Overview

Disambig gray This article is about the weapon featured in Chapter 5. For the weapon featured in Fortnite: Ballistic, see Nemesis AR (Ballistic).
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It is still available in Creative and UEFN.

Fully Automatic Assault Rifle. Moderate rate of fire. Easy to control. Effective in a variety of combat scenarios.
— In-Game Description

The Modular Nemesis AR is an Assault Weapon in Fortnite: Battle Royale that was added in Chapter 5: Season 1.

The Modular Nemesis AR has a Mythic variant called Montague's Modular Nemesis AR.

The Modular Nemesis AR has a Hitscan, unmoddable version called Nemesis AR.

Functionality

Functionality[]

Modular Nemesis AR is a fully automatic, easy to control assault rifle with moderate damage and fire rate.

Modular Nemesis AR is a Projectile weapon with First Shot Accuracy enabled.

Damage falloff:

  • Damage falloff begins at 50 meters (10 tiles).
  • Damage decreases down to 90% of its maximum at 75 meters (15 tiles).
  • Damage reaches its minimum value of 84% of its maximum at 130 meters (26 tiles).
Stats

Stats[]

Current Stats since v39.40[]

The Modular Nemesis AR uses Medium Bullets - Ammunition - Fortnite Medium Bullets and has a headshot multiplier of 1.5x.

Modular Nemesis AR - Weapon - Fortnite Modular Nemesis AR
(Common)
DPS 145
DAMAGE 29
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 29
MAGAZINE SIZE 27 (Default Mag)
33 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 5
RELOAD TIME 2.75s (Default Mag)
3.24s (Drum Mag)
2.29s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 43.5 (1.5x)
Modular Nemesis AR - Weapon - Fortnite Modular Nemesis AR
(Uncommon)
DPS 150
DAMAGE 30
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 30
MAGAZINE SIZE 27 (Default Mag)
33 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 5
RELOAD TIME 2.62s (Default Mag)
3.09s (Drum Mag)
2.19s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 45 (1.5x)
Modular Nemesis AR - Weapon - Fortnite Modular Nemesis AR
(Rare)
DPS 160
DAMAGE 32
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 32
MAGAZINE SIZE 27 (Default Mag)
33 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 5
RELOAD TIME 2.5s (Default Mag)
2.94s (Drum Mag)
2.08s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 48 (1.5x)
Modular Nemesis AR - Weapon - Fortnite Modular Nemesis AR
(Epic)
DPS 170
DAMAGE 34
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 34
MAGAZINE SIZE 27 (Default Mag)
33 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 5
RELOAD TIME 2.38s (Default Mag)
2.79s (Drum Mag)
1.98s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 51 (1.5x)
Modular Nemesis AR - Weapon - Fortnite Modular Nemesis AR
(Legendary)
DPS 175
DAMAGE 35
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 35
MAGAZINE SIZE 27 (Default Mag)
33 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 5
RELOAD TIME 2.25s (Default Mag)
2.65s (Drum Mag)
1.87s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 52.5 (1.5x)

Stats from v33.00 to v39.40[]

The Modular Nemesis AR uses Medium Bullets - Ammunition - Fortnite Medium Bullets and has a headshot multiplier of 1.5x.

Modular Nemesis AR - Weapon - Fortnite Modular Nemesis AR
(Common)
DPS 145
DAMAGE 29
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 29
MAGAZINE SIZE 28 (Default Mag)
35 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 5
RELOAD TIME 2.75s (Default Mag)
3.24s (Drum Mag)
2.29s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 43.5 (1.5x)
Modular Nemesis AR - Weapon - Fortnite Modular Nemesis AR
(Uncommon)
DPS 150
DAMAGE 30
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 30
MAGAZINE SIZE 28 (Default Mag)
35 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 5
RELOAD TIME 2.62s (Default Mag)
3.09s (Drum Mag)
2.19s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 45 (1.5x)
Modular Nemesis AR - Weapon - Fortnite Modular Nemesis AR
(Rare)
DPS 160
DAMAGE 32
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 32
MAGAZINE SIZE 28 (Default Mag)
35 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 5
RELOAD TIME 2.5s (Default Mag)
2.94s (Drum Mag)
2.08s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 48 (1.5x)
Modular Nemesis AR - Weapon - Fortnite Modular Nemesis AR
(Epic)
DPS 170
DAMAGE 34
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 34
MAGAZINE SIZE 28 (Default Mag)
35 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 5
RELOAD TIME 2.38s (Default Mag)
2.79s (Drum Mag)
1.98s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 51 (1.5x)
Modular Nemesis AR - Weapon - Fortnite Modular Nemesis AR
(Legendary)
DPS 175
DAMAGE 35
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 35
MAGAZINE SIZE 28 (Default Mag)
35 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 5
RELOAD TIME 2.25s (Default Mag)
2.65s (Drum Mag)
1.87s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 52.5 (1.5x)

Stats from v28.00 to v33.00[]

The Nemesis AR uses Medium Bullets - Ammunition - Fortnite Medium Bullets and has a headshot multiplier of 1.5x.

