Overview

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Chapter 3
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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.

Assault Rifle: Fully Automatic, flexible assault rifle capable of handling all types of combat scenarios.
— In-Game Description

The Ranger Assault Rifle is an Assault Weapon in Fortnite: Battle Royale that was introduced in Chapter 3: Season 1.

Functionality

Functionality[]

The Ranger Assault Rifle is an accurate, slow firing, fully automatic rifle which deals a high amount of damage.

The Ranger 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 95% of its maximum at 75 meters (15 tiles).
  • Damage reaches its minimum value of 90% of its maximum at 90 meters (18 tiles).

The Ranger Assault Rifle can be aimed down sights while reloading.

Stats

Stats[]

Current Stats since v39.40[]

The Ranger Assault Rifles uses Medium Bullets - Ammunition - Fortnite Medium Bullets and has a headshot multiplier of 1.65x.

Ranger Assault Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Ranger Assault Rifle
(Common)
DPS 136.5
DAMAGE 35
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 35
MAGAZINE SIZE 25
FIRE RATE 3.9
RELOAD TIME 2.53s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 57.75 (1.65x)
Ranger Assault Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Ranger Assault Rifle
(Uncommon)
DPS 144.3
DAMAGE 37
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 37
MAGAZINE SIZE 25
FIRE RATE 3.9
RELOAD TIME 2.41s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 61.05 (1.65x)
Ranger Assault Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Ranger Assault Rifle
(Rare)
DPS 152.1
DAMAGE 39
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 39
MAGAZINE SIZE 25
FIRE RATE 3.9
RELOAD TIME 2.3s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 64.35 (1.65x)
Ranger Assault Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Ranger Assault Rifle
(Epic)
DPS 159.9
DAMAGE 41
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 41
MAGAZINE SIZE 25
FIRE RATE 3.9
RELOAD TIME 2.18s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 67.65 (1.65x)
Ranger Assault Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Ranger Assault Rifle
(Legendary)
DPS 167.7
DAMAGE 43
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 43
MAGAZINE SIZE 25
FIRE RATE 3.9
RELOAD TIME 2.07s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 70.95 (1.65x)
Ranger Assault Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Ranger Assault Rifle
(Mythic)
DPS 175.5
DAMAGE 45
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 45
MAGAZINE SIZE 25
FIRE RATE 3.9
RELOAD TIME 1.96s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 74.25 (1.65x)

Stats from v21.30 to v39.40[]

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

Ranger Assault Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Ranger Assault Rifle
(Common)
DPS 124
DAMAGE 31
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 31
MAGAZINE SIZE 25
FIRE RATE 4
RELOAD TIME 2.75s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 46.5 (1.5x)
Ranger Assault Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Ranger Assault Rifle
(Uncommon)
DPS 128
DAMAGE 32
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 32
MAGAZINE SIZE 25
FIRE RATE 4
RELOAD TIME 2.62s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 48 (1.5x)
Ranger Assault Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Ranger Assault Rifle
(Rare)
DPS 136
DAMAGE 34
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 34
MAGAZINE SIZE 25
FIRE RATE 4
RELOAD TIME 2.5s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 51 (1.5x)
Ranger Assault Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Ranger Assault Rifle
(Epic)
DPS 144
DAMAGE 36
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 36
MAGAZINE SIZE 25
FIRE RATE 4
RELOAD TIME 2.38s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 54 (1.5x)
Ranger Assault Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Ranger Assault Rifle
(Legendary)
DPS 148
DAMAGE 37
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 37
MAGAZINE SIZE 25
FIRE RATE 4
RELOAD TIME 2.25s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 55.5 (1.5x)
Ranger Assault Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Ranger Assault Rifle
(Mythic)
DPS 156
DAMAGE 39
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 39
MAGAZINE SIZE 25
FIRE RATE 4
RELOAD TIME 2.12s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 58.5 (1.5x)

Stats from v21.00 to v21.30[]

