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| “ | Sniper Rifle: Bolt-Action. Powerful and accurate rifle with a bolt-action mechanism that results in a reliable but slow rate of fire.
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- — In-Game Description
The Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle is a Sniper Rifle in Fortnite: Battle Royale, that was added in the Pre-Season with the launch of Battle Royale.
The Exotic version of this weapon is the Dragon's Breath Sniper.
Functionality[]
The Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle is a weapon that fires a single, fast-moving, projectile bullet, which is affected by gravity. The weapon is fitted with a Scope, has only one bullet in its magazine, and must be reloaded after every shot.
The Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle uses a Fast Moving Projectile. As it uses a scope, the fired bullet will always shoot from the center of the crosshair. There is no damage falloff on the Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle's projectiles.
Stats[]
The Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle uses 
Heavy Bullets and has a headshot multiplier of 2.5x.
|
Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle (Rare) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 31.5 |
| DAMAGE | 105 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.3 |
| RELOAD TIME | 3s |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 105 |
|
Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle (Epic) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 33 |
| DAMAGE | 110 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.3 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.9s |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 110 |
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|
Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle (Legendary) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 87 |
| DAMAGE | 116 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.7s |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 116 |
The Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle uses Heavy Bullets and has a headshot multiplier of 2.5x.
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|
Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle (Common) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 28.5 |
| DAMAGE | 95 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.3 |
| RELOAD TIME | 3.3s |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 95 |
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|
Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle (Uncommon) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 30 |
| DAMAGE | 100 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.3 |
| RELOAD TIME | 3.15s |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 100 |
The Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle uses Heavy Bullets and has a headshot multiplier of 2.5x.
|
Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle (Common) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 74.25 |
| DAMAGE | 99 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 3.3s |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 95 |
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|
Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle (Uncommon) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 78.75 |
| DAMAGE | 105 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 3.15s |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 100 |
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|
Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle (Rare) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 82.5 |
| DAMAGE | 110 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 3s |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 105 |
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|
Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle (Epic) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 87 |
| DAMAGE | 116 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.5s |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 110 |
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|
Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle (Legendary) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 90.75 |
| DAMAGE | 121 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.35s |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 116 |
The Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle uses Heavy Bullets and has a headshot multiplier of 2.5x.
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|
Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle (Uncommon) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 18.75 |
| DAMAGE | 25 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.75 |
| RELOAD TIME | 3.15 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 10 |
Sounds[]
| Sound Type | Rarity | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| Pullout | Common, Uncommon and Rare | |
| Epic and Legendary | ||
| Shooting | Common, Uncommon and Rare | |
| Epic and Legendary | ||
| Reload | Common, Uncommon and Rare | |
| Epic and Legendary | ||
| Pickup | Common, Uncommon and Rare | |
| Epic and Legendary | ||
| Drop | Common, Uncommon and Rare | |
| Epic and Legendary |
Strategy Guide[]
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This section outlines a strategy. |
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| Feel free to add tips, tricks and general advice about the topic. |
- Players should aim above targets at long ranges to compensate for the bullet drop. The further the target, the higher the player should aim. They should also aim in the direction a target is moving at long ranges to compensate for the bullet travel time. The faster and further the target, the further the player should aim.
- The Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle is able to deal over 250+ damage to the head in every rarity except Common. Because of this, always aim for headshots to eliminate your opponent in a single, well-placed shot.
- The Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle features sniper glint while aimed in, so make sure to only aim in when you're certain you can line up and hit your shot quickly. Otherwise, you may reveal your position prematurely.
- The Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle should not be used against opponents in close quarters, as its hip fire accuracy is incredibly poor and it only has a single shot in its magazine.
- The Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle can be used against a freshly-placed wooden build piece to destroy it and replace it as your own.
- The Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle is best used in combonation with the Sniper Surplus augment, as it allows you to fire two rounds before reloading rather than one.
