Fortnite Best Weapons List - All Fortnite Weapon Damage Stats

Here's your guide to the best Fortnite weapons, including the best shotguns, assault rifles, snipers, and more, as well as a full list of Fortnite weapon damage stats.

Fortnite weapons include snipers, shotguns, SMGs, assault rifles, rocket and grenade launchers, and many more. There are a ton of different weapons to get to grips with in Fortnite Battle Royale, and every single type of weapons can come in multiple rarity versions. In this Fortnite best weapons guide, we'll be providing you with a complete list of the best weapons in Fortnite, so you always know which guns deal the most damage to the head and body areas of an opponent.

Best Fortnite Battle Royale Weapons
Fortnite Weapon Damage Stats
Best Shotguns in Fortnite Battle Royale
Best Assault Rifles in Fortnite Battle Royale
Best SMGs in Fortnite Battle Royale
Best Snipers in Fortnite Battle Royale

Best Fortnite Battle Royale Weapons

Firstly, we'll put together our list of the best Fortnite weapons. This list draws from all the best weapons that are current in the game, based on how many situations they can be effective in, as well as damage power and range.

10: Pump Shotgun - At the legendary rarity, the Pump Shotgun is nothing to mess around with, boasting a damage rating 110, more than capable of taking out an unshielded player with a single hit.
9: Heavy Assault Rifle - This weapon makes our top 10 list of best Fortnite weapons, mainly because it’s not lacking in any area. With 44 base damage at the lowest rarity, and a pretty high fire rate, the Heavy Assault Rifle is one of the most powerful, versatile weapons that's been added to Fortnite post-launch.
8: Grenade Launcher - If you're lucky enough to find an Epic or Legendary variety of the Grenade Launcher, then you've got yourself a gamechanging weapon, especially if you can manage to stick around until the very end of a match. The Grenade Launcher can decimate structures, and can kill an enemy in a single hit, if you've managed to acquire an Epic or Legendary Grenade Launcher.

7: Heavy Shotgun - Shotguns definitely aren’t for everyone in Fortnite, especially if you having got amazing reflex times (me). If you’re a dab hand at aiming very quickly, then the Heavy Shotgun is perfect for you, able to take out an opponent in a single point blank shot.
6: Rocket Launcher - Need we say more? The rocket launcher can wreak havoc on any player, especially if they’re hiding behind a structure at the end of the game. This weapon can make for a hell of a one-two punch, if you follow it up with a burst from an automatic weapon.
5: Assault Rifle (SCAR) - We’re talking about the Epic and Legendary versions of the Fortnite Assault Rifle here, which transform the weapon entirely in appearance. With a 35 damage rating at minimum, the SCAR version of the Assault Rifle can deal some heavy damage from range.

4: Heavy Sniper - This sniper rifle is devastating in Fortnite, with a 150 damage rating at minimum whenever you score a hit. A headshot equals a guaranteed kill with this weapon no matter what, meaning if you’re accurate, you’re going to wrack up kills quickly.
3: Suppressed Submachine Gun - Oddly enough, the Suppressed version of the Submachine Guns actually boast more damage than their non-Suppressed counterparts in Fortnite. This means that this type of weapon can kill in merely a second at close range, especially if you’ve got the Uncommon or Rare version of the weapon.
2: Suppressed Assault Rifle - This weapon has the element of surprise, while not sacrificing range or firepower, unlike the suppressed submachine gun. The Suppressed Assault Rifle wasn’t added to Fortnite Battle Royale too long ago, but it’s definitely become one of the best weapons in the game in that short period of time.

1: Compact SMG - With the fastest firing rate in the entire game, you can’t beat the Compact SMG when you’re in close quarters. It’s great for tearing through opposing structures if you’ve got enough ammo stashed up, and it’ll take less than a second of constant fire to kill another player, even with their shields at full strength.

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Fortnite Weapons Damage Stats

There's a huge amount of weapons in Fortnite, each dealing different amounts of damage depending where on the body you hit an enemy. Below, we'll be breaking down in detail all the Fortnite weapon damage stats, so you know which weapons are the strongest in their category.

