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Fortnite Weapon Changes

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28 patch days · 239 rarity changes · updated 2026-07-26

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July 15, 2026

1 change

Unstable Bounce Grenade

Exotic
StatOldNewChange
DPS2040+20
Damage1040+30
Damage (medium range)1040+30
Damage (long range)1040+30
Structure Damage4075+35
Fire Rate21-1
Impact1902000+1810

July 3, 2026

12 changes

Twinfire Auto Shotgun

Epic
StatOldNewChange
DPS143.64157.32+13.68
Damage75.682.8+7.2
Damage (medium range)3.4653.795+0.33
Damage (long range)2.522.76+0.24
Structure Damage3.94.2+0.3
Reload Time4.374.28-0.09

Twinfire Auto Shotgun

Legendary
StatOldNewChange
DPS150.48166.44+15.96
Damage79.287.6+8.4
Damage (medium range)3.634.015+0.385
Damage (long range)2.642.92+0.28
Structure Damage4.14.4+0.3
Reload Time4.144.05-0.09

Tactical Assault Rifle

Common
StatOldNewChange
DPS133140+7
Damage1920+1
Damage (medium range)17.118+0.9
Damage (long range)16.1517+0.85

Tactical Assault Rifle

Uncommon
StatOldNewChange
DPS140147+7
Damage2021+1
Damage (medium range)1818.9+0.9
Damage (long range)1717.85+0.85

Tactical Assault Rifle

Rare
StatOldNewChange
DPS147154+7
Damage2122+1
Damage (medium range)18.919.8+0.9
Damage (long range)17.8518.7+0.85

Tactical Assault Rifle

Epic
StatOldNewChange
DPS154161+7
Damage2223+1
Damage (medium range)19.820.7+0.9
Damage (long range)18.719.55+0.85

Tactical Assault Rifle

Legendary
StatOldNewChange
DPS161168+7
Damage2324+1
Damage (medium range)20.721.6+0.9
Damage (long range)19.5520.4+0.85

Harbinger SMG

Common
StatOldNewChange
DPS161.5170+8.5
Fire Rate9.510+0.5
Reload Time2.862.75-0.11

Harbinger SMG

Uncommon
StatOldNewChange
DPS171180+9
Fire Rate9.510+0.5
Reload Time2.732.63-0.1

Harbinger SMG

Rare
StatOldNewChange
DPS180.5190+9.5
Fire Rate9.510+0.5
Reload Time2.62.5-0.1

Harbinger SMG

Epic
StatOldNewChange
DPS190200+10
Fire Rate9.510+0.5
Reload Time2.472.38-0.09

Harbinger SMG

Legendary
StatOldNewChange
DPS199.5210+10.5
Fire Rate9.510+0.5
Reload Time2.342.25-0.09

July 1, 2026

16 changes

Recurve Crossbow

Common
StatOldNewChange
DPS5.754.35-1.4
Fire Rate1.150.87-0.28

Recurve Crossbow

Uncommon
StatOldNewChange
DPS8.056.09-1.96
Fire Rate1.150.87-0.28

Enforcer AR

Common
StatOldNewChange
DPS126.4140+13.6
Damage3235+3
Damage (medium range)30.434.3+3.9
Damage (long range)28.833.6+4.8
Structure Damage3235+3
Fire Rate3.954+0.05

Enforcer AR

Uncommon
StatOldNewChange
DPS130.35148+17.65
Damage3337+4
Damage (medium range)31.3536.26+4.91
Damage (long range)29.735.52+5.82
Structure Damage3337+4
Fire Rate3.954+0.05

Enforcer AR

Rare
StatOldNewChange
DPS138.25156+17.75
Damage3539+4
Damage (medium range)33.2538.22+4.97
Damage (long range)31.537.44+5.94
Structure Damage3539+4
Fire Rate3.954+0.05

Enforcer AR

Epic
StatOldNewChange
DPS146.15164+17.85
Damage3741+4
Damage (medium range)35.1540.18+5.03
Damage (long range)33.339.36+6.06
Structure Damage3741+4
Fire Rate3.954+0.05

Enforcer AR

Legendary
StatOldNewChange
DPS154.05172+17.95
Damage3943+4
Damage (medium range)37.0542.14+5.09
Damage (long range)35.141.28+6.18
Structure Damage3943+4
Fire Rate3.954+0.05

Oscar's Frenzy Auto Shotgun

Mythic
StatOldNewChange
DPS195171.6-23.4
Range35002000-1500
Fire Rate2.52.2-0.3
FN

Bait Bucket

Common
StatOldNewChange
DPS20.80-20.8
Damage166-10
Damage (medium range)166-10
Damage (long range)166-10
Structure Damage166-10
Range10-1
Fire Rate1.30-1.3
Equip animation10-1
Vertical Recoil50-5
FN

Bait Bucket

Uncommon
StatOldNewChange
DPS20.80-20.8
Damage166-10
Damage (medium range)166-10
Damage (long range)166-10
Structure Damage166-10
Range10-1
Fire Rate1.30-1.3
Equip animation10-1
Vertical Recoil50-5
FN

Bait Bucket

Rare
StatOldNewChange
DPS20.80-20.8
Damage166-10
Damage (medium range)166-10
Damage (long range)166-10
Structure Damage166-10
Range10-1
Fire Rate1.30-1.3
Equip animation10-1
Vertical Recoil50-5
FN

Bait Bucket

Epic
StatOldNewChange
DPS20.80-20.8
Damage166-10
Damage (medium range)166-10
Damage (long range)166-10
Structure Damage166-10
Range10-1
Fire Rate1.30-1.3
Equip animation10-1
Vertical Recoil50-5

