Hunting Rifle/High Tier

Overview

This page is split into multiple sections, as there are 4 different variants with the same name.

High Tier
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It is available in the loot pool and can be obtained through different means.
It is also available in Creative and UEFN.

Sniper Rifle: Bolt-Action. Powerful and accurate rifle with a bolt-action mechanism that results in a reliable but slow rate of fire.
— In-Game Description

The Hunting Rifle is a Sniper Rifle in Fortnite: Battle Royale that was added in Chapter 2: Season 3.

The Hunting Rifle has an Exotic variant called Lawless Stink Rifle.

Functionality

Functionality[]

The Hunting Rifle fires a single fast-moving projectile bullet, which is affected by gravity. The weapon is not fitted with a scope but has more zoom than a regular weapon and has one bullet in its magazine. It can be effectively fired from the hip, as it has a relatively small hip-fire spread.

The Hunting Rifle is a Projectile weapon. It is also First Shot Accurate, as it only fires a single shot. There is no damage falloff on the Hunting Rifle's projectiles.

The Hunting Rifle can be amied down sights while reloading.

Stats

Stats[]

Current Stats since v41.00[]

The Hunting Rifle uses Heavy Bullets - Ammunition - Fortnite Heavy Bullets and has a headshot multiplier of 2.75x.

Hunting Rifle (High Tier) - Weapon - Fortnite Hunting Rifle
(Uncommon)
DPS 68.8
DAMAGE 86
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 86
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 0.8
RELOAD TIME 2.1s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 236.5 (2.75x)
Hunting Rifle (High Tier) - Weapon - Fortnite Hunting Rifle
(Rare)
DPS 72.8
DAMAGE 91
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 91
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 0.8
RELOAD TIME 2.0s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 250.25 (2.75x)
Hunting Rifle (High Tier) - Weapon - Fortnite Hunting Rifle
(Epic)
DPS 76.8
DAMAGE 96
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 96
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 0.8
RELOAD TIME 1.9s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 264 (2.75x)
Hunting Rifle (High Tier) - Weapon - Fortnite Hunting Rifle
(Legendary)
DPS 80
DAMAGE 100
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 100
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 0.8
RELOAD TIME 1.8s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 275 (2.75x)
Hunting Rifle (High Tier) - Weapon - Fortnite Hunting Rifle
(Mythic)
DPS 84
DAMAGE 105
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 105
MAGAZINE SIZE 2
FIRE RATE 0.8
RELOAD TIME 1.8s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 288.75 (2.75x)

Stats from v40.00 to v41.00[]

The Hunting Rifle uses Heavy Bullets - Ammunition - Fortnite Heavy Bullets and has a headshot multiplier of 2.75x.

Hunting Rifle (High Tier) - Weapon - Fortnite Hunting Rifle
(Uncommon)
DPS 68.8
DAMAGE 86
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 86
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 0.8
RELOAD TIME 1.89s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 236.5 (2.75x)
Hunting Rifle (High Tier) - Weapon - Fortnite Hunting Rifle
(Rare)
DPS 72.8
DAMAGE 91
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 91
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 0.8
RELOAD TIME 1.8s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 250.25 (2.75x)
Hunting Rifle (High Tier) - Weapon - Fortnite Hunting Rifle
(Epic)
DPS 76.8
DAMAGE 96
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 96
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 0.8
RELOAD TIME 1.71s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 264 (2.75x)
Hunting Rifle (High Tier) - Weapon - Fortnite Hunting Rifle
(Legendary)
DPS 80
DAMAGE 100
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 100
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 0.8
RELOAD TIME 1.62s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 275 (2.75x)
Hunting Rifle (High Tier) - Weapon - Fortnite Hunting Rifle
(Mythic)
DPS 80
DAMAGE 100
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 100
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 0.8
RELOAD TIME 1.62s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 275 (2.75x)

Stats from v39.51 (March 5th 2025 Hotfix) to v40.00[]

The Hunting Rifle uses Heavy Bullets - Ammunition - Fortnite Heavy Bullets and has a headshot multiplier of 3x.

