Rail Gun

This article is about the Battle Royale Weapon. For the Save the World Schematic, see Third Rail.

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Rail Gun

Information

Rarity

Rare
Epic
Legendary

Weapon Class	Ammo Type
Sniper Rifle	Heavy Bullets

Owner
Imagined Order

Stats

Critical Hit Damage

2x

Fire Rate

1

Magazine Size

1

Reload Time

3s (Rare)
2.7s (Legendary)

Added/Removed

Added In	Release Date
Update v17.00	June 8th 2021

“

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

”

— In-Game Description

The Rail Gun is a Sniper Rifle in Fortnite: Battle Royale that was introduced in Chapter 2: Season 7.

Functionality[]

The Rail Gun can be fired either by fully charging it, or charging for a small amount of time to deal less damage. While the Rail Gun is charging, it emits a red beam that can be seen by the user and other players. This beam will hurt players through a single structure wall.

Firing the weapon from the hip will always shoot from the center of the screen. Aiming down the weapon grants a much increased zoom, removes the sway, and displays an overlay with a charge bar. The weapon does a small amount knockback to both players and vehicles.

The Rail Gun deals 500-550 damage to structures and can also pierce through a single structure without losing damage. Damage per second does not take into account charge up time.

The Rail Gun is a Hitscan weapon. The fired bullet will always shoot from the center of the crosshair. There is no damage falloff on the Rail Gun's projectiles.

Stats[]

Current Stats since v33.20[]

The Rail Gun uses Heavy Bullets, has a headshot multiplier of 2x and deals 2.5x damage against Saucers.

	Rail Gun (Rare)
DPS	85
DAMAGE	85
STRUCTURE DAMAGE	500
MAGAZINE SIZE	1
FIRE RATE	1
RELOAD TIME	3
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE	170 ^(2x)

	Rail Gun (Epic)
DPS	90
DAMAGE	90
STRUCTURE DAMAGE	525
MAGAZINE SIZE	1
FIRE RATE	1
RELOAD TIME	2.85
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE	180 ^(2x)

	Rail Gun (Legendary)
DPS	95
DAMAGE	95
STRUCTURE DAMAGE	550
MAGAZINE SIZE	1
FIRE RATE	1
RELOAD TIME	2.7
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE	190 ^(2x)

Stats from v22.00 to v33.20[]

The Rail Gun uses Heavy Bullets, has a headshot multiplier of 2x and deals 2.5x damage against Saucers.

	Rail Gun (Rare)
DPS	90
DAMAGE	90
STRUCTURE DAMAGE	500
MAGAZINE SIZE	1
FIRE RATE	1
RELOAD TIME	3
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE	180 ^(2x)

	Rail Gun (Epic)
DPS	95
DAMAGE	95
STRUCTURE DAMAGE	525
MAGAZINE SIZE	1
FIRE RATE	1
RELOAD TIME	2.85
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE	190 ^(2x)

	Rail Gun (Legendary)
DPS	99
DAMAGE	99
STRUCTURE DAMAGE	550
MAGAZINE SIZE	1
FIRE RATE	1
RELOAD TIME	2.7
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE	198 ^(2x)

Stats from v17.00 to v22.00[]

The Rail Gun uses Heavy Bullets, has a headshot multiplier of 2x and deals 2.5x damage against Saucers.

	Rail Gun (Rare)
DPS	85
DAMAGE	85
STRUCTURE DAMAGE	500
MAGAZINE SIZE	1
FIRE RATE	1
RELOAD TIME	3
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE	170 ^(2x)

	Rail Gun (Epic)
DPS	89
DAMAGE	89
STRUCTURE DAMAGE	525
MAGAZINE SIZE	1
FIRE RATE	1
RELOAD TIME	2.85
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE	178 ^(2x)

	Rail Gun (Legendary)
DPS	94
DAMAGE	94
STRUCTURE DAMAGE	550
MAGAZINE SIZE	1
FIRE RATE	1
RELOAD TIME	2.7
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE	188 ^(2x)

Sounds[]

