Following a short downtime, Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 4 called Paradise is live now across all the platforms. According to the v22.00 patch notes, the latest update has brought a handful of weapon balance changes, especially for the sniper class. So without any further delay, let’s take a look at every weapon nerf and buff in Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 4.

Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 4 Weapon Balance Changes

As we’ve already mentioned earlier, snipers are the most affected weapons in Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 4 in terms of overall stats.

With the release of the Fortnite v22.00 update, a few sniper rifles are proficient enough to send opponents back to the lobby in a single bullet. Therefore, watch out for the weapon balance changes that we’ve listed below.

  • Hunter Bolt-Action Sniper – damage and headshot multiplier increasedHunting Rifle – damage and headshot multiplier increasedAutomatic Sniper Rifle – damage and headshot multiplier increasedLever Action Rifle – damage and headshot multiplier increasedSuppressed Sniper Rifle – damage increasedSuppressed Sub Machine Gun: overall stats adjustedSemi-Auto Sniper Rifle – damage increasedRail Gun – damage increasedBolt-Action Sniper Rifle – damage increasedRapid Fire SMG: overall stats adjustedHeavy Sniper Rifle – headshot multiplier increasedStorm Scout Sniper Rifle – headshot multiplier increasedBoom Sniper Rifle – explosive damage increased

Even in the Zero Build mode, the over shield mechanic can’t even protect from the one-shot snipers if the aim is on the point.

Besides these weapon balance changes, Fortnite players also witnessed a bunch of weapon unvaults like Prime Shotgun, Rapid Fire SMG, Hammer Assault Rifle, and many more.

So, there you have it. That’s everything you need to know about Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 4 Weapon Balance Changes. Before leaving, make sure to check our other Fortnite related content like Fortnite ‘Waiting in Queue’: What the Error Means & How to Fix It, Start and End Dates for All Fortnite Seasons and more. And as always, feel free to peruse the relevant links below.

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