Check out the Best Weapon and Guns Ranking for Fortnite Battle Royale! Learn the stats & strategies for the most popular weapons currently in the game.
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Weapon Ranking
Weapon Type List
Weapon Ranking is Based On:
1. Effective Range
Each weapon has an effective range where they perform at their best. Weapons that are capable of being useful across different ranges are highly advantageous in the game.
2. Versatility Across Game Modes
In this ranking, we'll be taking into the account the ability of weapons to perform well across different game modes and not just in certain situations.
3. Overall DPS
Damage per Second highly dictates how powerful a weapon is. This will show the capabilities of a weapon in taking down enemies and structures.
Different Criterias For Solos And Teams
The weapons ranked in their article each have a different effectiveness in the context of playing solos or within teams.
Criteria For Solos
Weapons ranked under Solos must be able to help you easily defend yourself in battle. These weapons can give you the advantage in combat and do not need other support from other players to do well.
Criteria For Teams
Weapons ranked under Teams will only perform well if the team can complement the actions of the weapon being used. Lack of communication with your teammates may render the effectiveness of those weapons to useless.
Weapon Ranking Chart
Best Weapon Ranking for Solo
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Best Weapon Ranking: S Rank
S Tier Rank Weapons
S-Rank weapons are fairly easy to use and are effective in most game modes with relatively high damage and low-medium rarities. This makes it so that even beginners can effectively use them!
| Weapon | Description |
|---|---|
| Assault Rifle | - More than 100 damage in 3 shots - Tight bullet spread - Can be used at any distance |
 Tactical Shotgun | - Massive headshot damage due to 2.25 multiplier - Can instantly eliminate an enemy if they are not fully shielded using a headshot |
| Rocket Launcher | - High Building destruction power - Explosions deal damage to a large area of effects - Deals massive amounts of damage |
| Heavy Sniper | -Can create openings in enemy forts with one shot -Lower bullet drop makes shots easier to track -4 second reload time after every shot |
| Proximity Grenade Launcher | - Automatically explodes when the grenade in proximity of enemies - Can do attacks from side/behind using arching and bouncing projectile |
| Combat Shotgun | - High DPS as a shotgun - High Fire Rate and fast reload speed - Effective in close & mid range - Deadly in close range |
| Infantry Rifle | - Highly precise shots that deal a ton of damage - Not very good at destroying structures |
 Heavy Assault Rifle | - Deals high shot damage and DPS - Excellent when used in mid-range shootouts |
| Drum Gun | - High DPS - Big magazine size |
| Suppressed Submachine Gun | - Great DPS due to high fire rate - Suppressed shots allow for stealthy kills - Can easily destroy structures |
 Pump Shotgun | - Capable of one-hit eliminations via head shots - Excellent at close range - Shot power decreases at longer ranges |
S Tier Rank Consumable Items
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
 Shockwave Grenade | - Throws off all players in blast zone - Negates fall damage |
 Shadow Bomb | - Get double jump and faster moving speed - Negates fall damage - Hidden |
| Weapon | Description |
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| Assault Rifle | - Effectiveness across all ranges - Versatile weapon that can be used to engage several combat situations |
| Tactical Shotgun | - Massive headshot damage due to 2.25 multiplier - Can instantly eliminate an enemy if they are not fully shielded using a headshot |
| Heavy Sniper | -Can create openings in enemy forts with one shot -Lower bullet drop makes shots easier to track -4 second reload time after every shot |
| Combat Shotgun | - High DPS as a shotgun - High Fire Rate and fast reload speed - Effective in close & mid range - Deadly in close range |
| Rocket Launcher | - High Building destruction power - Explosions deal damage to a large area of effects - Deals massive amounts of damage |
| Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle | - High damage with every shot - Single-shot magazine |
| Automatic Sniper Rifle | - Automatic firing method - 30+ damage per shot - Works best in mid-range |
| Revolver | - Easy to connect headshot - Good for mid-range battles |
 Hand Cannon | - One shot damage is at 75~78 - Deals high damage to buildings |
| Infantry Rifle | - Highly precise shots that deal a ton of damage - Not very good at destroying structures |
 Grenade Launcher | - Can take down structures quickly - Explosive power can kill enemies instantly |
| Proximity Grenade Launcher | - Automatically explodes when the grenade in proximity of enemies - Can do attacks from side/behind using arching and bouncing projectile |
 Minigun | - Has very high DPS - One of the best in destroying structures - Has a shooting delay and a wind-up time |
| Storm Scout Sniper Rifle | - 100% unscoped accuracy - Shows where the Storm Circle will appear in advance through its unique display |
| Heavy Assault Rifle (★1, 2, 3) | - Deals high shot damage and DPS - Excellent when used in mid-range shootouts |
| Pump Shotgun | - Capable of one-hit eliminations via head shots - Excellent at close range - Shot power decreases at longer ranges |
S Tier Rank Consumable Items
| Item | Description |
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 Glider | - Allows for versatile options when traversing the map - Can be used to avoid taking fall damage |
 Stink Bomb | - Can penetrate through walls, damaging enemies - Forces enemies to reposition |
Best Weapon Ranking: A Rank
A Tier Rank Weapons
A-Rank weapons are almost as powerful as S Rank weapons with just a little deviation. Effectiveness changes depending on how players utilize these weapons.
