After the news that the Fortnite 8.01 update reduced the chances of finding an Infantry Rifle by a small amount, it seems brand new Epic and Legendary variants of the semi-automatic rifle are on the way. Read on for all the information you could ever need about the Fortnite Legendary Infantry Rifle. This includes the Fortnite Legendary Infantry Rifle stats.
Fortnite Legendary Infantry Rifle Stats | How good is the gun?
The standard Infantry Rifle is already a strong gun in Fortnite. It’s a semi-automatic weapon, good for mid-range and long-range gunfights. Naturally, the Legendary Infantry Rifle will follow similar specifications to its standard forebear, but with increased power at least.
Thanks to Fortnite Intel, we know of the supposedly leaked Fortnite Legendary Infantry Rifle stats. Spoiler alert: It looks to be rather powerful.
The full leaked Fortnite Legendary Infantry Rifle stats are as follows:
- Ammunition: Medium Bullets
- Critical chance & damage: 0%
- Damage: 47-53
- Fire Rate: 4
- Magazine size: 8
- Range: 1-27,500
- Reload time: 2.185
That’s a powerful piece of kit in anyone’s hands. Line up a headshot and you’ll be laughing.
Fortnite Legendary Infantry Rifle Stats | Is it OP?
While the Legendary Infantry Rifle in Fortnite has powerful stats, we’d like to think that it won’t be too OP for its own good. Remember, it is a semi-automatic rifle. You will likely struggle with it in close range combat, especially when up against those with shotguns and pistols. It’ll likely be loud, too, letting enemies know where you are from distance.
Any sniper rifle will likely outperform the Legendary Infantry Rifle at long range, too, thanks to the lack of a scope. You likely won’t find anything better than this at mid-range, however. Dealing up to 53 impact damage, your enemies without a shield could very well be downed in two or three shots. Like the Infantry Rifle, the Legendary Infantry Rifle will likely prove difficult to master, but once you do, you might not find much better out there.
Fortnite Game Changing Pickups
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Fortnite's 10 Game Changing Pickups
So, you're dropping into Tilted Towers and you need a game changer. Something that will ensure that your next match is memorable. Fortnite has had plenty of these types of items in its brief history, and here are the most devastating. See any of these on the field, and you better run. -
Crossbow
Originally themed for Valentines Day, the crossbow was a devastating sniper rifle even without its fancy skin. A high damage output even on Rare difficulty and five shots to a clip made it a sharpshooters dream, and eventually led to it being vaulted in May of 2018. -
Drum Gun
A hybrid of a Rifle and Machine Gun, the Drum Gun brought a 1920s flair to Junk Junction. It proved to be deadly accurate in the hands of players at close range, even after a round of significant nerfs. Two months after its initial debut, it was curtains for this Tommy. -
Guided Missile
The preferred tool of any rocket rider, the Guided Missile lets you root out camping opponents and sail into the skies of victory. A devastating and rare munition, the Guided Missile saw two tours of duty in the fields of Fortnite. As of now, it's still available to mess around with in Playground mode. -
Infinity Blade
Originating in Epic's hit trilogy of mobile games, this mythic sword only lasted for four days before being banished to the Vault. It powered up players and granted them extra health, creating an in-game boss fight. In the end, it did its job just a bit too well. -
Infinity Gauntlet
A purposefully limited time item, this Marvel Comics artifact turned its wielder into Thanos. His mighty punch, energy blast, and insane leaping ability made players quake in fear during his summer stint in the battle royale. Let's hope he finds other worlds to conquer for the sequel. -
Jetpack
Nothing changes a shooter quite like added mobility. Dodge out of sniper fire and root out towers of foes with the Jetpack, a limited time only Legendary backpack. Aeronauts with enough skill can negate any crafty builders and land the last few kills with pinpoint accuracy. -
Mounted Turret
A turret sequence in most shooters is a drag, but a well executed run with the Mounted Turret can be a thrill. This legendary trap is deployable anywhere there's a flat surface and spurts out infinite ammo as long as you mind the heat and don't take enough damage. -
Remote Explosives
It makes sense that a game partially about building would also have some C4 to even the odds, but the Remote Explosives were too much for their own good. Able to rip apart strategies at a distance and coming in bundles of three, most players don't miss these server bombs. -
Thermal Scoped Assault Rifle
Able to pick out enemies and loot with ease, the Thermal Scoped Assault Rifle is the current best weapon if you're looking to charge an opposing team. Just be sure to account for its high recoil, lest you be staring into the sun as you take a fatal blow. -
Zapotron
One of the original vaulted weapons in Fortnite's battle royale mode, the Zapotron was an electrified sniper rifle that decimated groups of enemies from afar. It has a great design but doesn't really fit with the rest of the game's more authentic arsenal. Still, don't wear a lightning rod if we ever see this weapon again.
