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.

High Powered Scoped Rifle.
— In-Game Description

The DMR is a Marksman Rifle in Fortnite: Battle Royale that was added in Chapter 3: Season 3.

Functionality

Functionality[]

The DMR is a semi automatic marksman rifle with moderate damage and fire rate. It is equipped with a 3.1x magnification scope, giving it full accuracy when aiming down sights, great at medium to long range combat.

The DMR fires a Fast Moving Projectile that is affected by gravity. It has First Shot Accuracy enabled and has no damage falloff over distance.

Stats

Stats[]

Current Stats since v21.00[]

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

DMR - Weapon - Fortnite DMR
(Common)
DPS 112.5
DAMAGE 45
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 45
MAGAZINE SIZE 10
FIRE RATE 2.5
RELOAD TIME 2.75s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 74.25 (1.65x)
DMR - Weapon - Fortnite DMR
(Uncommon)
DPS 120
DAMAGE 48
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 48
MAGAZINE SIZE 10
FIRE RATE 2.5
RELOAD TIME 2.62s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 79.2 (1.65x)
DMR - Weapon - Fortnite DMR
(Rare)
DPS 125
DAMAGE 50
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 50
MAGAZINE SIZE 10
FIRE RATE 2.5
RELOAD TIME 2.5s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 82.5 (1.65x)
DMR - Weapon - Fortnite DMR
(Epic)
DPS 132.5
DAMAGE 53
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 53
MAGAZINE SIZE 10
FIRE RATE 2.5
RELOAD TIME 2.38s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 87.45 (1.65x)
DMR - Weapon - Fortnite DMR
(Legendary)
DPS 137.5
DAMAGE 55
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 55
MAGAZINE SIZE 10
FIRE RATE 2.5
RELOAD TIME 2.25s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 90.75 (1.65x)
DMR - Weapon - Fortnite DMR
(Mythic)
DPS 145
DAMAGE 58
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 58
MAGAZINE SIZE 10
FIRE RATE 2.5
RELOAD TIME 2.12s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 95.7 (1.65x)

Weapon Changes

Weapon Changes[]

Strategy Guide

Strategy Guide[]

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Feel free to add tips, tricks and general advice about the topic.
  • The DMR excels at medium to longer ranges, so make sure to keep a closer ranged weapon for close quarters engagements.
  • The DMR has a recoil pattern that resets on not firing for a few seconds, so for accurate fire, be patient and wait for it to reset.
  • Players should aim above targets at long ranges to compensate for bullet drop. The further the target the higher the player should aim. They should also aim in the direction a target is moving at long ranges to compensate for the bullet travel time. The faster and further the target the further the player should aim.
  • If the player feels confident enough in being able to use this weapon at closer ranges too, the DMR can be a replacement for the Ranger Assault Rifle and Striker Burst Rifle, as both are mostly used for accurate mid-range firing. This will save a slot in the inventory as the DMR works both as an Assault Rifle and Sniper.
    • This is especially an advantage in the early game, as Assault Rifles and the DMR also share the same ammo.
  • In Duos or Squads, it would be wise for players to not carry the same ranged weapon, meaning that both at least a DMR and a Sniper should be carried to be better prepared for more combat situations.

Counters[]

  • The DMR, while very good at mid-long range, can struggle at close-mid, especially against a faster firing weapon, and especially against some Assault Rifles that are equipped with a red-dot sight, as the fire rate can be overwhelming. Using one of these weapons against an opponent wielding a DMR is beneficial at those ranges.
Weapon ID

Weapon ID[]

The DMR is referred to as DMR in the files.

Mode Specific History

Mode Specific History[]

Battle Royale and Zero Build History

Battle Royale and Zero Build History[]

Chapter 3: Season 3[]

Update v21.00[]

  • Introduced.

Chapter 3: Season 4[]

Update v22.10[]

  • Vaulted.

Reload History

Reload History[]

Chapter 6: Season 4[]

Update v37.10[]

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

Creative History
News Tab

News Tab[]

Image Description Date
New Weapons (C3S3 - News Tab) - Promo - Fortnite
New Weapons
Hit hard with the Hammer Assault Rifle, deal double the punch with the Two-Shot Shotgun or take 'em down range with the Designated Marksman Rifle.
June 5th 2022

Trivia

Trivia[]

  • The DMR is modeled after the American M14 Rifle with a scope mounted. Particularly, the DMR is based off of the M21. A DMR/Sniper Variant of the M14.
    • The DMR's bolt reciprocates out of the receiver when firing, unlike the real M14 Rifle where it is completely contained within the receiver.
  • The DMR's name is an abbreviation of the long name, "Designated Marksman Rifle".
  • The DMR counts for Sniper Rifle-related Accolades and Quests, uses the Wrap equipped for Sniper Rifles, and was present in Sniper Rifle Vending Machines before Chapter 4: Season 1.
Gallery

Gallery[]

Promotional Images[]

Former Icons[]