Lever Action Rifle

Overview

Safe - Container - Fortnite This item is currently vaulted in Battle Royale and Reload.
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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.

This unscoped sniper rifle delivers fast-firing shots with low drop, making it perfect for precise hits and tactical play.
— In-Game Description

The Lever Action Rifle is a Sniper Rifle in Fortnite: Battle Royale that was added in Chapter 2: Season 5.

Functionality

Functionality[]

The Lever Action Rifle is a medium damage sniper rifle It lacks a scope but has increased zoom when aiming. The weapon reloads one shot at a time and can be interrupted.

The Lever Action Rifle fires a Fast Moving Projectile that isn't affected by gravity. The Lever Action Rifle has First Shot Accuracy and no damage falloff over distance.

Stats

Stats[]

Current Stats since v22.00[]

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

Lever Action Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Lever Action Rifle
(Uncommon)
DPS 83.75
DAMAGE 67
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 67
MAGAZINE SIZE 9
FIRE RATE 1.25
RELOAD TIME 6.3s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 167.5 (2.5x)
Lever Action Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Lever Action Rifle
(Rare)
DPS 87.5
DAMAGE 70
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 70
MAGAZINE SIZE 9
FIRE RATE 1.25
RELOAD TIME 6s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 175 (2.5x)
Lever Action Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Lever Action Rifle
(Epic)
DPS 92.5
DAMAGE 74
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 74
MAGAZINE SIZE 9
FIRE RATE 1.25
RELOAD TIME 5.7s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 185 (2.5x)
Lever Action Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Lever Action Rifle
(Legendary)
DPS 96.25
DAMAGE 77
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 77
MAGAZINE SIZE 9
FIRE RATE 1.25
RELOAD TIME 5.4s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 192.5 (2.5x)

Unused[]

Note: The stats listed below only exist in the files and are not available in-game.

Lever Action Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Lever Action Rifle
(Common)
DPS 65
DAMAGE 52
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 52
MAGAZINE SIZE 9
FIRE RATE 1.25
RELOAD TIME 6.6s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 130 (2.5x)

Stats from Unknown Update to v22.00[]

The Lever Action Rifle uses Heavy Bullets - Ammunition - Fortnite Heavy Bullets and has a headshot multiplier of 2x.

Lever Action Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Lever Action Rifle
(Uncommon)
DPS 65
DAMAGE 52
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 52
MAGAZINE SIZE 9
FIRE RATE 1.25
RELOAD TIME 6.3s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 104 (2x)
Lever Action Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Lever Action Rifle
(Rare)
DPS 68.75
DAMAGE 55
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 55
MAGAZINE SIZE 9
FIRE RATE 1.25
RELOAD TIME 6s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 110 (2x)
Lever Action Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Lever Action Rifle
(Epic)
DPS 72.5
DAMAGE 58
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 58
MAGAZINE SIZE 9
FIRE RATE 1.25
RELOAD TIME 5.7s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 116 (2x)
Lever Action Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Lever Action Rifle
(Legendary)
DPS 76.25
DAMAGE 61
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 61
MAGAZINE SIZE 9
FIRE RATE 1.25
RELOAD TIME 5.4s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 122 (2x)

Unused[]

Note: The stats listed below only exist in the files and are not available in-game.

Lever Action Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Lever Action Rifle
(Common)
DPS 61.25
DAMAGE 49
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 49
MAGAZINE SIZE 9
FIRE RATE 1.25
RELOAD TIME 6.6s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 98 (2x)

Stats from v15.40 to an Unknown Update[]

The Lever Action Rifle uses Heavy Bullets - Ammunition - Fortnite Heavy Bullets and has a headshot multiplier of 2x.

Lever Action Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Lever Action Rifle
(Common)
DPS 61.25
DAMAGE 49
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 49
MAGAZINE SIZE 9
FIRE RATE 1.25
RELOAD TIME 6.6s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 98 (2x)
Lever Action Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Lever Action Rifle
(Uncommon)
DPS 65
DAMAGE 52
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 52
MAGAZINE SIZE 9
FIRE RATE 1.25
RELOAD TIME 6.3s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 104 (2x)
Lever Action Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Lever Action Rifle
(Rare)
DPS 68.75
DAMAGE 55
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 55
MAGAZINE SIZE 9
FIRE RATE 1.25
RELOAD TIME 6s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 110 (2x)
Lever Action Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Lever Action Rifle
(Epic)
DPS 72.5
DAMAGE 58
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 58
MAGAZINE SIZE 9
FIRE RATE 1.25
RELOAD TIME 5.7s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 116 (2x)
Lever Action Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Lever Action Rifle
(Legendary)
DPS 76.25
DAMAGE 61
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 61
MAGAZINE SIZE 9
FIRE RATE 1.25
RELOAD TIME 5.4s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 122 (2x)

Stats from v15.20 to v15.40[]

The Lever Action Rifle uses Heavy Bullets - Ammunition - Fortnite Heavy Bullets and has a headshot multiplier of 2x.

