In recent times, a new genre of shooting/survival video games have popped up. Back in the day, it was either first- or third-person shooter, and while those categories still apply, the new genre is now called Battle Royale. The concept is very simple, instead of your traditional multiplayer game modes like team Deathmatch or free-for-all, where the objective is to rake up as many defeats as possible, this task revolves around being the last surviving person among a group of players. Several other games have been introduced in this genre, specifically PUBG and H1Z1; however, Fortnite decided to try something unique to stand out among its counterparts by introducing cart𝓀oon-like graphics and the building gameplay mechanics.
In simple words, being a skilled shooter does not guarantee you a win in Fortnite. This, combined with the fact that Fortnite ended up being free to play, meant that the game shot up in popularity quickly, becoming a global phenomenon in a very short time span. Since then, its developers, Epic Games, have introduced a number of weapons and items inside the game, all of which affect the gameplay depending on how you use them. Some of these can be quite powerful, even in the hands of those who are new to the game, which is why we decided to compile this list of 25 overpowered weapons and items inside the game. So, whether you're new to Fortnite or already a veteran, this list will have something for every🌞♍one.
25 Remote🅺 Explosives
Also known as C4 in most first-person shooter games, the remote explosives in Fortnite have been quite broken, which led to Epic Games tweaking them in some patch updates. Building structures are one of the most important techniques of being a pro in Fortnite andꦚ remote ex𝓀plosives were used as a straight up counter to that strategy.
Before the tweaks, remote explosives could easily destroy structures, so the team decided to reduce its damage area from 600 to 520 units and increase t🦂he damage area from 400 to 520 units when used on players. These modifications help keep balance and 🅘the item true to its purpose.
24 🍷 Port-A-Fort
The first thing that every pro player stresses while giving out tips to newbie Fortnite users is to learn how to build. It's the biggest difference between Fortnite and other games of the same genre.
Epic Games decided to come up with this item that helped newbie players gain a sudden height advantage over pro players. Basically, the Port-a-Fort is an item, which when thrown, builds a tall structure in a matter of seconds and is well protected, helping the player gain a massive advantage over surrounding opponents. As you can imagine, this particular itಌem caused an outrage on twitter.
23 💜 The Chug Jug 🥂
The Chug Jug is one of the most overpowered consumable availabl♋e right now. The only downside to it iಌs that it requires 15 seconds to be consumed, meaning it's not a viable option during fights.
However, say you come out of a fight,꧅ which left you with low hp and no shield, when consumed, the Chug Jug fills both hit points and shield to the max, bringing you right back to where you started before the fight. Players who build well and quick can also use this during fights under the right circumstances, although it may seem tough, it's not impossible.
22 Med Kits
As you can guess by the꧑ name, this item is used to heal a player's hit points. Although Bandage Wraps can be used for the same purpose, Med Kits fill ✃up 100% of your hit points in just 10 seconds.
What makes it overpowered is that you can stack three of them, meaning that y﷽ou can have one during and after a fight and still have one left for future encounters. The Med Kit is a very simple and easily found item and it is one of the most effective ones to emerge as a winner after battles.
21 🍌 Shield Potions ᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚ𒀱ᩚᩚᩚ
This is the counterpart to the small Shield Potion, which basically shields you for less amount of points in the game. The Shield Potion gives yo𝐆u 50 shield points and consuming two of them can help you get 100 shield points, while the small Shield Potion only lets you go up to 75 shield points.
It's a rare item, but relatively easy to obtain as you can also get it from vending machines in the game. Like Med Kits, these can be stacked up to three and it only takes five seconds to consume, making it a viable option to regain shield points du꧅ring fights.
20 The Bush
The bush is one of the most hilarious consumables in the game. When consumed, the Bush helps players camouflage a🦩nd camp effectively by crouching and looking like a regular bush when opponents are nearby. Although camping is one of the most hated tactics in the world of shooting games, quite a few players have been known to consume this sneaky item.
A𒁃nother way this can be used is to sit as a bush when two opponents are having a face off. Once their fight ends and the winner is low on ammunitioꦯn and hit points, you can easily catch them off guard and win the game.
19 Legendary SCAR 𒁃
The SCAR is basically an assault rifle, with the design being based on the real-world weapon of the same name. It is gooꦡd for medium-range combats; however, it also excels from close range where shotguns a🉐re usually considered the better option.
These assault rifles have a short reload time of 2.1 seconds, and a magazine size of 30 bullets, making them viable for longer battles as well as short battles. The SCAR gives 36 damage on body and 72 damage for a headshot, which means you could actually two-shot﷽ an opponent if you have impressive accuracy.
18 🦹 Epic Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle
When the game was new to the scene, this was literally the best Sniper Rifle out there, but then the Heavy Sniper was introduced and this one 💎is now close to tওhe second spot. The Legendary Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle was recently removed in patch 5.40, but the Epic one still does a lot of damage.
The best part is that most people are accustomed to the mechanics of the gun, since it has been there for a long time. It has a massive damage of 110, meaning with good accuracy, there is a chance to one-sho🔴t an opponent, provided they haven't consumed any Shield Potions.
17 🅘 💖 Legendary Rocket Launcher
The Rocket Launcher can be a game changer, especially at close to medium range, where the opponent doesn't have much time to build or move around. The Legendary variant does a massive 413 damage to s🔯tructures, which means you can build on height advantage easily 🌳or destroy protective barriers built by opponents and then shoot them down.
Anot♏⛄her great thing is that your teammates can actually ride the rocket, and thus, fly through long ranges while shooting down opponents. Overall, this weapon is great for long range fights and for rapidly destroying structures to get a clearer aim at your opponents.
16 💎 Rare Pump Shotgun
There have been a few new shotguns in the game, but the Rare Pump Shotgun is still an effective option for close range combat. It can deal 85 damage points with a fire rate of 0.7 seconds, bu𝕴t comes with a reload time of 4.6 seconds, which is a bit much.
If you have clear aim and great accuracy, one shot can easily remove the shield of an opponent. The Pump Shotgun had a small buff in patch, 5.30, where the equip time was reduced by 0.06 seconds, putting it at 0.88 seconds. Shooting with the Pump Shotgun first, then switching to a better fire rate weap🐷on is an effective strategy to win fights.