Overview

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Fully Automatic when hip-fired, slower powerful shots when aimed down sights.
— In-Game Description

The Pulse Rifle is an Assault Weapon in Fortnite: Battle Royale that was added in Chapter 2: Season 7.

The Pulse Rifle has two Mythic versions called Slone's Pulse Rifle and the Overclocked Pulse Rifle, as well as two Exotic versions called the Burst Pulse Rifle and the Overdrive Pulse Rifle.

Functionality

Functionality[]

The Pulse Rifle is an accurate assault rifle. When hipfiring, the weapon has a decent fire rate and damage output. When aiming down sights, the weapon deals more damage and sees a drastic increase in accuracy, at the cost of a slower fire rate.

The Pulse Rifle is a Hitscan weapon with First Shot Accuracy enabled.

The Pulse 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 40.00[]

The Pulse Rifle uses Medium Bullets - Ammunition - Fortnite Medium Bullets and has a headshot multiplier of 1.6x.

Hipfire Stats[]

Pulse Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Pulse Rifle
(Uncommon)
DPS 154
DAMAGE 35
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 35
MAGAZINE SIZE 18
FIRE RATE 4.4
RELOAD TIME 2.94s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 56 (1.6x)
Pulse Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Pulse Rifle
(Rare)
DPS 162.8
DAMAGE 37
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 37
MAGAZINE SIZE 18
FIRE RATE 4.4
RELOAD TIME 2.8s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 59.2 (1.6x)
Pulse Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Pulse Rifle
(Epic)
DPS 171.6
DAMAGE 39
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 39
MAGAZINE SIZE 18
FIRE RATE 4.4
RELOAD TIME 2.66s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 62.4 (1.6x)
Pulse Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Pulse Rifle
(Legendary)
DPS 180.4
DAMAGE 41
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 41
MAGAZINE SIZE 18
FIRE RATE 4.4
RELOAD TIME 2.52s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 65.6 (1.6x)

ADS Stats[]

Pulse Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Pulse Rifle
(Uncommon)
DPS 116.6
DAMAGE 53
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 35
MAGAZINE SIZE 18
FIRE RATE 2.2
RELOAD TIME 2.94s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 84.8 (1.6x)
Pulse Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Pulse Rifle
(Rare)
DPS 123.2
DAMAGE 56
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 37
MAGAZINE SIZE 18
FIRE RATE 2.2
RELOAD TIME 2.8s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 89.6 (1.6x)
Pulse Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Pulse Rifle
(Epic)
DPS 129.8
DAMAGE 59
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 39
MAGAZINE SIZE 18
FIRE RATE 2.2
RELOAD TIME 2.66s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 94.4 (1.6x)
Pulse Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Pulse Rifle
(Legendary)
DPS 136.4
DAMAGE 62
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 41
MAGAZINE SIZE 18
FIRE RATE 2.2
RELOAD TIME 2.52s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 99.2 (1.6x)

Stats from v39.50 to 40.00[]

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

Hipfire Stats[]

Pulse Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Pulse Rifle
(Rare)
DPS 138.6
DAMAGE 33
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 33
MAGAZINE SIZE 16
FIRE RATE 4.2
RELOAD TIME 3s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 49.5 (1.5x)
Pulse Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Pulse Rifle
(Epic)
DPS 147
DAMAGE 35
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 35
MAGAZINE SIZE 16
FIRE RATE 4.2
RELOAD TIME 2.85s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 52.5 (1.5x)
Pulse Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Pulse Rifle
(Legendary)
DPS 151.2
DAMAGE 36
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 36
MAGAZINE SIZE 16
FIRE RATE 4.2
RELOAD TIME 2.7s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 54 (1.5x)

Stats Only[]

Note: The stats listed below only do not have an ID and are not able to be released.