| Weapon | Description |
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| Automatic Sniper Rifle | - Automatic firing method - 30+ damage per shot - Works best in mid-range |
| Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle | - High damage with every shot - Single-shot magazine |
| Storm Scout Sniper Rifle | - 100% unscoped accuracy - Shows where the Storm Circle will appear in advance through its unique display |
| Minigun | - Has very high DPS - One of the best in destroying structures - Has a shooting delay and a wind-up time |
| Hand Cannon | - One shot damage is at 75~78 - Deals high damage to buildings |
| Grenade Launcher | - Can take down structures quickly - Explosive power can kill enemies instantly |
| Drum Shotgun | - Powerful at 200 DPS -Short-range, automatic shotgun |
 Infantry Rifle (1 ~ 3) | - Highly precise shots that deal a ton of damage - Not very good at destroying structures |
A Tier Rank Consumable Items
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
 Boogie Bomb | - Can leave enemies exposed for a short period of time - Explodes in a small area of effect |
| Weapon | Description |
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| Drum Shotgun | - Powerful at 200 DPS -Short-range, automatic shotgun |
| Suppressed Submachine Gun | - Great DPS due to high fire rate - Suppressed shots allow for stealthy kills - Can easily destroy structures |
| Drum Gun | - Large magazine size makes fighting easier - High DPS can beat enemies quickly |
A Tier Rank Consumable Items
| Item | Description |
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| Shockwave Grenade | - Throws off all players in blast zone - Negates fall damage |
| Boogie Bomb | - Can leave enemies exposed for a short period of time - Explodes in a small area of effect |
 Storm Flip | - Capable of turning the tides of battle - Can be used for map control |
Best Weapon Ranking: B Rank
B Tier Rank Weapons
B Rank weapons are reliable enough to create medium to high damage per hit. They are still not extremely difficult to use, have medium rarity, but may need more experience to use.
| Weapon | Description |
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| Revolver | - Easy to connect headshot - Good for mid-range battles |
| Burst SMG | - More versatile SMG as bullet spray is controlled - Most effective at 4-7 tiles away from target |
B Tier Rank Consumable Items
| Item | Description |
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 Grenade | - Great for destroying structures - Can be used to deal damage to an area of effect |
| Weapon | Description |
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| Scoped Assault Rifle | - Easy to hit enemies at longer ranges - Hard to use in close range encounters |
B Tier Rank Consumable Items
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Best Weapon Ranking: C Rank
C Tier Rank Weapons
C Rank weapons are okay weapons to have in your arsenal. They will be able to get the job done, but should be swapped out if a better weapon comes along.
| Weapon | Description |
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| Suppressed Pistol | - Suppressed shots make it difficult for enemies to spot you - Semi-automatic firing mode |
| Scoped Assault Rifle | - Easy to hit enemies at longer ranges - Hard to use in close range encounters |
| Weapon | Description |
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| Burst SMG | - High damage at close-range - Controlled bullet spray thanks to burst firing method |
 Suppressed Pistol | - Suppressed shots make it difficult for enemies to spot you - Semi-automatic firing mode |
Best Weapon Ranking: D Rank
D Tier Rank Weapons
D Rank Weapons are not very effective in most situations. However, they are still better to have in your loadout rather than having nothing. These weapons are ranked low in the priority list.
| Weapon | Description |
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| Pistol | - Small magazine size - Difficult to fire due to high recoil |
| Revolver (1 ~ 3) | - Slow reloading time - 6-bullet magazine |
| Weapon | Description |
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| Pistol | - Small magazine size - Difficult to fire due to high recoil |
| Revolver (1 ~ 3) | - Slow reloading time - 6-bullet magazine |
