Overview

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It has been made unavailable to balance the loot pool, and may return in the future.
It is still available in Creative and UEFN.

A classic rifle with high accuracy and range.
— In-Game Description

Infantry Rifle is an Assault Weapon in Fortnite that was added in Season 7.

Functionality

Functionality[]

Infantry Rifle is a mid to long ranged, automatic assault weapon, with a slow fire-rate and average sized magazine, designed for longer range engagements, at ranges where regular assault weapons would be weaker, but not quite the range of a sniper rifle. Infantry Rifle has slight damage fall-off and uses first shot accuracy.

Infantry Rifle is a Hitscan weapon with First Shot Accuracy enabled.

Damage falloff:

  • Damage falloff begins at 50 meters (10 tiles).
  • Damage decreases down to 93% of its maximum at 75 meters (15 tiles).
  • Damage reaches its minimum value of 84% of its maximum at 95 meters (19 tiles).
Stats

Stats[]

Current Stats since v38.00[]

The Infantry Rifle uses Medium Bullets - Ammunition - Fortnite Medium Bullets and headshot multiplier of 2x.

Infantry Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Infantry Rifle
(Common)
DPS 144
DAMAGE 36
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 36
MAGAZINE SIZE 8
FIRE RATE 4
RELOAD TIME 2.53s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 72 (2x)
Infantry Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Infantry Rifle
(Uncommon)
DPS 152
DAMAGE 38
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 38
MAGAZINE SIZE 8
FIRE RATE 4
RELOAD TIME 2.42s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 76 (2x)
Infantry Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Infantry Rifle
(Rare)
DPS 160
DAMAGE 40
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 40
MAGAZINE SIZE 8
FIRE RATE 4
RELOAD TIME 2.3s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 80 (2x)
Infantry Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Infantry Rifle
(Epic)
DPS 168
DAMAGE 42
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 42
MAGAZINE SIZE 10
FIRE RATE 4
RELOAD TIME 2.18s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 84 (2x)
Infantry Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Infantry Rifle
(Legendary)
DPS 176
DAMAGE 44
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 44
MAGAZINE SIZE 10
FIRE RATE 4
RELOAD TIME 2.07s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 88 (2x)

Stats from v8.30 to v38.00[]

The Infantry Rifle uses Medium Bullets - Ammunition - Fortnite Medium Bullets and headshot multiplier of 2x.

Infantry Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Infantry Rifle
(Common)
DPS 144
DAMAGE 36
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 36
MAGAZINE SIZE 8
FIRE RATE 4
RELOAD TIME 2.53s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 72 (2x)
Infantry Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Infantry Rifle
(Uncommon)
DPS 152
DAMAGE 38
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 38
MAGAZINE SIZE 8
FIRE RATE 4
RELOAD TIME 2.42s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 76 (2x)
Infantry Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Infantry Rifle
(Rare)
DPS 160
DAMAGE 40
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 40
MAGAZINE SIZE 8
FIRE RATE 4
RELOAD TIME 2.3s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 80 (2x)

Stats from v8.10 to v8.30[]

The Infantry Rifle uses Medium Bullets - Ammunition - Fortnite Medium Bullets and headshot multiplier of 2x.

Infantry Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Infantry Rifle
(Common)
DPS 152
DAMAGE 38
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 38
MAGAZINE SIZE 8
FIRE RATE 4
RELOAD TIME 2.53s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 76 (2x)
Infantry Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Infantry Rifle
(Uncommon)
DPS 160
DAMAGE 40
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 40
MAGAZINE SIZE 8
FIRE RATE 4
RELOAD TIME 2.42s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 80 (2x)
Infantry Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Infantry Rifle
(Rare)
DPS 168
DAMAGE 42
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 42
MAGAZINE SIZE 8
FIRE RATE 4
RELOAD TIME 2.3s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 84 (2x)

Stats from v7.40 to v8.10[]

The Infantry Rifle uses Medium Bullets - Ammunition - Fortnite Medium Bullets and headshot multiplier of 2x.

Infantry Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Infantry Rifle
(Common)
DPS 164
DAMAGE 41
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 41
MAGAZINE SIZE 8
FIRE RATE 4
RELOAD TIME 2.53s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 82 (2x)
Infantry Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Infantry Rifle
(Uncommon)
DPS 172
DAMAGE 43
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 43
MAGAZINE SIZE 8
FIRE RATE 4
RELOAD TIME 2.42s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 86 (2x)
Infantry Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Infantry Rifle
(Rare)
DPS 180
DAMAGE 45
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 45
MAGAZINE SIZE 8
FIRE RATE 4
RELOAD TIME 2.3s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 90 (2x)

Sounds

Sounds[]

