5 Times Epic Games Added a Game-Breaking Weapon to Fortnite

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Over the near four years that Fortnite has been out, we’ve seen a plethora of different weapons added to the game. Some of the weapons were easily fan favorites, but some weapons were just complete game breakers. After only a short time of the game breakers being in the Battle Royale, these weapons were vaulted.

Here are the top five game-breaking weapons that Epic Games added to Fortnite.

5 Times Epic Games Added a Game-Breaking Weapon to Fortnite

1. Planes

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The addition of planes to the game was different, and many fans were caught off guard. Most players didn’t even use the planes, but the ones that did use it broke the game. They were hard to shoot down, and opponents in them could easily kill a team with the plane.

2. Drum Shotgun

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The drum shotgun may have been one of the most over powered weapons in the game of Fortnite. Unlike most shotguns, it had an extremely fast fire rate so they were deadly in short range battles. Also, it had 180 DPS. A melt machine up close that caused many rage quits.

3. Infinity Blade

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The Infinity Blade is the definition of game breaking. If you had this weapon in your possession, your health doubled and you were able to move and jump faster. Also, it did 75 damage per strike. A crazy advantage over opponents.

4. Guided Missile

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The guided missile was more than just an explosive, it was also a vehicle. Players would literally hop on the missile and fly to an opponent and kill them. The missile could take out a squad if used correctly. So, needless to say this was a game-breaking weapon.

5. Infinity Gauntlet

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Thanos was the most feared villain in the MCU, and Epic Games players the ability to transform into him with his Infinity Gauntlet. Those who wielded the power of the glove were unstoppable. While, yes the entire map was trying to kill you, the upper hand granted was quite a leap in power. As it should be at the end of the day, you're Thanos after all.