Lever Action Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Lever Action Rifle
(Uncommon)
DPS 65
DAMAGE 52
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 52
MAGAZINE SIZE 9
FIRE RATE 1.25
RELOAD TIME 6.3s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 104 (2x)
Lever Action Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Lever Action Rifle
(Rare)
DPS 68.75
DAMAGE 55
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 55
MAGAZINE SIZE 9
FIRE RATE 1.25
RELOAD TIME 6s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 110 (2x)
Lever Action Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Lever Action Rifle
(Epic)
DPS 72.5
DAMAGE 58
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 58
MAGAZINE SIZE 9
FIRE RATE 1.25
RELOAD TIME 5.7s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 116 (2x)
Lever Action Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Lever Action Rifle
(Legendary)
DPS 76.25
DAMAGE 61
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 61
MAGAZINE SIZE 9
FIRE RATE 1.25
RELOAD TIME 5.4s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 122 (2x)

Stats from v15.10 to v15.20[]

The Lever Action Rifle uses Heavy Bullets - Ammunition - Fortnite Heavy Bullets and has a headshot multiplier of 2x.

Lever Action Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Lever Action Rifle
(Uncommon)
DPS 65
DAMAGE 52
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 52
MAGAZINE SIZE 9
FIRE RATE 1.25
RELOAD TIME 6.3s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 104 (2x)
Lever Action Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Lever Action Rifle
(Rare)
DPS 68.75
DAMAGE 55
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 55
MAGAZINE SIZE 9
FIRE RATE 1.25
RELOAD TIME 6s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 110 (2x)
Lever Action Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Lever Action Rifle
(Epic)
DPS 72.5
DAMAGE 58
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 58
MAGAZINE SIZE 9
FIRE RATE 1.25
RELOAD TIME 5.7s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 116 (2x)

Unreleased[]

Note: The stats listed below only exist in the files and are not available in-game.

Lever Action Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Lever Action Rifle
(Legendary)
DPS 76.25
DAMAGE 61
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 61
MAGAZINE SIZE 9
FIRE RATE 1.25
RELOAD TIME 5.4s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 122 (2x)

Sounds

Sounds[]

Lever Action Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Lever Action Rifle Sounds
Sounds ID
Pickup RR_Sniper_Pickup_01
Equip WPN_CowboyRepeater_Lever_01WPN_CowboyRepeater_Lever_02WPN_CowboyRepeater_Lever_03WPN_CowboyRepeater_Lever_XX
Shoot Close (Own) WPN_CowboyRepeater_Fire_1P_v2_01WPN_CowboyRepeater_Fire_1P_v2_02WPN_CowboyRepeater_Fire_1P_v2_03WPN_CowboyRepeater_Fire_1P_v2_04WPN_CowboyRepeater_Fire_1P_v2_XX
Close (Other Player) Sniper_NoScope_Fire_Close_01Sniper_NoScope_Fire_Close_02Sniper_NoScope_Fire_Close_XX
Lever Pull WPN_CowboyRepeater_Lever_01WPN_CowboyRepeater_Lever_02WPN_CowboyRepeater_Lever_03WPN_CowboyRepeater_Lever_XX
Casing Drop WPN_CowboyRepeater_Casing_01WPN_CowboyRepeater_Casing_02WPN_CowboyRepeater_Casing_03WPN_CowboyRepeater_Casing_XX
Medium Sniper_NoScope_Fire_MediumNew_01Sniper_NoScope_Fire_MediumNew_02Sniper_NoScope_Fire_MediumNew_XX
Distant Sniper_NoScope_Fire_DistantNew_01Sniper_NoScope_Fire_DistantNew_02Sniper_NoScope_Fire_DistantNew_XX
Reload Start WPN_CowboyRepeater_Lever_01WPN_CowboyRepeater_Lever_02WPN_CowboyRepeater_Lever_03WPN_CowboyRepeater_Lever_XX
Insert WPN_CowboyRepeater_Insert_01WPN_CowboyRepeater_Insert_02WPN_CowboyRepeater_Insert_03WPN_CowboyRepeater_Insert_04WPN_CowboyRepeater_Insert_05WPN_CowboyRepeater_Insert_XX
End WPN_CowboyRepeater_Lever_01WPN_CowboyRepeater_Lever_02WPN_CowboyRepeater_Lever_03WPN_CowboyRepeater_Lever_XX
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
Former Sounds (Before v15.20)
Equip rifle_bolt_single_cock
Shoot Close WPN_CowboyRepeater_Fire_1P_01WPN_CowboyRepeater_Fire_1P_02WPN_CowboyRepeater_Fire_1P_03WPN_CowboyRepeater_Fire_1P_04WPN_CowboyRepeater_Fire_1P_XX
Lever Pull rifle_bolt_single_cock
Reload Start rifle_bolt_single_clip_out
Insert rifle_bolt_single_clip_in
End rifle_bolt_single_cock
Weapon Changes