Modular Nemesis AR - Weapon - Fortnite Nemesis AR
(Common)
DPS 145
DAMAGE 29
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 29
MAGAZINE SIZE 28 (Default Mag)
35 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 5
RELOAD TIME 2.75s (Default Mag)
3.24s (Drum Mag)
2.29s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 43.5 (1.5x)
Modular Nemesis AR - Weapon - Fortnite Nemesis AR
(Uncommon)
DPS 150
DAMAGE 30
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 30
MAGAZINE SIZE 28 (Default Mag)
35 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 5
RELOAD TIME 2.62s (Default Mag)
3.09s (Drum Mag)
2.19s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 45 (1.5x)
Modular Nemesis AR - Weapon - Fortnite Nemesis AR
(Rare)
DPS 160
DAMAGE 32
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 32
MAGAZINE SIZE 28 (Default Mag)
35 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 5
RELOAD TIME 2.25s (Default Mag)
2.65s (Drum Mag)
1.87s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 48 (1.5x)
Modular Nemesis AR - Weapon - Fortnite Nemesis AR
(Epic)
DPS 170
DAMAGE 34
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 34
MAGAZINE SIZE 28 (Default Mag)
35 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 5
RELOAD TIME 2.38s (Default Mag)
2.79s (Drum Mag)
1.98s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 51 (1.5x)
Modular Nemesis AR - Weapon - Fortnite Nemesis AR
(Legendary)
DPS 175
DAMAGE 35
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 35
MAGAZINE SIZE 28 (Default Mag)
35 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 5
RELOAD TIME 2.25s (Default Mag)
2.65s (Drum Mag)
1.87s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 52.5 (1.5x)

Sounds

Sounds[]

Modular Nemesis AR - Weapon - Fortnite Modular Nemesis AR Sounds
Sounds ID
Pickup Pickup Paprika_AR_Heavy_PickUp
Pickup Sweetner Paprika_AR_Heavy_Pickup_Sweetner_01Paprika_AR_Heavy_Pickup_Sweetner_02Paprika_AR_Heavy_Pickup_Sweetner_XX
Equip SunRose_Assault_Equip_01SunRose_Assault_Equip_02SunRose_Assault_Equip_03SunRose_Assault_Equip_04SunRose_Assault_Equip_05SunRose_Assault_Equip_06SunRose_Assault_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
Shoot Shoot (Own) Paprika_AR_Heavy_Shoot_1P_01Paprika_AR_Heavy_Shoot_1P_02Paprika_AR_Heavy_Shoot_1P_03Paprika_AR_Heavy_Shoot_1P_04Paprika_AR_Heavy_Shoot_1P_05Paprika_AR_Heavy_Shoot_1P_06Paprika_AR_Heavy_Shoot_1P_07Paprika_AR_Heavy_Shoot_1P_08Paprika_AR_Heavy_Shoot_1P_XX
Shoot (Other Player) HeavyAR_Fire_Close_01HeavyAR_Fire_Close_02HeavyAR_Fire_Close_03HeavyAR_Fire_Close_04HeavyAR_Fire_Close_XX
Mech Paprika_AR_Heavy_Mech_01Paprika_AR_Heavy_Mech_02Paprika_AR_Heavy_Mech_03Paprika_AR_Heavy_Mech_04Paprika_AR_Heavy_Mech_05Paprika_AR_Heavy_Mech_XX
Reload Start rifle_auto_single_clip_out
End Paprika_AR_Heavy_Equip_01Paprika_AR_Heavy_Equip_02Paprika_AR_Heavy_Equip_XX
Low of Ammo Rifle_OutofAmmo_01Rifle_OutofAmmo_02Rifle_OutofAmmo_03Rifle_OutofAmmo_04Rifle_OutofAmmo_XX
Drop Drop Paprika_AR_Heavy_Drop_01Paprika_AR_Heavy_Drop_02Paprika_AR_Heavy_Drop_03Paprika_AR_Heavy_Drop_XX
Sweetner Paprika_AR_Heavy_Drop_Sweetner_01Paprika_AR_Heavy_Drop_Sweetner_02Paprika_AR_Heavy_Drop_Sweetner_03Paprika_AR_Heavy_Drop_Sweetner_XX
Impact Paprika_AR_Heavy_DropImpact_01Paprika_AR_Heavy_DropImpact_02Paprika_AR_Heavy_DropImpact_03Paprika_AR_Heavy_DropImpact_XX
Weapon Mods

Weapon Mods[]

