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Infantry Rifle is an Assault Weapon in Fortnite: Battle Royale, that was added in Season 7.
Functionality[]
Infantry Rifle is a mid to long ranged, semi automatic assault weapon, with a slow fire-rate and average sized magazine, designed for longer range engagements, at ranges where regular assault weapons would be weaker, but not quite the range of a sniper rifle. Infantry Rifle has slight damage fall-off, uses first shot accuracy, and fires slowly.
Infantry Rifle is a Hitscan weapon, with First Shot Accuracy enabled, that uses 
Medium Bullets and headshot multiplier of 2x.
Damage falloff:
- Damage falloff begins at 50 meters (10 tiles).
- Damage decreases down to 93% of its maximum at 75 meters (15 tiles).
- Damage reaches its minimum value of 84% of its maximum at 95 meters (19 tiles).
Infantry Rifle in action
Stats[]
|
Infantry Rifle (Common) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 144 |
| DAMAGE | 36 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 8 |
| FIRE RATE | 4 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.53s |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 36 |
|
|
Infantry Rifle (Uncommon) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 152 |
| DAMAGE | 38 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 8 |
| FIRE RATE | 4 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.42s |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 38 |
|
|
Infantry Rifle (Rare) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 160 |
| DAMAGE | 40 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 8 |
| FIRE RATE | 4 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.3s |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 40 |
|
Infantry Rifle (Epic) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 168 |
| DAMAGE | 42 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 10 |
| FIRE RATE | 4 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.19s |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 42 |
|
|
Infantry Rifle (Legendary) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 176 |
| DAMAGE | 44 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 10 |
| FIRE RATE | 4 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.07s |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 44 |
|
|
Infantry Rifle (Common) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 144 |
| DAMAGE | 36 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 8 |
| FIRE RATE | 4 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.53s |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 36 |
|
|
Infantry Rifle (Uncommon) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 152 |
| DAMAGE | 38 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 8 |
| FIRE RATE | 4 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.42s |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 38 |
|
|
Infantry Rifle (Rare) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 160 |
| DAMAGE | 40 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 8 |
| FIRE RATE | 4 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.3s |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 40 |
|
|
Infantry Rifle (Epic) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 168 |
| DAMAGE | 42 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 8 |
| FIRE RATE | 4 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.19s |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 42 |
|
|
Infantry Rifle (Legendary) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 176 |
| DAMAGE | 44 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 8 |
| FIRE RATE | 4 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.07s |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 44 |
|
|
Infantry Rifle (Common) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 144 |
| DAMAGE | 36 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 8 |
| FIRE RATE | 4 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.53s |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 36 |
|
|
Infantry Rifle (Uncommon) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 152 |
| DAMAGE | 38 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 8 |
| FIRE RATE | 4 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.42s |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 38 |
|
|
Infantry Rifle (Rare) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 160 |
