Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 2 is currently in its fifth week, and Epic Games added several weapons to the loot pool for players to choose from. Even weapons that became popular in previous seasons are being brought back by a voting system every other week. With such a diverse weapons pool, players are wondering which Loadout choices to keep in their Inventory Slots to easily get a Victory Royale.
Most Fortnite players tend to keep three guns and two consumable items in the five Inventory Slots. This combination allows players to take fights effectively, and heal whenever necessary. We recommend choosing any of the following Loadouts to maximize the chance of winning gunfights this Season:
Best close range Loadouts in Fortnite
- Slot 1: Stinger or Combat SMG
- Slot 2: Drum Shotgun
- Slot 3: MK Seven Assault Rifle
- Slot 4: Shield Potions
- Slot 5: Med Mist
To dominate at close range, players will need to have an SMG and Shotgun combination. Finding higher rarities of weapons will only increase the chances of dealing more damage to the opponents. You can use the Combat SMG instead of the Stinger for variation. However, the Drum Shotgun is undoubtedly the best Shotgun right now for close-range combat in the game.
Best mid-range Loadouts in Fortnite
- Slot 1: Combat SMG
- Slot 2: Striker Pump Shotgun
- Slot 3: Striker Burst Rifle
- Slot 4: Small Shield Potions
- Slot 5: Med Mist
Players looking to hunt their opponents from mid-range can use the Loadouts mentioned above for maximum efficiency. The Striker Burst Rifle is definitely a staple Assault Rifle this Season, allowing players to aim down sights and shoot players with a three-bullet burst. Similarly, players can go for the Striker Pump Shotgun instead of the Drum Shotgun, as it deals higher damage at mid-range.
Best long-range Loadouts in Fortnite
- Slot 1: Ranger Shotgun
- Slot 2: Thermal Scoped Assault Rifle
- Slot 3: Heavy Sniper
- Slot 4: Shield Keg
- Slot 5: Med Mist
Sniper enthusiasts and long-range specialists can try the above loadout to knock down and eliminate opponents from far away. The Heavy Sniper is available in-game, and it is currently the best precision rifle in-game. You can also purchase the Exotic Boom Sniper or Storm Scout Sniper from NPCs. We recommend players to use the Ranger Shotgun as it stands a class above in the Shotgun category at long-range. Similarly, the Thermal Scoped Assault Rifle allows players to see the opponent's heat signature, and track them even while hiding in bushes.
Best explosive Loadouts in Fortnite
- Slot 1: Drum Shotgun
- Slot 2: MK Seven Assault Rifle
- Slot 3: Remote Explosives
- Slot 4: Anvil Rocket Launcher
- Slot 5: Shield Keg
With the number of IO Titan Tanks and Battle Buses present in the current Season, players are naturally gravitating toward using explosives to counter them. You can use the Anvil Rocket Launcher to devastate Tanks and Buses. Similarly, players can use Remote Explosives and Grenades to destroy structures and deal damage to opponents.
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Best Loadouts to gain height in Fortnite
Slot 1: Stinger SMG
Slot 2: Drum Shotgun
Slot 3: MK Seven Assault Rifle
Slot 4: Jetpack
Slot 5: Shield Potion
Shockwave Grenades and Jetpacks are currently in the loot pool this Season, and players can use either of them to gain a height advantage in Fortnite. Players can effectively position themselves at a vantage point, and spray down on their opponents from above. The SMG and the Shotgun should be discretionary backup options to deal with enemies at close-range.
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Dipanjan Dey started his gaming journey with Doom 2 and Contra: Legacy of War back in 1997. Naturally, he gravitated to RPGs and FPS titles like Call of Duty, Halo, and CS:GO. Dipanjan has been coverings stories and writing about video games for the past five years. For the past year, Dipanjan has been working as a Contributing Author for Pro Game Guides, covering shooter games like Fortnite, Apex Legends, and CoD!