Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle

Overview

This page is split into multiple sections, as there are 3 different variants with the same names.

Chapter 1
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It has been made unavailable to balance the loot pool, and may return in the future.
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Sniper Rifle: Semi-Automatic. A mid to long range rifle that deals good damage and can be fired quickly. Scoped for additional down sights accuracy.
— In-Game Description

The Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle is a Sniper Rifle in Fortnite: Battle Royale that was added in Pre-Season with the launch of Battle Royale.

Functionality

Functionality[]

The Semi-Automatic Sniper Rifle is a slow firing, fully-automatic weapon equipped with a medium sized Scope.

The Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle is a Fast Moving Projectile weapon. As it uses a scope, the fired bullet will always shoot from the center of the crosshair.

There is no damage falloff on the Semi-Automatic Sniper Rifle's projectiles.

Stats

Stats[]

Current Stats since v33.00[]

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

Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle
(Uncommon)
DPS 116.4
DAMAGE 97
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 97
MAGAZINE SIZE 10
FIRE RATE 1.2
RELOAD TIME 2.47s
Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle
(Rare)
DPS 121.2
DAMAGE 101
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 101
MAGAZINE SIZE 10
FIRE RATE 1.2
RELOAD TIME 2.34s
Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle
(Epic)
DPS 120
DAMAGE 100
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 100
MAGAZINE SIZE 10
FIRE RATE 1.2
RELOAD TIME 2.47s
Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle
(Legendary)
DPS 126
DAMAGE 105
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 105
MAGAZINE SIZE 10
FIRE RATE 1.2
RELOAD TIME 2.34s

Stats from v32.00 to v33.00[]

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

Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle
(Uncommon)
DPS 90
DAMAGE 75
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 75
MAGAZINE SIZE 10
FIRE RATE 1.2
RELOAD TIME 2.47s
Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle
(Rare)
DPS 93.6
DAMAGE 78
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 78
MAGAZINE SIZE 10
FIRE RATE 1.2
RELOAD TIME 2.34s
Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle
(Epic)
DPS 97.2
DAMAGE 81
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 81
MAGAZINE SIZE 10
FIRE RATE 1.2
RELOAD TIME 2.47s
Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle
(Legendary)
DPS 102
DAMAGE 85
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 85
MAGAZINE SIZE 10
FIRE RATE 1.2
RELOAD TIME 2.34s

Stats from v22.00 to v32.00[]

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

Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle
(Uncommon)
DPS 116.4
DAMAGE 97
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 97
MAGAZINE SIZE 10
FIRE RATE 1.2
RELOAD TIME 2.47s
Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle
(Rare)
DPS 121.2
DAMAGE 101
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 101
MAGAZINE SIZE 10
FIRE RATE 1.2
RELOAD TIME 2.34s
Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle
(Epic)
DPS 120
DAMAGE 100
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 100
MAGAZINE SIZE 10
FIRE RATE 1.2
RELOAD TIME 2.47s
Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle
(Legendary)
DPS 126
DAMAGE 105
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 105
MAGAZINE SIZE 10
FIRE RATE 1.2
RELOAD TIME 2.34s

Stats from v12.20 to v22.00[]

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

Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle
(Uncommon)
DPS 90
DAMAGE 75
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 75
MAGAZINE SIZE 10
FIRE RATE 1.2
RELOAD TIME 2.47s
Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle
(Rare)
DPS 93.6
DAMAGE 78
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 78
MAGAZINE SIZE 10
FIRE RATE 1.2
RELOAD TIME 2.34s
Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle
(Epic)
DPS 97.2
DAMAGE 81
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 81
MAGAZINE SIZE 10
FIRE RATE 1.2
RELOAD TIME 2.47s
Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle
(Legendary)
DPS 102
DAMAGE 85
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 85
MAGAZINE SIZE 10
FIRE RATE 1.2
RELOAD TIME 2.34s

Stats from v5.40 to v12.20[]

