Best Guns in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2

Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 has completely reshaped the weapon meta, introducing powerful Mythics, reworked Exotics through the Rivalries system, and several standout weapons that now dominate both Battle Royale and Zero Build. Some returning favorites remain strong, while others have fallen behind as new additions take over the top spots.

From devastating shotguns to laser-accurate SMGs and high-damage assault rifles, here are the best weapons to prioritize this season.

S-Tier Weapons

These are the strongest guns in the current meta and are almost always worth carrying.

Weapon	Why It’s Strong	Key Stats
Dark Voyager’s Obliterator	One of the most overpowered shotguns in the game. Deals absurd body-shot damage with minimal downside thanks to automatic reloads while stowed.	Mythic Shotgun • 179 body damage • 2-shot magazine • Auto reload
Squibbly’s Combat Assault Rifle	Extremely high DPS once the acceleration mechanic ramps up. Maintains surprising accuracy despite the fire rate.	Mythic AR • 220+ DPS • 35-round mag
Brute Nemesis AR	A highly rewarding Mythic AR with massive damage output and strong mid-range consistency.	Mythic AR • 43 body damage • 51.6 headshot
Super Shredder	A deadly shotgun-sniper hybrid capable of massive headshots at range.	Shotgun • 289 headshot damage • 3.25x multiplier
Thunder Burst SMG	The fastest time-to-kill weapon in the game when bursts land consistently. Permanent laser sight makes it incredibly reliable.	Burst SMG • Up to 248 DPS • Perfect hip-fire accuracy
Cube Rifle	Excellent for destroying builds and pressuring boxed-up enemies thanks to its explosive detonation mechanic.	AR • 250 structure damage • 125 detonation damage

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A-Tier Weapons

Strong and reliable picks that can easily compete with top-tier loadouts.

Weapon	Why It’s Strong	Key Stats
Vector 7 DMR	One of the most reliable long-range weapons in the current season. Strong hitscan damage makes it deadly in skilled hands.	Marksman Rifle • Up to 132 headshot damage
Lawful Heavy Impact Tracking Rifle	The tracking effect provides constant enemy vision, making it extremely valuable in squads.	Exotic Sniper • 345 critical damage • Enemy marking
Iron Pump Shotgun	The most consistent shotgun available. Excellent for players with accurate aim.	Pump Shotgun • 202 headshot damage
Chaos Reloader Shotgun	The instant reload mechanic enables devastating shotgun-SMG swap combos.	Shotgun • Auto reload when stowed

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B-Tier Weapons

Solid choices that perform well but are generally overshadowed by stronger alternatives.

Weapon	Why It’s Decent	Key Stats
Combat Assault Rifle	Capable of extremely high damage, though inconsistent recoil can hurt reliability.	AR • Up to 202 DPS
Nemesis AR	Easy recoil pattern and dependable at range, but lacks the power of higher-tier rifles.	AR • 185 DPS
Twin Mag SMG	Reliable close-range option after recent buffs, though spread issues remain.	SMG • Up to 260 DPS
Ice King’s Gauntlets	Fun Mythic utility weapon with decent crowd control potential.	Mythic Ability Weapon • Blizzard damage effect

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C-Tier Weapons

Situational weapons with noticeable weaknesses.

Weapon	Biggest Problem	Key Stats
Twin Hammer Shotguns	Fast firing but lacks the burst damage needed in high-level fights.	Dual Shotguns • 125 max headshot
Lawful Explosive Mammoth Pistol	Not terrible, but weaker than the other Rivalries Exotics.	Explosive Pistol • 148.5 headshot damage
Machine Pistol	Falls off heavily in late-game fights due to weak damage output.	Fully Automatic Pistol • Up to 195 DPS
Hammer Revolver	Strong on paper but too reliant on landing headshots consistently.	Revolver • Hitscan
Seven Power Gloves	Better as a mobility tool than an actual combat weapon.	Melee Weapon • 70 uppercut damage

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D-Tier Weapons

Weapons that are generally not worth carrying unless absolutely necessary.

Weapon	Why It Struggles
Seven Cluster Cannon	Fun to use but too inconsistent in real fights compared to stronger explosives and shotguns.

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Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 Weapon Tier Definitions

S-Tier: The strongest weapons in the game that fit almost every loadout
A-Tier: Highly effective and reliable weapons with few weaknesses
B-Tier: Good weapons that are outclassed by stronger options
C-Tier: Situational weapons with clear downsides
D-Tier: Weak weapons generally not worth using

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The Chapter 7 Season 2 meta is heavily centered around high burst damage and fast weapon swaps. Shotguns remain extremely important, but the gap between the strongest and weakest options has become very noticeable.

The Dark Voyager’s Obliterator, Iron Pump Shotgun, and Chaos Reloader Shotgun currently dominate close-range engagements, while the Thunder Burst SMG has become one of the strongest secondary weapons in recent Fortnite history thanks to its unmatched accuracy and damage output.

At longer ranges, the Vector 7 DMR and Lawful Heavy Impact Tracking Rifle are among the best choices for consistent pressure and squad utility.

Meanwhile, the Rivalries system has added some genuinely powerful Exotic weapons to the loot pool, although not every Exotic currently justifies the effort required to unlock it.

See also the article Where to find all the mythical weapons in Fortnite, Chapter 7, Season 2.

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This tier list covers all major weapons currently available in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 across both Battle Royale and Zero Build modes, excluding utility items, grenades, and traps.

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