiet), Foregrip (reduce the wild spray), Extended Mag (more spray time). No scope slot — this weapon is purely CQC.

Best Characters

Pair this weapon with