Fortnite: How to Get the Heavy Impact Sniper Rifle in Chapter 5 Season 3

Discover how to get the new Heavy Impact Sniper Rifle in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3 and learn how to use it with this guide.

Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3 has introduced a new weapon – the Heavy Impact Sniper Rifle. This weapon is great for taking out enemies from far away.

Let’s look at how you can get the Heavy Impact Sniper Rifle and why you might want to use it in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3.

How to Get the Heavy Impact Sniper Rifle in Fortnite

You can find this new sniper on the ground or in chests all over the map. But if you want to be sure to get one, go see Vengeance Hope. She’s an NPC you can find on the east side of Sandy Steppes.

Hope always has three of these snipers for sale. They cost 300 Gold Bars each. That might seem like a lot, but this gun is worth it. Even if another player has killed Hope, you can still buy the sniper from her spot.

Weapon Stats and Performance

The Heavy Impact Sniper is one of the strongest weapons in Fortnite.

If you hit someone in the body, it does 131 damage. A headshot does even more – 328 damage! That means you can take down most enemies with just two good shots.

One unique feature of this sniper is its knockback effect:

• When you hit an enemy it pushes them back giving you a chance to follow up or reposition.

This can be especially useful in close-quarters situations or for knocking opponents off high ground.

The trade-off for this power is a slow fire rate and small magazine size. The gun has a fire rate of 0.64 and only holds one bullet per magazine.

• This means you’ll need to make each shot count as missing one can leave you vulnerable while reloading.

Vehicle Destruction

Another standout feature of the Heavy Impact Sniper is its effectiveness against vehicles.

It deals nearly 400 damage to vehicles making it an excellent choice for taking out opponents trying to escape or rush you in cars.

How to Use the Heavy Impact Sniper Rifle in Fortnite

To use the Heavy Impact Sniper Rifle well in Fortnite, you need to practice aiming. Try to find high spots where you can see far away and stay safe. Remember that you can use the pushback effect to your advantage. You might be able to push enemies into danger or off cliffs.

With its high damage output and knockback effect, the Heavy Impact Sniper Rifle is a game-changing addition to Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3.

Stay tuned for upcoming releases and check out other new Fortnite item additions this season, like the Pirates of the Caribbean Skins, Adidas Car, and more.