Huntress DMR

Uncommon
StatOldNewChange
DPS89.0690.52+1.46
Damage6162+1
Damage (medium range)57.9560.76+2.81
Damage (long range)54.959.52+4.62
Structure Damage6762-5

Huntress DMR

Rare
StatOldNewChange
DPS93.4494.9+1.46
Damage6465+1
Damage (medium range)60.863.7+2.9
Damage (long range)57.662.4+4.8
Structure Damage7065-5

Huntress DMR

Epic
StatOldNewChange
DPS97.8299.28+1.46
Damage6768+1
Damage (medium range)63.6566.64+2.99
Damage (long range)60.365.28+4.98
Structure Damage7468-6

Huntress DMR

Legendary
StatOldNewChange
DPS102.2105.12+2.92
Damage7072+2
Damage (medium range)66.570.56+4.06
Damage (long range)6369.12+6.12
Structure Damage7772-5

January 23, 2026

19 changes

Snowball Launcher

Epic
StatOldNewChange
Magazine Size64-2

Snowball Launcher

Legendary
StatOldNewChange
Magazine Size64-2

Ballistic Shield

Epic
StatOldNewChange
DPS118.8125.4+6.6
Damage1819+1
Damage (medium range)15.316.15+0.85
Damage (long range)14.415.2+0.8

Striker AR

Common
StatOldNewChange
DPS194.4186.3-8.1
Damage2423-1
Damage (medium range)21.620.7-0.9
Damage (long range)19.218.4-0.8

Striker AR

Uncommon
StatOldNewChange
DPS210.6194.4-16.2
Damage2624-2
Damage (medium range)23.421.6-1.8
Damage (long range)20.819.2-1.6

Striker AR

Rare
StatOldNewChange
DPS218.7202.5-16.2
Damage2725-2
Damage (medium range)24.322.5-1.8
Damage (long range)21.620-1.6

Striker AR

Epic
StatOldNewChange
DPS226.8210.6-16.2
Damage2826-2
Damage (medium range)25.223.4-1.8
Damage (long range)22.420.8-1.6

Striker AR

Legendary
StatOldNewChange
DPS243226.8-16.2
Damage3028-2
Damage (medium range)2725.2-1.8
Damage (long range)2422.4-1.6

Nisha's Striker AR

Mythic
StatOldNewChange
DPS251.1234.9-16.2
Damage3129-2
Damage (medium range)27.926.1-1.8
Damage (long range)24.823.2-1.6

Ranger Pistol

Common
StatOldNewChange
DPS151.8158.4+6.6
Damage2324+1
Damage (medium range)19.5520.4+0.85
Damage (long range)18.419.2+0.8

Ranger Pistol

Uncommon
StatOldNewChange
DPS158.4171.6+13.2
Damage2426+2
Damage (medium range)20.422.1+1.7
Damage (long range)19.220.8+1.6

Ranger Pistol

Rare
StatOldNewChange
DPS165178.2+13.2
Damage2527+2
Damage (medium range)21.2522.95+1.7
Damage (long range)2021.6+1.6

Ranger Pistol

Epic
StatOldNewChange
DPS171.6184.8+13.2
Damage2628+2
Damage (medium range)22.123.8+1.7
Damage (long range)20.822.4+1.6

Ranger Pistol

Legendary
StatOldNewChange
DPS184.8198+13.2
Damage2830+2
Damage (medium range)23.825.5+1.7
Damage (long range)22.424+1.6

Thunder Burst SMG

Common
StatOldNewChange
Magazine Size2427+3

Thunder Burst SMG

Uncommon
StatOldNewChange
Magazine Size2427+3

Thunder Burst SMG

Rare
StatOldNewChange
Magazine Size2427+3

Thunder Burst SMG

Epic
StatOldNewChange
Magazine Size2427+3

Thunder Burst SMG

Legendary
StatOldNewChange
Magazine Size2427+3

December 4, 2025

1 change

Lock On Pistol

Rare
StatOldNewChange
DPS300375+75
Damage2025+5
Damage (medium range)1620+4
Damage (long range)13.516.875+3.375

September 26, 2025

1 change

Rocket Ram

Rare
StatOldNewChange
Magazine Size01+1

September 12, 2025

3 changes

Heisted Breacher Shotgun

Exotic
StatOldNewChange
Structure Damage759255-504

Sticky Grenade Launcher

Epic
StatOldNewChange
DPS65.854.6-11.2
Damage7065-5
Damage (medium range)7065-5
Damage (long range)7065-5
Fire Rate0.940.84-0.1
Reload Time6.277+0.73

Sticky Grenade Launcher

Legendary
StatOldNewChange
DPS69.5658.8-10.76
Damage7470-4
Damage (medium range)747-67
Damage (long range)7470-4
Fire Rate0.940.84-0.1
Reload Time5.946.5+0.56

August 8, 2025

4 changes

Explosive Repeater Rifle

Uncommon
StatOldNewChange
Structure Damage4225-17

Explosive Repeater Rifle

Rare
StatOldNewChange
Structure Damage4426-18

Explosive Repeater Rifle

Epic
StatOldNewChange
Structure Damage4627-19

Explosive Repeater Rifle

Legendary
StatOldNewChange
Structure Damage4828-20

July 26, 2025

5 changes

Combat SMG

Common
StatOldNewChange
DPS204216+12
Damage1718+1
Damage (medium range)13.614.4+0.8
Damage (long range)12.2412.96+0.72
Structure Damage1718+1

Combat SMG

Uncommon
StatOldNewChange
DPS216228+12
Damage1819+1
Damage (medium range)14.415.2+0.8
Damage (long range)12.9613.68+0.72
Structure Damage1819+1

