Our ranking starts with the Amban Sniper Rifle from Chapter 2 Season 5, also known as the Mandalorian Sniper. This sniper is actually a very good sniper and would have deserved a better place due to its various abilities, such as the one-shot headshot. However, as this weapon was only found once on the map, it only made it to 10th place.
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The Dragon's Breath Sniper is a special sniper rifle variant that uses incendiary ammunition. When fired, the bullet ignites the target, causing not only immediate damage but also sustained fire damage. This makes the weapon particularly effective and feared in various fictional scenarios and video games. Our 9th place in the ranking.
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Our eighth place goes to the first ever sniper in Fortnite. The Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle. It is a powerful weapon known for its high precision and penetration. It uses .50-caliber ammunition and can take out enemies from long range with a single hit. Due to its slow reload, precise aiming is crucial. Professionals value it for its ability to inflict large amounts of damage in one shot, making it a dangerous choice in long-range combat.
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Following in seventh place is the Suppressed Sniper Rifle. It is a quiet and precise weapon that is ideal for quick, accurate shots. It causes high damage when hitting a headshot and, thanks to its silent nature, is particularly suitable for players who do not want to give away their position. The weapon has a long range and is particularly effective when used from a distance to hit and damage enemies unnoticed.
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The Hunting Rifle in Fortnite is characterized by its high precision and penetrating power, which makes it particularly effective for targeted shots from a distance. Compared to other sniper rifles, it is easier to handle, which allows players to act more flexibly in different game situations. These characteristics make it a popular choice for players who value accurate attacks while not neglecting mobility.
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The Storm Scout Sniper Rifle is particularly effective in Fortnite because it gives players the unique ability to anticipate the next storm circle. This allows for strategic positioning advantages and early movement to make the most of the playing field. It also combines accurate sniping capabilities with high damage output, making it a valuable weapon for both ranged combat and strategic planning.
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In 4th place on our list we have the Heavy Impact Sniper Rifle, which only recently appeared in Chapter 5 Season 3. This weapon deals 313 damage with a headshot, which is just unreal. This Heavy Sniper is exactly what a Heavy Sniper should be. If you hit a shot, you do around 130 damage with any rarity, giving you a big advantage and if you miss, you have a problem.
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Many people will probably wonder why this sniper made it to number 3, as this weapon was one of the worst snipers ever before last year's OG season. But then it got a massive damage buff, which increased its damage from 75 and 78 to 97 and 101. Conversely, this means that it was now also possible to deal a one-shot headshot with this sniper. In addition, the change to a 10-round magazine and a 2-second reload time also contributed to the enormous improvement.
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The Hunter Bolt Action Sniper is so popular because of its high penetration and accuracy. With a damage range of 90 to 110 per shot and a 2.5x headshot multiplier, it can take out enemies efficiently. It is also very strong, especially in zero build mode, as even the additional 50 overshield cannot save your opponent from a one-shot headshot.
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And finally, the best Sniper Rifle ever is the Reaper Sniper Rifle from Chapter 5. With three shots per magazine, heavy bullets and a 2.5x headshot multiplier, it has become one of the best weapons from this chapter. Especially if you had the right scope on it, there was hardly a sniper with which you felt so accurate.
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The Sniper Rifles in Fortnite are certainly among the most popular weapons for many players. There is hardly any other weapon with which you can make such cool plays as with the Sniper. Be it a 360 No Scope for the Victory Royale or a headshot across half the map. But which snipers are among the best ever? We have the answer for you in this ranking. Here are our top 10 sniper rifles in the history of Fortnite.
