This article is about the weapon introduced in Chapter 2. For the weapon introduced in Chapter 5, see Modular Combat Assault Rifle.This page is split into two sections, as another verison with the same name was added in Chapter 6: Mini Season 2.
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This item is currently vaulted in Battle Royale and Reload.  |
| This has been made unavailable to balance the loot pool, and may return in the future. It is still available in Creative and UEFN. |
| “ | Fully automatic. Difficult to master but exceptionally strong.
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- — In-Game Description
Combat Assault Rifle is an Assault Weapon in Fortnite: Battle Royale that was added in Chapter 2: Season 8.
Functionality[]
The Combat Assault Rifle is a fast firing rifle with a tight weapon spread and significantly more recoil when firing. Combat Assault Rifle is a Hitscan weapon, with First Shot Accuracy enabled.
Damage falloff:
- Damage falloff begins at 50 meters (10 tiles).
- Damage decreases down to 90% of its maximum at 75 meters (15 tiles).
- Damage reaches its minimum value of 86% of its maximum at 92.5 meters (18.5 tiles).
The Combat Assault Rifle can be reloaded whilst aiming.
Stats[]
The Combat Assault Rifle uses 
Medium Bullets and has a headshot multiplier of 1.5x
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Combat Assault Rifle (Common) |
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| DPS | 171 |
| DAMAGE | 19 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 19 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 35 |
| FIRE RATE | 9 |
| RELOAD TIME | 3.4s |
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Combat Assault Rifle (Uncommon) |
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| DPS | 180 |
| DAMAGE | 20 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 20 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 35 |
| FIRE RATE | 9 |
| RELOAD TIME | 3.3s |
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Combat Assault Rifle (Rare) |
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| DPS | 189 |
| DAMAGE | 21 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 21 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 35 |
| FIRE RATE | 9 |
| RELOAD TIME | 3.1s |
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Combat Assault Rifle (Epic) |
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| DPS | 198 |
| DAMAGE | 22 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 22 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 35 |
| FIRE RATE | 9 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.9s |
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Combat Assault Rifle (Legendary) |
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| DPS | 207 |
| DAMAGE | 23 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 23 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 35 |
| FIRE RATE | 9 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.8s |
Strategy Guide[]
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- The Combat Assault Rifle's heavy recoil can be countered by adjusting your aim controls downward while firing.
- Controller players can do this by pulling down on the aim stick.
- Keyboard and mouse players can do this by dragging their mouse downward.
- The Combat Assault Rifle is an amazing close-to-medium-range weapon but suffers at long ranges due to its high recoil and low damage per shot.
- If you must use the Combat Assault Rifle at long ranges, it's best to fire the weapon in short bursts to reset the weapon's accuracy and recoil.
- Crouching with this gun resets its first shot accuracy faster, allowing for more accurate shots. Crouching also reduces its hipfire spread and spread in general.
- The Combat Assault Rifle fires fast enough that it can damage opponents through turbo building if you're accurate with it.
- Try not to challenge opponents using scoped assault rifles unless you're within around 60 or fewer tiles, as the high accuracy of these weapons will often outperform the Combat Assault Rifle.
- The Combat Assault Rifle can substitute for an SMG in a pinch, although its hip-firing accuracy is poor.
- Challenging players wielding Sniper Rifles is unwise, as they can instantly eliminate the player with a single well-placed shot while attempting to whittle away at their health one shot at a time. Instead, close the gap between the enemy by placing some structures or ducking behind cover to get within a range where sniping isn't nearly as practical.
- Since the Combat Assault Rifle is a hit-scan weapon, it can be easy to use since its shots instantly connect with their target rather than having travel time.
Counters[]
- This weapon is very powerful at close-mid range, so switch to a red dot weapon to take them out at ranges at which a Combat AR isn't practical.
Weapon ID[]
Combat Assault Rifle is referred to as Assault Recoil in the files.
- Common: WID_Assault_Recoil_Athena_C
- Uncommon: WID_Assault_Recoil_Athena_UC
- Rare: WID_Assault_Recoil_Athena_R
- Epic: WID_Assault_Recoil_Athena_VR
- Legendary: WID_Assault_Recoil_Athena_SR
History[]
Battle Royale and Zero Build History[]
Chapter 2: Season 8[]
Update v18.20[]
- Introduced, as a vote for Donation Stations.
- October 15th 2021: The Combat Assault Rifle was chosen via Donation Stations to be added to the game, beating the Combat SMG.
Chapter 3: Season 1[]
Update v19.00[]
- Vaulted.