- You can pair the Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle with the Bloodhound augment to track players who manage to survive your shots.
Weapon ID[]
The Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle is referred to as Sniper Bolt Action in the files.
- Common: WID_Sniper_BoltAction_Scope_Athena_C_Ore_T03
- Uncommon: WID_Sniper_BoltAction_Scope_Athena_UC_Ore_T03
- Rare: WID_Sniper_BoltAction_Scope_Athena_R_Ore_T03
- Epic: WID_Sniper_BoltAction_Scope_Athena_VR_Ore_T03
- Legendary: WID_Sniper_BoltAction_Scope_Athena_SR_Ore_T03
The Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle is referred to as Rufus Sniper Bolt Action in the files.
- Common: WID_Rufus_Sniper_BoltAction_Scope_C
- Uncommon: WID_Rufus_Sniper_BoltAction_Scope_UC
- Rare: WID_Rufus_Sniper_BoltAction_Scope_R
- Epic: WID_Rufus_Sniper_BoltAction_Scope_VR
- Legendary: WID_Rufus_Sniper_BoltAction_Scope_SR
The Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle is referred to as Clyde Sniper Bolt Action in the files.
- Common: WID_Clyde_Sniper_BoltAction_Scope_Athena_C_Ore_T03
- Uncommon: WID_Clyde_Sniper_BoltAction_Scope_Athena_UC_Ore_T03
- Rare: WID_Clyde_Sniper_BoltAction_Scope_Athena_R_Ore_T03
- Epic: WID_Clyde_Sniper_BoltAction_Scope_Athena_VR_Ore_T03
- Legendary: WID_Clyde_Sniper_BoltAction_Scope_Athena_SR_Ore_T03
The Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle is referred to as Clyde HM Sniper Bolt Action Scope in the files.
- Uncommon: WID_Clyde_HM_Sniper_BoltAction_Scope_Athena_UC_Ore_T03
The Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle is referred to as Figment Sniper Bolt Action in the files.
- Common: WID_Figment_Sniper_BoltAction_Scope_Athena_C
- Uncommon: WID_Figment_Sniper_BoltAction_Scope_Athena_UC
- Rare: WID_Figment_Sniper_BoltAction_Scope_Athena_R
- Epic: WID_Figment_Sniper_BoltAction_Scope_Athena_VR
- Legendary: WID_Figment_Sniper_BoltAction_Scope_Athena_SR'
History[]
Pre-Season[]
Update v1.6[]
- Introduced in Rare, Epic, and Legendary rarities.
Season 5[]
Update v5.40[]
- Vaulted Legendary rarity.
Season 7[]
Update v7.30[]
- Vaulted Rare and Epic rarities.
Season 9[]
Content Update v9.30 - 2[]
- July 14th 2019: Unvaulted Rare, Epic, and Legendary rarities.
- July 15th 2019: Vaulted.
Update v9.40[]
- Unvaulted the Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle in Rare, Epic, and Legendary rarities.
Season X[]
Update v10.30[]
- Introduced Legendary rarity in Creative.
Chapter 2: Season 1[]
Update v11.00[]
Updated the Model and icon.
- Introduced Common & Uncommon rarities.
- Also added those rarities to Creative.
- Reduced Reload time on Epic and Legendary from 2.85/2.7 to 2.5/2.35
Update v11.00 Hotfix[]
- Vaulted the Common raity within hours of release.
Update v11.10[]
Reload time adjusted from 3.3/3.15/3/2.5/2.35 to 2.35/2.5/3/2.85/2.7
- All of these reload times are incorrect, and are slower than the Common rarity.
Update v11.20[]
- Reverted the reload time changes from 11.10, however the Epic and Legendary reload times have been flipped to 2.35/2.5. (issue)
Chapter 2: Season 2[]
Update v12.00[]
- Vaulted.
Chapter 2: Season 3[]
Update v13.00[]
- Unvaulted Rare, Epic, and Legendary rarities.