Combat SMG

Rare
StatOldNewChange
DPS228240+12
Damage1920+1
Damage (medium range)15.216+0.8
Damage (long range)13.6814.4+0.72
Structure Damage1920+1

Combat SMG

Epic
StatOldNewChange
DPS240252+12
Damage2021+1
Damage (medium range)1616.8+0.8
Damage (long range)14.415.12+0.72
Structure Damage2021+1

Combat SMG

Legendary
StatOldNewChange
DPS252264+12
Damage2122+1
Damage (medium range)16.817.6+0.8
Damage (long range)15.1215.84+0.72
Structure Damage2122+1

June 20, 2025

3 changes

Heavy Sniper Rifle

Rare
StatOldNewChange
Structure Damage600150-450

Heavy Sniper Rifle

Epic
StatOldNewChange
Structure Damage630158-472

Heavy Sniper Rifle

Legendary
StatOldNewChange
Structure Damage660165-495

June 9, 2025

5 changes

Drum Shotgun

Common
StatOldNewChange
DPS172.8151.2-21.6
Damage57.650.4-7.2
Damage (medium range)4.84.2-0.6
Damage (long range)2.42.1-0.3
Structure Damage3.83.6-0.2

Drum Shotgun

Uncommon
StatOldNewChange
DPS180162-18
Damage6054-6
Damage (medium range)54.5-0.5
Damage (long range)2.52.25-0.25
Structure Damage43.8-0.2

Drum Shotgun

Rare
StatOldNewChange
DPS190.8169.2-21.6
Damage63.656.4-7.2
Damage (medium range)5.34.7-0.6
Damage (long range)2.652.35-0.3
Structure Damage4.34-0.3

Drum Shotgun

Epic
StatOldNewChange
DPS201.6176.4-25.2
Damage67.258.8-8.4
Damage (medium range)5.64.9-0.7
Damage (long range)2.82.45-0.35
Structure Damage4.54.2-0.3

Drum Shotgun

Legendary
StatOldNewChange
DPS208.8187.2-21.6
Damage69.662.4-7.2
Damage (medium range)5.85.2-0.6
Damage (long range)2.92.6-0.3
Structure Damage4.74.4-0.3

April 11, 2025

3 changes

Overclocked Pulse Rifle

Mythic
StatOldNewChange
DPS266237.5-28.5
Fire Rate76.25-0.75

Highcard's Havoc Suppressed Rifle

Mythic
StatOldNewChange
Structure Damage3926-13
Vertical Recoil1.872.295+0.425

Enhanced Havoc Shotgun

Mythic
StatOldNewChange
DPS108103.5-4.5
Damage144138-6
Damage (medium range)7.26.9-0.3
Damage (long range)4.24.025-0.175

March 29, 2025

6 changes

Dragon's Breath Sniper

Exotic
StatOldNewChange
DPS39.9390.75+50.82
Fire Rate0.330.75+0.42
Reload Time2.352.7+0.35

Havoc Suppressed Assault Rifle

Common
StatOldNewChange
Structure Damage3121-10

Havoc Suppressed Assault Rifle

Uncommon
StatOldNewChange
Structure Damage3222-10

Havoc Suppressed Assault Rifle

Rare
StatOldNewChange
Structure Damage3423-11

Havoc Suppressed Assault Rifle

Epic
StatOldNewChange
Structure Damage3624-12

Havoc Suppressed Assault Rifle

Legendary
StatOldNewChange
Structure Damage3725-12

February 14, 2025

3 changes

Heavy Sniper Rifle

Rare
StatOldNewChange
DPS39.676.8+37.2
Fire Rate0.330.64+0.31

Heavy Sniper Rifle

Epic
StatOldNewChange
DPS41.5880.64+39.06
Fire Rate0.330.64+0.31

Heavy Sniper Rifle

Legendary
StatOldNewChange
DPS43.5684.48+40.92
Fire Rate0.330.64+0.31

January 31, 2025

1 change

Shockwave Hammer

Epic
StatOldNewChange
Magazine Size43-1

January 18, 2025

10 changes

Burst Assault Rifle

Common
StatOldNewChange
DPS85.2574.4-10.85
Damage (medium range)24.829.45+4.65
Damage (long range)20.92527.9+6.975
Fire Rate2.752.4-0.35
Reload Time2.862.75-0.11
Spread0.250.15-0.1
Vertical Recoil1.9252.75+0.825
Horizontal Recoil0.250.4+0.15

Burst Assault Rifle

Uncommon
StatOldNewChange
DPS8876.8-11.2
Damage (medium range)25.630.4+4.8
Damage (long range)21.628.8+7.2
Fire Rate2.752.4-0.35
Reload Time2.732.63-0.1
Spread0.250.15-0.1
Vertical Recoil1.8382.625+0.787
Horizontal Recoil0.250.4+0.15

Burst Assault Rifle

Rare
StatOldNewChange
DPS93.581.6-11.9
Damage (medium range)27.232.3+5.1
Damage (long range)22.9530.6+7.65
Fire Rate2.752.4-0.35
Reload Time2.62.5-0.1
Spread0.250.15-0.1
Vertical Recoil1.752.5+0.75
Horizontal Recoil0.250.4+0.15

Burst Assault Rifle

Epic
StatOldNewChange
DPS9986.4-12.6
Damage (medium range)28.834.2+5.4
Damage (long range)24.332.4+8.1
Fire Rate2.752.4-0.35
Reload Time2.472.38-0.09
Spread0.250.15-0.1
Vertical Recoil1.6632.375+0.712
Horizontal Recoil0.250.4+0.15

