Players can explore a vast array of game modes and weaponry in Fortnite.
Maintaining the sharpest mind possible is crucial when participating in the dangerous Battle Royale mode and taking on 99 other players.
It’s useful to know the differences between each ranged weapon in Fortnite in order to accomplish this.
In order to complete certain missions in Fortnite’s Battle Royale mode, players must remove opponents with ranged weapons.
Though the game doesn’t make it clear which weapons are considered ranged, you can find all the information you require below, including a list of the ranged weapons that are part of the current season’s treasure pool.
What Are Ranged Weapons?
In Fortnite Battle Royale, ranged weapons encompass guns that can be acquired and fired, enabling players to inflict damage from a greater distance than only using a pickaxe for melee strikes.
A ranged weapon is essentially any throwable or weapon that can fire projectiles. This indicates that it isn’t restricted to guns that use heavy bullets or sniper rifles, unlike what some people would believe. Indeed, shotguns are considered to be ranged weapons.
In Fortnite, all players have to do to finish a task requiring the usage of a ranged weapon is equip a gun and aim it at their target.
These missions, however, are not always reliable at tracking progress and can occasionally be glitchy. If you run into these kinds of problems, consider using a different weapon.
It’s useful to group Fortnite weapons into three primary categories because the majority of them fall into the ranged weapon category.
This makes it easier for players to select the weapons they want to use in battle and to explore the treasure pool.
All Close-Range Weapons
Close-range weapons, which mostly consist of smaller firearms and those with greater spread, such as shotguns, SMGs, and throwables, are distinguished by their restricted range and damage drop-off. When facing an attacker directly, close-range weapons are excellent, and all of these weapons will be considered ranged:
- Thunder Burst SMG
- Harbinger SMG
- Ranger Pistol
- Oscar’s Frenzy Auto Shotgun
- Cerberus’ Gatekeeper Shotgun
- Hammer Pump Shotgun
- Gatekeeper Shotgun
- Combat Shotgun
- Mythic Goldfish
- Megalo Don’s Combat Shotgun
- Flint-Knock Pistol
All Medium-Range Weapons
In Chapter 5, Season 3, medium-range weapons may be somewhat limited, but players will still have the necessary tools to complete ranged weapon quests in Fortnite.
These weapons are typically accurate and slow-firing, making them effective at longer distances compared to shotguns.
Players can take advantage of bullet drop to land precise shots and rack up eliminations. Most medium-range weapons fall under the Assault Rifle category and use Medium Bullets.
- Tri-Beam Laser Rifle
- Combat Assault Rifle
- Tactical Assault Rifle
- Enforcer AR
All Long-Range Weapons
Heavy Bullets are usually used with long-range weaponry, giving players the ability to zoom in and deliver lethal shots from a safe distance.
Nevertheless, it’s a difficult assignment because of the large bullet drop that happens at 200 meters, but getting a clean headshot is always satisfying.
Long-range alternatives, however, might not be the greatest option for ranged weapon objectives because of the challenging handling of these potent weapons’ lengthy loading times and fire rates.
- Heavy Impact Sniper
- Boom Bolt
- Tow Hook Cannon
- Hand Cannon
- Ringmaster Scarr’s Boom Bolt
- Huntress DMR