Infantry Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Infantry Rifle Sounds
Sounds ID
Pickup InfantryRifle_Pickup_01InfantryRifle_Pickup_02InfantryRifle_Pickup_03InfantryRifle_Pickup_XX
Equip InfantryRifle_Equip
ADS 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
Shoot Close InfantryRifle_Fire_1p_01InfantryRifle_Fire_1p_02InfantryRifle_Fire_1p_03InfantryRifle_Fire_1p_04InfantryRifle_Fire_1p_XX
Medium InfantryRifle_Fire_3p_Med_01InfantryRifle_Fire_3p_Med_02InfantryRifle_Fire_3p_Med_03InfantryRifle_Fire_3p_Med_XX
Distant InfantryRifle_Fire_3p_Dist_01InfantryRifle_Fire_3p_Dist_02InfantryRifle_Fire_3p_Dist_03InfantryRifle_Fire_3p_Dist_XX
Cartridge Impact SniperSuppressed_Reload_CartridgeImpact_01SniperSuppressed_Reload_CartridgeImpact_02SniperSuppressed_Reload_CartridgeImpact_03SniperSuppressed_Reload_CartridgeImpact_XX
Reload Start M1_ReloadStart_02
Insert InfantryRifle_Reload_Insert_01InfantryRifle_Reload_Insert_02InfantryRifle_Reload_Insert_03InfantryRifle_Reload_Insert_XX
End InfantryRifle_Reload_End_01InfantryRifle_Reload_End_02InfantryRifle_Reload_End_03InfantryRifle_Reload_End_XX
Clip Eject M1_ClipEject_01
Hit Ground M1_ClipEject_HitGround_01M1_ClipEject_HitGround_03M1_ClipEject_HitGround_04M1_ClipEject_HitGround_05M1_ClipEject_HitGround_XX
Out of Ammo Rifle_OutofAmmo_01Rifle_OutofAmmo_02Rifle_OutofAmmo_03Rifle_OutofAmmo_04Rifle_OutofAmmo_XX
Drop Drop InfantryRifle_Drop_01InfantryRifle_Drop_02InfantryRifle_Drop_03InfantryRifle_Drop_XX
Land InfantryRifle_Drop_Impact_01InfantryRifle_Drop_Impact_02InfantryRifle_Drop_Impact_03InfantryRifle_Drop_Impact_XX
Former Sounds (Before v38.00)
Pickup Rifle_Pickup
Equip M1_ReloadEnd_01
Shoot Close M1_FireClose_01M1_FireClose_02M1_FireClose_03M1_FireClose_04M1_FireClose_XX
Medium M1_FireMidNew_01M1_FireMidNew_03M1_FireMidNew_XX
Distant M1_FireDistNew_01M1_FireDistNew_03M1_FireDistNew_XX
Reload Insert M1_ReloadInsert_02
End M1_ReloadEnd_01
Drop Weapon_Generic_Drop_AR_01Weapon_Generic_Drop_AR_02Weapon_Generic_Drop_AR_03Weapon_Generic_Drop_AR_04Weapon_Generic_Drop_AR_XX
Weapon Changes

Weapon Changes[]

Season 7[]

Update v7.40[]

Season 8[]

Update v8.10[]

  • Increased the size of the projectile slightly.
  • Decreased damage from 41/43/45 to 38/40/42.
  • Decreased structure damage from 41/43/45 to 38/40/42.

Update v8.20[]

  • Converted from projectile to hitscan.

Update v8.30[]

Chapter 6: Season ?[]

Unknown Update[]

  • Added in-game description.

Chapter 6: Mini Season 2[]

Update v38.00[]

  • Added Epic and Legendary rarities.
  • Changed firing mode from Semi-Automatic to Automatic.
  • Updated equip, pickup. firing, reload and drop sounds.

Strategy Guide

Strategy Guide[]

Calculated - Emote - Fortnite This section outlines a strategy.
Feel free to add tips, tricks and general advice about the topic.
  • When using an Infantry Rifle, it is best to get accurate shots on the enemy by standing still for a second before firing each shot. This makes the best use of the Infantry Rifle because it can deal heavy damage to players this way.
  • When in close proximity, this isn't the best weapon to use. The hip-fire accuracy is poor and its fire rate is sluggish. Consider using an SMG or shotgun at close range instead.
  • When picking between an Infantry Rifle and other assault rifles, note the Infantry Rifle's strength of high medium-to-long-range accuracy and moderate damage, and its weaknesses of low capacity, poor structure DPS, and poor hip-fire accuracy.

Counters[]

  • A good method of countering an Infantry Rifle is to continuously build a wall or floor in the direction of the shots until the enemy has to stop to reload their rifle. This is the best time to start to return fire at the enemy since if they're boxed up, they would have to cancel reloading to avoid damage.
  • Another would be to use a scoped weapon, as despite the Infantry Rifle's high accuracy, it still has spread. By default, a red dot weapon can outperform it at range.
  • When dealing with an opponent that has an Infantry Rifle, try to move between as much cover as possible and close the gap, as its poor close range performance can hinder it.
Weapon ID

Weapon ID[]

The Common to Rare rarities are referred to as Assault Infantry in the files.