Name Icon Stats
Default Iron Sights
Default Iron Sight (v29.00) - Weapon Mod - Fortnite
  • None
Red Eye Sight
Red Eye Sight (v29.00) - Weapon Mod - Fortnite
  • x1.15 magnification scope (Without sniper glare)
Holo-13 Optic
Holo-13 Optic (v29.00) - Weapon Mod - Fortnite
  • x1.3 magnification scope (Without sniper glare)
Thermal Scope
Thermal Optic - Weapon Mod - Fortnite
  • x2.1 magnification scope with toggleable thermal vision (Without sniper glare)
Sniper Scope
Sniper Optic (v29.00) - Weapon Mod - Fortnite
  • x4 magnification scope (With sniper glare)

Name Icon Stats
Default Mag
Default Mag (v29.00) - Weapon Mod - Fortnite
  • None
Speed Mag
Speed Mag - Weapon Mod - Fortnite
  • Increases reload speed by 20%
Drum Mag
Drum Mag - Weapon Mod - Fortnite
  • Increases magazine size by 25%
  • Decreases reload speed by 15%

Name Icon Stats
Default Underbarrel
Default Underbarrel - Weapon Mod - Fortnite
  • None
Vertical Foregrip
Vertical Foregrip - Weapon Mod - Fortnite
  • Improves ADS recoil and spread
Angled Foregrip
Angled Foregrip (v29.00) - Weapon Mod - Fortnite
  • Reduces ADS time
Laser
Laser (v29.00) - Weapon Mod - Fortnite
  • Increases hipfire accuracy
Speedgrip
Speed Foregrip - Weapon Mod - Fortnite
  • Increases movement speed while aiming

Name Icon Stats
Default Barrel
Default Barrel (v29.00) - Weapon Mod - Fortnite
  • None
Suppressor
Suppressor (v29.00) - Weapon Mod - Fortnite
  • Reduces muzzle flash and dampens audio
Muzzle Brake
Muzzle Brake (v29.00) - Weapon Mod - Fortnite
  • Reduces recoil

Weapon Changes

Weapon Changes[]

Chapter 6: Season 1[]

Update v33.00[]

  • Name changed from Nemesis AR to Modular Nemesis AR.

Chapter 6: Mini Season 2[]

Update v38.00[]

  • Decreased spread after 16 shots.
  • Decreased spread while jumping and sprinting.

Chapter 7: Season 1[]

Update v39.40[]

  • Decreased magazine size from 28 to 27.
  • Slightly decreased Spread downsights.
  • Decreased falling and jumping spread.
  • Decreased accuracy while Standing still.
  • Decreased per bullet spread should be better to combat standing still accuracy being changed.

Chapter 7: Season 2[]

Update v40.00[]

  • Sligthly decreased spread.

Obtaining

Obtaining[]

As of Update v30.00, Modular Nemesis AR cannot currently be obtained in Battle Royale and Zero Build as it has been vaulted.

Obtaining History[]

Chapter 5: Season 1[]

Update v28.00[]

Chapter 5: Season 2[]

Update v29.00[]

Chapter 5: Season 3[]

Update v30.00[]

  • Can not be obtained as it has been vaulted.

Chapter 7: Season 2[]

Update v40.00 (March 19th 2026 at 6:00 PM EST)[]

Update v40.00 (March 20th 2026 at 5:40 PM EST)[]

  • Can not be obtained as it has been vaulted.

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 Modular Nemesis AR is the most versatile assault rifle from Chapter 5, due to its decent hipfire spread, low recoil, and moderate damage and fire rate.
  • When picking between the Modular Nemesis AR and other Chapter 5 AR's, most other rifles will have a higher DPS, save for the Modular Enforcer AR, but have lower base damage and higher recoil. If ease of use is your priority, the Modular Nemesis AR is a solid choice.

Counters[]

  • The Modular Nemesis AR has a lower DPS than most Chapter 5 assault rifles, so it can be easily overwhelmed by a more close-range oriented Assault Rifle, or an SMG.
Weapon ID

Weapon ID[]

The Modular Nemesis AR is referred to as Assault Paprika Heavy in the files.

  • Common: WID_Assault_Paprika_Heavy_Athena_C
  • Uncommon: WID_Assault_Paprika_Heavy_Athena_UC
  • Rare: WID_Assault_Paprika_Heavy_Athena_R
  • Epic: WID_Assault_Paprika_Heavy_Athena_VR
  • Legendary: WID_Assault_Paprika_Heavy_Athena_SR

Augment[]

The Modular Nemesis AR used for testing Augments is referred to as Assault Paprika Heavy Aug in the files.

  • Rare: WID_Assault_Paprika_Heavy_Athena_R_Aug
Mode Specific History

Mode Specific History[]

Battle Royale and Zero Build History

Battle Royale and Zero Build History[]

Chapter 7: Season 2[]

Update v40.00[]

  • March 19th 2026 at 6:00 PM EST: Unvaulted Legendary rarity.
  • March 20th 2026 at 5:40 PM EST: Vaulted.

Creative History
Trivia

Trivia[]

References

References[]