Fortnite: Nostalgic OG Items Return with Extraordinary Effects

Fortnite OG Weapon & Item Guide: A Nostalgic Look at Chapter 1, Season 1

Fortnite OG transports players back to the origins of Battle Royale, recreating the Chapter 1, Season 1 experience. This guide details the weapons and items available in the OG loot pool, crucial knowledge for navigating this nostalgic battleground. The meta differs significantly from later seasons, so understanding these original weapons is key to success.

Quick Links

• All Fortnite OG Assault Rifles
• All Fortnite OG Shotguns
• All Fortnite OG Pistols
• All Fortnite OG SMGs
• All Fortnite OG Sniper Rifles
• All Fortnite OG Explosives
• All Fortnite OG Traps
• All Fortnite OG Consumables/Items

The Fortnite OG loot pool presents a unique challenge, with a blend of effective and less-than-ideal weapons. Mastering this arsenal is vital for progressing beyond Chapter 1, Season 1, as subsequent seasons introduce returning weapons that alter the game's dynamics.

All Fortnite OG Assault Rifles

The return of hitscan mechanics makes Assault Rifles powerful in Fortnite OG. However, inconsistent bloom on certain weapons necessitates careful selection. The standard Assault Rifle generally surpasses alternatives, especially considering the Scoped Assault Rifle's inaccurate scope.

Assault Rifle

Its manageable bloom, ample magazine, and solid damage make the Assault Rifle a reliable choice at all ranges. The legendary variant ("golden scar") is particularly potent.

Burst Assault Rifle

The Burst Assault Rifle's three-round burst and significant bloom hinder its effectiveness. Its unreliability makes it less desirable.

Scoped Assault Rifle

While offering first-person aiming (unique in Fortnite OG among ARs), its bullet inaccuracy offsets this advantage, making it less reliable.

All Fortnite OG Shotguns

Shotguns are dominant in close-quarters combat in Chapter 1, Season 1 due to their high damage output and rapid fire rate. The "double pump" strategy, utilizing two Pump Shotguns, provides a significant advantage.

Pump Shotgun

The 2.5x headshot multiplier makes the Pump Shotgun capable of instant kills. The double pump technique minimizes reload downtime, maximizing its lethality.

Tactical Shotgun

Its higher fire rate and 2.5x headshot multiplier make the Tactical Shotgun a safer, albeit less powerful, alternative to the Pump Shotgun.

All Fortnite OG Pistols

Pistols serve as viable early-game weapons but are generally outclassed in later stages.

Semi-Auto Pistol

A common starting weapon, its high fire rate is offset by its relatively low damage and significant damage falloff.

Revolver

The Revolver's higher damage is countered by its recoil and bloom, impacting accuracy.

All Fortnite OG SMGs

SMGs are effective at close range but lack the damage output of shotguns and the range of assault rifles.

Suppressed Submachine Gun

Its suppression and damage falloff at 20 meters make it the most effective SMG.

Tactical Submachine Gun

Its inconsistent fire rate and short range limit its usefulness.

Submachine Gun

High ammo consumption and inaccuracy make it less desirable.

All Fortnite OG Sniper Rifles

Sniper Rifles require precise aim for effective headshots.

Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle

High damage and a 2.5x headshot multiplier make it potent, despite its single-shot magazine.

Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle

Its faster fire rate and larger magazine compensate for its lower damage per shot.

All Fortnite OG Explosives

Explosives are crucial for destroying structures and eliminating opponents.

Rocket Launcher

High damage and splash damage make it effective against structures and players.

Grenade Launcher

Its multiple grenades create area-of-effect damage.

Grenade

Useful for destroying structures and flushing out opponents.

All Fortnite OG Traps

Traps offer defensive and offensive capabilities.

Launch Pad

Provides vertical mobility, useful for escaping or reaching high ground.

Ceiling Zapper

Electrocutes players who pass underneath.

Wall Dynamo

Similar to the Ceiling Zapper, but placed on walls.

Damage Trap

Inflicts damage to players who step on it.

Directional Jump Pad

Provides horizontal or vertical movement, negating fall damage.

All Fortnite OG Consumables/Items

Consumables are essential for healing and survival.

Bandage

Quickly restores health up to 75.

Med Kit

Restores 100 health, but can be interrupted.

Shield Potion

Gradually restores shields.

Slurp Juice

Restores both health and shields.

Bush

Provides camouflage.

Port-a-Bunker

| Stack Size | 4 |

Instantly creates a small, fortified structure. Essential in Zero Build mode.