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

Ranger Assault Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Ranger Assault Rifle
(Common)
DPS 124
DAMAGE 31
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 31
MAGAZINE SIZE 25
FIRE RATE 4
RELOAD TIME 2.75s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 46.5 (1.5x)
Ranger Assault Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Ranger Assault Rifle
(Uncommon)
DPS 128
DAMAGE 32
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 32
MAGAZINE SIZE 25
FIRE RATE 4
RELOAD TIME 2.62s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 48 (1.5x)
Ranger Assault Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Ranger Assault Rifle
(Rare)
DPS 136
DAMAGE 34
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 34
MAGAZINE SIZE 25
FIRE RATE 4
RELOAD TIME 2.5s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 51 (1.5x)
Ranger Assault Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Ranger Assault Rifle
(Epic)
DPS 144
DAMAGE 36
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 36
MAGAZINE SIZE 25
FIRE RATE 4
RELOAD TIME 2.38s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 54 (1.5x)
Ranger Assault Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Ranger Assault Rifle
(Legendary)
DPS 148
DAMAGE 37
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 37
MAGAZINE SIZE 25
FIRE RATE 4
RELOAD TIME 2.25s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 55.5 (1.5x)
Ranger Assault Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Ranger Assault Rifle
(Mythic)
DPS 144
DAMAGE 36
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 36
MAGAZINE SIZE 25
FIRE RATE 4
RELOAD TIME 2.38s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 54 (1.5x)

Stats from v19.01 (January 10th 2022) to v21.00[]

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

Ranger Assault Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Ranger Assault Rifle
(Common)
DPS 124
DAMAGE 31
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 31
MAGAZINE SIZE 25
FIRE RATE 4
RELOAD TIME 2.75s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 46.5 (1.5x)
Ranger Assault Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Ranger Assault Rifle
(Uncommon)
DPS 128
DAMAGE 32
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 32
MAGAZINE SIZE 25
FIRE RATE 4
RELOAD TIME 2.62s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 48 (1.5x)
Ranger Assault Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Ranger Assault Rifle
(Rare)
DPS 136
DAMAGE 34
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 34
MAGAZINE SIZE 25
FIRE RATE 4
RELOAD TIME 2.5s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 51 (1.5x)
Ranger Assault Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Ranger Assault Rifle
(Epic)
DPS 144
DAMAGE 36
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 36
MAGAZINE SIZE 25
FIRE RATE 4
RELOAD TIME 2.38s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 54 (1.5x)
Ranger Assault Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Ranger Assault Rifle
(Legendary)
DPS 148
DAMAGE 37
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 37
MAGAZINE SIZE 25
FIRE RATE 4
RELOAD TIME 2.25s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 55.5 (1.5x)

Stats from v19.00 (December 10th 2021) to v19.01 (January 10th 2022)[]

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

Ranger Assault Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Ranger Assault Rifle
(Common)
DPS 124
DAMAGE 31
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 30
MAGAZINE SIZE 25
FIRE RATE 4
RELOAD TIME 2.75s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 46.5 (1.5x)
Ranger Assault Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Ranger Assault Rifle
(Uncommon)
DPS 128
DAMAGE 32
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 31
MAGAZINE SIZE 25
FIRE RATE 4
RELOAD TIME 2.62s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 48 (1.5x)
Ranger Assault Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Ranger Assault Rifle
(Rare)
DPS 136
DAMAGE 34
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 33
MAGAZINE SIZE 25
FIRE RATE 4
RELOAD TIME 2.5s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 51 (1.5x)
Ranger Assault Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Ranger Assault Rifle
(Epic)
DPS 144
DAMAGE 36
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 35
MAGAZINE SIZE 25
FIRE RATE 4
RELOAD TIME 2.38s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 54 (1.5x)
Ranger Assault Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Ranger Assault Rifle
(Legendary)
DPS 148
DAMAGE 37
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 36
MAGAZINE SIZE 25
FIRE RATE 4
RELOAD TIME 2.25s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 55.5 (1.5x)

Stats from v19.00 to v19.00 (December 10th 2021)[]