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

Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle
(Uncommon)
DPS 90
DAMAGE 75
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 75
MAGAZINE SIZE 10
FIRE RATE 1.2
RELOAD TIME 2.47s
Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle
(Rare)
DPS 93.6
DAMAGE 78
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 78
MAGAZINE SIZE 10
FIRE RATE 1.2
RELOAD TIME 2.34s

Stats from v5.00 to v5.40[]

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

Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle
(Epic)
DPS 90
DAMAGE 75
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 75
MAGAZINE SIZE 10
FIRE RATE 1.2
RELOAD TIME 2.47s
Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle
(Legendary)
DPS 93.6
DAMAGE 78
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 78
MAGAZINE SIZE 10
FIRE RATE 1.2
RELOAD TIME 2.34s

Stats from v4.50 to v5.00[]

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

Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle
(Epic)
DPS 75.6
DAMAGE 63
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 63
MAGAZINE SIZE 10
FIRE RATE 1.2
RELOAD TIME 2.47s
Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle
(Legendary)
DPS 79.2
DAMAGE 66
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 66
MAGAZINE SIZE 10
FIRE RATE 1.2
RELOAD TIME 2.34s

Stats from v1.8 to v4.50[]

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

Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle
(Epic)
DPS 75.6
DAMAGE 63
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 40
MAGAZINE SIZE 10
FIRE RATE 1.2
RELOAD TIME 2.47s
Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle
(Legendary)
DPS 79.2
DAMAGE 66
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 40
MAGAZINE SIZE 10
FIRE RATE 1.2
RELOAD TIME 2.34s

Stats from v1.7.1 to v1.8[]

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

Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle
(Epic)
DPS 75.6
DAMAGE 63
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 60
MAGAZINE SIZE 10
FIRE RATE 1.2
RELOAD TIME 2.47s
Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle
(Legendary)
DPS 79.2
DAMAGE 66
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 60
MAGAZINE SIZE 10
FIRE RATE 1.2
RELOAD TIME 2.34s

Stats from v1.6 to v1.7.1[]

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

Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle
(Epic)
DPS 50.4
DAMAGE 42
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 60
MAGAZINE SIZE 10
FIRE RATE 1.2
RELOAD TIME 2.47s
Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle
(Legendary)
DPS 52.8
DAMAGE 44
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 60
MAGAZINE SIZE 10
FIRE RATE 1.2
RELOAD TIME 2.34s

Sounds

Sounds[]

Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle - Weapon - Fortnite Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle Sounds
Sounds ID
Pickup Weather_Sniper_Pickup_01
Equip machine_pistol_reload_end
Zoom In scope_zoom_in_01scope_zoom_in_02scope_zoom_in_04scope_zoom_in_XX
Shoot Close Sniper_Rifle_Fire_Close_New_02Sniper_Rifle_Fire_Close_New_03Sniper_Rifle_Fire_Close_New_XX
Medium Sniper_Rifle_Fire_MediumNew_New_01Sniper_Rifle_Fire_MediumNew_New_02Sniper_Rifle_Fire_MediumNew_New_XX
Distant Sniper_Shot_DistantNew_A_01Sniper_Shot_DistantNew_A_02Sniper_Shot_DistantNew_A_XX
Out Of Ammo Sniper_OutofAmmo_01Sniper_OutofAmmo_02Sniper_OutofAmmo_03Sniper_OutofAmmo_04Sniper_OutofAmmo_XX
Reload Start machine_pistol_reload_start
Insert machine_pistol_reload_insert
End machine_pistol_reload_end
Drop 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
Land Weapon_Generic_Drop_Impact_Rifle_Hv_01Weapon_Generic_Drop_Impact_Rifle_Hv_02Weapon_Generic_Drop_Impact_Rifle_Hv_03Weapon_Generic_Drop_Impact_Rifle_Hv_XX
Weapon Changes

Weapon Changes[]

Pre-Season[]

Update v1.6[]

Update v1.7[]

Season 1[]

Update v1.8[]

  • Decreased structure damage from 60 to 40 on all rarities.

Season 4[]

Update v4.50[]

  • Structure damage now correctly scales with rarity.
    • Increased structure damage from 60 on both rarities to 63/66.

