Pistol/Chapter 7

Overview

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

Chapter 7
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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.

Pistol: Automatic. Versatile sidearm with moderate damage, good rate of fire and large magazine.
— In-Game Description

The Pistol is a Pistol in Fortnite: Battle Royale that was introduced in Chapter 7: Season 2.

The Pistol has a Mythic version called the Pinpoint Pistol.

Functionality

Functionality[]

The Pistol is a fully automatic, versatile pistol that excels at close to medium range combat. It is remarkably accurate and easy to control, even when fired continously.

The Pistol is a Hitscan weapon with First Shot Accuracy enabled.

The Pistol can be aimed down sights while reloading, aimed down sights while in midair and has the Checkpoint Reload mechanic.

Stats

Stats[]

Current Stats since v40.00[]

The Pistol uses Light Bullets - Ammunition - Fortnite Light Bullets and has a headshot multiplier of 2x.

Pistol (High Tier) - Weapon - Fortnite Pistol
(Common)
DPS 170
DAMAGE 25
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 25
MAGAZINE SIZE 18
FIRE RATE 6.8
RELOAD TIME 1.49s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 50 (2x)
Pistol (High Tier) - Weapon - Fortnite Pistol
(Uncommon)
DPS 183.6
DAMAGE 27
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 27
MAGAZINE SIZE 18
FIRE RATE 6.8
RELOAD TIME 1.42s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 54 (2x)
Pistol (High Tier) - Weapon - Fortnite Pistol
(Rare)
DPS 190.4
DAMAGE 28
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 28
MAGAZINE SIZE 18
FIRE RATE 6.8
RELOAD TIME 1.35s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 56 (2x)
Pistol (High Tier) - Weapon - Fortnite Pistol
(Epic)
DPS 197.2
DAMAGE 29
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 29
MAGAZINE SIZE 18
FIRE RATE 6.8
RELOAD TIME 1.28s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 58 (2x)
Pistol (High Tier) - Weapon - Fortnite Pistol
(Legendary)
DPS 210.8
DAMAGE 31
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 31
MAGAZINE SIZE 18
FIRE RATE 6.8
RELOAD TIME 1.22s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 62 (2x)

Sounds

Sounds[]

Pistol (High Tier) - Weapon - Fortnite Pistol Sounds
Sounds ID
Pickup Pistol_Pickup
Equip HighTier_PistolAuto_Equip_01HighTier_PistolAuto_Equip_02HighTier_PistolAuto_Equip_XX
ADS In HighTier_PistolAuto_ADS_In_01
Out HighTier_PistolAuto_ADS_Out_01
Shoot
(Own)
Close HighTier_PistolAuto_Fire_Close_01HighTier_PistolAuto_Fire_Close_02HighTier_PistolAuto_Fire_Close_03HighTier_PistolAuto_Fire_Close_04HighTier_PistolAuto_Fire_Close_05HighTier_PistolAuto_Fire_Close_XX
Mech HighTier_PistolAuto_Fire_Mech_01HighTier_PistolAuto_Fire_Mech_02HighTier_PistolAuto_Fire_Mech_03HighTier_PistolAuto_Fire_Mech_04HighTier_PistolAuto_Fire_Mech_05HighTier_PistolAuto_Fire_Mech_XX
Shoot
(Other Player)
Close HighTier_PistolAuto_Fire_Close_3p_01HighTier_PistolAuto_Fire_Close_3p_02HighTier_PistolAuto_Fire_Close_3p_03HighTier_PistolAuto_Fire_Close_3p_04HighTier_PistolAuto_Fire_Close_3p_05HighTier_PistolAuto_Fire_Close_3p_XX
Distant HighTier_PistolAuto_Fire_Distant_01HighTier_PistolAuto_Fire_Distant_02HighTier_PistolAuto_Fire_Distant_03HighTier_PistolAuto_Fire_Distant_04HighTier_PistolAuto_Fire_Distant_05HighTier_PistolAuto_Fire_Distant_XX
Low Ammo HighTier_PistolAuto_LowAmmo
Out Of Ammo Pistol_OutofAmmo_01Pistol_OutofAmmo_02Pistol_OutofAmmo_03Pistol_OutofAmmo_04Pistol_OutofAmmo_XX
Reload Start HighTier_PistolAuto_Reload_Start_01HighTier_PistolAuto_Reload_Start_02HighTier_PistolAuto_Reload_Start_XX
Insert HighTier_PistolAuto_Reload_Insert_01HighTier_PistolAuto_Reload_Insert_02HighTier_PistolAuto_Reload_Insert_XX
End HighTier_PistolAuto_Equip_01HighTier_PistolAuto_Equip_02HighTier_PistolAuto_Equip_XX
Drop Drop Weapon_Generic_Drop_Pistol
Land Weapon_Generic_Drop_Impact_Pistol
Weapon Changes

Weapon Changes[]

Strategy Guide

Strategy Guide[]

Calculated - Emote - Fortnite This section outlines a strategy.
Feel free to add tips, tricks and general advice about the topic.
  • Landing headshots is very beneficial with the Pistol, due to it's 2x headshot multiplier.
  • The Pistol can be used as a rifle-SMG hybrid, as it has excellent accuracy and a higher DPS than the Assault Rifle, it is useful at mid to long range, but also useable in close range scenarios.
  • Even though the Pistol has a slightly lower DPS than most of the SMGs, it can still be beneficial due to better range, higher damage, speedier reload times, first shot accuracy, and a higher headshot multiplier.

Counters[]

  • The Pistol, due to its small magazine size, can struggle against structures. Taking as much cover as possible can be beneficial when engaging with an opponent wielding a Pistol.
Weapon ID

Weapon ID[]

The Pistol is referred to as Pistol Auto High Tier in the files.

  • Common: WID_Pistol_Auto_HighTier_Athena_C
  • Uncommon: WID_Pistol_Auto_HighTier_Athena_UC
  • Rare: WID_Pistol_Auto_HighTier_Athena_R
  • Epic: WID_Pistol_Auto_HighTier_Athena_VR
  • Legendary: WID_Pistol_Auto_HighTier_Athena_SR
Mode Specific History

Mode Specific History[]

Battle Royale and Zero Build History

Creative History
Trivia

Trivia[]