2026-09-03
September 3, 2026 — Override (v42.10)
| Rarity | Stat | Old | New | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rare | Projectile Speed | 100 | 115 | +15 |
C7S4 · Explosives · live pool
Mega Buster
In poolThe Mega Buster is a Fortnite explosive in the Chapter 7 Season 4 (Override) loot pool after v42.40 (15 October 2026).
- Rare DPS
- 124.8
- Body dmg
- 48
- Struct
- 48
- Fire rate
- 2.6
- Mag
- 75
- Reload
- 0.00s
Mega Buster in Fortnite
C7S4 Override · charge shots · slide dash · reserve ammo only
At Rare, it deals 48 body damage at 2.6 shots per second (124.8 DPS), with a 75-round mag and 0.00s reload. Structure damage is 48. Rarities in the encyclopedia: Rare.
Mega Buster’s Rare DPS of 124.8 is 49% above the encyclopedia 84 DPS median for this category.
- semi-auto cadence — 2.6 fire rate at Rare.
- Against 150 HP it is 4 body shots (1.15s TTK). A 75-round mag can finish 150 HP without a reload.
- Reload is 0s in the encyclopedia (charge, reserve, or special cycle — not a normal mag swap).
- Charge for the 144-class dump; slide dash is the mobility. Empty reserve = the gun is done.
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 | 124.8 | 48 | 48 | 2.6 | 75 | 0.00s |
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 | 3 | 0.77s | Yes |
| 150 | 4 | 1.15s | Yes |
| 200 | 5 | 1.54s | Yes |
Run custom HP in the weapon damage calculator.
History
First added. Chapter 7 Season 4 Override (20 August 2026) — Mega Man collab. Charge shots, slide dash, reserve ammo only (no pickup ammo).
Patch history
Logged FortniteTools rows for Mega Buster. Full archive on weapon changes.
2026-08-26
August 26, 2026 Hotfix
| Rarity | Stat | Old | New | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rare | Damage (base) | 40 | 48 | +8 |
| Rare | Damage (half charge) | 80 | 96 | +16 |
| Rare | Damage (full charge) | 120 | 144 | +24 |
| Rare | Structure Damage (base) | 40 | 48 | +8 |
2026-08-21
August 21, 2026 Hotfix
| Rarity | Stat | Old | New | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rare | Damage (base) | 35 | 40 | +5 |
| Rare | Damage (half charge) | 70 | 80 | +10 |
| Rare | Damage (full charge) | 105 | 120 | +15 |
2026-08-20
August 20, 2026 — Override (v42.00)
| Rarity | Stat | Old | New | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rare | Damage (base) | — | 35 | — |
| Rare | Damage (full charge) | — | 105 | — |
| Rare | Fire Rate | — | 2.6 | — |
| Rare | Ammo Reserve | — | 75 | — |
Similar explosives
Closest explosives in the encyclopedia by planning DPS.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Mega Buster in Fortnite right now?
Yes — it is in the C7S4 Override encyclopedia live list after v42.40. C7S4 Override · charge shots · slide dash · reserve ammo only
How much damage does the Mega Buster do?
Rare body damage is 48 (124.8 DPS at 2.6 fire rate). Structure damage is 48. Other rarities: Rare.
How many shots to kill with the Mega Buster?
At Rare, body shots-to-kill are 3 for 100 HP, 4 for 150 HP, 5 for 200 HP (no falloff, no bloom). Headshot STK is omitted unless we have a live-pool multiplier for this gun.
When was the Mega Buster added to Fortnite?
Chapter 7 Season 4 Override (20 August 2026) — Mega Man collab. Charge shots, slide dash, reserve ammo only (no pickup ammo).
What rarity is the Mega Buster?
The encyclopedia lists Rare. Planning numbers on this page use Rare unless you pick another row in the table.