Overview
This page is split into multiple sections, as there are 2 different variants with the same name.
Chapter 3 |
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This item is currently vaulted in Battle Royale and Reload. |
| 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.
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” |
- — 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 and has a headshot multiplier of 1.65x.
|
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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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 and has a headshot multiplier of 1.5x.
|
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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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 and has a headshot multiplier of 1.5x.
|
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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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 and has a headshot multiplier of 1.5x.
|
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 (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 (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 (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 (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 and has a headshot multiplier of 1.5x.
|
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 (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 (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 (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 (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 and has a headshot multiplier of 1.5x.
|
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 (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 (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 (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 (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[]
| 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[]
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 7: Season 1[]
Update v39.40[]
- Increased damage from 31/32/34/36/37/39 to 35/37/39/41/43/45.
- Increased structure damage from 31/32/34/36/37/39 to 35/37/39/41/43/45.
- Decreased reload time from 2.75s/2.62s/2.5s/2.38s/2.25s/2.12s to 2.53s/2.41s/2.3s/2.18s/2.07s/1.96s.
- Decreased fire rate from 4 to 3.9.
- Increased headshot multiplier from 1.5x to 1.65x.
- Decreased spread when aimed down sights.
- Decreased spread while falling, jumping and sprinting.
Strategy Guide
Strategy Guide[]
|
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.
Mode Specific History
Mode Specific History[]
Battle Royale and Zero Build History
Battle Royale and Zero Build History[]
Chapter 4: Season 1[]
Update v23.00[]
- Vaulted Uncommon to Legendary rarities.
- Common rarity can still be obtained through eliminating Lil Whip via Rift Encounter.
Update v23.20[]
- Vaulted, replaced Lil Whip's Common with a Common Assault Rifle.
Reload History
Reload History[]
Chapter 2 Remix[]
Update v32.00[]
Update v32.10[]
- The Common rarity replaces the Common Assault Rifle as the weapon after reboot.
Chapter 6: Season 2[]
Update v34.30[]
- The Common Assault Rifle rarity replaces the Common rarity as the weapon after reboot.
- April 15th 2025: Vaulted.
Creative History
Creative History[]
Chapter 3: Season 1[]
Update v19.00[]
Chapter 3: Season 3[]
Update v21.00[]
- Introduced Mythic rarity.
News Tab
News Tab[]
| Image | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
|
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 |
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.
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.






