Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 1 has completely transformed the weapon pool, introducing a fresh arsenal of weapons along with various other things like boons, medallions, and sprites.
The new season brings significant changes to combat, with all weapons now using hitscan mechanics – meaning no more bullet drops to worry about. Let’s break down everything you need to know about the current weapons in Fortnite.
Editor’s Note: We updated this article on January 7 as Fortnite unvaulted three new weapons: Ranger AR, Kinetic Blade, and Lock-On Pistol in Chapter 6 Season 1.
Here’s a table of all available weapons:
Weapon Name | Type |
Ranger AR | Assault Rifle |
Holo Twister AR | Assault Rifle |
Enhanced Holo Twister AR | Assault Rifle |
Fury AR | Assault Rifle |
Enhanced Fury AR | Assault Rifle |
Surgefire SMG | SMG |
Veiled Precision SMG | SMG |
Night Rose Veiled SMG | SMG |
Lock-On Pistol | Pistol |
Suppressed Pistol | Pistol |
Oni Shotgun | Shotgun |
Enhanced Oni Shotgun | Shotgun |
Sentinel Pump | Shotgun |
Enhanced Sentinel Pump | Shotgun |
Twinfire Auto Shotgun | Shotgun |
Enhanced Twinfire Auto | Shotgun |
Typhoon Blade | Fire Oni Mask | Void Oni Mask | Kinetic Blade |
One of the biggest changes this season is the complete absence of sniper rifles from the loot pool. If you’re a long-range combat fan, you’ll need to adjust your strategy and maybe rely more on assault rifles for those mid to long-range engagements.
The Oni Masks provide unique abilities, while the Typhoon Blade gives you a melee option – something that can be particularly useful in close-quarter situations or when you’re trying to be stealthy.
The shift to hitscan for all weapons makes combat more straightforward – what you see is what you hit. This change especially helps if you’re new to the game or struggled with calculating bullet drop in previous seasons.
Remember that since this is a fresh season, the meta is still developing. Take some time to try out different weapons and find what works best for your playstyle. Some weapons might get adjusted in future updates, so stay tuned for any balance changes.