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The Rail Gun, a fan-favorite from Chapter 2 Season 7, makes a thrilling comeback in Fortnite Battle Royale during Chapter 6 Season 1. Although it's been tweaked with some damage nerfs, it remains a formidable weapon that can give you the edge you need to secure a victory royale amidst the intense battles on the map.
Luckily, acquiring the Rail Gun isn't too challenging, but knowing the specifics can help you decide if it's worth adding to your arsenal or if you should keep searching for something else.
How to Get the Rail Gun in Fortnite
The Rail Gun comes in Epic and Legendary rarities, making it a bit elusive since no NPC sells it directly. To get your hands on this high-tech weapon, you'll need to scour Chests and Floor Loot. In Chapter 6 Season 1, you can explore various loot sources like the loot caves in Magic Mosses and the hidden vaults in Nightshift Forest.
Your best bet to snag a Rail Gun is to get lucky with a Chest. With an abundance of Chests scattered across the map, keep looting until you find that coveted weapon that could lead you to a victory royale.
Rail Gun Stats in Fortnite
| Rarity | Epic | Legendary |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 90 | 95 |
| Headshot Damage | 180 | 190 |
| Fire Rate | 1 | 1 |
| Magazine Size | 1 | 1 |
| Reload Time | 2.37 | 2.2 |
| Structure Damage | 525 | 550 |
- A high-tech rifle; charge it up to aim and fire a single powerful shot, perfect for taking down enemies hiding behind walls.
The Rail Gun requires about 3 seconds to charge its shot once you hold the Fire button, and you can delay the shot for an additional 3 seconds before it automatically fires. Landing a shot with the Rail Gun can be tricky, as there's no way to cancel a charging shot, and enemies are likely to keep moving, making it hard to hit them with the bright, telltale light of the Rail Gun.
While the Rail Gun boasts impressive structure and headshot damage, its slow and loud nature might make Heavy Bullets a more reliable choice for a Hunting Rifle. However, don't let that deter you from giving this unique weapon a try—it's still a blast to use on the battlefield.
