Our guide to the Heavy Sniper will walk you through its stats, damage, where and how to find it, plus feature some tips to utilize to its fullest extent in Fortnite!
We got a pretty powerful weapon last update with the Double Barreled Shotgun, and now we’re getting a strong new Sniper Rifle! This one is interesting because it will instantly destroy any type of wall/ramp that is in front of it. All material types go down in one shot: wood, brick, or metal. This opens up some interesting strategies for duos and squads, but it’s unclear how well this will translate into solos.
Heavy Sniper Gameplay
You can check out the Heavy Sniper in action with the video below!
Heavy Sniper Release Date
The Heavy Sniper was released on August 15th, 2018. It was officially announced on the 12th of August, but had been leaked from dataminers previously.
Heavy Sniper Damage & Stats
The Heavy Sniper deals 150 body damage and 375 headshot damage with the Epic version. The Legendary version deals 157 damage to the body and a whopping 392 damage to the head. The Heavy Sniper has a 2.5x critical multiplier.
This gun does heavy damage to buildings and structures. The epic version doess 1,050 and the legendary version does 1,100. This is relevant for structures that aren’t built by players due to their higher hp.
Heavy Sniper Where-to Find
You’ll be able to find these in chests, supply drops, and vending machines. In rare situations you also might find one as floor loot.
Heavy Sniper Tips & Tricks
If you are struggling with this weapon, check out ourSnipers Tips & Tricks Guide!
