Another new mode has been added to Fortnite. Fortnite Ballistic is a five vs five arena shooter that's similar to the likes of Search and Destroy and games like Valorant. Unlike other Fortnite modes, it's in first-person and focuses on the weapons more than movement or exploration.
Before each round starts, you get the chance to spend your currency on weapons and gadgets. The likes of snipers are more expensive than pistols, but you need to pick the right weapon for how you like to play and to counter how the other team is playing. You'll want to ensure you're not wasting money on gear you won't use. Choosing between all the weapons and gadgets can be tough.
All Weapons
There are nine weapons in total in Fortnite Ballistic, each costing a different amount. While some can be found on the ground in maps, you're best buying the ones you want before a round begins.
|
Weapon |
Price |
Description |
|---|---|---|
|
Frenzy Auto Shotgun |
1,600 |
A fast-firing shotgun that's great at short range but packs less of a punch than the other shotgun. |
|
Hammer Pump Shotgun |
900 |
A basic shotgun that's powerful at short range but slow to fire. |
|
Thunder Burst SMG |
1,100 |
An SMG that fires in short bursts. |
|
Hyper SMG |
1,500 |
A fast-firing SMG that's great at short range. |
|
Nemesis AR |
2,500 |
A long-range AR that's powerful. |
|
Enforcer AR |
2,000 |
A slightly less powerful but cheaper assault rifle. |
|
Striker AR |
2,500 |
A shorter range AR. |
|
Hand Cannon |
800 |
A powerful pistol. |
|
Reaper Sniper Rifle |
5,000 |
A standard sniper rifle that's perfect for long range. It takes some getting used to. |
All Gadgets
Gadgets can be useful to turn the tide in matches, disrupting enemy attacks or dealing additional damage. The Gadgets you can buy are:
|
Weapon |
Price |
Description |
|---|---|---|
|
Instant Shield |
500 |
Gives you some health shield to start the round. |
|
Flashbang |
200 |
Momentarily blinds nearby enemies after exploding. |
|
Smoke Grenade |
200 |
Creates a smoke shield where it explodes. |
|
Recon Grenade |
300 |
A grenade that shows where nearby players are. |
|
Proximity Mine |
300 |
A mine that explodes when an enemy gets close to it. |
|
Bubble Shield |
300 |
Creates a shield that's impervious to bullets. |
|
Frag Grenade |
300 |
Standard grenade that explodes a few seconds after being thrown. |
|
Impulse Grenade |
300 |
A grenade that launches players on both teams away when it explodes. |
Recon Grenade, Proximity Mine, Bubble Shield, Frag Grenade, and Impulse Grenade are all Flex Gadgets. Before a match, you can pick only one of them to be able to purchase during the match.
You're best having a mix across your team to attack in a variety of ways. The ones you don't choose will not be available to purchase at any point and cannot be picked up off the ground after being dropped.
