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This item is currently vaulted in Battle Royale and Blitz Royale.
This has been made unavailable to balance the loot pool, and may return in the future.
It is still available in Creative and UEFN.

Rifle: Semi-Automatic. Powerful rifle that fires a ballistic blade at your enemies that detonates moments later.
— In-Game Description

The Ex-Caliber Rifle is an Marksman Rifle in Fortnite: Battle Royale that was added in Chapter 4: Season 1.

The Ex-Caliber Rifle has a Mythic variant called The Ageless Champion's Ex-Caliber Rifle.

Functionality[]

The Ex-Caliber Rifle is a Marksman Rifle without a scope that shoots blades which explode after a short time. This sword deals contact damage to players, and then explodes after a short time, the contact damage is affected by headshots, whereas the explosion is not. Ex-Caliber Rifle deals its damage on impact, and then the same a few seconds later, effectively doubling its damage output.

Its headshot multiplier is only applied to the impact damage and can be reloaded whilst aiming.

Ex-Caliber Rifle fires a Fast Moving Projectile with no drop-off damage, projectiles are affected by gravity.

Stats[]

Current Stats since v24.00[]

The Ex-Caliber Rifle uses Shells and has a headshot multiplier of 2.5x.

Ex-Caliber Rifle
(Common)
DAMAGE 35 (Impact)
35 (Explosion)
MAGAZINE SIZE 3
FIRE RATE 0.62
RELOAD TIME 5.5s
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 54 (Impact)
54 (Explosion)
Ex-Caliber Rifle
(Uncommon)
DAMAGE 40 (Impact)
40 (Explosion)
MAGAZINE SIZE 3
FIRE RATE 0.62
RELOAD TIME 5.35s
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 57 (Impact)
57 (Explosion)
Ex-Caliber Rifle
(Rare)
DAMAGE 45 (Impact)
45 (Explosion)
MAGAZINE SIZE 3
FIRE RATE 0.62
RELOAD TIME 5.2s
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 60 (Impact)
60 (Explosion)
Ex-Caliber Rifle
(Epic)
DAMAGE 55 (Impact)
55 (Explosion)
MAGAZINE SIZE 3
FIRE RATE 0.62
RELOAD TIME 5.05s
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 63 (Impact)
63 (Explosion)
Ex-Caliber Rifle
(Legendary)
DAMAGE 65 (Impact)
65 (Explosion)
MAGAZINE SIZE 3
FIRE RATE 0.62
RELOAD TIME 4.9s
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 66 (Impact)
66 (Explosion)

Stats from v23.00 (Dec 9th) to v24.00[]

The Ex-Caliber Rifle uses Shells and has a headshot multiplier of 2.5x.

Ex-Caliber Rifle
(Rare)
DAMAGE 45 (Impact)
45 (Explosion)
MAGAZINE SIZE 3
FIRE RATE 0.62
RELOAD TIME 5.2s
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 60 (Impact)
60 (Explosion)
Ex-Caliber Rifle
(Epic)
DAMAGE 55 (Impact)
55 (Explosion)
MAGAZINE SIZE 3
FIRE RATE 0.62
RELOAD TIME 5.05s
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 63 (Impact)
63 (Explosion)
Ex-Caliber Rifle
(Legendary)
DAMAGE 65 (Impact)
65 (Explosion)
MAGAZINE SIZE 3
FIRE RATE 0.62
RELOAD TIME 4.9s
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 66 (Impact)
66 (Explosion)

Unreleased[]

Note: The stats listed below only exist in the files and are not available in-game.

Ex-Caliber Rifle
(Common)
DAMAGE 35 (Impact)
35 (Explosion)
MAGAZINE SIZE 3
FIRE RATE 0.62
RELOAD TIME 5.5s
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 54 (Impact)
54 (Explosion)
Ex-Caliber Rifle
(Uncommon)
DAMAGE 40 (Impact)
40 (Explosion)
MAGAZINE SIZE 3
FIRE RATE 0.62
RELOAD TIME 5.35s
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 57 (Impact)
57 (Explosion)

Stats from v23.00 to v23.00 (Dec 9th)[]

The Ex-Caliber Rifle uses Shells and has a headshot multiplier of 2.5x.