| DAMAGE | 40 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 8 |
| FIRE RATE | 4 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.3s |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 40 |
|
|
Infantry Rifle (Common) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 152 |
| DAMAGE | 38 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 8 |
| FIRE RATE | 4 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.53s |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 36 |
|
|
Infantry Rifle (Uncommon) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 160 |
| DAMAGE | 40 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 8 |
| FIRE RATE | 4 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.42s |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 38 |
|
|
Infantry Rifle (Rare) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 168 |
| DAMAGE | 42 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 8 |
| FIRE RATE | 4 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.3s |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 40 |
|
|
Infantry Rifle (Common) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 164 |
| DAMAGE | 41 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 8 |
| FIRE RATE | 4 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.53s |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 36 |
|
|
Infantry Rifle (Uncommon) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 172 |
| DAMAGE | 43 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 8 |
| FIRE RATE | 4 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.42s |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 38 |
|
|
Infantry Rifle (Rare) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 180 |
| DAMAGE | 45 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 8 |
| FIRE RATE | 4 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.3s |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 40 |
Sounds[]
| Infantry Rifle Sounds | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Common - Rare  Infantry Rifle
| ||||
| Sounds | ID | |||
| Pickup | Rifle_Pickup
| |||
| Equip | HiInfantry_ReloadEnd_01
| |||
| Aiming | In | Weapon_MILRIFLE_ADS_IN_01Weapon_MILRIFLE_ADS_IN_02Weapon_MILRIFLE_ADS_IN_XX
| ||
| Out | Weapon_MILRIFLE_ADS_OUT_01Weapon_MILRIFLE_ADS_OUT_02Weapon_MILRIFLE_ADS_OUT_XX
| |||
| Shooting | Close | M1_FireClose_01M1_FireClose_02M1_FireClose_03M1_FireClose_04M1_FireClose_XX
| ||
| Medium | M1_FireMidNew_01M1_FireMidNew_03M1_FireMidNew_XX
| |||
| Distant | M1_FireDistNew_01M1_FireDistNew_03M1_FireDistNew_XX
| |||
| Reload | Start | M1_ReloadStart_02
| ||
| Insert | M1_ReloadInsert_02
| |||
| End | M1_ReloadEnd_01
| |||
| Clip | Eject | M1_ClipEject_01
| ||
| Hit Ground | M1_ClipEject_HitGround_01M1_ClipEject_HitGround_03M1_ClipEject_HitGround_04M1_ClipEject_HitGround_05M1_ClipEject_HitGround_XX
| |||
| Out of Ammo | Rifle_OutofAmmo_01Rifle_OutofAmmo_02Rifle_OutofAmmo_03Rifle_OutofAmmo_04Rifle_OutofAmmo_XX
| |||
| Drop | Weapon_Generic_Drop_AR_01Weapon_Generic_Drop_AR_02Weapon_Generic_Drop_AR_03Weapon_Generic_Drop_AR_04Weapon_Generic_Drop_AR_XX
| |||
Epic - Legendary  Infantry Rifle
| ||||
| Sounds | ID | |||
| Pickup | AssaultHeavy_Pickup_01
| |||
| Equip | HiInfantry_ReloadEnd_01
| |||
| Aiming | In | Weapon_MILRIFLE_ADS_IN_01Weapon_MILRIFLE_ADS_IN_02Weapon_MILRIFLE_ADS_IN_XX
| ||
| Out | Weapon_MILRIFLE_ADS_OUT_01Weapon_MILRIFLE_ADS_OUT_02Weapon_MILRIFLE_ADS_OUT_XX
| |||
| Shooting | Close | HiInfantry_Fire_Close_01HiInfantry_Fire_Close_03HiInfantry_Fire_Close_04HiInfantry_Fire_Close_XX
| ||
| Medium | HiInfantry_Fire_Medium_01HiInfantry_Fire_Medium_02HiInfantry_Fire_Medium_03HiInfantry_Fire_Medium_XX
| |||
| Distant | HiInfantry_Fire_Distant_01HiInfantry_Fire_Distant_02HiInfantry_Fire_Distant_03HiInfantry_Fire_Distant_XX
| |||
| Reload | Start | HiInfantry_ReloadStart_01
| ||
| Insert | HiInfantry_ReloadInsert_01
| |||
| End | HiInfantry_ReloadEnd_01
| |||
| Out of Ammo | Rifle_OutofAmmo_01Rifle_OutofAmmo_02Rifle_OutofAmmo_03Rifle_OutofAmmo_04Rifle_OutofAmmo_XX
| |||
| Drop | HiInfantry_Drop_01
| |||
Weapon ID[]
Infantry Rifle is referred to as Assault Infantry in the files.
- Common: WID_Assault_Infantry_Athena_C
- Uncommon: WID_Assault_Infantry_Athena_UC
- Rare: WID_Assault_Infantry_Athena_R
- Epic: WID_Assault_Infantry_Athena_VR
- Legendary: WID_Assault_Infantry_Athena_SR
History[]
Season 7[]
Update v7.40[]
- Introduced in Common, Uncommon and Rare rarities.