Burst Assault Rifle

Legendary
StatOldNewChange
DPS101.7588.8-12.95
Damage (medium range)29.635.15+5.55
Damage (long range)24.97533.3+8.325
Fire Rate2.752.4-0.35
Reload Time2.342.25-0.09
Spread0.250.15-0.1
Vertical Recoil1.5752.25+0.675
Horizontal Recoil0.250.4+0.15

Maven Auto Shotgun

Common
StatOldNewChange
DPS115.5107.8-7.7
Fire Rate1.51.4-0.1

Maven Auto Shotgun

Uncommon
StatOldNewChange
DPS121.5113.4-8.1
Fire Rate1.51.4-0.1

Maven Auto Shotgun

Rare
StatOldNewChange
DPS127.5119-8.5
Fire Rate1.51.4-0.1

Maven Auto Shotgun

Epic
StatOldNewChange
DPS133.5124.6-8.9
Fire Rate1.51.4-0.1

Maven Auto Shotgun

Legendary
StatOldNewChange
DPS141131.6-9.4
Fire Rate1.51.4-0.1

December 13, 2024

15 changes

Machine SMG

Common
StatOldNewChange
DPS185.5189+3.5
Fire Rate13.2513.5+0.25

Machine SMG

Uncommon
StatOldNewChange
DPS198.75202.5+3.75
Fire Rate13.2513.5+0.25

Machine SMG

Rare
StatOldNewChange
DPS212216+4
Fire Rate13.2513.5+0.25

Machine SMG

Epic
StatOldNewChange
DPS225.25229.5+4.25
Fire Rate13.2513.5+0.25

Machine SMG

Legendary
StatOldNewChange
DPS238.5243+4.5
Fire Rate13.2513.5+0.25

Maven Auto Shotgun

Common
StatOldNewChange
DPS100.1115.5+15.4
Damage (medium range)7.76.16-1.54
Damage (long range)5.7753.08-2.695
Fire Rate1.31.5+0.2

Maven Auto Shotgun

Uncommon
StatOldNewChange
DPS105.3121.5+16.2
Damage (medium range)8.16.48-1.62
Damage (long range)6.0753.24-2.835
Fire Rate1.31.5+0.2

Maven Auto Shotgun

Rare
StatOldNewChange
DPS110.5127.5+17
Damage (medium range)8.56.8-1.7
Damage (long range)6.3753.4-2.975
Fire Rate1.31.5+0.2

Maven Auto Shotgun

Epic
StatOldNewChange
DPS115.7133.5+17.8
Damage (medium range)8.97.12-1.78
Damage (long range)6.6753.56-3.115
Fire Rate1.31.5+0.2

Maven Auto Shotgun

Legendary
StatOldNewChange
DPS122.2141+18.8
Damage (medium range)9.47.52-1.88
Damage (long range)7.053.76-3.29
Fire Rate1.31.5+0.2

Thunder Shotgun

Common
StatOldNewChange
Equip animation11.1+0.1

Thunder Shotgun

Uncommon
StatOldNewChange
Equip animation11.1+0.1

Thunder Shotgun

Rare
StatOldNewChange
Equip animation11.1+0.1

Thunder Shotgun

Epic
StatOldNewChange
Equip animation11.1+0.1

Thunder Shotgun

Legendary
StatOldNewChange
Equip animation11.1+0.1

December 4, 2024

16 changes

Assault Rifle

Epic
StatOldNewChange
Reload Time2.192.38+0.19

Assault Rifle

Legendary
StatOldNewChange
Reload Time2.072.25+0.18

Primal Flame Bow

Epic
StatOldNewChange
DPS6879+11
Damage6879+11
Damage (medium range)6879+11
Damage (long range)6879+11
Structure Damage4753+6

Primal Flame Bow

Legendary
StatOldNewChange
DPS7283+11
Damage7283+11
Damage (medium range)7283+11
Damage (long range)7283+11
Structure Damage5055+5

Primal Stink Bow

Epic
StatOldNewChange
DPS6879+11
Damage6879+11
Damage (medium range)6879+11
Damage (long range)6879+11
Structure Damage4753+6

Primal Stink Bow

Legendary
StatOldNewChange
DPS7283+11
Damage7283+11
Damage (medium range)7283+11
Damage (long range)7283+11
Structure Damage5055+5

Machine SMG

Common
StatOldNewChange
DPS202.5185.5-17
Damage1514-1
Fire Rate13.513.25-0.25
Magazine Size3533-2
Reload Time2.482.75+0.27

Machine SMG

Uncommon
StatOldNewChange
DPS216198.75-17.25
Damage1615-1
Fire Rate13.513.25-0.25
Magazine Size3533-2
Reload Time2.362.63+0.27

Machine SMG

Rare
StatOldNewChange
DPS229.5212-17.5
Damage1716-1
Fire Rate13.513.25-0.25
Magazine Size3533-2
Reload Time2.252.5+0.25

Machine SMG

Epic
StatOldNewChange
DPS243225.25-17.75
Damage1817-1
Fire Rate13.513.25-0.25
Magazine Size3533-2
Reload Time2.142.38+0.24

Machine SMG

Legendary
StatOldNewChange
DPS256.5238.5-18
Damage1918-1
Fire Rate13.513.25-0.25
Magazine Size3533-2
Reload Time2.032.25+0.22

Machine SMG

Common
StatOldNewChange
Damage (medium range)10.59.8-0.7
Damage (long range)6.756.3-0.45
Structure Damage1814-4

Machine SMG

Uncommon
StatOldNewChange
Damage (medium range)11.210.5-0.7
Damage (long range)7.26.75-0.45
Structure Damage1915-4