Ex-Caliber Rifle
(Rare)
DAMAGE 50 (Impact)
50 (Explosion)
MAGAZINE SIZE 3
FIRE RATE 0.62
RELOAD TIME 5.2s
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 125 (Impact)
125 (Explosion)
Ex-Caliber Rifle
(Epic)
DAMAGE 60 (Impact)
60 (Explosion)
MAGAZINE SIZE 3
FIRE RATE 0.62
RELOAD TIME 5.05s
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 131 (Impact)
131 (Explosion)
Ex-Caliber Rifle
(Legendary)
DAMAGE 70 (Impact)
70 (Explosion)
MAGAZINE SIZE 3
FIRE RATE 0.62
RELOAD TIME 4.9s
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 138 (Impact)
138 (Explosion)

Unreleased[]

Note: The stats listed below only exist in the files and are not available in-game.

Ex-Caliber Rifle
(Common)
DAMAGE 30 (Impact)
30 (Explosion)
MAGAZINE SIZE 3
FIRE RATE 0.62
RELOAD TIME 5.5s
STRUCTURE DAMAGE ---
Ex-Caliber Rifle
(Uncommon)
DAMAGE 40 (Impact)
40 (Explosion)
MAGAZINE SIZE 3
FIRE RATE 0.62
RELOAD TIME 5.35s
STRUCTURE DAMAGE ---

Stats from a leaked Development Build during Chapter 3: Season 3[]

The Ex-Caliber uses Medium Bullets and has a headshot multiplier of 2.25x.

Ex-Calibur
(Rare)
DAMAGE 80 (Impact)
80 (Explosion)
MAGAZINE SIZE 3
FIRE RATE 0.8
RELOAD TIME 4.6s
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 80 (Impact)
80 (Explosion)
Ex-Calibur
(Epic)
DAMAGE 84 (Impact)
84 (Explosion)
MAGAZINE SIZE 3
FIRE RATE 0.8
RELOAD TIME 4.37s
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 84 (Impact)
84 (Explosion)
Ex-Calibur
(Legendary)
DAMAGE 88 (Impact)
88 (Explosion)
MAGAZINE SIZE 3
FIRE RATE 0.8
RELOAD TIME 4.14s
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 88 (Impact)
88 (Explosion)
Ex-Calibur
(Mythic)
DAMAGE 88 (Impact)
88 (Explosion)
MAGAZINE SIZE 3
FIRE RATE 0.8
RELOAD TIME 4.14s
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 88 (Impact)
88 (Explosion)

Alternate Versions[]

Below versions use Heavy Bullets and modified explosion logic.

Ex-Calibur
(Rare)
DAMAGE 80 (Impact)
80 (Explosion)
MAGAZINE SIZE 3
FIRE RATE 0.8
RELOAD TIME 4.6s
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 80 (Impact)
80 (Explosion)
Ex-Calibur
(Mythic)
DAMAGE 72 (Impact)
72 (Explosion)
MAGAZINE SIZE 3
FIRE RATE 0.8
RELOAD TIME 5.06s
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 72 (Impact)
72 (Explosion)

Unreleased[]

Note: The stats listed below only exist in the files and are not available in-game.

Ex-Calibur
(Common)
DAMAGE 72 (Impact)
72 (Explosion)
MAGAZINE SIZE 3
FIRE RATE 0.8
RELOAD TIME 5.06s
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 72 (Impact)
72 (Explosion)
Ex-Calibur
(Uncommon)
DAMAGE 76 (Impact)
76 (Explosion)
MAGAZINE SIZE 3
FIRE RATE 0.8
RELOAD TIME 4.83s
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 76 (Impact)
76 (Explosion)
Ex-Calibur
(Mythic)
DAMAGE 92 (Impact)
92 (Explosion)
MAGAZINE SIZE 3
FIRE RATE 0.8
RELOAD TIME 3.91s
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 92 (Impact)
92 (Explosion)

Sounds[]