- Introduced in Fortnite: Creative.
Season 8[]
Update v8.10[]
- Common rarity vaulted.
- Increased the size of the projectile slightly.
- Damage reduced from 41/43/45 to 38/40/42.
- Converted to hitscan.
Update v8.30[]
- Damage reduced from 38/40/42 to 36/38/40.
- Fall-off damage at maximum range increased from 24/26/28 to 30/32/34.
Update v8.40[]
- Introduced in Epic and Legendary rarities.
- Introduced in Fortnite: Creative.
Season 9[]
Content Update v9.30[]
- Increased magazine size for the Epic and Legendary rarities from 8 to 10.
Season X[]
CU v10.00[]
- Common rarity unvaulted.
- Can be obtained in Tilted Town.
Update v10.31[]
- Common rarity vaulted.
Chapter 2: Season 1[]
Update v11.00[]
Update v11.31[]
- December 22nd 2019: Unvaulted.
- December 23rd 2019: Vaulted.
- January 2nd 2020: Unvaulted.
- January 3rd 2020: Vaulted.
Chapter 2: Season 6[]
Update v16.30[]
- May 3rd 2021: Unvaulted Uncommon to Legendary rarities.
Chapter 2: Season 7[]
Update v17.00[]
Chapter 4: Season 1[]
Update v23.50[]
- Unvaulted Uncommon to Legendary rarities.
Chapter 4: Season 2[]
Update v24.00[]
Chapter 4: Season OG[]
Update v27.11[]
- November 23rd 2023: Unvaulted.
Chapter 5: Season 1[]
Update v28.00[]
Chapter 5: Season 3[]
Update v30.20[]
- Introduced Uncommon to Legendary rarities in Fortnite: Reload.
News Tab[]
| Image | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
 |
Change up your playstyle and alter the mid-range fight with the new Epic and Legendary versions of the Infantry Rifle! | April 19th 2019 |
 |
The Infantry Rifle makes its return today! #FortniteWinterfest | December 22nd 2019 |
| Image | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
 |
Infantry Rifle Classic design meets new combat style. |
February 11th 2019 |
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Infantry Rifle Precision is rewarded with the new Epic and Legendary varients of the Infantry Rifle! |
April 17th 2019 |
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New Weapon Try out the Epic and Legendary versions of the Infantry Rifle! |
April 17th 2019 |
 |
Two Unvaulted Items Get up close with the Tactical Shotgun and tag 'em down range with the Infantry Rifle - both unvaulted now! |
May 3rd 2021 |
Strategy Guide[]
|
This section outlines a strategy. |
|---|---|
| Feel free to add tips, tricks and general advice about the topic. |
- When using an Infantry Rifle, it is best to get accurate shots on the enemy by standing still for a second before firing each shot. This makes the best use of the Infantry Rifle because it can deal heavy damage to players this way.
- When in close proximity, this isn't the best weapon to use. The hip-fire accuracy is poor, its fire rate is sluggish, and it's semi-auto. Consider using an SMG or shotgun at close range instead.
- A good method of countering an Infantry Rifle is to continuously build a wall or floor in the direction of the shots until the enemy has to stop to reload their rifle. This is the best time to start to return fire at the enemy since if they're boxed up, they would have to cancel reloading to avoid damage.
- When picking between an Infantry Rifle and other assault rifles, note the Infantry Rifle's strength of high medium-to-long-range accuracy and moderate damage, and its weaknesses of low capacity, poor structure DPS, and poor hip-fire accuracy.
Trivia[]
- Common to Rare Infantry Rifles resemble the M1 Garand[1].
- Epic and Legendary Infantry Rifles resemble the SI M39 EMR[2].
- On introduction, the Infantry Rifle was a projectile based weapon, meaning it fired a fast moving bullet affected by gravity, rather than the hit-scan weapon it is now. This was changed due to the weapon being notoriously weak.
