Find out how rarity affects weapon stats & spawn rates in Fortnite with this Weapons Rarity guide!!
Weapon Rarity in Fortnite
Each weapon has it's own rarity tier that determines its stats & how easy it will be to find in the game. The higher rarity, the better the weapon will perform!
Check Out the Weapons List HereRarity Determines Weapon Stats
A weapon becomes better the higher its rarity whether with be higher damage or reload speed. For example, a common Assault Rifle only does 30 damage while it's Legendary counterpart does 36 damage!
Higher the Rarity, Harder to Find
High Tier weapons will not spawn as much as lower tier ones. You will hardly find legendary weapons on the floor!
Weapon Rarity Color Guide
Rarity in Fortnite is color-coded with grey as the lowest and orange as the highest! Weapons will have better stats the higher their rarity is.
Color Guide
| Rarity | Damage | Reload |
|---|---|---|
| Common ★1 | 27 | 2.9 Sec |
| Uncommon ★2 | 29 | 2.7 Sec |
| Rare ★3 | 30 | 2.6 Sec |
| Epic ★4 | 32 | 2.5 Sec |
| Legendary ★5 | 33 | 2.3 Sec |
Rarity is Not Everything
You should not just base weapons on their rarities. Some weapons regardless of rarities are better to have because they are easier to use and are more versatile in combat.
Check Out the Best Weapons Ranking HereChange in Appearance
Some weapons change their overall appearance at higher tiers. The Assault Rifle starts off looking like an M-16 gun and then becomes a SKAR at Epic and Legendary.
Items Have Rarities Too
Although Items do not have rarity tiers yet, they do have their own rarity. This tells players how easy it will be to find them in the game.
Check Out the Item List HereWhere to Get High Tier Weapons
You will rarely find Epic and Legendary weapons on the floor. You need to look at chests or supply boxes to get them!
Treasure Chests
High tier weapons have a higher chance of appearing in Treasure Chests. Keep an ear out for the humming sounds of treasure chests to get it before anyone else!
Supply Boxes
Supply Boxes are gifts from above filled with materials, ammo, and weapons! You will know where they will land by the blue smokes on the floor.
Vending Machines
Exchange materials for weapons in Vending Machines! Higher rarity weapons will cost more materials so save up on them if you intend to buy!
Check Out the Vending Machines Here