Weapon	Rarity	Body Damage	Headshot Damage	Reload Time
M4 Assault Rifle	Common	30 damage	60 damage	2.3 seconds
M4 Assault Rifle	Uncommon	31 damage	62 damage	2.2 seconds
M4 Assault Rifle	Rare	33 damage	66 damage	2.2 seconds
SCAR Assault Rifle	Epic	35 damage	70 damage	2.1 seconds
SCAR Assault Rifle	Legendary	36 damage	72 damage	2.1 seconds
Burst Assault Rifle	Common	27 damage	54 damage	2.9 seconds
Burst Assault Rifle	Uncommon	29 damage	58 damage	2.7 seconds
Burst Assault Rifle	Rare	30 damage	60 damage	2.6 seconds
M4 Assault Rifle	Common	30 damage	60 damage	2.3 seconds
FAMAS Assault Rifle	Epic	32 damage	64 damage	2.5 seconds
FAMAS Assault Rifle	Legendary	33 damage	66 damage	2.3 seconds
Scoped Assault Rifle	Rare	23 damage	46 damage	2.3 seconds
Scoped Assault Rifle	Epic	24 damage	48 damage	2.2 seconds
Thermal Assault Rifle	Epic	36 damage	72 damage	2.3 seconds
Thermal Assault Rifle	Legendary	37 damage	74 damage	2.1 seconds
Heavy Assault Rifle	Rare	44 damage	88 damage	2.8 seconds
Heavy Assault Rifle	Epic	46 damage	92 damage	2.7 seconds
Heavy Assault Rifle	Legendary	48 damage	96 damage	2.5 seconds
Suppressed Assault Rifle	Epic	32 damage	64 damage	2.2 seconds
Suppressed Assault Rifle	Legendary	33 damage	66 damage	2.1 seconds
Pump Shotgun	Common	95 damage	190 damage	4.8 seconds
Pump Shotgun	Uncommon	100 damage	200 damage	4.6 seconds
Pump Shotgun	Rare	105 damage	210 damage	4.4 seconds
Pump Shotgun	Epic	110 damage	220 damage	4.2 seconds
Pump Shotgun	Legendary	116 damage	60232 damage	4.0 seconds
Tactical Shotgun	Uncommon	67 damage	134 damage	6.3 seconds
Tactical Shotgun	Rare	70 damage	140 damage	6.0 seconds
Tactical Shotgun	Epic	74 damage	148 damage	5.7 seconds
Heavy Shotgun	Epic	74 damage	185 damage	5.9 seconds
Heavy Shotgun	Legendary	77 damage	192 damage	5.6 seconds
SMG	Common	17 damage	34 damage	2.4 seconds
SMG	Uncommon	18 damage	36 damage	2.3 seconds
SMG	Rare	19 damage	38 damage	2.2 seconds
Compact SMG	Common	17 damage	34 damage	3.6 seconds
Compact SMG	Uncommon	18 damage	36 damage	3.5 seconds
Compact SMG	Rare	19 damage	38 damage	3.3 seconds
Compact SMG	Epic	21 damage	40 damage	3.1 seconds
Compact SMG	Legendary	22 damage	42 damage	3.0 seconds
Crossbow	Epic	40 damage	60 damage	2.5 seconds
Quad Launcher	Epic	80 damage	80 damage	4.8 seconds
Quad Launcher	Legendary	84 damage	84 damage	4.5 seconds
Grenade Launcher	Rare	100 damage	100 damage	3.0 seconds
Grenade Launcher	Epic	105 damage	105 damage	2.8 seconds
Grenade Launcher	Legendary	110 damage	110 damage	2.7 seconds
Rocket Launcher	Rare	110 damage	110 damage	2.8 seconds
Rocket Launcher	Epic	116 damage	116 damage	2.7 seconds
Rocket Launcher	Legendary	121 damage	121 damage	2.5 seconds
Hunting Rifle	Uncommon	86 damage	215 damage	1.9 seconds
Hunting Rifle	Rare	90 damage	225 damage	1.8 seconds
Bolt Action Sniper	Rare	105 damage	262 damage	3.0 seconds
Bolt Action Sniper	Epic	110 damage	275 damage	2.8 seconds
Bolt Action Sniper	Legendary	116 damage	290 damage	2.7 seconds
Heavy Sniper	Epic	150 damage	375 damage	4.3 seconds
Heavy Sniper	Legendary	157 damage	392 damage	4.1 seconds
Suppressed Sniper	Epic	100 damage	250 damage	2.7 seconds
Suppressed Sniper	Legendary	105 damage	262 damage	2.7 seconds