Hunting Rifle (High Tier) - Weapon - Fortnite Hunting Rifle
(Uncommon)
DPS 68.8
DAMAGE 86
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 86
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 0.8
RELOAD TIME 1.89s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 258 (3x)
Hunting Rifle (High Tier) - Weapon - Fortnite Hunting Rifle
(Rare)
DPS 72.8
DAMAGE 91
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 91
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 0.8
RELOAD TIME 1.8s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 273 (3x)
Hunting Rifle (High Tier) - Weapon - Fortnite Hunting Rifle
(Epic)
DPS 76.8
DAMAGE 96
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 96
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 0.8
RELOAD TIME 1.71s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 288 (3x)
Hunting Rifle (High Tier) - Weapon - Fortnite Hunting Rifle
(Legendary)
DPS 80
DAMAGE 100
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 100
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 0.8
RELOAD TIME 1.62s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 300 (3x)
Hunting Rifle (High Tier) - Weapon - Fortnite Hunting Rifle
(Mythic)
DPS 80
DAMAGE 100
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 100
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 0.8
RELOAD TIME 1.62s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 300 (3x)

Current Stats since v33.11[]

The Hunting Rifle uses Heavy Bullets - Ammunition - Fortnite Heavy Bullets and has a headshot multiplier of 2.5x.

Hunting Rifle (High Tier) - Weapon - Fortnite Hunting Rifle
(Uncommon)
DPS 68.8
DAMAGE 86
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 86
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 0.8
RELOAD TIME 1.89s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 215 (2.5x)
Hunting Rifle (High Tier) - Weapon - Fortnite Hunting Rifle
(Rare)
DPS 72.8
DAMAGE 91
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 91
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 0.8
RELOAD TIME 1.8s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 227.5 (2.5x)
Hunting Rifle (High Tier) - Weapon - Fortnite Hunting Rifle
(Epic)
DPS 76.8
DAMAGE 96
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 96
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 0.8
RELOAD TIME 1.71s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 240 (2.5x)
Hunting Rifle (High Tier) - Weapon - Fortnite Hunting Rifle
(Legendary)
DPS 80
DAMAGE 100
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 100
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 0.8
RELOAD TIME 1.62s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 250 (2.5x)
Hunting Rifle (High Tier) - Weapon - Fortnite Hunting Rifle
(Mythic)
DPS 80
DAMAGE 100
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 100
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 0.8
RELOAD TIME 1.62s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 250 (2.5x)

Stats from v22.00 to v33.11[]

The Hunting Rifle uses Heavy Bullets - Ammunition - Fortnite Heavy Bullets and has a headshot multiplier of 2.5x.

Hunting Rifle (High Tier) - Weapon - Fortnite Hunting Rifle
(Epic)
DPS 76.8
DAMAGE 96
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 96
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 0.8
RELOAD TIME 1.71s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 240 (2.5x)
Hunting Rifle (High Tier) - Weapon - Fortnite Hunting Rifle
(Legendary)
DPS 80
DAMAGE 100
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 100
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 0.8
RELOAD TIME 1.62s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 250 (2.5x)

Stats from v20.00 to v22.00[]

The Hunting Rifle uses Heavy Bullets - Ammunition - Fortnite Heavy Bullets and has a headshot multiplier of 2.25x.

Hunting Rifle (High Tier) - Weapon - Fortnite Hunting Rifle
(Epic)
DPS 67.2
DAMAGE 84
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 84
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 0.8
RELOAD TIME 1.71s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 210 (2.5x)
Hunting Rifle (High Tier) - Weapon - Fortnite Hunting Rifle
(Legendary)
DPS 70.4
DAMAGE 88
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 88
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 0.8
RELOAD TIME 1.62s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 220 (2.5x)

Stats from v13.00 to v20.00[]

The Hunting Rifle uses Heavy Bullets - Ammunition - Fortnite Heavy Bullets and has a headshot multiplier of 2.5x.

Hunting Rifle (High Tier) - Weapon - Fortnite Hunting Rifle
(Epic)
DPS 76.8
DAMAGE 96
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 96
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 0.8
RELOAD TIME 1.71s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 240 (2.5x)
Hunting Rifle (High Tier) - Weapon - Fortnite Hunting Rifle
(Legendary)
DPS 80
DAMAGE 100
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 100
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 0.8
RELOAD TIME 1.62s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 250 (2.5x)

Sounds

Sounds[]

