Fortnite: Mastering the Rail Gun Acquisition

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• How to Get the Rail Gun in Fortnite

• Rail Gun Stats in Fortnite

The Rail Gun, a high-tech weapon from the early days of Chapter 2 Season 7, has made a comeback in Fortnite Battle Royale during Chapter 6 Season 1. Although it has undergone some damage nerfs, it remains a formidable choice for players aiming to secure victory amidst the competition on the map.

Fortunately, acquiring the Rail Gun isn't overly challenging, but players might be curious about the specifics of obtaining it and understanding the stats of its various versions. This knowledge can be crucial in deciding whether to keep the Rail Gun or swap it for another weapon during a match.

How to Get the Rail Gun in Fortnite

The Rail Gun is available in Epic and Legendary rarities, making it somewhat elusive since no NPC sells it directly. To get your hands on one, you'll need to search Chests and Floor Loot. In Chapter 6 Season 1, there are numerous loot sources, such as the loot caves in Magic Mosses and the hidden vaults in Nightshift Forest.

Your best bet to obtain a Rail Gun is to get lucky with a Chest. With the abundance of Chests available, keep looting and you might just find the weapon that could lead you to a Victory Royale.

Rail Gun Stats in Fortnite

• A high-tech rifle; charge it up to aim and fire a single powerful shot, great for dealing with enemies behind walls.

The Rail Gun requires about 3 seconds to charge its shot once you hold the Fire button, and you can delay the shot for an additional 3 seconds before it fires automatically. Landing a shot with the Rail Gun can be tricky, as there's no way to cancel a charging shot, and enemies are likely to move around rather than stay still when they see the bright light of the Rail Gun aimed at them.

While the Rail Gun boasts impressive structure and headshot damage, its difficulty in hitting targets might make Heavy Bullets a more reliable choice for a Hunting Rifle. However, the Rail Gun is still a fun weapon to experiment with, so feel free to give it a try and see if it fits your playstyle.