Chapter 2 Season 7 made Rail Guns available for the first time in Fortnite. Like Railguns in other games, they are extremely powerful long-range weapons that can take out opponents with a single shot at the right time. However, the Rail Gun in Fortnite works a bit differently than the others. In the guide below, we explain how to best use this exciting new weapon.
When you first try to fire the Rail Gun, you may notice that it doesn't fire immediately like most other weapons in the game. Instead, it charges for a minimal amount of time and then as long as you hold down the fire button. It fires once it reaches its maximum charge or when you release the trigger. It's like the Charge Shotgun, the main difference being that it's a long-range weapon.
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The best way to use the Rail Gun is to get used to the charge time and master your shots to hit the mark when you've focused on an opponent. When fired at full charge, the spread and power of the shot increases, making it more likely to hit your opponent and for more damage. A shot fired with this amount of charge will pass through walls, allowing fleeing opponents to be killed even when hiding out of sight. You will know your Rail Gun is fully charged when the charge bar to the left of the reticle nears the top. The charge bar to the right of the reticle represents the minimum charge time, and the gun will not fire at least until this bar is filled.
The easiest way to get an elimination with a Rail Gun is to join a Team Rumble match and wait for Storm Circle to close so there are plenty of opponents in a confined space. Since the Rail Gun shoots through walls and opponents, you have a high chance of hitting something. With a full charge, most opponents won't survive a single shot no matter where you hit them.
Be sure to check out our complete Fortnite Season 2 Chapter 7 guide, which covers all Season 7 updates, mechanics, and features!