Machine SMG

Rare
StatOldNewChange
Damage (medium range)11.911.2-0.7
Damage (long range)7.657.2-0.45
Structure Damage2016-4

Machine SMG

Epic
StatOldNewChange
Damage (medium range)12.611.9-0.7
Damage (long range)8.17.65-0.45
Structure Damage2117-4

Machine SMG

Legendary
StatOldNewChange
Damage (medium range)13.312.6-0.7
Damage (long range)8.558.1-0.45
Structure Damage2218-4

October 18, 2024

6 changes

Chrome Shotgun

Common
StatOldNewChange
DPS115.5123+7.5
Damage7782+5
Damage (medium range)4.624.92+0.3
Damage (long range)1.9252.05+0.125

Chrome Shotgun

Uncommon
StatOldNewChange
DPS121.5129+7.5
Damage8186+5
Damage (medium range)4.865.16+0.3
Damage (long range)2.0252.15+0.125

Chrome Shotgun

Rare
StatOldNewChange
DPS127.5136.5+9
Damage8591+6
Damage (medium range)5.15.46+0.36
Damage (long range)2.1252.275+0.15

Chrome Shotgun

Epic
StatOldNewChange
DPS133.5144+10.5
Damage8996+7
Damage (medium range)5.345.76+0.42
Damage (long range)2.2252.4+0.175

Chrome Shotgun

Legendary
StatOldNewChange
DPS141150+9
Damage94100+6
Damage (medium range)5.646+0.36
Damage (long range)2.352.5+0.15

Chrome Shotgun

Mythic
StatOldNewChange
DPS147157.5+10.5
Damage98105+7
Damage (medium range)5.886.3+0.42
Damage (long range)2.452.625+0.175

October 4, 2024

1 change

Chrome Shotgun

Mythic
StatOldNewChange
DPS294147-147
Fire Rate31.5-1.5

September 18, 2024

4 changes

Hunter Bolt-Action Sniper

Rare
StatOldNewChange
DPS57.664+6.4
Damage90100+10
Damage (medium range)90100+10
Damage (long range)90100+10
Structure Damage90100+10

Hunter Bolt-Action Sniper

Epic
StatOldNewChange
DPS60.867.2+6.4
Damage95105+10
Damage (medium range)95105+10
Damage (long range)95105+10
Structure Damage95105+10

Hunter Bolt-Action Sniper

Legendary
StatOldNewChange
DPS63.3670.4+7.04
Damage99110+11
Damage (medium range)99110+11
Damage (long range)99110+11
Structure Damage99110+11

Boom Sniper Rifle

Exotic
StatOldNewChange
DPS6075+15
Damage6075+15
Damage (medium range)6075+15
Damage (long range)6075+15
Structure Damage120150+30

August 30, 2024

5 changes

Charge SMG

Common
StatOldNewChange
Vertical Recoil3.411.65-1.76

Charge SMG

Uncommon
StatOldNewChange
Vertical Recoil3.2551.575-1.68

Charge SMG

Rare
StatOldNewChange
Vertical Recoil3.11.5-1.6

Charge SMG

Epic
StatOldNewChange
Vertical Recoil2.9451.425-1.52

Charge SMG

Legendary
StatOldNewChange
Vertical Recoil2.791.35-1.44

July 18, 2024

11 changes

Striker Burst Rifle

Common
StatOldNewChange
Damage (medium range)25.6524.3-1.35
Damage (long range)24.322.14-2.16

Striker Burst Rifle

Uncommon
StatOldNewChange
Damage (medium range)27.5526.1-1.45
Damage (long range)26.123.78-2.32

Striker Burst Rifle

Rare
StatOldNewChange
Damage (medium range)28.527-1.5
Damage (long range)2724.6-2.4

Striker Burst Rifle

Epic
StatOldNewChange
Damage (medium range)30.428.8-1.6
Damage (long range)28.826.24-2.56

Striker Burst Rifle

Legendary
StatOldNewChange
Damage (medium range)31.3529.7-1.65
Damage (long range)29.727.06-2.64

Slone's Striker Burst Rifle

Mythic
StatOldNewChange
Damage (medium range)33.2531.5-1.75
Damage (long range)31.528.7-2.8

Striker Pump Shotgun

Common
StatOldNewChange
DPS67.0859.28-7.8
Damage103.291.2-12
Damage (medium range)6.886.08-0.8
Damage (long range)4.33.8-0.5

Striker Pump Shotgun

Uncommon
StatOldNewChange
DPS70.262.4-7.8
Damage10896-12
Damage (medium range)7.26.4-0.8
Damage (long range)4.54-0.5

Striker Pump Shotgun

Rare
StatOldNewChange
DPS74.165.52-8.58
Damage114100.8-13.2
Damage (medium range)7.66.72-0.88
Damage (long range)4.754.2-0.55

Striker Pump Shotgun

Epic
StatOldNewChange
DPS7868.64-9.36
Damage120105.6-14.4
Damage (medium range)87.04-0.96
Damage (long range)54.4-0.6

Striker Pump Shotgun

Legendary
StatOldNewChange
DPS81.971.76-10.14
Damage126110.4-15.6
Damage (medium range)8.47.36-1.04
Damage (long range)5.254.6-0.65

June 21, 2024

22 changes

Striker Burst Rifle

Common
StatOldNewChange
DPS7067.5-2.5
Damage2827-1
Damage (medium range)26.625.65-0.95
Damage (long range)25.224.3-0.9
Structure Damage2827-1

Striker Burst Rifle

Rare
StatOldNewChange
DPS77.575-2.5
Damage3130-1
Damage (medium range)29.4528.5-0.95
Damage (long range)27.927-0.9
Structure Damage3130-1

