FORTNITE / WEAPONS
Weapons
Gun classes, aiming fundamentals, reload timing and historical/special weapon systems.
30 entriesReviewed 2026-10-27
WIKI / WEAPONS
Weapons reference library
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WeaponsAssault Rifles
Versatile mid-range firearms suited to repeated bursts or tracking targets.
WeaponsShotguns
High-impact close-range weapons; pellet patterns and timing make positioning crucial.
WeaponsSMGs
Fast-firing weapons often used in close quarters for tracking and pressure.
WeaponsSniper Rifles
Precision ranged tools for openings, scouting and long sightlines when available.
WeaponsDMRs
Designated marksman rifles emphasize measured medium-to-long-range pressure.
WeaponsPistols
Secondary firearms that can be effective on landing or as flexible inventory choices.
WeaponsExplosive Weapons
Area-damage weapons and throwables with a strong positional effect.
WeaponsMelee Weapons
Close-contact or ability-driven gear beyond the basic harvesting tool when a mode includes it.
WeaponsMythic and Exotic loot
Special seasonal weapons or items may have unique effects and acquisition routes.
WeaponsAmmo and reload management
Ammo reserves, magazine sizes and reload windows govern sustained fights.
ARCHIVE / HISTORICAL REFERENCEPump Shotgun
Iconic high-burst shotgun from Fortnite history.
ARCHIVE / HISTORICAL REFERENCETactical Shotgun
Historical fast-follow-up shotgun class.
ARCHIVE / HISTORICAL REFERENCEHeavy Shotgun
A shotgun name used across Fortnite versions with different implementations.
ARCHIVE / HISTORICAL REFERENCECombat Shotgun
Historical faster-firing shotgun with a distinct mid-close pressure niche.
ARCHIVE / HISTORICAL REFERENCEDrum Shotgun
A sustained-pressure historical close-range shotgun.
ARCHIVE / HISTORICAL REFERENCEHavoc Pump Shotgun
A distinct Pump-era shotgun associated with Chapter 4.
ARCHIVE / HISTORICAL REFERENCEStriker Pump Shotgun
A historical shotgun variant from Chapter 3.
ARCHIVE / HISTORICAL REFERENCEAssault Rifle (SCAR)
The classic assault rifle appearance used by several Fortnite rarity tiers.
ARCHIVE / HISTORICAL REFERENCEBurst Assault Rifle
A category of automatic rifle using discrete bursts in Fortnite history.
ARCHIVE / HISTORICAL REFERENCEInfantry Rifle
Historical precision-focused rifle for deliberate repeated taps.
ARCHIVE / HISTORICAL REFERENCEMK-Seven Assault Rifle
Chapter 3-era red-dot-style assault rifle.
ARCHIVE / HISTORICAL REFERENCERed-Eye Assault Rifle
A historical assault rifle featuring aimed sight mechanics.
ARCHIVE / HISTORICAL REFERENCESuppressed Submachine Gun
Quiet-themed fast-firing historical SMG.
ARCHIVE / HISTORICAL REFERENCETwin Mag SMG
Historical SMG built around paired-magazine reload behavior.
ARCHIVE / HISTORICAL REFERENCEBolt-Action Sniper Rifle
A historical long-range precision weapon family.
ARCHIVE / HISTORICAL REFERENCEHeavy Sniper Rifle
High-impact sniper variant from past seasons.
ARCHIVE / HISTORICAL REFERENCEHunting Rifle
Classic scoped-or-unscoped precision-era Fortnite rifle.
ARCHIVE / HISTORICAL REFERENCERocket Launcher
Explosive weapon with a prominent role in past loot pools.
ARCHIVE / HISTORICAL REFERENCEGrenade Launcher
Historical explosive launcher built for indirect or pressure fire.
ARCHIVE / HISTORICAL REFERENCEHarpoon Gun
A historical utility and combat item with grappling-like pull interactions.
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