Best weapons in Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 1: Ultimate gun tier list

Fortnite has flooded the map with brand-new weapons for Chapter 6 Season 1 and you’ll need to know the best meta weapons to dominate your matches.

The Hunters season has reintroduced Hitscan mechanics, replacing projectile weapons with ones that fire instantly without travel time. This shift demands quicker reactions and precision, dramatically altering Fortnite’s shooting dynamics and reshaping the meta.

Here’s a list of all the top Fortnite weapons to use this season, ranked from best to worst.

Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 1 weapons tier list

Our tiers explained

• S: The best weapons in the game
• A: Very good weapon 
• B: Average weapons that might perform well in certain situations
• C: Fairly useless and should be avoided

This tier list takes into account every Fortnite weapon available in both the main Battle Royale and Zero Build modes. It excludes Mythic weapons, grenades, and traps, focusing solely on the available guns and comparing their base stats.

Meta Analysis

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Fortnite has added a brand-new set of weapons for Chapter 6 Season 1.

Mastering Fortnite’s Chapter 6 Season 1 meta requires understanding the reintroduction of Hitscan gun mechanics, where bullets hit instantly without travel time or delay. Precision weapons like the Holo Twister Assault Rifle dominate due to their versatility and effectiveness at all ranges, making them a go-to choice for consistent damage. Shotguns have taken a backseat, but the Sentinel Pump Shotgun still stands out as a viable secondary.

Snipers remain vaulted this season, with no confirmed return this season. Meanwhile, the Typhoon Blade shines as an S-tier weapon, offering exceptional mobility and devastating close-combat potential with its fast, hard-hitting melee strikes. Adding to the arsenal, Oni Masks have been introduced, with the Fire Oni Mask being the first weapon mask available. This powerful item can lock onto enemies and unleash up to two fireballs at a time, providing a unique ranged attack option.

Overall, precision remains the key to mastering this season’s meta. With Hitscan weapons requiring pinpoint accuracy, there’s a learning curve, especially for players unfamiliar with the mechanic so it may take a while to get used to.

S-Tier

Weapon	DPS	Damage	Fire Rate	Magazine Size	Reload Time	Image
Holo Twister Assault Rifle	155.4	28	5.55	25	2.81s
Typhoon Blade	48	30 (Slash)70 (Slam)90 (Cyclone Slash)	1.6	100	7s

Holo Twister Assault Rifle

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The go-to gun to use in Chapter 6 Season 1 is the Holo Twister Assault Rifle.

The introduction of Hitscan mechanics has made high-precision weapons dominate the meta, with the Holo Twister Assault Rifle emerging as one of the best, earning its place as one of the two S-Tier weapons of Chapter 6 Season 1.

It excels as a versatile all-rounder, delivering balanced damage and fire rate across all ranges, allowing players to beam enemies from afar and even secure victories with just this weapon. The AR’s ease of use and consistent performance make it a must-have for players looking to dominate in any match.

Typhoon Blade

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Equipping the Typhoon Blade turns you into a ninja.

The Typhoon Blade is a key weapon in Chapter 6 Season 1’s meta, providing superior mobility through its sprint and dash abilities. These features allow you to quickly navigate the map and close the distance between you and opponents, catching them off guard.

Its versatility is highlighted by three powerful attacks: the Default Attack (30 damage), Falling Strike (70 damage), and Cyclone Slash (90 damage). These options give you a range of strong melee moves to unleash, making the Typhoon Blade an essential part of any close-quarters combat loadout.

Its speed and powerful strikes also make it nearly impossible to counter, letting you slice and dice through foes like a true ninja. Though only available in Epic and Mythic rarities, the Typhoon Blade is relatively easy to find across the map, and by the later stages of the game, most players will have one in their loadout.

A-Tier

Weapon	DPS	Damage	Fire Rate	Magazine Size	Reload Time	Image
Sentinel Pump Shotgun	78.2	92	0.85	4	5.39s
Veiled Precision SMG	154.5	15	10.3	21	2.37s
Fury Assault Rifle	163.9	22	7.45	28	2.91s
Fire Oni Mask	100	100	1	2	3.5s

B-Tier

Weapon	DPS	Damage	Fire Rate	Magazine Size	Reload Time	Image
Twinfire Auto Shotgun	123.5	65	1.9	14	5.72
Suppressed Pistol	155.25	23	6.75	12	1.54

C-Tier

Weapon	DPS	Damage	Fire Rate	Magazine Size	Reload Time	Image
Oni Shotgun	96.25	77	1.25	2	2.42s
Surgefire SMG	79.75	11	7.25	40	3.63s

Check out our other Chapter 6 Season 1 guides on every NPC location, all weekly quests, and tips to get better and win a Victory Royale.