Striker Burst Rifle

Epic
StatOldNewChange
DPS82.580-2.5
Damage3332-1
Damage (medium range)31.3530.4-0.95
Damage (long range)29.728.8-0.9
Structure Damage3332-1

Striker Burst Rifle

Legendary
StatOldNewChange
DPS8582.5-2.5
Damage3433-1
Damage (medium range)32.331.35-0.95
Damage (long range)30.629.7-0.9
Structure Damage3433-1

Slone's Striker Burst Rifle

Mythic
StatOldNewChange
DPS9087.5-2.5
Damage3635-1
Damage (medium range)34.233.25-0.95
Damage (long range)32.431.5-0.9
Structure Damage3635-1

Two-Shot Shotgun

Common
StatOldNewChange
DPS45.948.45+2.55
Damage5457+3
Damage (medium range)4.324.56+0.24
Damage (long range)2.162.28+0.12
Structure Damage2.73.6+0.9

Two-Shot Shotgun

Uncommon
StatOldNewChange
DPS48.4551+2.55
Damage5760+3
Damage (medium range)4.564.8+0.24
Damage (long range)2.282.4+0.12
Structure Damage2.93.8+0.9

Two-Shot Shotgun

Rare
StatOldNewChange
DPS5153.55+2.55
Damage6063+3
Damage (medium range)4.85.04+0.24
Damage (long range)2.42.52+0.12
Structure Damage34+1

Two-Shot Shotgun

Epic
StatOldNewChange
DPS53.5556.1+2.55
Damage6366+3
Damage (medium range)5.045.28+0.24
Damage (long range)2.522.64+0.12
Structure Damage3.24.2+1

Two-Shot Shotgun

Legendary
StatOldNewChange
DPS56.158.65+2.55
Damage6669+3
Damage (medium range)5.285.52+0.24
Damage (long range)2.642.76+0.12
Structure Damage3.34.4+1.1

Two-Shot Shotgun

Mythic
StatOldNewChange
DPS58.6561.2+2.55
Damage6972+3
Damage (medium range)5.525.76+0.24
Damage (long range)2.762.88+0.12
Structure Damage3.54.6+1.1

Combat SMG

Common
StatOldNewChange
DPS240204-36
Damage2017-3
Damage (medium range)1613.6-2.4
Damage (long range)14.412.24-2.16
Structure Damage2017-3

Combat SMG

Uncommon
StatOldNewChange
DPS252216-36
Damage2118-3
Damage (medium range)16.814.4-2.4
Damage (long range)15.1212.96-2.16
Structure Damage2118-3

Combat SMG

Rare
StatOldNewChange
DPS264228-36
Damage2219-3
Damage (medium range)17.615.2-2.4
Damage (long range)15.8413.68-2.16
Structure Damage2219-3

Combat SMG

Epic
StatOldNewChange
DPS276240-36
Damage2320-3
Damage (medium range)18.416-2.4
Damage (long range)16.5614.4-2.16
Structure Damage2320-3

Combat SMG

Legendary
StatOldNewChange
DPS288252-36
Damage2421-3
Damage (medium range)19.216.8-2.4
Damage (long range)17.2815.12-2.16
Structure Damage2421-3

Stinger SMG

Common
StatOldNewChange
DPS192180-12
Damage1615-1
Damage (medium range)12.812-0.8
Damage (long range)11.5210.8-0.72
Structure Damage2318-5

Stinger SMG

Uncommon
StatOldNewChange
DPS204192-12
Damage1716-1
Damage (medium range)13.612.8-0.8
Damage (long range)12.2411.52-0.72
Structure Damage2419-5

Stinger SMG

Rare
StatOldNewChange
DPS216204-12
Damage1817-1
Damage (medium range)14.413.6-0.8
Damage (long range)12.9612.24-0.72
Structure Damage2520-5

Stinger SMG

Epic
StatOldNewChange
DPS228216-12
Damage1918-1
Damage (medium range)15.214.4-0.8
Damage (long range)13.6812.96-0.72
Structure Damage2621-5

Stinger SMG

Legendary
StatOldNewChange
DPS240228-12
Damage2019-1
Damage (medium range)1615.2-0.8
Damage (long range)14.413.68-0.72
Structure Damage2822-6

Stinger SMG

Mythic
StatOldNewChange
DPS252240-12
Damage2120-1
Damage (medium range)16.816-0.8
Damage (long range)15.1214.4-0.72
Structure Damage2923-6

May 3, 2024

21 changes

Auto Shotgun

Common
StatOldNewChange
DPS113.4126+12.6
Damage75.684+8.4
Damage (medium range)3.784.2+0.42
Damage (long range)2.522.8+0.28

Auto Shotgun

Uncommon
StatOldNewChange
DPS120.6133.2+12.6
Damage80.488.8+8.4
Damage (medium range)4.024.44+0.42
Damage (long range)2.682.96+0.28

Auto Shotgun

Rare
StatOldNewChange
DPS126140.4+14.4
Damage8493.6+9.6
Damage (medium range)4.24.68+0.48
Damage (long range)2.83.12+0.32

Auto Shotgun

Epic
StatOldNewChange
DPS133.2147.6+14.4
Damage88.898.4+9.6
Damage (medium range)4.444.92+0.48
Damage (long range)2.963.28+0.32

Auto Shotgun

Legendary
StatOldNewChange
DPS138.6154.8+16.2
Damage92.4103.2+10.8
Damage (medium range)4.625.16+0.54
Damage (long range)3.083.44+0.36