Weapon Changes[]

Chapter 2: Season 5[]

Update v15.10[]

Update v15.20[]

  • Updated pullout and reloading sounds.

Update v15.40[]

Unknown Update[]

  • Removed Common rarity.
    • Only the stats remain in the files.

Chapter 3: Season 4[]

Update v22.00[]

Chapter 4: Season 2[]

Update v24.00[]

  • Increased Projectile Speed by 50%.

Chapter ?: Season ?[]

Unknown Update[]

  • Added in-game description.

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.
  • Like with all snipers, players should aim in the direction a target is moving at long ranges to compensate for the bullet travel time. The faster the target is moving and the further they are away the further the player should aim ahead of the target.
  • It functions much like the Semi Auto Sniper Rifle and due to it’s faster-than-average bullet rate and low bullet drop in some cases it could substitute for your Assault Rifle though substituting it is not recommended.
  • Instead of using SMG's, players can use this weapon at close range after using a shotgun. In a nutshell, using a Lever Action Rifle and any slow firing and strong shotguns will works like a double pump strategy, but the lever's shot won't always land successfully, especially when you're lacking aim.

Counters[]

  • Unless engaged against a player with above-average aim, when using a weapon that is more suited for close range such as an SMG, most times you will win engagements against opponents wielding the Lever Action Rifle.
Weapon ID

Weapon ID[]

The Lever Action Rifle is referred to as Sniper Cowboy in the files.

  • Uncommon: WID_Sniper_Cowboy_Athena_UC
  • Rare: WID_Sniper_Cowboy_Athena_R
  • Epic: WID_Sniper_Cowboy_Athena_VR
  • Legendary: WID_Sniper_Cowboy_Athena_SR

The Lever Action Rifle from Comeback and Rags to Riches and LTM is referred to as Sniper Cowboy Rebirth in the files.

  • Common: WID_Sniper_Cowboy_Rebirth_C

Mode Specific History

Mode Specific History[]

Battle Royale and Zero Build History

Reload History

Reload History[]

Chapter 5: Season 3[]

Update v30.40[]

Chapter 5: Season 4[]

Update v31.00[]

  • August 27th 2024: Vaulted.

Chapter 2 Remix[]

Update v32.00[]

Update v32.10[]

  • November 14th 2024: Vaulted.

Chapter 6: Season 2[]

Update v34.20[]

Update v34.30[]

  • April 15th 2025: Vaulted.

Chapter 6: Season 3[]

Update v36.30[]

Chapter 6: Season 4[]

Update v37.00[]

Update v37.10[]

  • Vaulted.

Creative History

Creative History[]

Chapter 3: Season 1[]

Update v19.40[]

News Tab

News Tab[]

Image Description Date
Reload Loot Update (November 4th) - Promo - Fortnite
What would a new map be without a change in loot? See what’s new in Oasis! ✨ November 4th 2024

Image Description Date
Reload Loot Pool Update (News Tab) - Promo - Fortnite
Reload Loot Pool Update
The Rapid Fire SMG, the Burst Assault Rifle and the Lever Action Rifle were added to the loot pool.
August 6th 2024
Reload Loot Pool Update (March 25th - News Tab) - Promo - Fortnite
Reload Loot Update
Drop into Reload and battle it out with a refreshed loot pool!
March 25th 2025

Trivia

Trivia[]

  • The Rifle is likely based off the Henry Rifle which served as the basis of the Winchester 1866.
  • The Lever Action Rifle has a faster rate of fire when not aiming down sights, and its spread in all rarities is similar to the Hunting Rifle in Epic and Legendary rarities.
    • This means that it is more effective in close range when not aiming down sights.
  • The Lever Action Rifle shares the same firing sound as the Hunting Rifle for other players.
  • In a Fortnite Status' tweet, this weapon has been referred to as Cowboy Repeater Rifle.
Gallery

Gallery[]

Promotional Images[]

Concept Art[]