Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 8 Weapon Tier List: Best Guns Ranked from S to D Tier

As experienced Fortnite players with extensive gameplay across multiple seasons, we've analyzed Chapter 2 Season 8's arsenal based on damage output, fire rate, accuracy, and real-world performance in matches. Weapons have seen major updates this season, including new Sideways additions, upgrades, and some removals. Highlights include the return of the Automatic Sniper Rifle and Harpoon Gun, plus exclusives like the Sideways Carbine and Minigun.

This tier list ranks all available guns to help you build the ultimate loadout. We've tested these in various scenarios to ensure reliable recommendations.

Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 8 Weapon Tier List

Season 8 introduces 10 new weapons, alongside tweaks to points of interest and Sideways realms. Here's our expert breakdown:

S-Tier Weapons (Top Picks)

Sideways Rifle
Railgun
Rocket Launcher
SCAR (Legendary Assault Rifle)

Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 8 Weapon Tier List: Best Guns Ranked from S to D Tier

A-Tier Weapons (Strong Choices)

Sideways Minigun
Automatic Sniper Rifle
Shotgun
Rapid Fire SMG
Burst Assault Rifle
Assault Rifle

B-Tier Weapons (Viable Options)

Submachine Gun
Lever Action Rifle

C-Tier Weapons (Situational Use)

Shotgun
Recon Scanner

D-Tier Weapons (Avoid if Possible)

Pistol

The Sideways Minigun stands out as the season's best, with infinite ammo, 168 DPS, and bonus damage near overheat—ideal for crowd control (4-second cooldown). Conversely, the Pistol offers minimal impact and should only be a last resort.