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

Ranger Assault Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Ranger Assault Rifle
(Common)
DPS 120
DAMAGE 30
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 30
MAGAZINE SIZE 25
FIRE RATE 4
RELOAD TIME 2.75s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 45 (1.5x)
Ranger Assault Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Ranger Assault Rifle
(Uncommon)
DPS 124
DAMAGE 31
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 31
MAGAZINE SIZE 25
FIRE RATE 4
RELOAD TIME 2.62s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 46.5 (1.5x)
Ranger Assault Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Ranger Assault Rifle
(Rare)
DPS 132
DAMAGE 33
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 33
MAGAZINE SIZE 25
FIRE RATE 4
RELOAD TIME 2.5s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 49.5 (1.5x)
Ranger Assault Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Ranger Assault Rifle
(Epic)
DPS 140
DAMAGE 35
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 35
MAGAZINE SIZE 25
FIRE RATE 4
RELOAD TIME 2.38s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 52.5 (1.5x)
Ranger Assault Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Ranger Assault Rifle
(Legendary)
DPS 144
DAMAGE 36
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 36
MAGAZINE SIZE 25
FIRE RATE 4
RELOAD TIME 2.25s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 54 (1.5x)

Sounds

Sounds[]

Ranger Assault Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Ranger Assault Rifle Sounds
Sounds ID
Pickup Core_AR_Pickup_01
Equip Equip Core_AR_Reload_End_01
Sweetener rifle_auto_single_cock
ADS In Weapon_MILRIFLE_ADS_IN_01Weapon_MILRIFLE_ADS_IN_02Weapon_MILRIFLE_ADS_IN_XX
In Sweetener Gun_Grab_Hand_ADS_In_01Gun_Grab_Hand_ADS_In_02Gun_Grab_Hand_ADS_In_03Gun_Grab_Hand_ADS_In_XX
Out Weapon_MILRIFLE_ADS_OUT_01Weapon_MILRIFLE_ADS_OUT_02Weapon_MILRIFLE_ADS_OUT_XX
Shoot
(Own)
Close Core_AR_Fire_Close_1P_01Core_AR_Fire_Close_1P_02Core_AR_Fire_Close_1P_03Core_AR_Fire_Close_1P_04Core_AR_Fire_Close_1P_05Core_AR_Fire_Close_1P_06Core_AR_Fire_Close_1P_XX
Shoot
(Other Player)
Close Core_AR_Fire_Close_01Core_AR_Fire_Close_02Core_AR_Fire_Close_03Core_AR_Fire_Close_04Core_AR_Fire_Close_05Core_AR_Fire_Close_06Core_AR_Fire_Close_XX
Medium Core_AR_Fire_Mid_01Core_AR_Fire_Mid_02Core_AR_Fire_Mid_03Core_AR_Fire_Mid_04Core_AR_Fire_Mid_05Core_AR_Fire_Mid_06Core_AR_Fire_Mid_XX
Distant Core_AR_Fire_Distant_01Core_AR_Fire_Distant_02Core_AR_Fire_Distant_03Core_AR_Fire_Distant_04Core_AR_Fire_Distant_XX
Low Ammo Core_AR_Fire_Low_Ammo_01
Out Of Ammo Core_AR_Fire_Out_Of_Ammo_01
Reload Start rifle_auto_single_clip_out
Insert Core_AR_Reload_Cartridge_01
End Core_AR_Reload_End_01
End Sweetener rifle_auto_single_cock
Drop Core_AR_Drop_01
Former Sounds (Before v8.00)
Reload Start Core_AR_Reload_Start_01
Weapon Changes

Weapon Changes[]

Chapter 3: Season 1[]

Update v19.00[]

Update v19.01[]

  • January 10th 2022:

Chapter 3: Season 3[]

Update v21.00[]

  • Added Mythic rarity.
    • It currently uses the stats of the Epic rarity.

Update v21.30[]

  • Mythic rarity:
    • Increased damage from 36 to 39.
    • Increased structure damage from 36 to 39.
    • Decreased reload time from 2.38s to 2.12s.