Pulse Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Pulse Rifle
(Uncommon)
DPS 130.2
DAMAGE 31
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 31
MAGAZINE SIZE 16
FIRE RATE 4.2
RELOAD TIME 3.15s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 46.5 (1.5x)

ADS Stats[]

Pulse Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Pulse Rifle
(Rare)
DPS 102.9
DAMAGE 49
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 33
MAGAZINE SIZE 16
FIRE RATE 2.1
RELOAD TIME 3s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 73.5 (1.5x)
Pulse Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Pulse Rifle
(Epic)
DPS 109.2
DAMAGE 52
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 35
MAGAZINE SIZE 16
FIRE RATE 2.1
RELOAD TIME 2.85s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 78 (1.5x)
Pulse Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Pulse Rifle
(Legendary)
DPS 113.4
DAMAGE 54
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 36
MAGAZINE SIZE 16
FIRE RATE 2.1
RELOAD TIME 2.7s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 81 (1.5x)

Stats Only[]

Note: The stats listed below only do not have an ID and are not able to be released.

Pulse Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Pulse Rifle
(Uncommon)
DAMAGE TBD
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 31
MAGAZINE SIZE 16
FIRE RATE 2.1
RELOAD TIME 3.15s

Stats from v39.40 to v39.50[]

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

Hipfire Stats[]

Pulse Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Pulse Rifle
(Rare)
DPS 138.6
DAMAGE 33
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 33
MAGAZINE SIZE 16
FIRE RATE 4.2
RELOAD TIME 3s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 49.5 (1.5x)
Pulse Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Pulse Rifle
(Epic)
DPS 147
DAMAGE 35
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 35
MAGAZINE SIZE 16
FIRE RATE 4.2
RELOAD TIME 2.85s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 52.5 (1.5x)
Pulse Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Pulse Rifle
(Legendary)
DPS 151.2
DAMAGE 36
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 36
MAGAZINE SIZE 16
FIRE RATE 4.2
RELOAD TIME 2.7s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 54 (1.5x)

ADS Stats[]

Pulse Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Pulse Rifle
(Rare)
DPS 102.9
DAMAGE 49
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 33
MAGAZINE SIZE 16
FIRE RATE 2.1
RELOAD TIME 3s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 73.5 (1.5x)
Pulse Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Pulse Rifle
(Epic)
DPS 109.2
DAMAGE 52
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 35
MAGAZINE SIZE 16
FIRE RATE 2.1
RELOAD TIME 2.85s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 78 (1.5x)
Pulse Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Pulse Rifle
(Legendary)
DPS 113.4
DAMAGE 54
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 36
MAGAZINE SIZE 16
FIRE RATE 2.1
RELOAD TIME 2.7s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 81 (1.5x)

Stats from v17.30 to v39.40[]

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

Hipfire Stats[]

Pulse Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Pulse Rifle
(Rare)
DPS 138.6
DAMAGE 33
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 33
MAGAZINE SIZE 16
FIRE RATE 4.2
RELOAD TIME 3.15s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 49.5 (1.5x)
Pulse Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Pulse Rifle
(Epic)
DPS 147
DAMAGE 35
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 35
MAGAZINE SIZE 16
FIRE RATE 4.2
RELOAD TIME 2.99s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 52.5 (1.5x)
Pulse Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Pulse Rifle
(Legendary)
DPS 151.2
DAMAGE 36
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 36
MAGAZINE SIZE 16
FIRE RATE 4.2
RELOAD TIME 2.84s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 54 (1.5x)

ADS Stats[]

Pulse Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Pulse Rifle
(Rare)
DPS 102.9
DAMAGE 49
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 33
MAGAZINE SIZE 16
FIRE RATE 2.1
RELOAD TIME 3.15s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 73.5 (1.5x)
Pulse Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Pulse Rifle
(Epic)
DPS 109.2
DAMAGE 52
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 35
MAGAZINE SIZE 16
FIRE RATE 2.1
RELOAD TIME 2.99s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 78 (1.5x)
Pulse Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Pulse Rifle
(Legendary)
DPS 113.4
DAMAGE 54
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 36
MAGAZINE SIZE 16
FIRE RATE 2.1
RELOAD TIME 2.84s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 81 (1.5x)

Stats from v17.00 to v17.30[]

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

Hipfire Stats[]

Pulse Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Pulse Rifle
(Rare)
DPS 138.6
DAMAGE 33
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 33
MAGAZINE SIZE 16
FIRE RATE 4.2
RELOAD TIME 3.15s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 49.5 (1.5x)
Pulse Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Pulse Rifle
(Epic)
DPS 147
DAMAGE 35
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 35
MAGAZINE SIZE 16
FIRE RATE 4.2
RELOAD TIME 2.99s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 52.5 (1.5x)
Pulse Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Pulse Rifle
(Legendary)
DPS 151.2
DAMAGE 36
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 36
MAGAZINE SIZE 16
FIRE RATE 4.2
RELOAD TIME 2.84s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 54 (1.5x)

