All new Fortnite weapons in Chapter 5 Season 3

Matthew "MJP" Pryor

Matthew "MJP" Pryor

These are your tools of destruction in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3.

Fortnite’s newest season is here after weeks of build-up and anticipation. Epic Games packed lots of content into the season, bringing back vehicle mods, introducing new points of interest (POIs), and more. However, weapons and items are the foundation of Fortnite. This article explains all new weapons and items in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3

All new weapons and items in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3

Image Credit: Epic Games
Image Credit: Epic Games

Beginning with the new weapons and items, we have the Boom Bolt, Nitro Fists, Nuka-Cola, and Slurp Cactus. The Combat Assault Rifle has returned, and while it’s not new, the Mythic version is new. 

Image Credit: Epic Games
Image Credit: Epic Games

In fact, four Mythic weapons are available in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3, which you can acquire from The Machinist, Ringmaster Carr, and Megalo Don boss characters. Nuka-Cola, made famous by the Fallout video game series, has also debuted as part of a collaboration. 

Below, we have provided a list of the new weapons and items alongside a brief description:

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  • The Machinist’s Combat Assault Rifle (Mythic)
  • Ringmaster Scarr’s Boom Bolt (Mythic)
  • Megalo Don’s Nitro Fists (Mythic)
  • Megalo Don's Combat Shotgun (Mythic)
  • Boom Bolt – A fast-firing moddable crossbow that shoots explosive bolts. 
  • Nitro Fists – Close-quarters weapon that allows you to perform a 3x punch combo. This weapon has four charges that recharge every eight seconds, but only singular strikes use charges, whereas the 3x combo uses no charges. 
  • Nuka-Cola – Restores health and shield over time. 
  • Slurp Cactus – Restores health and vehicle HP.
  • Tri-Beam Laser Rifle
  • Nitro Splash

Returning/unvaulted weapons and items in the new season

Some carryover weapons from Chapter 5 Season 2 have returned in Season 3, including Cerberus’ Gatekeeper Shotgun, Hammer Pump Shotgun, and Huntress DMR. Additionally, the Combat Shotgun has re-entered the loot pool. 

Here’s a complete list of weapons and items that have returned in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3:

  • Cerberus’ Gatekeeper Shotgun
  • Combat Shotgun
  • Gatekeeper Shotgun
  • Hammer Pump Shotgun
  • Oscar’s Frenzy Auto Shotgun
  • Warforged Assault Rifle
  • Tactical Assault Rifle
  • Enforcer Assault Rifle
  • Thunder Burst SMG
  • Harbinger SMG
  • Huntress DMR
  • Ranger Pistol
  • Hand Cannon
  • Shockwave Grenade
  • Repair Torch

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