Hunting Rifle (High Tier) - Weapon - Fortnite Hunting Rifle Sounds
Sounds ID
Pickup HuntingRifle_Pickup_01HuntingRifle_Pickup_02HuntingRifle_Pickup_03HuntingRifle_Pickup_XX
Equip HuntingRifle_Equip
Shoot Close HuntingRifle_Fire_1p_01HuntingRifle_Fire_1p_02HuntingRifle_Fire_1p_03HuntingRifle_Fire_1p_XX
Medium HuntingRifle_Shot_Player_Medium_01HuntingRifle_Shot_Player_Medium_02HuntingRifle_Shot_Player_Medium_03HuntingRifle_Shot_Player_Medium_XX
Distant HuntingRifle_Shot_Player_Distant_01HuntingRifle_Shot_Player_Distant_02HuntingRifle_Shot_Player_Distant_03HuntingRifle_Shot_Player_Distant_XX
Low Ammo weapon_low_ammo_hi_rifle_02
Reload Start HuntingRifle_Reload_Start_01HuntingRifle_Reload_Start_02HuntingRifle_Reload_Start_03HuntingRifle_Reload_Start_XX
Insert HuntingRifle_Reload_Insert_01HuntingRifle_Reload_Insert_02HuntingRifle_Reload_Insert_03HuntingRifle_Reload_Insert_04HuntingRifle_Reload_Insert_XX
End HuntingRifle_Reload_End_01HuntingRifle_Reload_End_02HuntingRifle_Reload_End_03HuntingRifle_Reload_End_XX
Drop Drop HuntingRifle_Drop_01HuntingRifle_Drop_02HuntingRifle_Drop_03HuntingRifle_Drop_XX
Land HuntingRifle_Drop_Landed_01HuntingRifle_Drop_Landed_02HuntingRifle_Drop_Landed_03HuntingRifle_Drop_Landed_XX
Former Sounds (Before v38.00)
Pickup RR_Sniper_Pickup_01
Equip rifle_bolt_single_cock
Shoot Close HuntingRifle_Shot_Player_01_v2HuntingRifle_Shot_Player_02_v2HuntingRifle_Shot_Player_03_v2HuntingRifle_Shot_Player_XX_v2
Reload Start rifle_bolt_single_clip_out
Insert rifle_bolt_single_clip_in
End rifle_bolt_single_cock
Drop Weapon_Generic_Drop_Rifle_Hv_01Weapon_Generic_Drop_Rifle_Hv_02Weapon_Generic_Drop_Rifle_Hv_03Weapon_Generic_Drop_Rifle_Hv_04Weapon_Generic_Drop_Rifle_Hv_XX
Weapon Changes

Weapon Changes[]

Chapter 3: Season 2[]

Update v20.00[]

  • Decreased damage from 96/100 to 84/88.
  • Decreased structure damage from 96/100 to 84/88.
  • Decreased headshot multiplier from 2.5x to 2.25x.
    • Now no rarity can deal 200+ headshot damage.

Chapter 3: Season 4[]

Update v22.00[]

  • Increased damage from 84/88 to 96/100.
  • Increased structure damage from 84/88 to 96/100.
  • Increased headshot multiplier from 2.25x to 2.5x.

Chapter 4: Season 2[]

Update v24.00[]

  • Increased Projectile Speed by 50%.

Chapter 6: Season 1[]

Update v33.00[]

Update v33.11[]

Chapter 6: Mini Season 2[]

Update v38.00[]

  • Updated firing, reload and equip sounds.

Chapter 7: Season 1[]

Update v39.10[]

  • Increased projectile speed from 500m/s to 550m/s.
  • Decreased projectile gravity from 3.5 to 2.5.

Update v39.51[]

  • March 5th 2025 Hotfix: Increased headshot multiplier from 2.5x to 3x.

Chapter 7: Season 2[]

Update v40.00[]

  • Decreased headshot multiplier from 3x to 2.75x.
  • Decreased projectile gravity from 2.5 to 2.25.

Chapter 7: Season 3[]

Update v41.00[]

Strategy Guide

Strategy Guide[]

Calculated - Emote - Fortnite This section outlines a strategy.
Feel free to add tips, tricks and general advice about the topic.
  • Players should aim above targets at long ranges to compensate for bullet drop. The further the target the higher the player should aim.
  • Players should 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 looking to choose between a Hunting Rifle, and a scoped Sniper Rifle, such as the Vengeful Sniper Rifle, keep in mind that the Hunting Rifle has less bullet drop, but does less damage, and lacks a scope.
  • As the Hunting Rifle lacks a scope, the weapon does not emit a Sniper Glare, so you will be less noticed by enemies when aiming.
  • The Hunting Rifle can one-shot headshot players regardless of the mode they are playing, so hitting headshots with it is recomended.
Weapon ID

Weapon ID[]

The Hunting Rifle is referred to as Sniper No Scope in the files.

  • Epic: WID_Sniper_NoScope_Athena_VR_Ore_T03
  • Legendary: WID_Sniper_NoScope_Athena_SR_Ore_T03

The Hunting Rifle during Season OG is referred to as Rufus Sniper No Scope in the files.

  • Epic: WID_Rufus_Sniper_NoScope_VR
  • Legendary: WID_Rufus_Sniper_NoScope_SR

The Hunting Rifle during Chapter 2 Remix is referred to as Clyde Sniper No Scope in the files.