ADS Stats[]

Pulse Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Pulse Rifle
(Rare)
DPS 69.3
DAMAGE 33
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 33
MAGAZINE SIZE 16
FIRE RATE 2.1
RELOAD TIME 3.15s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 49.5 (1.5x)
Pulse Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Pulse Rifle
(Epic)
DPS 73.5
DAMAGE 35
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 35
MAGAZINE SIZE 16
FIRE RATE 2.1
RELOAD TIME 2.99s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 52.5 (1.5x)
Pulse Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Pulse Rifle
(Legendary)
DPS 77.7
DAMAGE 37
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 36
MAGAZINE SIZE 16
FIRE RATE 2.1
RELOAD TIME 2.84s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 55.5 (1.5x)

Sounds

Sounds[]

Pulse Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Pulse Rifle Sounds
Sounds ID
Pickup Bullpup_Pickup_01
Equip PastaRipper_PulseRifle_Equip
ADS In PastaRipper_ADSin_01
Out PastaRipper_ADSOut_01_M
Shoot
(Hipfire)
Close PastaRipper_Fire_Hip_Close_01PastaRipper_Fire_Hip_Close_02PastaRipper_Fire_Hip_Close_03PastaRipper_Fire_Hip_Close_XX
Medium PastaRipper_Fire_Hip_Med_01PastaRipper_Fire_Hip_Med_02PastaRipper_Fire_Hip_Med_03PastaRipper_Fire_Hip_Med_XX
Distant PastaRipper_Fire_Hip_Far_01PastaRipper_Fire_Hip_Far_02PastaRipper_Fire_Hip_Far_03PastaRipper_Fire_Hip_Far_XX
Shoot
(ADS)
Close PastaRipper_Fire_ADS_Close_01PastaRipper_Fire_ADS_Close_02PastaRipper_Fire_ADS_Close_03PastaRipper_Fire_ADS_Close_XX
Medium PastaRipper_Fire_ADS_Med_01PastaRipper_Fire_ADS_Med_02PastaRipper_Fire_ADS_Med_03PastaRipper_Fire_ADS_Med_XX
Distant PastaRipper_Fire_ADS_Far_01PastaRipper_Fire_ADS_Far_02PastaRipper_Fire_ADS_Far_03PastaRipper_Fire_ADS_Far_XX
Impact PastaRipper_Impact_Sizzle_01PastaRipper_Impact_Sizzle_02PastaRipper_Impact_Sizzle_03PastaRipper_Impact_Sizzle_04PastaRipper_Impact_Sizzle_XX
Whip By PastaRipper_WhipBy_Close_01PastaRipper_WhipBy_Close_02PastaRipper_WhipBy_Close_03PastaRipper_WhipBy_Close_04PastaRipper_WhipBy_Close_XX
Low Ammo PastaRipper_PulseRifle_LowAmmoSweetener
Out Of Ammo Dry Fire
PastaRipper_Fire_LowAmmo
PastaRipper_Fire_LowAmmo_v2
Sweetener PastaRipper_Impact_Sizzle_02PastaRipper_Impact_Sizzle_03PastaRipper_Impact_Sizzle_04PastaRipper_Impact_Sizzle_XX
Reload Start PastaRipper_PulseRifle_Reload_Start
Turn PastaRipper_PulseRifle_Reload_Start_Turn
Insert PastaRipper_PulseRifle_Reload_Cartridge
End PastaRipper_PulseRifle_Reload_End
Drop Bullpup_Drop_01
Former Sounds (Nefore v40.00)
Equip PastaRipper_Reload_EndnSwap_01
Low Ammo
PastaRipper_Fire_LowAmmo
PastaRipper_Fire_LowAmmo_v2
Reload Start PastaRipper_Reload_Magout_01
Insert PastaRipper_Reload_MagIn_01
End PastaRipper_Reload_EndnSwap_01
Weapon Changes

Weapon Changes[]

Chapter 2: Season 7[]

Update v17.00[]

  • Added.

