Fortnite: How to Get Combat Assault Rifle
Discover how to get the recently unvaulted Combat Assault Rifle in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3, including stats, mod options, and spawn locations.
The recent Fortnite update 30.10 brought the return of the fan-favorite Combat Assault Rifle. This fully automatic weapon was last seen in Chapter 3 Season 3 but now makes a comeback with some tweaks in the current season.
This guide breaks down how to get the Combat Assault Rifle in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3.
How to Get the Combat Assault Rifle in Fortnite
You can find the new Combat Assault Rifle (Combat AR) on the ground, in loot chests, from supply drones, weapon cases, and supply drops while playing regular Battle Royale matches. However, obtaining it this way leaves things up to chance.
To guarantee getting the Combat AR, you’ll need to purchase it from specific NPCs around the map using your gold bars.
- Visit either Chiara at Grand Glacier or Chopper at the Hazy Hillside Tunnel landmark and buy an Epic-rarity Combat AR for 300 gold bars.
Alternatively, eliminating The Machinist boss will reward you with her unique Mythic Combat Assault Rifle, the most powerful version.
Combat AR Stats and Modifications
The Combat AR is available in six rarities, each having slightly improved stats like damage, fire rate, and reload speed as the rarity increases.
| Rarity | Damage | Reload Speed | Fire Rate |
| Common | 20 | 3.41s | 8.8 |
| Uncommon | 21 | 3.25s | 8.8 |
| Rare | 22 | 3.1s | 8.8 |
| Epic | 23 | 2.94s | 8.8 |
| Legendary | 24 | 2.79s | 8.8 |
| Mythic | 25 | 3.29s | 8.8 |
Once acquired, you can further modify the Combat AR at a Weapon Mod Bench found inside bunkers.
Attaching mods like the Muzzle Break and Vertical Foregrip will help stabilize recoil for improved mid-to-close range accuracy.
Conclusion
With its narrow bullet spread and significant kickback, the Combat Assault Rifle shines in medium to close-quarters combat. Mastering recoil control is key to landing consistent shots on enemies with this fully automatic AR.
Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3 continues shaking up the loot pool, vaulting some weapons while unvaulting refreshed ones like the Combat AR. Locating an ideal loadout just got trickier, but skilled players will find the Combat Assault Rifle a reliable and powerful addition.
