Each seasonal update refreshes the loot pool—and Fortnite Chapter 7 is no different. Although the weapons are well-balanced in Epic’s rendition of Hollywood, some guns clearly stand out on the island.

In this guide, we’ll rank all the new Fortnite weapons and returning options to determine the guns that make the best weapon loadout overall, and the ones that stand out in their respective categories.

Fortnite Chapter 7 Weapons Tier List

Here are the best weapons in Fortnite right now, ranked by tier:

Best Assault Rifles In Fortnite Chapter 7

Not only is the Deadeye the best assault rifle in Fortnite Chapter 7, but it’s the best weapon overall.

Despite being beaten by the Enforcer Assault Rifle when it comes to damage, the Deadeye is the better pick. It boasts a faster fire rate, better accuracy, and a 1.75x headshot multiplier, the highest in its class.

The Tactical Assault Rifle crept its way back into Battle Royale modes after a December 2025 patch, but its low damage output (which has a falloff after 30 meters) makes it the worst assault rifle on the Fortnite weapons list to use at long range.

Best Submachine Guns In Fortnite Chapter 7

The Dual Micro SMG turned heads when it first joined Fortnite—and not much has changed.

It outshines most SMGs in the Fortnite Chapter 7 weapons pool thanks to its extremely high fire rate and ability to shred through enemy builds. Beyond that, the gun is perfect for following up after a shotgun shell in close-quarter combat, with minimal accuracy required.

While the Holo Rush SMG is more versatile at range, the Dual Micro SMG has the upper hand. Its strength in short-range fights makes it one of the best weapons in Fortnite.

Best Shotguns In Fortnite Chapter 7

Shotgun fans can rejoice because there are dominant options this season.

The Iron Pump Shotgun deals the most damage and shares similarities with the iconic Fortnite Pump Shotgun. 

However, if you want the new Fortnite weapons to rely less on accuracy, the Twin Hammers let you dual-wield shotguns and have a faster fire rate.

Although the Sovereign Shotgun is a jack-of-all-trades and is most effective when used to hipfire, it’s outshone by the two other titans in its category.

Best Sniper Rifles In Fortnite Chapter 7

The Vengeful Sniper Rifle won’t go down as one of the best guns in Fortnite for sniping, but it’s powerful and accurate, even if the fire rate is on the slow side.

Its maximum critical kill damage is 196, so you’ll have to follow up a shot at range with an assault rifle against an enemy with full health and shield.

Best Pistols In Fortnite Chapter 7

Like the Vengeful Sniper Rifle, the Tactical Pistol is the only weapon in its class.

The fast fire rate is arguably the gun’s greatest strength, but it simply isn’t as powerful as other fully automatic weapons on this Fortnite weapons list. This means it’s only really worth adding to your loadout until you find better loot.

Best Special Weapons In Fortnite Chapter 7

Unfortunately, the Fortnite Chapter 7 special weapons aren’t anything to shout about.

The Arc Lightning Gun can be useful for destroying buildings and vehicles, but it has a cooldown, a durability meter, and a limited range.

As for the Forsaken Vow Blade, it deals relatively low damage compared to Fortnite guns this season across its three main attacks: Song of Steel (deals 35 damage per hit), Falling Blossom (while airborne, executes a downward attack that deals 70 damage), and Vengeance Dash (a charged ranged melee attack, capable of 35 damage and knocks back the enemy).

The reason the Forsaken Vow Blade is worthy of being ranked at B-Tier on our Fortnite weapons tier list is because of the superior mobility it provides, allowing you to dash across the map and even through the air without the risk of fall damage.

Best Mythic Weapons In Fortnite Chapter 7

Since Mythic Fortnite weapons are the highest rarity pieces of kit on the island and are based on existing weapons, it should come as no surprise that the best Mythic weapons this season are Hush’s Deadeye Assault Rifle and the Pinpoint Iron Pump Shotgun.

To get your hands on Hush’s Deadeye Assault Rifle in Fortnite Chapter 7, you must be the first player to defeat the Hush boss in Fortnite. She will spawn at one of five locations in a match, which is marked on the map for all to see.

Becoming the proud owner of the Pinpoint Iron Pump Shotgun means holding the interact button over the 515 kg barbell at Ripped Tides, though there’s only a 33% chance the gun will drop. If you eat steaks scattered around the area, it reduces the time it takes to interact with the barbell.

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