Following is a comprehensive Fortnite Weapons Tier List to help you stay up-to-date with the best and worst weapons in Fortnite. Additionally, we have also made an article on Best Fortnite Weapons that you can check out after reading this tier list.

One of the biggest and most popular games to ever exist, Fortnite took the world by storm; after its initial launch back in 2017 and 2018. And there’s no doubt about it that the game has left a significant mark on video game history. Pioneering the popular “Battle Royale” genre along with some other titles, Fortnite is a unique multiplayer shooter with a third-person camera angle and an interesting approach to building.

Fortnite gave players the option to build all kinds of structures such as large defensive forts or bridges to get to their enemies. This feature of building structures is what has always made Fortnite stand out in a crowd of Battle Royale shooters. Subsequently, it is the feature that attracted most players into playing the game and honing their quick-building skills, while it also repelled others as the whole building thing proved somewhat annoying for them.

However, the team over at Fortnite has recently made the bold decision to remove one of the key factors from their game. Surprisingly, they have gone through with the decision to add “no building” modes as they try to catch the attention of new players that previously passed on the game due to its building feature. This move has successfully been able to bring in new players. Consequently, it has also confused their current player base because this is the first time Fortnite is being experienced without the option of building.

Weapons Rarity in Fortnite Tier List

Handmade

A uniquely STW game mode rarity indicates that the item cannot be upgraded or recycled. They can be acquired especially throughout the Save The World tutorial.

Trainee

This rarity is also exclusive to the Save The World game mode. Items cannot be upgraded or recycled. They can be acquired especially throughout the tutorial as well.

Common

This Weapon Rarity is The simplest in Fortnite Battle Royale. Weapons of this rarity can be obtained very easily. They are also the weakest.

Uncommon

Though somewhat stronger and less frequent than Common, this rarity is still not the ideal one to possess.

Rare

A decent rarity but still not the best, with stats on the items starting to get intriguing. Weapons of this rarity fall in the middle; as they are not very easy to find but not too difficult as well. Similarly, they possess good damage but it could be better.

Epic

Weapons of this rarity are considered very good. Although they are quite difficult to find.

Legendary

One of the best guns rarity in Fortnite, but quite difficult to get. The stats of the items have been maxed up and are highly powerful.

Mythic

The crème de la crème of fortnite rarity. Although, only Storm King’s weapons are this rare in Save The World. And in Battle Royale, these weapons can only be obtained by defeating a boss.

Exotic

Weapons of exotic rarity 

Transcendent

Cannot be obtained in the game. Though, developers use this rarity for testing.

Fortnite Weapons Tier List Criteria

We have constructed this tier list by comparing the DPS (Damage Per Second), Reload time, and Magazine Size of each weapon, while also keeping in mind the Difficulty, Gameplay Mechanics, and Rarity. After pitting each weapon against every other weapon in their respective categories. We have ultimately arrived at the conclusion that these are the top 3 contenders for each of the tiers, ranging from S to F.

Thank you for enjoying this tier list so far, give some of our other tier lists for similar games such as Warframe or Valorant a try and see if they peek your interests.

S Tier 

The Designated Marksman Rifle is a semi-automatic rifle with an attached sight, it shoots at a high rate of fire. Furthermore, it is moderately accurate when fired from the hip. Additionally, it has a scope for more accurate fire at extended distances.

DMRs range in damage from 45 to 58 per shot (112.5 – 145 damage per second). Medium Bullets are used by all DMRs. Also, the DMR has a 1.5x headshot multiplier.

The Sidearm Pistol is a semi-automatic weapon with a high fire rate cap that may be used at any range, but it shines in close to medium range combat. The Sidearm Pistol boasts first shot accuracy, which means it can provide consistent damage at longer distances.

Sidearm Pistols deal between 25 and 31 damage each shot (168.75 – 209.25 Damage per second). Sidearm Pistols use Light Bullets. Also, the Sidearm Pistol has a 2.0x Headshot Multiplier.

Combat SMG

The Combat SMG is an all-around great weapon. It can be obtained in every rarity from Common to Mythic. Moreover, it proves better than most other options in each category. It is a fast-firing SMG with a narrow spread, but it has severe recoil, which must be managed in order to shoot effectively.

Furthermore, Combat SMGs deal between 17 and 22 damage per shot (204 – 264 damage per second). Light Bullets are used by all Combat SMGs. And except for the Mythic variant, which has a 2x multiplier, all other Combat SMGs have a headshot multiplier of 1.75x.

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