Rail Gun Sounds
Sounds		ID
Pickup	Pickup	`ReactorGrade_Pickup`
Pickup	Sweetener	`ReactorGrade_Pickup_Energy_01ReactorGrade_Pickup_Energy_02ReactorGrade_Pickup_Energy_03ReactorGrade_Pickup_Energy_04ReactorGrade_Pickup_Energy_XX`
Equip		`ReactorGrade_Reload_End_01`
ADS	In	`ReactorGrade_Targeting_Start_01ReactorGrade_Targeting_Start_02ReactorGrade_Targeting_Start_XX`
ADS	Out	`ReactorGrade_Targeting_End_01ReactorGrade_Targeting_End_02ReactorGrade_Targeting_End_XX`
ADS UI	Appear	`ReactorGrade_Targeting_Start_UI_01`
ADS UI	Disappear	`ReactorGrade_Targeting_End_UI_01`
Minimum Charge		`ReactorGrade_MinCharge_01`
Charge Up		`ReactorGrade_ChargeUp_Close_01ReactorGrade_ChargeUp_Close_02ReactorGrade_ChargeUp_Close_03ReactorGrade_ChargeUp_Close_XX`
Shoot	Close (Own)	`ReactorGrade_Fire_1P_01ReactorGrade_Fire_1P_02ReactorGrade_Fire_1P_03ReactorGrade_Fire_1P_XX`
	Close (Other Player)	`ReactorGrade_Fire_Close_01ReactorGrade_Fire_Close_02ReactorGrade_Fire_Close_03ReactorGrade_Fire_Close_XX`
	Medium	`ReactorGrade_Fire_Medium_01ReactorGrade_Fire_Medium_02ReactorGrade_Fire_Medium_03ReactorGrade_Fire_Medium_XX`
	Distant	`ReactorGrade_Fire_Distant_Mono_01ReactorGrade_Fire_Distant_Mono_02ReactorGrade_Fire_Distant_Mono_03ReactorGrade_Fire_Distant_Mono_XX`
Fly By		`ReactorGrade_Projectile_FlyBy_01ReactorGrade_Projectile_FlyBy_02ReactorGrade_Projectile_FlyBy_XX`
Beam Appear	Own	`ReactorGrade_TargetingBeam_1P_03`
Beam Appear	Other Player	`ReactorGrade_TargetingBeam_01ReactorGrade_TargetingBeam_02ReactorGrade_TargetingBeam_XX`
Player Impact		`ReactorGrade_Projectile_Impact_01ReactorGrade_Projectile_Impact_02ReactorGrade_Projectile_Impact_04ReactorGrade_Projectile_Impact_XX`
Reload	Start	`ReactorGrade_Reload_Start_01`
	Heat Release	`ReactorGrade_Reload_Start_Heat_01ReactorGrade_Reload_Start_Heat_02ReactorGrade_Reload_Start_Heat_XX`
	Insert	`ReactorGrade_Reload_Insert_01`
	End	`ReactorGrade_Reload_End_01`
Drop	Drop	`ReactorGrade_Drop_01ReactorGrade_Drop_02ReactorGrade_Drop_03ReactorGrade_Drop_04ReactorGrade_Drop_XX`
Drop	Land	`ReactorGrade_Drop_Impact_01ReactorGrade_Drop_Impact_02ReactorGrade_Drop_Impact_XX`
Former Sounds (Before v37.20)
Pickup		`MilitarySniper_Pickup_01`
Beam Appear	Own	`ReactorGrade_TargetingBeam_1P_02`
Drop	Drop	`Weapon_Generic_Drop_Rifle_Hv_01Weapon_Generic_Drop_Rifle_Hv_02Weapon_Generic_Drop_Rifle_Hv_03Weapon_Generic_Drop_Rifle_Hv_04Weapon_Generic_Drop_Rifle_Hv_XX`
Drop	Land	`Weapon_Generic_Drop_Impact_Rifle_Hv_01Weapon_Generic_Drop_Impact_Rifle_Hv_02Weapon_Generic_Drop_Impact_Rifle_Hv_03Weapon_Generic_Drop_Impact_Rifle_Hv_XX`

Weapon Changes[]

Chapter 2: Season 7[]

Update v17.00[]

Added.

Chapter 3: Season 4[]

Update v22.00[]

Increased damage from 85/89/94 to 90/95/99.

Chapter 6: Season 1[]

Update v33.20[]

Decreased damage from 90/95/99 to 85/90/95.

Chapter 6: Season 4[]

Update v37.20[]

Updated pickup, drop, land and close firing sounds.

Strategy Guide[]

	This section outlines a strategy.
	Feel free to add tips, tricks and general advice about the topic.