Drum Shotgun

Common
StatOldNewChange
Damage (long range)4.82.4-2.4

Drum Shotgun

Uncommon
StatOldNewChange
Damage (long range)52.5-2.5

Drum Shotgun

Rare
StatOldNewChange
Damage (long range)5.32.65-2.65

Drum Shotgun

Epic
StatOldNewChange
Damage (long range)5.62.8-2.8

Drum Shotgun

Legendary
StatOldNewChange
Damage (long range)5.82.9-2.9

Striker Pump Shotgun

Common
StatOldNewChange
DPS56.1667.08+10.92
Damage86.4103.2+16.8
Damage (medium range)5.766.88+1.12
Damage (long range)3.64.3+0.7

Striker Pump Shotgun

Uncommon
StatOldNewChange
DPS59.2870.2+10.92
Damage91.2108+16.8
Damage (medium range)6.087.2+1.12
Damage (long range)3.84.5+0.7

Striker Pump Shotgun

Rare
StatOldNewChange
DPS62.474.1+11.7
Damage96114+18
Damage (medium range)6.47.6+1.2
Damage (long range)44.75+0.75

Striker Pump Shotgun

Epic
StatOldNewChange
DPS65.5278+12.48
Damage100.8120+19.2
Damage (medium range)6.728+1.28
Damage (long range)4.25+0.8

Striker Pump Shotgun

Legendary
StatOldNewChange
DPS68.6481.9+13.26
Damage105.6126+20.4
Damage (medium range)7.048.4+1.36
Damage (long range)4.45.25+0.85

The Dub

Exotic
StatOldNewChange
DPS228233.7+5.7
Damage120123+3
Damage (medium range)7.87.995+0.195
Damage (long range)66.15+0.15

Ranger Shotgun

Common
StatOldNewChange
DPS351329.4-21.6
Damage117109.8-7.2
Damage (medium range)9.18.54-0.56
Damage (long range)5.24.88-0.32

Ranger Shotgun

Uncommon
StatOldNewChange
DPS369.9345.6-24.3
Damage123.3115.2-8.1
Damage (medium range)9.598.96-0.63
Damage (long range)5.485.12-0.36

Ranger Shotgun

Rare
StatOldNewChange
DPS388.8364.5-24.3
Damage129.6121.5-8.1
Damage (medium range)10.089.45-0.63
Damage (long range)5.765.4-0.36

Ranger Shotgun

Epic
StatOldNewChange
DPS407.7383.4-24.3
Damage135.9127.8-8.1
Damage (medium range)10.579.94-0.63
Damage (long range)6.045.68-0.36

Ranger Shotgun

Legendary
StatOldNewChange
DPS426.6402.3-24.3
Damage142.2134.1-8.1
Damage (medium range)11.0610.43-0.63
Damage (long range)6.325.96-0.36

March 20, 2024

7 changes

Thermal Scoped Assault Rifle

Epic
StatOldNewChange
DPS159.5116-43.5
Fire Rate5.54-1.5
Vertical Recoil3.5634.038+0.475
Horizontal Recoil0.3250.5+0.175

Thermal Scoped Assault Rifle

Legendary
StatOldNewChange
DPS170.5124-46.5
Fire Rate5.54-1.5
Vertical Recoil3.3753.825+0.45
Horizontal Recoil0.3250.5+0.175

Storm Scout

Exotic
StatOldNewChange
DPS76.581+4.5
Damage8590+5
Damage (medium range)8590+5
Damage (long range)8590+5
Structure Damage8590+5

Drum Shotgun

Common
StatOldNewChange
DPS180172.8-7.2
Damage4557.6+12.6
Damage (medium range)3.3754.8+1.425
Damage (long range)0.94.8+3.9
Structure Damage4.53.8-0.7
Fire Rate43-1
Reload Time4.733.85-0.88
Impact17.150.4+33.3
Spread0.651+0.35
Vertical Recoil9.96.6-3.3
Horizontal Recoil1.51.25-0.25

Drum Shotgun

Uncommon
StatOldNewChange
DPS192180-12
Damage4860+12
Damage (medium range)3.65+1.4
Damage (long range)0.965+4.04
Structure Damage4.84-0.8
Fire Rate43-1
Reload Time4.523.68-0.84
Impact18.153.2+35.1
Spread0.651+0.35
Vertical Recoil9.456.3-3.15
Horizontal Recoil1.51.25-0.25

Drum Shotgun

Rare
StatOldNewChange
DPS200190.8-9.2
Damage5063.6+13.6
Damage (medium range)3.755.3+1.55
Damage (long range)15.3+4.3
Structure Damage54.3-0.7
Fire Rate43-1
Reload Time4.33.5-0.8
Impact1956+37
Spread0.651+0.35
Vertical Recoil96-3
Horizontal Recoil1.51.25-0.25

Drum Shotgun

Epic
StatOldNewChange
DPS212201.6-10.4
Damage5367.2+14.2
Damage (medium range)3.9755.6+1.625
Damage (long range)1.065.6+4.54
Structure Damage5.34.5-0.8
Fire Rate43-1
Reload Time4.093.33-0.76
Impact2058.8+38.8
Spread0.651+0.35
Vertical Recoil8.555.7-2.85
Horizontal Recoil1.51.25-0.25

February 1, 2024

17 changes

MK-Seven Assault Rifle

Common
StatOldNewChange
DPS189180-9
Damage2120-1
Damage (medium range)19.9519-0.95
Damage (long range)18.918-0.9

MK-Seven Assault Rifle

Uncommon
StatOldNewChange
DPS198189-9
Damage2221-1
Damage (medium range)20.919.95-0.95
Damage (long range)19.818.9-0.9

MK-Seven Assault Rifle

Rare
StatOldNewChange
DPS207198-9
Damage2322-1
Damage (medium range)21.8520.9-0.95
Damage (long range)20.719.8-0.9

