Chapter 5 Season 2 of Fortnite Battle Royale is now on the case, inviting players to challenge with each other in a Greek mythology concept. Players currently have access to gods’ powerful destructive weapons, giving them the enjoyment of using thunder and fire to destroy their opponents.
There are many common, uncommon, rare, epic, legendary, and mythic items in the game, and you have a flexibility to choose any item that seems useful. Some have been added in the current season, some returned from Season 1, and also, some OGs have come back after a long time. If you have doubt about which loadout is the best for a guaranteed Victory Royale, this guide will tell how to find the best weapons and combine them for the upcoming battles:
Fortnite C5S2: Best Assault Rifle
Warforged Assault Rifle
The Warforged Assault Rifle is certainly an S-tier weapon. Assault rifles are known for their high recoil, that makes it more difficult to fire in a direct line. But, this gun is popular in both close and long ranges because the recoil, after an initial effect, stabilizes, allowing you to hold down R2 (if you play on console) without needing to control aiming. Ares is the boss who owns the mythic version of this gun, and it’s extremely advantageous to get the mythic type as it comes already upgraded with some weapon attachments, such as a scope, allowing you to use it more effectively.
Warforged Assault Rifle
Fortnite C5S2: Best Shotguns
Frenzy Auto Shotgun
The first option for your shotgun slot is the Frenzy Auto Shotgun. With a fire rate of 2.5, it brings you the flexibility to continuously fire at enemies, particularly in very close-range engagements. A magazine size of 8 ammo also boosts this capability. However, in the competitive Fortnite Ranked Mode where players play aggressively, it’s better not to solely rely on this gun as it isn’t designed to knock enemies with a single headshot, and you will mostly miss a few shots, which pro players rarely do. Also, since you have to reload the entire magazine, the time taken is very long.
Frenzy Auto Shotgun
Gatekeeper Shotgun
The second option is the Gatekeeper Shotgun. The mythic version of this gun is very easy to obtain as you only need to take down Cerberus, who is one of the least difficult bosses in the season, and you can even eliminate him before he starts charging you. With a damage of 97 and a 164.9 DPS, the mythic type is very practical in knocking down enemies. The only downside, however, is the lack of a large magazine size, as the gun only holds three bullets, probably insufficient in intense battles, and you can’t apply any weapon attachments to it either. For this reason, it may be a better idea to collect the legendary version and use the Mod Bench.
Gatekeeper Shotgun
Fortnite C5S2: Best SMGs
Thunder Burst SMG
A brilliant SMG added in the previous season. With a 192.25 DPS, a magazine size of 27 ammo, and a reload time of 2.03 s in the legendary version, this gun burst-fires at your opponents. Each fire takes 3 bullets, making it very efficient especially in medium-range combats, but the drawback is the necessity for accurate aiming as missing the shots will cause you to get eliminated. The weapon automatically owns a scope for an easier aim, and you can also reduce its recoil using corresponding weapon attachments.
Thunder Burst SMG
Hades’ Harbinger SMG
This mythic gun is definitely one of the best SMGs in the Fortnite world. Available from Hades in The Underworld POI, this gun is, in one word, very solid. High DPS (218.5), enough magazine size (30), acceptable fire rate (9.5), and slow reload time (2.01), despite having recoil, make the weapon a must-use. Make sure to have this gun in your inventory every single game, as it’s one of the key elements for a Victory Royale. Simply, hold the trigger against an enemy who is in a box, and you can damage them while they are rebuilding the wall.
Hades’ Harbinger SMG
Fortnite C5S2: Best Sniper
Reaper Sniper Rifle
The only sniper in the game, introduced in Season 1, has made the fights way more terrifying as one headshot sends you back to the lobby. A 121 damage for the legendary version, along with a magazine size of 3 ammo, can easily give you the chance to kill those whose guards are down. Take a look at pro players’ games and you will realize that they always leave one slot for this sniper. Epic has made an impact on snipers, similar to other survival titles, as when you pull out the gun, a glint will be visible from a distance. Therefore, if you are in an open area and see the glint from an enemy, make sure to use materials quickly before getting headshot sniped.
Reaper Sniper Rifle
Fortnite C5S2: Best Mobility Items
You can fly, teleport, and make a long jumps in order to mobile, and more importantly, to escape when it gets too intense. Two items are always useful and practical for this objective, however, you also have to be careful about some weaknesses:
Wings of Icarus
The wings are part of the current season, allowing you to charge jump and fly throughout the map. You can also roll over to evade enemies’ shots. However, be cautious that the longer you stay in the air, the more your wings will burn. The best use of the wings could be during times when you are about to fall to your death, as you can easily pull them out to neutralize fall damage without needing to activate them.
Shockwave Grenade
The epic Shockwave Grenade is more popular among OG players, as it has been in the game since the very beginning. You can carry up to 6 grenades for one slot. Simply throw the grenade behind your feet to perform a high jump, along with gaining the Hop Rock effect, which protects you from taking fall damage. When an opponent is above your builds, throw the Shockwave to get the higher ground and destroy their structure. When the storm is too small, this item is the best for hurling others into the storm, causing them to get eliminated in a matter of seconds due to extremely high damage hits.
Wings of Icarus & Shockwave Grenade
Fortnite C5S2: Best Healing Items
There are around ten different ways to take care of your health and shield, such as Medkits, bandages, shield potions, and more. However, two of them are second-to-none, allowing you to always stay at a suitable health level to fight: Chug Splash and Flowberry Fizz. Surely, having at least the Small Shield Potion in your inventory is extremely indispensable to rapidly regenerate your health, but using these two options will definitely come in handy more.
Chug Splash
After a long absence, Chug Splash returned to Fortnite in the previous Season, and players can now rely on it. A +20 shield on every splash to you and anyone nearby, so make sure to pick as many Chug Splash as you can, with a maximum of 6 for a single slot, from any chests around the map.
Flowberry Fizz
The second one, better than the former, is the Flowberry Fizz, one of the best healing items Epic has introduced in the game. Shake the jar and start healing everyone surrounding you with a 5 shield tick. You also obtain the Hop Rock effect when you consume the item even for a little.
Chug Splash & Flowberry Fizz
Fortnite C5S2: Best Mods
Weapon Mods are recent new additions Fortnite has added. The place where you can upgrade your weapons is called the Mod Bench, which in Season 2, is located in the 9 bunkers around the map. These weapons mods are the best you can buy, each for 75 gold bars, making your guns much more efficient and covering their weaknesses:
Drum Mag
An essential element to increase magazine size, helping you avoid reloading after just a few shots. This weapon attachment could come in handy for the powerful Warforged AR, and for Gatekeeper Shotgun, which only holds 3 ammo. Using the Drum Mag, you can increase the magazine size of the Frenzy Auto Shotgun to 12 shots, which is very practical.
Red Eye Sight and Holo-13 Optic
Respectively providing 1.15 and 1.3 scoped view, these weapon attachments are mostly useful for ARs when you need a better view at long ranges, as their normal third-person view may sound a little difficult to track, particularly for beginners.
Muzzle Brake
This attachment should be applied to all weapons, especially ARs, as they struggle with high recoil. The mod can reduce recoil, making your assault rifle or SMG much more accurate, and you can shoot with more precision.
Mod Bench
