For the article on the the Non Exotic weapon of the same name, please see Storm Scout Sniper Rifle
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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. The scope reveals the next storm circle.
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- — In-Game Description
The Storm Scout is an Exotic Sniper Rifle in Fortnite: Battle Royale. It was added in Chapter 2: Season 5. It is the Exotic version of the Storm Scout Sniper Rifle.
Functionality[]
The Storm Scout functions very similar to other Snipers, such as the Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle or Semi-Automatic Sniper Rifle, with its key difference being its magazine size, and unique feature to locate, and track the next storm circle. When aiming down sights with this weapon, in the bottom left hand corner, there will be a small logo of the map, with the current circle, and the next circle present. This can be used to relocate into the storm circle before other players and make it far less likely for you to die to it. Aside from this, it functions as a regular sniper rifle, having a projectile bullet, as well as excelling at long ranges, and being weak at close ranges.
Stats[]
The Storm Scout uses 
Heavy Bullets and has a headshot multiplier of 2.5x.
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Storm Scout (Exotic) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 81 |
| DAMAGE | 90 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 6 |
| FIRE RATE | 0.9 |
| RELOAD TIME | 2.7 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 90 |
The Storm Scout is a projectile weapon, firing a fast moving projectile bullet.
Obtained[]
From when the weapon was last obtainable in Chapter 3: Season 2
Purchasable from The Foundation for 500 Bars in Sanctuary.
Strategy Guide[]
- As the Storm Scout has the unique feature of showing the next storm circle, this can effectively be used to stay inside the storm and move to a preferable position before enemy players do. This way you can catch enemies running from or out of the storm.
History[]
Chapter 2: Season 5[]
- Update v15.00: Introduced the Exotic Storm Scout, and can be purchased from Lexa, at Hunter's Haven.
- Update v15.30: Vaulted the Storm Scout in Arena playlists.
- Update v15.40 Hotfix #2 (February 24th 2021): The Storm Scout is now purchased from Mave at Shipwreck Cove.
Chapter 2: Season 6[]
- Update v16.00: Vaulted the Storm Scout.
Chapter 2: Season 7[]
- Update v17.00: Unvaulted the Storm Scout; it can be purchased from Riot. It can also be obtained via a Malfunctioning Vending Machine.
Chapter 2: Season 8[]
- Update v18.00: Vaulted the Storm Scout.
Chapter 3: Season 2[]
- Update v20.00: Unvaulted the Storm Scout. It can be purchased from The Foundation.
Chapter 3: Season 3[]
- Update v21.00: Vaulted the Storm Scout.
Chapter 3: Season 4[]
- Update v22.00: Reverted headshot damage multiplier back to 2.5x. The weapon is still vaulted.
Chapter 4: Season 2[]
- Update v24.00: Increased Projectile Speed by 50%.
Trivia[]
- It was disabled in Competitive game modes due to players having the upper hand in endgame scenarios.
- The Storm Scout is the only Exotic that retains its prior name, although edited to remove the 'Sniper Rifle' suffix.
- It is also the only one to be untouched from its original version in terms of functionality. Only differing in appearance with a unique purple lightning paint job.
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