Ex-Caliber Rifle Sounds
Sounds ID
Pickup Ex-CaliberDMR_Pickup
Equip Ex-CaliberDMR_Equip_01Ex-CaliberDMR_Equip_02Ex-CaliberDMR_Equip_03Ex-CaliberDMR_Equip_04Ex-CaliberDMR_Equip_05Ex-CaliberDMR_Equip_06Ex-CaliberDMR_Equip_XX
Aiming In ExCaliberDMR_ScopeIn
Out ExCaliberDMR_ScopeOut
Shooting Ex-CaliberDMR_Fire_1P_01Ex-CaliberDMR_Fire_1P_02Ex-CaliberDMR_Fire_1P_03Ex-CaliberDMR_Fire_1P_04Ex-CaliberDMR_Fire_1P_05Ex-CaliberDMR_Fire_1P_06Ex-CaliberDMR_Fire_1P_XX
Shooting Tail Ex-Ex-CaliberDMR_ShootTail_01Ex-Ex-CaliberDMR_ShootTail_02Ex-Ex-CaliberDMR_ShootTail_03Ex-Ex-CaliberDMR_ShootTail_04Ex-Ex-CaliberDMR_ShootTail_05Ex-Ex-CaliberDMR_ShootTail_06Ex-Ex-CaliberDMR_ShootTail_XX
Shooting
(3P)
Close Ex-CaliberDMR_Fire_3P_Close_01Ex-CaliberDMR_Fire_3P_Close_02Ex-CaliberDMR_Fire_3P_Close_03Ex-CaliberDMR_Fire_3P_Close_04Ex-CaliberDMR_Fire_3P_Close_05Ex-CaliberDMR_Fire_3P_Close_06Ex-CaliberDMR_Fire_3P_Close_XX
Medium Ex-ExCaliberDMR_Fire_3P_Medium_01Ex-ExCaliberDMR_Fire_3P_Medium_02Ex-ExCaliberDMR_Fire_3P_Medium_03Ex-ExCaliberDMR_Fire_3P_Medium_04Ex-ExCaliberDMR_Fire_3P_Medium_05Ex-ExCaliberDMR_Fire_3P_Medium_06Ex-ExCaliberDMR_Fire_3P_Medium_XX
Distant Ex-ExCaliberDMR_Fire_3P_Distant_01Ex-ExCaliberDMR_Fire_3P_Distant_02Ex-ExCaliberDMR_Fire_3P_Distant_03Ex-ExCaliberDMR_Fire_3P_Distant_04Ex-ExCaliberDMR_Fire_3P_Distant_XX
Low Ammo Ex-CaliberDMR_LowAmmo
Bullet Whip Close ExCaliberDMR_Bullet_Whip_Close_01ExCaliberDMR_Bullet_Whip_Close_02ExCaliberDMR_Bullet_Whip_Close_03ExCaliberDMR_Bullet_Whip_Close_04ExCaliberDMR_Bullet_Whip_Close_05ExCaliberDMR_Bullet_Whip_Close_06ExCaliberDMR_Bullet_Whip_Close_07ExCaliberDMR_Bullet_Whip_Close_08ExCaliberDMR_Bullet_Whip_Close_XX
Distant ExCaliberDMR_Bullet_Whip_Distant_01ExCaliberDMR_Bullet_Whip_Distant_02ExCaliberDMR_Bullet_Whip_Distant_03ExCaliberDMR_Bullet_Whip_Distant_04ExCaliberDMR_Bullet_Whip_Distant_05ExCaliberDMR_Bullet_Whip_Distant_06ExCaliberDMR_Bullet_Whip_Distant_07ExCaliberDMR_Bullet_Whip_Distant_08ExCaliberDMR_Bullet_Whip_Distant_XX
Bullet Impact Dirt ExCaliberDMR_BulletImpact_Dirt_01ExCaliberDMR_BulletImpact_Dirt_02ExCaliberDMR_BulletImpact_Dirt_03ExCaliberDMR_BulletImpact_Dirt_04ExCaliberDMR_BulletImpact_Dirt_05ExCaliberDMR_BulletImpact_Dirt_06ExCaliberDMR_BulletImpact_Dirt_07ExCaliberDMR_BulletImpact_Dirt_08ExCaliberDMR_BulletImpact_Dirt_XX
Wood ExCaliberDMR_BulletImpact_Dirt_01ExCaliberDMR_BulletImpact_Dirt_02ExCaliberDMR_BulletImpact_Dirt_03ExCaliberDMR_BulletImpact_Dirt_04ExCaliberDMR_BulletImpact_Dirt_05ExCaliberDMR_BulletImpact_Dirt_06ExCaliberDMR_BulletImpact_Dirt_07ExCaliberDMR_BulletImpact_Dirt_08ExCaliberDMR_BulletImpact_Dirt_XX