Update v17.30[]

  • Increased damage while aiming down sights from 33/35/36 to 49/52/54.

Chapter 7: Season 1[]

Update v39.40[]

  • Decreased reload time from 3.15s/3s/2.85s to 3s/2.85s/2.7s.
  • Decreased ADS time.
  • Increased spread when aimed down sights.
  • Increased falling and jumping spread.

Update v39.50[]

Chapter 7: Season 2[]

Update v40.00[]

  • Increased damage while hip firing from 31/33/35/36 to 35/37/39/41.
  • Increased damage while aiming down sights from TBD/49/52/54 to 53/56/59/62.
  • Increased structure damage from 31/33/35/36 to 35/37/39/41.
  • Decreased reload time from 3.15s/3s/2.85s/2.7s to 2.94s/2.8s/2.66s/2.52s.
  • Increased magazine size from 16 to 18.
  • Increased fire rate while hip firing from 4.2 to 4.4.
  • Increased fire rate while aiming down sights from 2.1 to 2.2.
  • Increased headshot multiplier from 1.5x to 1.6x.
  • Updated equip, low ammo and reload sounds.
  • Increased spread while in mid air.
  • Decreased ADS transition time.
  • Added the the Checkpoint Reload mechanic.

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 attacking a target at close range, it is ideal to hip fire the weapon, as the higher DPS will aid you in eliminating your target faster. The same is especially true for attacking enemy structures, as the ADS damage increase does not affect structures.
  • The Pulse Rifle is best treated as a DMR at mid-range, as the extra damage it gains when ADS allows for very high headshot damage, and the fire rate is very slow when aiming, so keeping distance and picking off opponents at range is best with this weapon.
  • The Pulse Rifle, due to it's infinite first shot accuracy when ADS, is best suited for longer range engagements.
  • Also keep in mind that the Pulse Rifle's damage increases from 36 to 54 when ADS.
  • When in close range, hipfire to take advantage of the higher fire rate.
  • Headshots are very rewarding with the Pulse Rifle, especially when ADS, as it goes from 54 damage to 81. Careful shots and accuracy can be devastating.

Counters[]

  • The Pulse Rifle can easily be outperformed at close range by a dedicated close-range weapon, such as an SMG. Keep this in mind when engaging an opponent wielding it.
  • Speaking of which, it is advised to stay within close range when engaged with an opponent wielding a Pulse Rifle, as at mid-long range, the extra damage the Pulse Rifle gains when ADS can put your opponent at an advantage.
  • When ADS, the Pulse Rifle has a slower fire rate of 2.1. Take advantage of this by using a scoped or red dot weapon with a higher fire rate at longer ranges.
  • At close range, the Pulse Rifle is mediocre, due to a low DPS. Take advantage by using a weapon more suited for close range engagements, such as an SMG.
Weapon ID

Weapon ID[]

The Pulse Rifle is referred to as Assault Pasta Ripper in the files.

  • Uncommon: WID_Assault_PastaRipper_Athena_UC
  • Rare: WID_Assault_PastaRipper_Athena_R_Ore_T03
  • Epic: WID_Assault_PastaRipper_Athena_VR_Ore_T03
  • Legendary: WID_Assault_PastaRipper_Athena_SR_Ore_T03
Mode Specific History

Mode Specific History[]

Battle Royale and Zero Build History

Battle Royale and Zero Build History[]

Chapter 2: Season 7[]

Update v17.00[]

  • Introduced.

Content Update v17.10[]

Update v17.40[]

Update v17.50[]

Chapter 2: Season 8[]

Update v18.00[]

  • Vaulted.

Chapter 3: Season 4[]

Update v22.30[]

Creative History
News Tab

News Tab[]

Image Description Date
New Weapons (C2S7 - News Tab) - Promo - Fortnite New High-Tech Weapons
Use the Pulse Rifle to defend against the Invasion, detect threats with the Recon Scanner, take down Saucers with the Rail Gun, or vaporize enemies with the Kymera Ray Gun!
June 8th 2021

Trivia

Trivia[]

Gallery

Gallery[]

Promotional Images[]

See Also

See Also[]