Overview

This page is split into multiple sections, as there are 3 weapons with the same name.

Chapter 6
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This can still be found in core playlists and other game modes when available.

Fully automatic. Difficult to master but exceptionally strong.
— In-Game Description

The Combat Assault Rifle is an Assault Weapon in Fortnite that was added in Chapter 7: Season 1.

The Combat Assault Rifle has a Mythic variant called Squibbly's Combat Assault Rifle.

The Combat Assault Rifle is the Hitscan, unmoddable version of the Modular Combat Assault Rifle.

Functionality

Functionality[]

The Combat Assault Rifle is a fast-firing assault rifle with stellar accuracy and significantly high recoil. It is equipped with a Muzzle Brake Muzzle Brake to try to reduce some of that recoil.

The Combat Assault Rifle is a Hitscan weapon, with First Shot Accuracy enabled.

Damage falloff:

  • Damage falloff begins at 50 meters (10 tiles).
  • Damage decreases down to 92% of its maximum at 85 meters (17 tiles).
  • Damage reaches its minimum value of 90% of its maximum at 100 meters (20 tiles).

The Combat Assault Rifle can be aimed down sights while reloading, aimed down sights while in midair within modes that have these mechanics enabled. It also has the Checkpoint Reload mechanic.

Stats

Stats[]

Current Stats since v39.40[]

The Combat Assault Rifle uses Medium Bullets - Ammunition - Fortnite Medium Bullets and has a headshot multiplier of 1.5x.

Modular Combat Assault Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Combat Assault Rifle
(Common)
DPS 167.2
DAMAGE 19
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 18
MAGAZINE SIZE 30
FIRE RATE 8.8
RELOAD TIME 3.52s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 28.5 (1.5x)
Modular Combat Assault Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Combat Assault Rifle
(Uncommon)
DPS 176
DAMAGE 20
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 19
MAGAZINE SIZE 30
FIRE RATE 8.8
RELOAD TIME 3.36s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 30 (1.5x)
Modular Combat Assault Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Combat Assault Rifle
(Rare)
DPS 184.8
DAMAGE 21
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 20
MAGAZINE SIZE 30
FIRE RATE 8.8
RELOAD TIME 3.2s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 31.5 (1.5x)
Modular Combat Assault Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Combat Assault Rifle
(Epic)
DPS 193.6
DAMAGE 22
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 21
MAGAZINE SIZE 30
FIRE RATE 8.8
RELOAD TIME 3.04s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 33 (1.5x)
Modular Combat Assault Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Combat Assault Rifle
(Legendary)
DPS 202.4
DAMAGE 23
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 22
MAGAZINE SIZE 30
FIRE RATE 8.8
RELOAD TIME 2.88s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 34.5 (1.5x)

Stats from v38.00 to v39.40[]

The Combat Assault Rifle uses Medium Bullets - Ammunition - Fortnite Medium Bullets and has a headshot multiplier of 1.5x.

Modular Combat Assault Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Combat Assault Rifle
(Common)
DPS 176
DAMAGE 20
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 19
MAGAZINE SIZE 28
FIRE RATE 8.8
RELOAD TIME 3.41s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 30 (1.5x)
Modular Combat Assault Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Combat Assault Rifle
(Uncommon)
DPS 184.8
DAMAGE 21
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 20
MAGAZINE SIZE 28
FIRE RATE 8.8
RELOAD TIME 3.26s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 31.5 (1.5x)
Modular Combat Assault Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Combat Assault Rifle
(Rare)
DPS 193.6
DAMAGE 22
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 21
MAGAZINE SIZE 28
FIRE RATE 8.8
RELOAD TIME 3.1s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 33 (1.5x)
Modular Combat Assault Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Combat Assault Rifle
(Epic)
DPS 202.4
DAMAGE 23
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 22
MAGAZINE SIZE 28
FIRE RATE 8.8
RELOAD TIME 2.94s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 34.5 (1.5x)
Modular Combat Assault Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Combat Assault Rifle
(Legendary)
DPS 211.2
DAMAGE 24
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 23
MAGAZINE SIZE 28
FIRE RATE 8.8
RELOAD TIME 2.79s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 36 (1.5x)

Prefixed Weapon Mods

Prefixed Weapon Mods[]

Name Icon Stats
Muzzle Brake
Muzzle Brake (v29.00) - Weapon Mod - Fortnite
  • Reduces recoil.
Weapon Changes

Weapon Changes[]

Chapter 7: Season 1[]

Update v39.40[]

Chapter 7: Season 2[]

Update v40.00[]

Sounds

Sounds[]

Combat Assault Rifle's sounds have been inherited from Modular Combat Assault Rifle:

Modular Combat Assault Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Modular Combat Assault Rifle Sounds
Sounds ID
Pickup Sunrose_TacticalAR_Pickup_01Sunrose_TacticalAR_Pickup_02Sunrose_TacticalAR_Pickup_XX
Equip Moonflax_CombatAR_Equip_01Moonflax_CombatAR_Equip_02Moonflax_CombatAR_Equip_XX
Aiming In Weapon_MILRIFLE_ADS_IN_01Weapon_MILRIFLE_ADS_IN_02Weapon_MILRIFLE_ADS_IN_XX
Out Weapon_MILRIFLE_ADS_OUT_01Weapon_MILRIFLE_ADS_OUT_02Weapon_MILRIFLE_ADS_OUT_XX
Shooting
(1P)
Close SunRose_Assault_Fire_1P_Close_01SunRose_Assault_Fire_1P_Close_02SunRose_Assault_Fire_1P_Close_03SunRose_Assault_Fire_1P_Close_04SunRose_Assault_Fire_1P_Close_05SunRose_Assault_Fire_1P_Close_06SunRose_Assault_Fire_1P_Close_07SunRose_Assault_Fire_1P_Close_08SunRose_Assault_Fire_1P_Close_XX
Low Ammo Moonflax_CombatAR_Fire_1P_LowAmmo_01Moonflax_CombatAR_Fire_1P_LowAmmo_02Moonflax_CombatAR_Fire_1P_LowAmmo_03Moonflax_CombatAR_Fire_1P_LowAmmo_XX
Mech Moonflax_CombatAR_Fire_1P_Mech_01Moonflax_CombatAR_Fire_1P_Mech_02Moonflax_CombatAR_Fire_1P_Mech_03Moonflax_CombatAR_Fire_1P_Mech_04Moonflax_CombatAR_Fire_1P_Mech_05Moonflax_CombatAR_Fire_1P_Mech_06Moonflax_CombatAR_Fire_1P_Mech_XX
Sweetener Moonflax_CombatAR_Fire_1P_Sweetener_01Moonflax_CombatAR_Fire_1P_Sweetener_02Moonflax_CombatAR_Fire_1P_Sweetener_03Moonflax_CombatAR_Fire_1P_Sweetener_04Moonflax_CombatAR_Fire_1P_Sweetener_05Moonflax_CombatAR_Fire_1P_Sweetener_06Moonflax_CombatAR_Fire_1P_Sweetener_XX
Shooting
(3P)
Medium Moonflax_CombatAR_Fire_3P_Medium_01Moonflax_CombatAR_Fire_3P_Medium_02Moonflax_CombatAR_Fire_3P_Medium_03Moonflax_CombatAR_Fire_3P_Medium_04Moonflax_CombatAR_Fire_3P_Medium_05Moonflax_CombatAR_Fire_3P_Medium_06Moonflax_CombatAR_Fire_3P_Medium_XX
Distant Moonflax_CombatAR_Fire_3P_Distant_01Moonflax_CombatAR_Fire_3P_Distant_02Moonflax_CombatAR_Fire_3P_Distant_03Moonflax_CombatAR_Fire_3P_Distant_04Moonflax_CombatAR_Fire_3P_Distant_05Moonflax_CombatAR_Fire_3P_Distant_06Moonflax_CombatAR_Fire_3P_Distant_XX
Reload Start Moonflax_CombatAR_Reload_Start_01Moonflax_CombatAR_Reload_Start_02Moonflax_CombatAR_Reload_Start_XX
Insert Moonflax_CombatAR_Reload_Insert_01Moonflax_CombatAR_Reload_Insert_02Moonflax_CombatAR_Reload_Insert_03Moonflax_CombatAR_Reload_Insert_XX
End Moonflax_CombatAR_Reload_End_01Moonflax_CombatAR_Reload_End_02Moonflax_CombatAR_Reload_End_03Moonflax_CombatAR_Reload_End_XX
Out of Ammo Moonflax_Combat_AR_Dryfire_01
Drop Drop Weapon_Generic_Drop_AR_01Weapon_Generic_Drop_AR_02Weapon_Generic_Drop_AR_03Weapon_Generic_Drop_AR_04Weapon_Generic_Drop_AR_XX
Impact Sunrose_TacticalAR_Drop_Impt_01Sunrose_TacticalAR_Drop_Impt_02Sunrose_TacticalAR_Drop_Impt_XX
Strategy Guide

Strategy Guide[]

Calculated - Emote - Fortnite This section outlines a strategy.
Feel free to add tips, tricks and general advice about the topic.
  • The Combat Assault Rifle rewards high aggression in close-mid range engagements, with a ridiculously tight spread when ADS, allowing for high accuracy as long as you can control the recoil, and a serviceable hipfire spread.
  • The Muzzle Brake Muzzle Brake that comes prefixed on the Combat Assault Rifle helps the weapon stay a bit more controllable than its original Chapter 2 counterpart.
  • The Combat Assault Rifle, due to its AR-SMG hybrid attributes, can be viable in a 2-weapon loadout, paired with a high-damage Shotgun such as the Chaos Reloader Shotgun.

Counters[]

  • The Combat Assault Rifle has particularly high recoil, so in longer range engagements, players may struggle with it. Using a different weapon such as the Nemesis AR or even the Thunder Burst SMG, since they have less recoil and deal more damage per shot.
Weapon ID

Weapon ID[]

The Combat Assault Rifle is referred to as Assault Moonflax Combat AR in the files:

  • Common: WID_Assault_MoonFlax_CombatAR_HS_Athena_C
  • Uncommon: WID_Assault_MoonFlax_CombatAR_HS_Athena_UC
  • Rare: WID_Assault_MoonFlax_CombatAR_HS_Athena_R
  • Epic: WID_Assault_MoonFlax_CombatAR_HS_Athena_VR
  • Legendary: WID_Assault_MoonFlax_CombatAR_HS_Athena_SR
Mode Specific History

Mode Specific History[]

Battle Royale and Zero Build History

Reload History
Trivia

Trivia[]

  • The Combat Assault Rifle resembles the IWI Galil ACE battle rifle with a longer hand guard.[1]
Gallery

Gallery[]

Other[]

References

References[]