Season 5[]

Content Update v5.00[]

  • Increased damage from 63/66 to 75/78.
  • Increased structure damage from 63/66 to 75/78.

Update v5.40[]

Season 7[]

Update v7.20[]

Season 9[]

Update v9.40[]

  • Reduced zoom while scoped.

Chapter 2: Season 2[]

Update v12.20[]

Chapter 3: Season 1[]

Content Update v19.20[]

Chapter 3: Season 4[]

Update v22.00[]

Chapter 4: Season 2[]

Update v24.00[]

  • Increased Projectile Speed by 50%.

Update v27.10[]

  • Vaulted.

Chapter 2 Remix[]

Update v32.00[]

Chapter 6: Season 1[]

Update v33.00[]

Strategy Guide

Strategy Guide[]

Calculated - Emote - Fortnite This section outlines a strategy.
Feel free to add tips, tricks and general advice about the topic.
  • The Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle can be fired several times before reloading, and so the player can afford to be less accurate when firing in order to add constant pressure to an enemy, when playing in team based Gamemodes.
    • However, because the weapon uses 10 bullets per mag, and you can only carry a maximum of 50 heavy bullets, try to minimise your ammo consumption.
  • As the scope does not zoom in as far as other sniper rifles do, the Semi-Automatic Sniper Rifle is better to use at mid range, as it can hit decent damage multiple times before reloading.
    • Although you can still use it at long ranges because of its faster bullet velocity and more linear projectile than most bolt-action rifles.
  • Try to hit headshots, as it has an 2.5x damage multiplier. Headshots deals the same damage as the Heavy Sniper Rifle, Hunting Rifle and Hunter Bolt-Action Sniper, which, in comparison, they deal more body damage than the Semi-Auto.

Counters[]

  • The Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle, while a decent option, has less zoom on its scope than other Sniper Rifles, making it less effective at long-range. At these ranges, a Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle is much more effective at finding targets.
Weapon ID

Weapon ID[]

The Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle is referred to as Sniper Standard Scope in the files.

  • Uncommon: WID_Sniper_Standard_Scope_Athena_VR_Ore_T03
  • Rare: WID_Sniper_Standard_Scope_Athena_SR_Ore_T03
  • Epic: WID_Sniper_Standard_Scope_Athena_VeryRare_Ore_T03
  • Legendary: WID_Sniper_Standard_Scope_Athena_SuperRare_Ore_T03

The Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle during Season OG is referred to as Rufus Sniper Standard Scope in the files.

  • Uncommon: WID_Rufus_Sniper_Standard_Scope_UC
  • Rare: WID_Rufus_Sniper_Standard_Scope_R
  • Epic: WID_Rufus_Sniper_Standard_Scope_VR
  • Legendary: WID_Rufus_Sniper_Standard_Scope_SR

The Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle during Chapter 2 Remix is referred to as Clyde Sniper Standard Scope in the files.

  • Uncommon: WID_Clyde_Sniper_Standard_Scope_Athena_VR_Ore_T03
  • Rare: WID_Clyde_Sniper_Standard_Scope_Athena_SR_Ore_T03

Mode Specific History

Mode Specific History[]

Battle Royale and Zero Build History

Reload History

Reload History[]

Chapter 6: Season 2[]

Update v34.30[]

Chapter 6: Season 3[]

Update v36.10[]

  • Vaulted.

Creative History

Creative History[]

Trivia

Trivia[]

  • Despite being named the Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle, the weapon actually fires fully automatically, albeit with a slow fire rate.
  • The Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle has Uncommon to Legendary rarities, but the stats on the Epic and Legendary ones are messed up, resulting in issues like the Rare rarity being better than the Epic rarity in almost every stat.
  • The Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle was the longest vaulted weapon in the Game, being vaulted since Update v10.00 and being unvaulted in Update v27.00. Excluding its Spy Games appearances, that was not removed from the files.
  • On launch, The Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle was never able to one-shot opponents as it only dealt 197 at Rare rarity.
  • Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle has a Save the World counterpart named Extinguisher.
Gallery

Gallery[]

Promotional Images[]