  • Epic: WID_Clyde_Sniper_NoScope_Athena_VR_Ore_T03
  • Legendary: WID_Clyde_Sniper_NoScope_Athena_SR_Ore_T03

The Hunting Rifle from Chapter 6: Season 1 is referred to as Sniper No Scope Update in the files.

  • Uncommon: WID_Sniper_NoScope_Update_Athena_UC_Ore_T03
  • Rare: WID_Sniper_NoScope_Update_Athena_R_Ore_T03
  • Mythic: WID_Sniper_NoScope_Update_Athena_UR_Ore_T03

Mode Specific History

Mode Specific History[]

Battle Royale and Zero Build History

Battle Royale and Zero Build History[]

Chapter 4: Season OG[]

Update v27.00[]

  • Unvaulted.

Update v27.11[]

  • November 23rd 2023: Vaulted.

Chapter 6: Season 1[]

Update v33.00[]

  • Vaulted.

Update v33.11[]

Update v33.20[]

Chapter 6: Season 2[]

Update v34.00[]

  • Vaulted.

Chapter 6: Mini Season 2[]

Update v38.11[]

Chapter 7: Season 1[]

Update v39.00[]

  • Vaulted.

Update v39.11[]

Update v39.20[]

  • Vaulted.

Update v39.50[]

Update v39.51[]

  • Unvaulted Rare rarity.
  • The Epic and Legendary rarities are now obtainable through normal means.

Chapter 7: Season 2[]

Update v40.00[]

  • Vaulted.

Chapter 7: Season 3[]

Update v41.00[]

Reload History

Reload History[]

Chapter 5: Season 3[]

Update v30.20[]

Chapter 5: Season 4[]

Update v31.00[]

  • Vaulted.
  • August 27th 2024: Unvaulted Epic and Legendary rarities.

Chapter 2 Remix[]

Update v32.00[]

  • Vaulted.

Update v32.10[]

Chapter 6: Season 2[]

Update v34.00[]

  • March 4th 2025: Vaulted.

Update v34.30[]

Chapter 7: Season 1[]

Update v39.40[]

  • February 13th 2026 at 7:00 AM EST: Vaulted.
  • February 13th 2026 at 11:00 AM EST: Unvaulted Epic and Legendary rarities.
  • February 17th 2026: Vaulted.

Update v39.50[]

Creative History
News Tab

News Tab[]

Image Description Date
Chapter 7 Season 1 Wild Weeks - Promo - Fortnite
it's been 5 years...
WILD WEEKS ARE BACK 😈
March 5th 2026

Image Description Date
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Fortnite Reload Loot Pool
The Reload Island is full of classic loot from all eras of Fortnite. Take down opponents with the Pump Shotgun, Tactical Shotgun, Assault Rifle, and more!
June 22nd 2024
Reload Loot Update (August 27th - News Tab) - Promo - Fortnite
Reload Loot Update
The Combat Pistol, the Hand Cannon, the Thunder Shotgun, the Hunting Rifle, the Combat Assault Rifle, the Combat SMG and the Shield Keg have been added to the Reload loot pool.
August 27th 2024
Chapter 2 Remix Weapons (2 - News Tab) - Promo - Fortnite Spice Up Your Loadout
Go for the Victory Crown with Ice Spice's Rifle and Ice Spice's Grappler, take your shot with the Hunting Rifle, and more!
November 19th 2024
Reload Loot Update (November 24th - News Tab) - Promo - Fortnite
Reload Loot Update
The Pump Shotgun, the Tactical Shotgun, the Hand Cannon, the Rapid Fire SMG, the Heavy Assault Rifle, the Burst Assault Rifle, Hunting Rifle, Guzzle Juice, Shield Keg and more Chapter 2 mythic items have been added to the Reload loot pool!
November 24th 2024
Reload Loot Update (April 15th - News Tab) - Promo - Fortnite
Reload Loot Update
The Hammer Assault Rifle, Red Eye Assault Rifle, Mammoth Pistol, Thunder Shotgun, Maven Shotgun, Hunting Rifle, and more have been added to the Reload loot pool!
April 15th 2025
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Unvaulted & Unhinged Wild Week
Wild Weeks return to shake up the meta on March 5! While the Dark Voyager prepares for departure at Lethal Labs on Saturday, load up on OG gear like the unvaulted Pump Shotgun, Suppressed SMG, and OG Assault Rifle. Stay tuned for Power Hours coming March 7 at 3:30 PM ET and March 8 at 10 AM ET with Supercharged XP, AND a preview of next Season’s Seven Cannon.
March 5th 2026

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