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Flare Gun
In poolThe Flare Gun is a Fortnite utility / special item in the Chapter 7 Season 4 (Override) loot pool after v42.40 (15 October 2026).
- Rare DPS
- 33.6
- Body dmg
- 60
- Struct
- 60
- Fire rate
- 0.56
- Mag
- 1
- Reload
- 1.60s
Flare Gun in Fortnite
C7S4 Override loot pool
At Rare, it deals 60 body damage at 0.56 shots per second (33.6 DPS), with a 1-round mag and 1.60s reload. Structure damage is 60. Rarities in the encyclopedia: Rare.
Flare Gun’s Rare DPS of 33.6 is 55% below the encyclopedia 75 DPS median for this category.
- slow pump or bolt cadence — 0.56 fire rate at Rare.
- Against 150 HP it is 3 body shots (3.57s TTK). A 1-round mag cannot finish 150 HP in one dump — you reload mid-fight or swap.
Stats by rarity
Body damage × fire rate = DPS. Planning values — bloom, falloff, and pellet spread still decide real fights. Confirm in-game after patches.
| Rarity | DPS | Dmg | Struct | Fire Rate | Mag | Reload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rare | 33.6 | 60 | 60 | 0.56 | 1 | 1.60s |
Shots to kill
Rare body shots, no falloff. Time-to-kill is the gap between shots at this fire rate (0s if the gun one-taps). Headshot columns only appear when we have a live-pool multiplier for this gun.
| HP | Body STK | Body TTK | Mag OK? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 2 | 1.79s | Reload |
| 150 | 3 | 3.57s | Reload |
| 200 | 4 | 5.36s | Reload |
Run custom HP in the weapon damage calculator.
History
First added. Chapter 2 Season 3 (June 2020). Marks a location and can ignite; utility more than a fight gun.
Similar other
Closest other in the encyclopedia by planning DPS.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Flare Gun in Fortnite right now?
Yes — it is in the C7S4 Override encyclopedia live list after v42.40. C7S4 Override loot pool
How much damage does the Flare Gun do?
Rare body damage is 60 (33.6 DPS at 0.56 fire rate). Structure damage is 60. Other rarities: Rare.
How many shots to kill with the Flare Gun?
At Rare, body shots-to-kill are 2 for 100 HP, 3 for 150 HP, 4 for 200 HP (no falloff, no bloom). Headshot STK is omitted unless we have a live-pool multiplier for this gun.
When was the Flare Gun added to Fortnite?
Chapter 2 Season 3 (June 2020). Marks a location and can ignite; utility more than a fight gun.
What rarity is the Flare Gun?
The encyclopedia lists Rare. Planning numbers on this page use Rare unless you pick another row in the table.