Chapter 2: Season 6[]
Update v16.00[]
- Vaulted.
Chapter 2: Season 7[]
Update v17.00[]
- Unvaulted Rare, Epic, and Legendary rarities.
Content Update v17.10[]
Rare to Legendary rarities of the Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle can be crafted into a Rail Gun of the same rarity using Alien Nanites.
Update v17.40[]
- Vaulted for the Sneak Week.
Flying High Week[]
- Unvaulted.
Chapter 2: Season 8[]
Update v18.00[]
- Vaulted.
Chapter 3: Season 1[]
Update v19.00[]
- Fixed the Epic and Legendary reload times to be correct (2.5s for Epic and 2.3s for Legendary, instead of vice versa).
Content Update v19.20[]
Changed the crosshair to that of the Hunter Bolt-Action Sniper.
Chapter 3: Season 4[]
Update v22.00[]
- Increased damage from 95/100/105/110/116 to 99/105/110/116/121.
Chapter 4: Season 2[]
Update v24.00[]
- Increased its fire rate from 0.33 to 0.75.
- Increased Projectile Speed by 50%
Chapter 4: Season OG[]
Update v27.00[]
- Unvaulted the Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle in Rare, Epic, and Legendary rarities.
Update v27.10[]
- Vaulted the Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle.
Chapter 2 Remix[]
Update v32.00[]
- Unvaulted Epic and Legendary rarities.
November 7th 2024[]
- Unvaulted Common, Uncommon and Rare rarities.
News Tab[]
| Image | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
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Fancy yourself a good shot? The Sniper Shootout Limited Time Mode is live right now! P.S. You'll have revolvers for those closer engagements. |
January 29th 2018 |
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Each day we're bringing back a vaulted weapon for one day only! Today's weapon is the Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle. |
July 7th 2019 |
| Image | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
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Fortnite OG Weapons The lootpool on day one of Fortnite OG gets back to the basics. Take down opponents with the Burst Assault Rifle, Pump Shotgun, Rocket Launcher and more classic weapons! |
December 6th 2024 |
Trivia[]
- The player can manually delay a reload by remaining scoped in with this weapon, allowing players to visualize where their bullet lands, which would be much more complicated if the player was forced out of the scope.
- The Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle is technically not Bolt-Action when considering the weapon's mechanics in the game. If the weapon were bolt action, it would allow a second shot to be chambered before reloading. However, the weapon appears to be single-action and single-shot in-game. As such, the weapon is incorrectly named.
- The Common Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle is the only Common variant of a Sniper Rifle outside of Limited Time Modes and Creative Mode.
- Previously, the Epic Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle had a faster reload than the Legendary one due to a balancing mistake to slow down the Legendary version's reload time, but not compensating for the Epic version. As such, this weapon technically had a faster DPS due to this weapon requiring it be reloaded after every shot.
- The Chapter 1 version of the Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle used the same model as the Scoped Dragonfly from Save the World.
- The Chapter 2 Epic and Legendary models were added as a seperate Schematic known as The Cleaner.
Visuals[]
- The Common, Uncommon, and Rare variants of the Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle are based on the British Accuracy International AWM. In reality, the AWM is a bolt-action sniper rifle which can fire multiple shots before reloading.
- The AWM as standard has a magazine size of 5.
- The Epic and Legendary variants are based on the Swiss Brügger & Thomet APR. In reality, the APR is a bolt-action sniper rifle that can fire multiple shots before reloading.
- The APR as standard has a magazine size of 10.
- The Chapter 1 Icon for the weapon was not a bolt action weapon at all, regardless of gameplay. The model for the Sniper Rifle did not have a bolt loader. Instead, it used an automatic bolt like an automatic weapon. As such, the bolt was modeled for the Chapter 2 icon.
- Prior to Chapter 2, both the low and high tier rarities of the weapon used the same model and icon.
