In Fortnite there are many weapons to choose from. But when it comes to the amount of damage per second, 5 weapons in Season 3 are clearly the leaders. We will show you which ones they are.
What is meant by DPS? DPS (Damage per Second) shows how much damage a single weapon can inflict per second when used. This can make a fast weapon, which does less damage per shot, a deadly gun when used correctly.
The best weapons for quick kills
Which weapons deal a lot of damage quickly? MeinMMO presents the 5 strongest weapons from Season 3 Chapter 2 when it comes to inflicting as much damage as possible in the shortest time. Weapons that eliminate an opponent with just one headshot are excluded here.
We start with the “weakest” weapon in this category and then work our way up to the strongest DPS weapon.
Place 5: The Legendary Pistol
The pistol may not initially seem to fit into this category, as unlike its counterparts, the weapon is not automatic and the player must press the button again for each shot.
But those who have quick tactics down and shoot rapidly can deal 29 damage per shot and thus reach 197.75 damage per second. This could almost eliminate an opponent with full health and shields in one second.
Place 4: The Scar Assault Rifle
The Scar Assault Rifle must not be missing from any list because it is no coincidence that it is regarded by players as one of the best weapons in Fortnite. Here too, the Scar impresses with its DPS, even though it is not the strongest in this category.
The assault rifle deals 36 damage per shot in its legendary version. So if you hit every shot, you reach 198 damage per second. Here too, you could kill an opponent with full health in almost one second.
Place 3: The Tactical Submachine Gun (Common)
This small, compact weapon is not only fast when it comes to direct attacks – it allows players to break into boxes where enemies are hiding through its fast rate of fire. To do this, you simply shoot wildly against the wall and press against it until the opponent can’t counter with built walls fast enough.
The submachine gun certainly provides for quick kills. While it only does 17 damage per shot, if all hits land, it reaches 204 damage per second. Thus, you take out an opponent with full health and shield in one second.
Place 2: Jules’ Drum Gun
The drum gun itself is already a weapon that shoots extremely quickly, but this is additionally the mythical version in the game. Mythical weapons are not easy to obtain, as they can only be found in specific locations and you have to defeat a mini-boss to get them.
For 2nd place in this category, the fight should be worth it. The weapon only deals 24 damage per shot, but if you hit well, you can reach 204 damage per second. So you can easily eliminate any opponent in seconds.
Place 1: The “Rapid Fire” SMG
Now we come to the strongest weapon that impresses with its DPS. The fast submachine gun was introduced in Season 9, but back then it was known as Burst SMG. In Season 2 Chapter 2, the weapon returned revamped and is now an automatic weapon.
This change now makes it the strongest weapon when it comes to eliminating opponents as quickly as possible. Per shot, the submachine gun only does 15 damage, but per second it reaches a whopping 255 damage. This takes out any opponent, regardless of how many health points and shields they have.
All of these 5 weapons lead in the category of “damage per second”, and anyone who wants to eliminate opponents quickly should always carry one of these in their inventory. When it comes to which weapon is generally your favorite, you have a clear favorite that is suitable for both distance and close combat.
