Best weapons in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2: Ultimate gun tier list

❘ Published: 2024-03-14T16:41:02

Fortnite Zeus skin in front of Mount Olympus

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Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2 brings some godly weapons and items, but some have proved better than others. If you’re struggling to work out which are the best to use, then here’s a complete guns tier list to help you.

Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2 has once again altered the gameplay mechanics on the Battle Royale island. With four new POIs, Greek mythology gods arriving on the island, and a Battle Pass full of heavenly skins, this season has generated a lot of excitement among players.

Furthermore, the season introduces numerous new equipment and weapons that shift the balance of power in the game in favor of those who hold them and take them to the coveted Victory Royale.

With so many new features and alterations added in this update, many players are likely to be perplexed about which guns are the greatest and which are the worst.

However, if you’re still adjusting to the modifications and new weaponry, here’s a Fortnite weapons tier list to help with your decision-making.

Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2 best weapons ranked

Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2 Mythic weapons

The latest season equips you with some powerful weapons to battle enemies.

These are the best weapons currently available to use in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2:

Thunderbolt of Zeus
Warforged Assault Rifle
Harbinger SMG
Frenzy Auto Shotgun
Reaper Sniper Rifle

Our ranking has been formed by taking into account stats, community feedback, and our own in-game experiences with these Fortnite guns since Chapter 5 Season 2 launched in the beginning of March 2024.

Below, you’ll find each weapon separated into tiers, as well as stats and a description of how well they all perform. The S Tier represents the best in class, while the C Tier should probably be avoided.

All of the stats included are based on the highest-rarity versions available right now.

Fortnite S Tier Weapons

Weapon	DPS	Reload Time	Mag Size	Image
Reaper Sniper Rifle	64.13	3.15 seconds	3
Thunderbolt of Zeus	Damage count: 80 (First 2 Bolts) 140 (Final Bolt)	8 seconds	3
Ranger Pistol	198	1.35 seconds	15
Frenzy Auto Shotgun	187.5	4.23 seconds	8

The Reaper Sniper Rifle makes a triumphant return in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2, offering the same one-shot meta that players loved in the previous season. Since its fire rate is fairly faster and has a magazine size of three rounds as compared to other snipers, players can also use the weapon without a mod in close to mid-range combat.

The Thunderbolt of Zeus is a ranged Mythic weapon that is introduced in the latest Fortnite season and hurls a series of thunderbolts in the direction you are facing. The mythic deals some heavy damage on enemies and is overpowered in the current season. If you’ve got one of these in your loadout, chances are you’ll win those mid-range battles against your foes.

An unexpected weapon, the Ranger Pistol jumps up our tier list from the previous season as players have finally mastered the weapon mods to make this a lethal close to a mid-range weapon that eliminates enemies in quick succession. Next time you find this, mod it and watch it work its classic pistol magic.

Finally, we couldn’t round off our S Tier without the beloved Frenzy Auto Shotgun, one of the trusty shotguns that were added in the previous season, is still perfect for close-range combat – especially in its highest rarity available to eliminate your opponents with multiple heavy-hitting shots. Pair the weapon up with a Red-Dot scope and you now have an overpowered shotgun in your loadout.

Fortnite A Tier Weapons

Weapon	DPS	Reload Time	Mag Size	Image
Warforged Assault Rifle	216	3.2 seconds	35
Nemesis AR	175	2.25 seconds	28
Gatekeeper Shotgun	156.4	2.25 seconds	3
Harbinger SMG	199.5	2.3 seconds	30

A new Assault Rifle to arrive this season is the fast-firing Warforged Assault Rifle. While players miss the absence of the overpowered Striker AR this season, the new AR makes up for its rapid firing rate, however only has first-shot accuracy due to high recoil and can only be used as a close to mid-range weapon.

You can find its Mythic variant by defeating Ares at Brawler’s Battlegrounds POI and claiming a powerful AR for your arsenal.

The next weapon on the list is the Nemesis AR which is modeled after the AK which was earlier the Heavy AR in the game. The weapon is an upgraded version of the classic AK as it fires rounds at a similar speed and inflicts heavy damage on opponents, but works great when used with mid and long-range mods.

This season, Fortnite introduced a brand new shotgun called the Gatekeeper Shotgun that fires three hard-hitting rounds and deals some heavy damage to enemies. Since it’s not as quick as the Frenzy Auto, the weapon is an ideal replacement to the classic Pump Shotgun as it deals some lethal damage in close range.

You can find the Mythic variant by defeating Cerberus boss at Grim Gate POI.

Lastly replacing the Hyper SMG is the Harbinger SMG which is a quick-firing submachine gun that works perfectly for all your pray and spray needs this season. Pick up a Mythic variant by defeating Hades at The Underworld and rule the island by spamming some firepower at your enemies with this gun.

Fortnite B Tier Weapons

Weapon	DPS	Reload Time	Mag Size	Image
Huntress DMR	72.1	4.73 seconds	6
Wings of Icarus	60 Dive Bomb damage	3 seconds	300
Thunder Burst SMG	192.27	2.03 seconds	24

The latest Huntress DMR is not your ideal marksman rifle, even though it is meant for long-range shots. With the existence of the Reaper Sniper Rifle, this weapon underperforms until you get the Mythic variant by defeating Zeus at Mount Olympus.

From there on out, you can spam your shots at a distant enemy and watch them suffer your godly wrath.

Next up is a traversal item this season called Wings of Icarus which can be used to escape a sweaty fight or even travel long distances across the island. Even though its dive bomb and ability to prevent fall damage are quite overpowered, players have found ways to counter it effectively.

Lastly, the Thunder Burst SMG is a decent rapid-fire weapon that can be used for more accurate shots in close combat scenarios. The gun works perfectly well with an optic and an under barrel mod, however standalone it falls low due to its slower firing speed than other SMGs.

Fortnite C Tier Weapons

Weapon	DPS	Reload Time	Mag Size	Image
Hammer Pump Shotgun	72.1	4.73 seconds	6
Cluster Clinger	–	–	–

Returning this season is the Hammer Pump Shotgun which is an underwhelming weapon in its category as it’s slower than a standard Pump Shotgun and has a first-person recoil animation. Players are still questioning its existence in the current Fortnite season as it feels quite out of place as compared to the new shotgun.

On the other hand, Cluster Clinger is still an underwhelming explosive item that deals little damage to opponents but is great at breaking down builds or structures.

As always, this ranking could end up shifting around as Epic Games rolls out Fortnite patch updates with new weapons and old classics throughout the season. But for now, this is how the state of play looks.

We’ll be sure to update this ranking when more weapons get vaulted or unvaulted as Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2 progresses, so check back soon to make sure you’re using the very best weapons on offer.

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