In combination with a Recon Scanner or a Shakedown the Rail Gun can be utilized to attack enemies through structures, as both of these functions mark players through structures, and the Rail Gun is a piercing attack.
It is able to destroy 2 structures in on blast, making it good against enemies gaining cover.
It is able to shoot through indestructible surfaces, such as:
- Crashed Abductors’ remnants.
- The floor at Corny Complex.
- Reboot Vans.
- Guardian Towers.
- The barrier surrounding Stealthy Stronghold.
- Invisible barriers in Creative.
It is highly useful against Saucers.
Assuming adequate skill, aiming into the ground for around a second long before lining up your shot can somewhat nullify the red beam projecting your shot, giving enemies less time to react. This does make accuracy somewhat inconsistent, however.

Counters[]

Carrying mobility items such as Shockwave Grenades or a Kinetic Blade can be beneficial in an engagement with an opponent wielding a Rail Gun, as you can use said items to evade your opponents shots.
Due to the long charge time and very visible beam, Rail Gun shots are very easy to predict and evade.

Weapon ID[]

The Rail Gun is referred to as Assault Dragon Cart Scoped in the files.

Rare: WID_Sniper_ReactorGrade_Athena_R_Ore_T03
Epic: WID_Sniper_ReactorGrade_Athena_VR_Ore_T03
Legendary: WID_Sniper_ReactorGrade_Athena_SR_Ore_T03

Mode Specific History[]

Battle Royale and Zero Build History[]

Chapter 2: Season 7[]

Update v17.00[]

Introduced.

Content Update v17.10[]

Can be obtained by crafting a Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle with 1 Alien Nanites.

Sneak Week[]

Can now be crafted from a Suppressed Sniper Rifle with 1 Alien Nanites.
Can no longer be obtained by crafting a Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle with 1 Alien Nanites.

High Tech Hijinks Week[]

Rare rarity can now be found as floor loot.

High Flying Week[]

Can no longer be obtained by crafting a Suppressed Sniper Rifle with 1 Alien Nanites.
Can be obtained by crafting a Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle with 1 Alien Nanites.

Chapter 2: Season 8[]

Update v18.00[]

Now only available from IO Chests and IO Guards.

Chapter 3: Season 1[]

Update v19.00[]

Vaulted.

Chapter 3: Season 2[]

Content Update v20.40[]

Unvaulted for the Rail Gun Recon Week.
May 31st 2022: Vaulted.

Chapter 6: Season 1[]

Update v33.20[]

Unvaulted Epic and Legendary rarities.

Chapter 6: Season 2[]

Update v34.00[]

Vaulted.

Creative History[]

Chapter 2

Chapter 2: Season 7[]

Update v17.10[]

Introduced.

News Tab[]

Image	Description	Date
	Shoot for the stars with these otherworldly unvaults! Hop on and chase some thrills in the Rail Gun Recon Week.	May 24th 2022

Image	Description	Date
	New High-Tech Weapons Use the Pulse Rifle to defend against the Invasion, detect threats with the Recon Scanner, take down Saucers with the Rail Gun, or vaporize enemies with the Kymera Ray Gun!	June 8th 2021
	Rail Gun Recon Week Line them up and knock them down with the Recon Scanner and the Rail Gun to complete limited time Quests.	May 24th 2022

Trivia[]

In update v22.30, it was added as a weapon in Save The World, named the Third Rail.
This is the third weapon in Battle Royale to have the ability to charge itself up, with the first being the Zapotron and the second being the Charge Shotgun.
In the Chapter 2: Season 7 Battle Stars trailer, an Epic Rail Gun was shown to deal 267 damage headshot. It also had a slightly different icon which glowed blue, rather than red.
Even though its knockback ability is fairly weak, it is still possible to negate your teammate’s fall damage by shooting them with the Rail Gun inches before they hit the ground, as it will remove the momentum.
Hitting a Supply Llama with a Rail Gun will stun it for a few seconds.
Rail Gun deals 2.5x normal damage to Saucers. It deals from 500 to 530 damage to Supply Drop balloons.
The Rail Gun can shoot through Shield Bubbles.
During Chapter 2: Season 7, the rail gun could have been found by:
- Crafting a Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle or a Suppressed Sniper Rifle with 1 Alien Nanites.

Gallery[]

Promotional Images[]

Concept Art[]

Weapons
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