Weapon Stats & Strategy for Hand Cannon! Read here to find information about the damage (DPS), rarity and gameplay video for Hand Cannon!!
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Featured Weapon Article
Hand Cannon - Weapon Stats & Damage
Hand Cannon - Weapon Overview
Basic Information
| Weapon Type | Handgun |
|---|---|
| Where to Find | On Floor, Chests, Supply Drops, Vending Machine |
| Ammo | Heavy Bullets |
Hand Cannon- Stats & Damage (DPS)
| Rarity | Damage (Players) | Damage (Buildings) | Magazine | DPS | Reload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★5 | 78 | 105 | 7 | 62.4 | 2sec. |
| ★4 | 75 | 100 | 7 | 60 | 2.1sec. |
Hand Cannon - Weapon Review
Weapon Rating
*Weapons are rated from Rank "D" - Rank "S"!!
| Solo | Duo | Squad |
|---|---|---|
| A | A | A |
The Hand Cannon packs a devastating punch, dishing out at least 75 damage per shot at the expense of being one of the slowest firing weapons in the game. With v6.20 update, long range damage has been incresed..
Effective Range
*Effective range is rated by ◎ (Excellent), ◯(Good), △(Mediocre), ×(Bad)!!
| Close Range | Middle Range | Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| | |
Using the Hand Cannon at close range puts you at risk of being gun downed easily due to its slow fire rate while at long-range it suffers from damage drop off. The sweet spot of the Hand Cannon is at middle range.
Hand Cannon - Traits & Tips
Hand Cannon - Weapon Traits
High Damage
The Hand Cannon is able to deal at least 75 damage per shot, easily taking away more than half of an enemy's health or shield in one shot.
Slow Fire Rate
What makes the Hand Cannon risky to use is its slow fire rate. At almost a full second before every shot, this gives enemies an opening to shoot you down.
Easily Land Shots
The first shot out of the Hand Cannon will always be accurate up to a certain range. It also is a hit scan, making it easier to connect shots.
Hand Cannon - Weapon Tips
Aim for Headshots
Utilize the Hand Cannon's first shot accuracy to connect headshots. A successful headshot will deal at least 150 damage, enough to immediately knock down enemies.
Great in Weapon Combos
The Hand Cannon works well in combo with other weapons. Use it as an opener & switch to another weapon to finish off enemies or use it to finish off escaping enemies.
Win Peeking Matches
The Hand Cannon works well in peeking battles. Peek between shots and the high damage will bring down the enemy in 1-2 shots.
What are Weapons?
Main Damage Dealer in Fortnite
Grab a gun and deal some damage! Although there are other ways to deal damage in Fortnite, it's through weapons that you can deal as much damage against your opponents during fights.
Requires Ammo to Use
Most weapons will require you to have their specific bullet type to be able to use. Familiarize yourself with which ammo goes with which gun to make the best of it.