  • Common: WID_Assault_Infantry_Athena_C
  • Uncommon: WID_Assault_Infantry_Athena_UC
  • Rare: WID_Assault_Infantry_Athena_R

The Epic and Legendary rarities are referred to as Assault Infantry Update in the files.

  • Epic: WID_Assault_Infantry_Update_Athena_VR
  • Legendary: WID_Assault_Infantry_Update_Athena_SR

Mode Specific History

Mode Specific History[]

Battle Royale and Zero Build History

Battle Royale and Zero Build History[]

Season 7[]

Update v7.40[]

Season 8[]

Update v8.10[]

Season X[]

Content Update v10.00[]

Update v10.31[]

Chapter 2: Season 1[]

Update v11.00[]

  • Vaulted.

Update v11.31[]

Chapter 2: Season 6[]

Update v16.30[]

Chapter 2: Season 7[]

Update v17.00[]

  • Vaulted.

Chapter 4: Season 1[]

Update v23.50[]

Chapter 4: Season 2[]

Update v24.00[]

  • Vaulted.

Chapter 4: Season OG[]

Update v27.11[]

  • November 23rd 2023: Unvaulted Common to Rare rarities.

Chapter 6: Mini Season 2[]

Update v38.00[]

Chapter 7: Season 1[]

Update v39.00[]

  • Vaulted.

Update v39.11[]

Update v39.20[]

  • Vaulted.

Update v39.50[]

  • Unvaulted Rare rarity.
    • Only found through the Time Travelled Chest from the Back To The OG Back To The OG - Rift Anomaly - Fortnite Rift Anomaly.

Update v39.51[]

  • Vaulted.

Reload History

Reload History[]

Chapter 5: Season 3[]

Update v30.20[]

  • July 16th 2024: Introduced Common to Rare rarities.

Update v30.40[]

  • August 6th 2024: Vaulted.

Chapter 5: Season 4[]

Update v31.20[]

Chapter 2 Remix[]

Update v32.00[]

  • November 2nd 2024: Vaulted.

Chapter 6: Season 1[]

Update v33.30[]

Chapter 6: Season 2[]

Update v34.20[]

  • Vaulted.

Update v34.30[]

Chapter 6: Season 3[]

Update v36.10[]

  • Vaulted.

Update v36.30[]

Chapter 6: Season 4[]

Update v37.00[]

  • Vaulted.
  • August 13th 2025: Unvaulted Uncommon and Rare rarities.

Chapter 6: Season 4[]

Update v37.10[]

  • Vaulted.
  • September 5th 2025: Unvaulted Uncommon and Rare rarities for the Weekend of Champions.
  • September 8th 2025: Vaulted.

Update v37.51[]

  • October 24th 2025: Unvaulted Uncommon and Rare rarities.
  • October 27th 2025: Vaulted.

Chapter 7: Season 1[]

Update v39.00[]

Update v39.30[]

  • Vaulted.

Creative History

Creative History[]

Season 7[]

Update v7.40[]

Chapter 6: Mini Season 2[]

Update v38.00[]

  • Introduced Epic and Legendary rarities.
  • Firing style changed from semi-automatic to automatic.

News Tab

News Tab[]

Image Description Date
Infantry Rifle (Winterfest 2019) - Promo - Fortnite
The Infantry Rifle makes its return today! #FortniteWinterfest December 22nd 2019

Image Description Date
Infantry Rifle (News Tab) - Promo - Fortnite
Infantry Rifle
Classic design meets new combat style.
February 11th 2019
Season OG Weapons and Items (Week 4 - News Tab) - Promo - Fortnite
Fortnite OG Week 4 Weapons And Items
Watch your step because the Proximity Grenade Launcher, Infantry Rifle, Junk Rift, Air Strike, Storm Flip and more have returned. cause some destruction before they rotate out on December 2!
November 23rd 2023
Reload Loot Update (February 11th - News Tab) - Promo - Fortnite
Reload Loot Update
Drop into Reload and battle it out with a fresh loot pool!
February 11th 2025
Reload Loot Update (December 4th - News Tab) - Promo - Fortnite
Reload Loot Pool
It’s time for fun (and guns!) in the sun with a refreshed Reload loot pool. Hit the mark from a distance with the Infantry Rifle or get the perfect close-up shot with the Striker Pump Shotgun. These weapons, and more, are now available in Reload!
December 4th 2025

Trivia

Trivia[]

  • The Infantry Rifle resembles the M1 Garand[1].
  • On introduction, the Infantry Rifle was a projectile based weapon, meaning it fired a fast moving bullet affected by gravity, rather than the hit-scan weapon it is now. This was changed due to the weapon being notoriously weak.
Gallery

Gallery[]

Promotional Images[]

References

References[]