Chapter 3: Season 2[]
Update v20.00[]
- Reintroduced the Combat Assault Rifle, as a vote for Donation Stations.
- Reduced the amount of kick and recoil on the weapon.
Content Update v20.00[]
- April 2nd at 4 AM ET: Unvaulted to promote voting for vaulted items to return.
- March 30th 2022:
- April 4th 2022 at 11:59 PM ET: Vaulted, as the voting begins.
Update v20.10[]
- The Combat Assault Rifle lost to the MK-Seven Assault Rifle, keeping it vaulted.
Chapter 3: Season 3[]
Content Update v21.20[]
- Unvaulted.
- It is not present in Competitive Modes.
Chapter 3: Season 4[]
Update v22.00[]
- Vaulted.
Chapter 5: Season 3[]
Update v30.00[]
- The name was changed from Combat Assault Rifle to Legacy Combat Assault Rifle.
Chapter 6: Season 1[]
Update v33.00[]
- The name was changed from Legacy Combat Assault Rifle to Combat Assault Rifle.
Reload History[]
Chapter 5: Season 4[]
Update v31.00[]
- August 27th 2024: Introduced.
Chapter 5: Season 4[]
Update v31.20[]
- September 18th 2024: Vaulted.
Chapter 6: Season 1[]
Update v33.30[]
- February 11th 2025: Unvaulted.
Chapter 6: Season 2[]
Update v34.30[]
- April 15th 2025: Vaulted.
Chapter 6: Season 3[]
Update v36.30[]
- Unvaulted.
Chapter 6: Season 4[]
Update v37.00[]
- Vaulted.
- August 13th 2025: Unvaulted.
Update v37.10[]
- September 5th 2025: Vaulted.
- September 6th 2025: Unvaulted.
Update v37.50[]
- Vaulted.
News Tab[]
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The Combat Assault Rifle vs Combat SMG War Effort has been completed and the Combat Assault Rifle is now certified as the Loopers choice. Let the lead fly! |
October 13th 2021 |
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The Combat Assault Rifle vs Combat SMG War Effort has been completed and the Combat Assault Rifle is now certified as the Loopers choice. Let the lead fly! |
October 16th 2021 |
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Test it before you suggest it! Soon you’ll have to vote for which item stays. But for now you get the best of both. Hop in and test the Combat AR vs. the Red Dot AR. |
April 2nd 2022 |
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Support the War Effort Combat weapons sport tight bullet spread and strong recoil. Fund the Combat Assault Rifle or the Combat SMG, the first to reach 100% unlocks immediately! |
October 12th 2021 |
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Combat Assault Rifle Funded The Combat Assault Rifle vs Combat SMG War Effort has been completed and the Combat Assault Rifle is now certified as the Loopers choice. Let the lead fly! |
October 16th 2021 |
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Global Effort Trial Period Get ready for a new Global Effort. Try out the MK-Seven and the Combat Assault Rifle before their funding station vote starts! |
April 2nd 2022 |
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Global Effort Vote Use your Bars to vote in a global effort for either the MK-Seven or Combat Assault Rifle to return! |
April 5th 2022 |
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Combat Assault Rifle Sporting a tight bullet spread and strong recoil, perfect for close and mid-range engagements. The Combat Assault Rifle has been unvaulted! |
July 12th 2022 |
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Reload Loot Update The Combat Pistol, the Hand Cannon, the Thunder Shotgun, the Hunting Rifle, the Combat Assault Rifle, the Combat SMG and the Shield Keg have been added to the Reload loot pool. |
August 27th 2024 |
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Reload Loot Update Drop into Reload and battle it out with a fresh loot pool! |
February 11th 2025 |
Trivia[]
- Combat Assault Rifle resembles the IWI Galil ACE battle rifle with a longer hand guard.[1]
- Combat Assault Rifle first appeared in the Chapter 2: Season 8 Story Trailer. Which showed Triggerfish struggling to control its recoil after picking it up from Headhunter Prime.
- Combat Assault Rifle was added to the files in Update v18.10, but did not become accessible until Update v18.20.
- Combat Assault Rifle was once called the 'Branch AR' by Epic Games in Update v18.40 Creative Patch Notes.
- During Chapter 2: Season 8, combining an Assault Rifle with 1 Nuts and Bolts created a Suppressed Assault Rifle (Rare and above only).
Gallery[]
Promotional Images[]
Charlotte holding the Combat Assault Rifle in the War Effort Trailer
MK-Seven Assault Rifle vs Combat Assault Rifle Bar Voting Promo
References[]
- ↑
IWI Galil ACE on Wikipedia.
