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!

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.
Best Weapon Ranking: S Rank
S Tier Rank Weapons
S-Rank weapons are fairly easy to use and are effective in any game mode with relatively high damage and low-medium rarities. This makes it so that even beginners can effectively use them!
Weapon | Description |
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![]() | - Capable of one-hit eliminations via head shots - Excellent at close range - Shot power decreases at longer ranges |
![]() | - Does not give away your position when shot - Versatile weapon at all ranges - Deals high damage |
![]() | - More than 100 damage in 3 shots - Tight bullet spread - Can be used at any distance |
![]() | - High DPS can defeat enemies quickly - Strong Building destruction power - Large magazine size |
Weapon | Description |
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![]() | - Deals high shot damage and DPS - Excellent when used in mid-range shootouts |
![]() | -High damage with versatile range -Silence shots keeps users hidden -Good for stealthy kills |
![]() | - High Building destruction power - One person can destroy structures while other teammates focus on focusing fire to enemies |
![]() | - Effectiveness across all ranges - Excellent damage to enemy and buildings |
![]() | - Can wipe out enemy forts with its high Building destructive power - Easy to use against structures |
![]() | - High DPS can quickly bring down enemies - Can also be used to bring down structures |
![]() | - Can pressure enemies with its fast fire rate - Useful to draw enemy attention - Can easily take down structures |
![]() | -Can create openings in enemy forts with one shot -Lower bullet drop makes shots easier to track -4 second reload time after every shot |
![]() | - Best when used to making head shots - Well-placed shots can eliminate enemies quickly |
![]() | - Less powerful than other sniper rifles, but makes up for it with silenced shots - Great for stealth kills, especially with distracted enemies |
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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![]() | - Deals high shot damage and DPS - Excellent when used in mid-range shootouts |
![]() | - Fastest fire rate among shotguns - Good magazine size - Very effective in short-range combat |
![]() | - One shot damage is at 75~78 - Deals high damage to buildings |
![]() | - High damage at 110-121 damage per direct hit - Explosive damage has a wide area - Very high Building destruction power |
![]() | - Can take down structures quickly - Explosive power can kill enemies instantly |
![]() | - Extremely high damage per shot to both enemies and structures - Low bullet drop compared to other sniper rifles - Extremely long reload time after every shot |
![]() | - Silenced shots won't give out position to enemies - Less powerful compared to other sniper rifles, but is still capable of one-shot eliminations with headshot |
![]() | - Ideal for mid-range battles thanks to high damage and extended range - No bullter travel time and drop |
Weapon | Description |
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![]() | - One-shot eliminations are possible - Can suppress enemy movement |
![]() | - Can prolong fights due to its large magazine size - One of the highest firing rates among shotguns |
![]() | - Can deal high damage in one shot - Excellent at destroying enemy structures |
![]() | - Useful in scoping out enemies and treasure - Use to chip away enemy's health from a distance |
![]() | - One of the more beginner friendly guns - Highly versatile in close- to mid-range combat - Often used due to frequency of middle-range combat in-game |
![]() | - Shots fired immediately connects to targets - High damage capabilities in mid- to long-range battles |
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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![]() | - Easy to use in any range - Can be effective against enemy buildings |
![]() | - Has high damage at 86-90 - One shot enemies with headshots - Harder to aim with no scope |
![]() | - Has very high DPS - One of the best in destroying structures - Has a shooting delay and a wind-up time |
![]() | - Thermal scope assists in spotting hidden enemies - Can do 100 or more damage in 3 shots - Has slow firing rate |
Weapon | Description |
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![]() | - Has high damage per shot - Easy to use in initiating mid-range battles - High craft damage |
![]() | - Dishes out effective damage at mid- to long-range combat - Can instantly hit enemies from a distance - Ineffective in close-range combat |