Stone ExCaliberDMR_BulletImpact_Stone_01ExCaliberDMR_BulletImpact_Stone_02ExCaliberDMR_BulletImpact_Stone_03ExCaliberDMR_BulletImpact_Stone_04ExCaliberDMR_BulletImpact_Stone_05ExCaliberDMR_BulletImpact_Stone_06ExCaliberDMR_BulletImpact_Stone_07ExCaliberDMR_BulletImpact_Stone_08ExCaliberDMR_BulletImpact_Stone_XX
Metal ExCaliberDMR_BulletImpact_Metal_01ExCaliberDMR_BulletImpact_Metal_02ExCaliberDMR_BulletImpact_Metal_03ExCaliberDMR_BulletImpact_Metal_04ExCaliberDMR_BulletImpact_Metal_05ExCaliberDMR_BulletImpact_Metal_06ExCaliberDMR_BulletImpact_Metal_07ExCaliberDMR_BulletImpact_Metal_08ExCaliberDMR_BulletImpact_Metal_XX
Impact Sweetener ExCaliberDMR_Impact_Sweetener_01ExCaliberDMR_Impact_Sweetener_02ExCaliberDMR_Impact_Sweetener_03ExCaliberDMR_Impact_Sweetener_04ExCaliberDMR_Impact_Sweetener_05ExCaliberDMR_Impact_Sweetener_XX
Projectile Countdown Ex-CaliberDMR_ProjCountdown_01Ex-CaliberDMR_ProjCountdown_02Ex-CaliberDMR_ProjCountdown_03Ex-CaliberDMR_ProjCountdown_04Ex-CaliberDMR_ProjCountdown_05Ex-CaliberDMR_ProjCountdown_06Ex-CaliberDMR_ProjCountdown_07Ex-CaliberDMR_ProjCountdown_XX
Explode Buzz Ex-CaliberDMR_ProjectileExplode_Buzz_01
Explode Close Ex-CaliberDMR_ProjectileExplode_Close_01Ex-CaliberDMR_ProjectileExplode_Close_02Ex-CaliberDMR_ProjectileExplode_Close_03Ex-CaliberDMR_ProjectileExplode_Close_04Ex-CaliberDMR_ProjectileExplode_Close_05Ex-CaliberDMR_ProjectileExplode_Close_06Ex-CaliberDMR_ProjectileExplode_Close_XX
Explode Distant Ex-CaliberDMR_ProjectileExplode_Distant_01Ex-CaliberDMR_ProjectileExplode_Distant_02Ex-CaliberDMR_ProjectileExplode_Distant_03Ex-CaliberDMR_ProjectileExplode_Distant_04Ex-CaliberDMR_ProjectileExplode_Distant_05Ex-CaliberDMR_ProjectileExplode_Distant_XX
Reload Zap ExCaliberDMR_ReloadZaps_01ExCaliberDMR_ReloadZaps_02ExCaliberDMR_ReloadZaps_03ExCaliberDMR_ReloadZaps_04ExCaliberDMR_ReloadZaps_XX
Start Ex-CaliberDMR_Reload_Start
Shell Drop Ex-CaliberDMR_ReloadShellDrop_01Ex-CaliberDMR_ReloadShellDrop_02Ex-CaliberDMR_ReloadShellDrop_03Ex-CaliberDMR_ReloadShellDrop_04Ex-CaliberDMR_ReloadShellDrop_05Ex-CaliberDMR_ReloadShellDrop_06Ex-CaliberDMR_ReloadShellDrop_XX
Cartridge Ex-Ex-CaliberDMR_Reload_Cartridge_01Ex-Ex-CaliberDMR_Reload_Cartridge_02Ex-Ex-CaliberDMR_Reload_Cartridge_03Ex-Ex-CaliberDMR_Reload_Cartridge_XX
Chamber Open Ex-Ex-CaliberDMR_OpenChamber_01Ex-Ex-CaliberDMR_OpenChamber_02Ex-Ex-CaliberDMR_OpenChamber_03Ex-Ex-CaliberDMR_OpenChamber_04Ex-Ex-CaliberDMR_OpenChamber_XX
Sword Ex-CaliberDMR_ChamberSword_01Ex-CaliberDMR_ChamberSword_02Ex-CaliberDMR_ChamberSword_03Ex-CaliberDMR_ChamberSword_04Ex-CaliberDMR_ChamberSword_XX
Close Ex-CaliberDMR_CloseChamber_01Ex-CaliberDMR_CloseChamber3AEx-CaliberDMR_CloseChamber_01
Ex-CaliberDMR_CloseChamber3A
Out of Ammo Ex-Ex-CaliberDMR_NoAmmo
Drop Drop Ex-CaliberDMR_Drop
Land ExCaliberDMR_DropLand


