When Fortnite decides that an item needs to go, it enters the Vault. “Vaulting” means that a weapon or item is kept out of the loot pool, but nothing stops it from returning in the later weeks or different seasons. Fortnite’s latest chapter is the most recent change of the meta, and here’s what it’s brought.
10 Port-A-Fort
Many fans rejoiced and returned to Fortnite once the game introduced its fairly new “no-build” mode. This battle royale variant was the same as the classic that made it famous, but without the need to build. This mode came under fire when the Port-A-Fort was released into no-build games, as it meant players could give themselves a metal high ground just by throwing an item at their feet.
Since the start of Chapter 3, Season 4, the port-a-fort has been vaulted. Players won’t need to worry about an enemy being 4 tiles above them, in a threatening metal structure. Still, they should watch out for creeping chrome.
9 Revolver
For a few seasons, the revolver has managed to remain quite the threat. As well as looking cool and intimidating, due to its bulky size and stopping power, the revolver can cause quite a bit of damage at quite a great distance. With the release of Fortnite Chapter 3, Season 4, the revolver is one of the weapons to enter the Vault. Perhaps the creeping chrome will be a threat to the Vault.
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The revolver has seen many alterations in both design and power in Fortnite, but now, the weapon rests until it is called upon again. It was a fairly decent gun, with a low rate of fire, but a powerful amount of damage for its range.
8 Auto Shotgun
Fully automatic, the auto shotgun had a moderate amount of damage and a high fire rate. There was a lot to love about the auto shotgun, and it wouldn’t be uncommon to say that it was a fairly popular choice amongst gamers that sought the victory royale on Fortnite’s island. This comes from the ease of accessibility. Recoil was low, the rate of fire was fast, and eliminations were plenty.
The range on the auto shotgun was also fairly average, providing damage that can hit for around 75 to 92 per shot, with a headshot multiplayer of 1.5x. The damage cap was 145, meaning that two clean headshots could finish off an opponent without an issue.
7 Striker Pump Shotgun
Fans of the original Fortnite know of the great sin and evil damage that the “double pump” method could do. Since this was patched out of the game, the pump shotgun has been a shell of its former power. The striker pump shotgun is a variation on the original, with a slick new design and a tendency for tight spreads.
It’s a fairly accurate shotgun, but the fire rate is slow. However, this slow rate of fire should not deter, as a headshot with this weapon can reach a damage cap of 185. Although, players won’t need to worry about getting eliminated with this weapon, as it has since returned to the Vault as of the first week of Chapter 3, Season 4.
6 Two-Shot Shotgun
To compensate for the lack of a “double pump,” Fortnite created the two-shot shotgun. This weapon was essentially a pump shotgun, which fired as a two-shot burst. The weapon was fairly dangerous, but like the other shotguns, was Vaulted at the beginning of Chapter 3, Season 4.
The two-shot shotgun had a lot of potentials, as well as a lot of inconsistencies. The recoil was very high, and the rate of fire for the two shots fired made it so that getting a double headshot was rather difficult. The reward would grant a 1.75x multiplayer to damage. However, the time between bursts was unkind, leaving players open and vulnerable to attack.
5 Charge SMG
Introduced in the season prior, the charge SMG has only lasted a season. This divisive weapon saw celebrations and sadness across the Fortnite community upon its placement in the Vault. As an SMG, it was contradicting its design by needing to be charged up. However, the complete lack of recoil and intense speed made it deadly when those encountered it properly.
SMGs have rather changed the Fortnite meta, due to their high rate of fire and being able to outshoot enemies with shotguns. This is thanks to the consistent headshot damage, and the charge SMG was capable of that.
4 Stinger SMG
With an incredible rate of fire, this fully automatic SMG eats through ammo just as it eats through the shields and health of enemy players. The stinger SMG was a true threat to the game and lacked a lot of spread. The gun could be fired accurately, hitting a target for every shot at medium and close range.
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With the newest Fortnite season, the stinger SMG has been placed in the Vault. Many may be happy with this decision; due to the trouble that this weapon causes on the battlefield. Others, though, may be wishing the weapon a return as fast as its rate of fire.
3 Striker Burst Rifle
As one of the first assault rifles in Fortnite to feature a first-person perspective, the striker burst rifle could change the game of Fortnite due to using the perspective mode to get into the head cover. The scope was greatly powerful and meant that long rage battles with little bullet drop-offs would make for some interesting fights.
The recoil of the weapon can be tamed, and the two-shot burst was rather quick, meaning players would not need to wait long before unleashing a fire of bullets onto the Fortnite island. The striker burst rifle was unique and has since been Vaulted.
2 Heavy Sniper Rifle
Players would feel the power of this weapon whenever they encountered someone hiding in a building. The heavy sniper rifle was capable of destroying walls, stairs, and any other objects that may be halting the weapon from enjoying another elimination. It’s a great threat, that has since been placed in the Vault for a less superior sniper rifle.
The heavy sniper rifle was extremely powerful and accurate, with only one bullet per magazine. The gun had to be reloaded after every shot, which could take up to four seconds. Every shot needs to count with this sniper, and it feels great doing so.
1 Grapple Gloves
If players missed out on the opportunity to swing around the Fortnite island with Spider-Man’s web shooters, then they were given a similar experience last season thanks to the grapple gloves. This miscellaneous item could be found in toolboxes at the pink grapple stops, but sadly, not anymore.
The movement of the grapple gloves was a lot of fun, as players needed to attach to surfaces to swing and build momentum for some intense speeds. However, if players are shot whilst in the air, the tether will break, and they would fall to their deaths.
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