Chapter 6: Season 1[]

Update v33.00[]

  • Updated reload and equip sound effects.
  • Updated firing VFX.

Chapter 7: Season 1[]

Update v39.40[]

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 Ranger Assault Rifle is most effective for medium to long range with its slow, yet reliable fire rate, accuracy, and respectable damage.
  • Damage and fire rate wise, the Ranger Assault Rifle shares its stats with Enforcer AR. When choosing between the two, the Ranger Assault Rifle is slightly better by default since it has less recoil, faster reload time, and a larger magazine size.
  • The Ranger Assault Rifle is rewarding of headshots, with a higher multiplier than average for an AR, dealing up to 71 damage a headshot.

Counters[]

  • The Ranger Assault Rifle can be decent at close range, but the hipfire spread isn't the greatest, so weapons that are more close range oriented, like the Fury Assault Rifle, can be beneficial in these engagements.
Weapon ID

Weapon ID[]

The Ranger Assault Rifle is referred to as Assault Core AR in the files.

  • Common: WID_Assault_CoreAR_Athena_C
  • Uncommon: WID_Assault_CoreAR_Athena_UC
  • Rare: WID_Assault_CoreAR_Athena_R
  • Epic: WID_Assault_CoreAR_Athena_VR
  • Legendary: WID_Assault_CoreAR_Athena_SR
  • Mythic: WID_Assault_CoreAR_Athena_UR
Mode Specific History

Mode Specific History[]

Battle Royale and Zero Build History

Battle Royale and Zero Build History[]

Chapter 3: Season 1[]

Update v19.00[]

Chapter 4: Season 1[]

Update v23.00[]

Update v23.20[]

Chapter 6: Season 1[]

Update v33.11[]

Chapter 6: Season 2[]

Update v34.00[]

  • Vaulted.

Reload History

Reload History[]

Chapter 2 Remix[]

Update v32.00[]

Update v32.10[]

Chapter 6: Season 2[]

Update v34.30[]

Creative History

Creative History[]

News Tab

News Tab[]

Image Description Date
New Weapons (C3S1) - Promo - Creative Welcome to Chapter 3 Creators! Here’s what is new in v19.00:

☑️ All new Battle Royale items
☑️ Squad Interact
☑️ Sliding
☑️ New Prefabs and Galleries
☑️ Quality of Life improvements

Learn more: https://fn.gg/v19-00-cr
December 5th 2021

Image Description Date
New Weapons (C3S1 - News Tab) - Promo - Fortnite
Finding Weapons
Land quickly and find weapons on the ground or in chests before the action starts. The Island carries a varied slate of weapons - test them out and play to your strengths!
December 5th 2021

Trivia

Trivia[]

  • The Ranger Assault Rifle resembles the real-world Russian AK-12.
  • The Ranger Assault Rifle was one of the two weapons introduced in Chapter 3 to have never been vaulted during its chapter, the other being the Sidearm Pistol.
  • The Mythic rarity was exclusive to creative until the January 7th 2025 Hotfix in Chapter 6: Season 1.
  • The Ranger Assault Rifle can be seen in the launch trailer for Chapter 7: Season 2. However, the weapon was never unvaulted during that season.
Gallery

Gallery[]

Promotional Images[]

See Also

See Also[]

  • Heavy Assault Rifle - A weapon with a similar design and function.
  • Enforcer AR - A weapon with a similar function but less ammo capacity and more critical damage. Also comes with its modular version.
  • Nemesis AR - A weapon with a similar design but moderate fire rate and more ammo capacity. Also comes with its modular version.
  • Fury Assault Rifle - A weapon with a similar design but higher fire rate and ammo capacity.
  • DC-15 Heavy Blaster Rifle - A weapon with a similar function but infinite ammo and slightly more base damage and fire rate but less critical damage.
  • O.X.R. Rifle - A weapon with a similar design but moderate fire rate and less ammo capacity.
  • Lock On Assault Rifle - A weapon with a similar design but 3-round burst and lock-on mechanism.