Best Fortnite burst-fire weapons

Fortnite Burst Assault Rifle

Fortnite Burst Assault Rifle

Looking for some weapons that can dish out a bunch of damage with a single push of a button? This guide on the best Fortnite burst-fire weapons can help you pick one out for your next match.

With the battle royale format that Fortnite is famous for, it’s hard to guess which weapons you’ll find in the field. One way to deal with this unpredictability is to familiarize yourself with all the different items and weapons you can find while running through the map.

Before we get into the best burst-fire weapons in Fortnite, you can take a look at the best mouse and keyboard settings for the game or check to see if any V-Bucks codes are available.

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Best burst-fire weapons in Fortnite

Here’s a quick look at the burst-fire weapons to keep an eye out for in Fortnite.

Burst Assault Rifle

You won’t find yourself lacking in damage output if you’re able to pick up a Burst Assault Rifle in your next match. It has good accuracy for a bloom-based weapon and is most effective in short to medium ranges. If you happen to have a low-rarity Burst Assault Rifle, you may want to reconsider using its burst capabilities.

Burst SMG

Though some would consider the Burst SMG more of a secondary weapon, it is still extremely effective at what it does. Often paired with a close-range weapon like a shotgun, the Burst SMG excels at being swapped in to finish off targets.

Striker Burst Rifle

If you’re looking for something effective from long distance, then the Striker Burst Rifle is the weapon for you. Though it’s highly accurate and still lethal from afar, you have to keep in mind that it doesn’t have much of an impact against structures.

And that’s our list of the best burst-fire weapons in Fortnite. For more on the popular battle royale game, you can also check out our lists of the best SMGs and best shotguns in Fortnite.