MK-Seven Assault Rifle

Epic
StatOldNewChange
DPS216207-9
Damage2423-1
Damage (medium range)22.821.85-0.95
Damage (long range)21.620.7-0.9

MK-Seven Assault Rifle

Legendary
StatOldNewChange
DPS225216-9
Damage2524-1
Damage (medium range)23.7522.8-0.95
Damage (long range)22.521.6-0.9

The Foundation's MK-Seven Assault Rifle

Mythic
StatOldNewChange
DPS260250-10
Damage2625-1
Damage (medium range)24.723.75-0.95
Damage (long range)23.422.5-0.9

Auto Shotgun

Common
StatOldNewChange
Reload Time8.86.27-2.53

Auto Shotgun

Uncommon
StatOldNewChange
Reload Time8.45.99-2.41

Auto Shotgun

Rare
StatOldNewChange
Reload Time85.7-2.3

Auto Shotgun

Epic
StatOldNewChange
Reload Time7.65.42-2.18

Auto Shotgun

Legendary
StatOldNewChange
Reload Time7.25.13-2.07

Stinger SMG

Common
StatOldNewChange
DPS216192-24
Damage1816-2
Damage (medium range)14.412.8-1.6
Damage (long range)12.9611.52-1.44

Stinger SMG

Uncommon
StatOldNewChange
DPS228204-24
Damage1917-2
Damage (medium range)15.213.6-1.6
Damage (long range)13.6812.24-1.44

Stinger SMG

Rare
StatOldNewChange
DPS240216-24
Damage2018-2
Damage (medium range)1614.4-1.6
Damage (long range)14.412.96-1.44

Stinger SMG

Epic
StatOldNewChange
DPS252228-24
Damage2119-2
Damage (medium range)16.815.2-1.6
Damage (long range)15.1213.68-1.44

Stinger SMG

Legendary
StatOldNewChange
DPS264240-24
Damage2220-2
Damage (medium range)17.616-1.6
Damage (long range)15.8414.4-1.44

Gunnar's Stinger SMG

Mythic
StatOldNewChange
DPS288264-24
Damage2422-2
Damage (medium range)19.217.6-1.6
Damage (long range)17.2815.84-1.44

January 18, 2024

21 changes

MK-Seven Assault Rifle

Common
StatOldNewChange
Structure Damage2117-4

MK-Seven Assault Rifle

Uncommon
StatOldNewChange
Structure Damage2218-4

MK-Seven Assault Rifle

Rare
StatOldNewChange
Structure Damage2319-4

MK-Seven Assault Rifle

Epic
StatOldNewChange
Structure Damage2420-4

MK-Seven Assault Rifle

Legendary
StatOldNewChange
Structure Damage2521-4

The Foundation's MK-Seven Assault Rifle

Mythic
StatOldNewChange
Structure Damage2622-4

Ranger Assault Rifle

Common
StatOldNewChange
DPS120124+4
Damage3031+1
Damage (medium range)28.529.45+0.95
Damage (long range)2727.9+0.9
Structure Damage3031+1

Ranger Assault Rifle

Uncommon
StatOldNewChange
DPS124128+4
Damage3132+1
Damage (medium range)29.4530.4+0.95
Damage (long range)27.928.8+0.9
Structure Damage3132+1

Ranger Assault Rifle

Rare
StatOldNewChange
DPS132136+4
Damage3334+1
Damage (medium range)31.3532.3+0.95
Damage (long range)29.730.6+0.9
Structure Damage3334+1

Ranger Assault Rifle

Epic
StatOldNewChange
DPS140144+4
Damage3536+1
Damage (medium range)33.2534.2+0.95
Damage (long range)31.532.4+0.9
Structure Damage3536+1

Ranger Assault Rifle

Legendary
StatOldNewChange
DPS144148+4
Damage3637+1
Damage (medium range)34.235.15+0.95
Damage (long range)32.433.3+0.9
Structure Damage3637+1

Auto Shotgun

Common
StatOldNewChange
Equip animation0.91.1+0.2

Auto Shotgun

Uncommon
StatOldNewChange
Equip animation0.91.1+0.2

Auto Shotgun

Rare
StatOldNewChange
Equip animation0.91.1+0.2

Auto Shotgun

Epic
StatOldNewChange
Equip animation0.91.1+0.2

Auto Shotgun

Legendary
StatOldNewChange
Equip animation0.91.1+0.2

Striker Pump Shotgun

Common
StatOldNewChange
DPS51.8456.16+4.32
Fire Rate0.60.65+0.05

Striker Pump Shotgun

Uncommon
StatOldNewChange
DPS54.7259.28+4.56
Fire Rate0.60.65+0.05

Striker Pump Shotgun

Rare
StatOldNewChange
DPS57.662.4+4.8
Fire Rate0.60.65+0.05

Striker Pump Shotgun

Epic
StatOldNewChange
DPS60.4865.52+5.04
Fire Rate0.60.65+0.05

Striker Pump Shotgun

Legendary
StatOldNewChange
DPS63.3668.64+5.28
Fire Rate0.60.65+0.05

About this weapon balance archive

Compiled from public Fortnite balance history (Epic patch notes / community trackers). Numbers are reference values — always confirm in-game after updates. Pair this with the weapons encyclopedia for current stats and the damage calculator for shots-to-kill after a patch.

FAQ

What does Old / New / Change mean?
Old is the value before the patch, New is after, and Change is the delta. Green usually means a buff; red usually means a nerf. For reload time, a lower number is a buff.
Are these numbers official?
They are compiled reference values from public balance history. Epic can hotfix mid-week — confirm in-game after every update.
Where can I see current weapon stats?
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