Best Shotguns in Fortnite Battle Royale

With shotguns, you obviously want to pack a heavy punch. While shotguns are obviously one of the more powerful weapon types in the entire game in terms of raw damage ratings (up there with sniper rifles and rocket launchers), the obvious drawback is that they can useless from a certain range.

When picking an entry for the best shotgun in Fortnite Battle Royale, it’s hard to pick between the Heavy Shotgun, or the Pump Shotgun. In terms of damage per shot, the legendary version of the Pump Shotgun reigns supreme, with 110 base damage.

But if you want a faster firing shotgun, then the Heavy Shotgun is the best in the game. It’s got a higher fire rate than the Pump Shotgun, with a better rating of 1.0 to 0.7, and it also boasts a better damage rating to structures. Basically, you can’t really go wrong with the legendary versions of either the Pump Shotgun or the Heavy Shotgun, as either can take out an opponent with a single decent hit to the head.

Best Assault Rifles in Fortnite Battle Royale

With assault rifles in Fortnite Battle Royale, there’s a lot to choose from. For starters, you’ve got your basic M16-type assault rifle, or you’ve got plenty of burst assault rifles to choose from. Then you’ve got the elite SCAR-type assault rifles in the epic and legendary rarities, before moving onto the Suppressed Assault Rifles, and the Heavy Assault Rifles, two of the best types of weapons in all of Fortnite Battle Royale.

The Fortnite Heavy Assault Rifle | *Epic*

When it comes to the best assault rifles available in Fortnite, we’d recommend the Suppressed Assault Rifle. With a damage rating of 33 at the legendary rarity level, it doesn’t sacrifice damage for stealth, and you can never go wrong with a suppressed weapon in Battle Royale, since you don’t want to draw the attention of many players on your way to a victory royale.

But, you also can’t go wrong with either the legendary SCAR-type assault rifle, or the Heavy Assault Rifle. The Heavy Assault Rifle has the higher damage rating of 48, while the legendary assault rifle has a higher firing rate of 5.5. They’re also extremely accurate weapons from range, and you can actually use them to battle snipers from a distance.

Best SMGs in Fortnite Battle Royale

The submachine guns in Fortnite Battle Royale are the fastest firing type of weapons in the entire game (perhaps with the exception of the light machine gun). While the SMGs in Fortnite aren’t the hardest hitting weapons in the game, they’re essential for players who aren’t the most accurate with aiming.

There’s an easy choice here for the best SMG in Fortnite Battle Royale, and it’s the legendary Compact SMG. A firing rate of 10 and a damage rating of 21 combine to make a damage per second rating of an almighty 210 points, making it one of the best weapons in the game for taking down down players who have a full shield incredibly quickly.

Best Snipers in Fortnite Battle Royale

Although hunting rifles can come under consideration as sniper rifles, they don’t even come close to the power of the actual sniper rifles in Fortnite. The two main choices for this category are between the Heavy Sniper Rifles, and the Bolt-Action Sniper Rifles, both of which are capable of taking out a player with a single hit.

But if we had to pick out of the two main choices for the best sniper in Fortnite, we’d go with the Heavy Sniper Rifle. Although you have to reload the weapon after every shot, the legendary Heavy Sniper Rifle has a base damage of 157, so even if the enemy player has a their shield meter half full, you can still take them out in a single hit.

Fortnite's Suppressed Sniper Rifle | *Epic*

However if you prefer stealth and striking from the shadows, then you might want to go with the new Suppressed Assault Rifle, which Epic only just added in on January 8. With a slightly lesser damage rating of 105, you don’t have to sacrifice damage power for stealth, and you can take out a player without a shield in one hit.

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