Complete Guide to Weapons in Fortnite Ballistic Mode
Fortnite Ballistic introduces a tactical first-person shooter experience similar to VALORANT and Counter-Strike, featuring one-life rounds and bomb-planting objectives. Here's everything you need to know about the weapons system.
Three Fortnite ballistic weapons
Weapons in Ballistic operate on a credit-based system, which players earn through:
- Winning rounds
- Eliminating opponents
- Planting devices
- Participating in matches
Fortnite Ballistic weapon collection
Key weapon features:
- 10 total weapons (9 purchasable + 1 free Ranger Pistol)
- Ranger Pistol given free each round
- Weapons are lost upon death
- Dropped weapons can be picked up from allies or enemies
- Each weapon has unique recoil patterns and fire rates
Weapon recommendations:
- Close range: SMGs and Shotguns
- Long range: Rifles and Ranged weapons
- One-shot potential: Reaper Sniper Rifle (5,000 credits)
Additional features:
- Flex gadgets available to all players
- Five tech items per round (grenades, mines, impulse grenades)
- Only one player per team can use each specific flex gadget
Maps feature various engagement ranges, requiring strategic weapon selection based on play style and position. Practice with different weapons to find your optimal loadout for each situation.
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