The most overpowered weapons in Fortnite history

11. Gatekeeper Shotgun

Gatekeeper Shotgun is a fast and reliable weapon that does the same amount of damage at all rarities. With a single well-placed shot, this weapon can decimate an opponent’s health and shields, showing devastating results in skilled hands. | © Epic Games

10. MK-Alpha Assault Rifle

The MK-Alpha Assault Rifle is a top-tier choice for Fortnite players looking for pinpoint accuracy on long-range. Thanks to the built-in red-dot sight, even novice players can experience a significant accuracy boost and take down opponents at any distance. | © Epic Games

9. Rocket Launcher

In the hands of skilled players, the Rocket Launcher becomes an incredibly lethal weapon. Once you learn how to predict enemies' movement, you will be able to quickly take down even the most skilled player at close to medium range. | © Epic Games

8. Rapid Fire SMG

Rapid Fire SMG has one of the highest DPS, but it depletes its magazine around twice as fast, which makes accuracy extremely important with this weapon. When you need speed and power to swiftly take down multiple enemies, the Rapid Fire SMG is the perfect choice. | © Epic Games

7. Striker Burst Assault Rifle

Striker Burst Assault Rifle used to be the most powerful weapon back in times of hitscan. The high damage per burst, coupled with its excellent handling, makes it a top-tier weapon for players who value both precision and efficiency. | © Epic Games

6. Thunder Burst SMG

Thunder Burst SMG is better than any assault rifle, and even at range, it's better than most of them. It has almost zero recoil, which allows you to shred enemies in both close and mid-range engagements. | © Epic Games

5. Pump Shotgun

Pump Shotgun is one of the most powerful shotguns capable of one-shot eliminations in close-range combat. This makes it one of the most feared weapons, both in build-fights and zero-build mode. | © Epic Games

4. Frenzy Auto Shotgun

While shotguns are typically more balanced than other weapons, the Frenzy Auto Shotgun stands out as the most overpowered gun in Zero Build mode. Its rapid-fire rate and substantial damage output make it a devastating force in close-quarter combat. With the right mods equipped, this shotgun becomes even more lethal. | © Epic Games

3. Reaper Sniper Rifle

The Reaper Sniper Rifle is arguably the most overpowered sniper in Fortnite's history that lives up to its name in every way. What sets it apart is not just its immense damage but its near-perfect bullet speed, allowing players to land insane shots from across the map. | © Epic Games

2. Drum Gun

Drum Gun is designed to play aggressively and put pressure on opponents with a fast fire rate and zero recoil. Like BRUTE Mechs, this weapon was great in the hands of any player, which significantly narrowed the skill gap. | © Epic Games

1. Assault Rifle

Assault Rifle is one of the best guns that literally does everything and more at every range. It has a unique combination of accuracy, power, and DPS that allow players to dominate the battlefield. | © Epic Games