Obtaining[]

As of Update v36.10 on June 26th 2025, Ex-Caliber Rifle cannot currently be obtained in Battle Royale and Zero Build as it has been vaulted.


Obtaining History[]

Chapter 4: Season 1[]

Update v23.00[]

Rarity
Chest

Chest

Chest

Floor

Supply

Fishing

Hole
Rare
Epic
Legendary

Chapter 4: Season 2[]

Update v24.00[]

  • Can not be obtained as it has been vaulted.

Chapter 6: Season 3[]

Update v36.10 (June 25th 2025)[]

Rarity
Chest

Chest
Uncommon
Rare
Epic
Legendary

Update v36.10 (June 26th 2025)[]

  • Can not be obtained as it has been vaulted.

Weapon Changes[]

Chapter 4: Season 1[]

Update v23.00[]

Strategy Guide[]

This section outlines a strategy.
Feel free to add tips, tricks and general advice about the topic.
  • Ex-Caliber Rifle can deal splash damage to opponents around corners and behind cover by firing it at the ground.
  • Ex-Caliber Rifle can be used at closer ranges than most explosive weapons since the self-damage radius is smaller than the opponent-damage radius. Even so, be careful when using the Ex-Caliber Rifle up close to avoid damaging yourself.
  • Ex-Caliber Rifle is an excellent pairing with a high-damage shotgun. Fire your shotgun, fire the Ex-Caliber Rifle, then swap back and forth until the opponent is eliminated.
  • Ex-Caliber Rifle is excellent for countering vehicles. Regardless of where the shot lands, the Ex-Caliber Rifle's explosive swords can damage any opponent inside a vehicle.
  • Ex-Caliber Rifle can be used effectively with a Shockwave Grenade or another similar item. Use the Shockwave Grenade to fly upward into the air, then rain down shots with the Ex-Caliber Rifle.
  • Ex-Caliber Rifle benefits heavily from headshot damage. Always aim for the head with the Ex-Caliber Rifle.
  • The Ex-Caliber Rifle can be very effective when your opponent is in a confined space like a vault. It can also be effective for forcing opponents out of powerful positions such as Port-A-Bunkers or bushes.
  • Instead of regular bullets, the Ex-Caliber Rifle fires a sword that sticks into enemies (or surfaces) and explodes after a short delay. This makes it great for follow-up damage or forcing enemies out of hiding.

Counters[]

  • The Ex-Caliber Rifle shoots projectiles that stick to whatever surface they hit, so keeping this in mind, having some form of mobility item to evade shots from an opponent wielding an Ex-Caliber Rifle can be beneficial.
  • Due to a bug, if you get stuck by the projectile, doing an Emote will cause it to fall off you, allowing you to escape its damage if done fast enough.

Weapon ID[]

Ex-Caliber Rifle is referred to as Sniper No Scope Ex Sword in the files.

  • Common: WID_Sniper_NoScope_ExSword_Athena_C
  • Uncommon: WID_Sniper_NoScope_ExSword_Athena_UC
  • Rare: WID_Sniper_NoScope_ExSword_Athena_R
  • Epic: WID_Sniper_NoScope_ExSword_Athena_VR
  • Legendary: WID_Sniper_NoScope_ExSword_Athena_SR

Mode Specific History[]

Battle Royale and Zero Build History[]

Chapter 6: Season 3[]

Update v36.10[]

Blitz Royale History[]

Week 5: Boon Bonanza[]

Update v36.20[]

  • July 18th 2025: Unvaulted Epic rarity.

Week 6: Envision the Void[]

Update v36.20[]

  • July 22nd 2025: Vaulted.

Creative History[]

Chapter 4: Season 1[]

Update v23.10[]

Chapter 4: Season 2[]

Update v24.00[]

Trivia[]

  • The Ex-Caliber Rifle is based off the Excalibur, the mythical sword wielded by King Arthur.
  • The Ex-Caliber Rifle can be found inside the leaked Chapter 3: Season 3 development build, having numerous differences and being incredibly unfinished.
  • The Ex-Caliber Rifle was the first non-Shotgun weapon to use Shells.

Gallery[]

Promotional Images[]

Former Icons[]

Other[]