Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 1: weapons, loot, and new mechanics.

Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 1 refreshes the game’s loot pool with a mix of returning weapons and new tools. Core items like shields, medkits, and shockwave grenades remain available, keeping the base familiar. However, most weapons this season are new and shift how matches and strategies are approached.

Returning weapons and items in Season 1

Although Chapter 7 brings many changes, it also brings back several familiar weapons. This gives returning players a stable base while they try the updated loot.

Weapons and explosives returning in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 1:

• Tactical Pistol
• Enforcer AR
• Dual Micro SMGs
• Dynamite
• Grenades

These items remain reliable for players who prefer familiar options while adapting to new additions.

New weapons in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 1

Season 1 introduces multiple weapons designed to diversify combat. Each one offers a different way to approach encounters and build loadouts.

Forsaken Vow Blade

The Forsaken Vow Blade is obtained through a training rift with Beatrix Kiddo. It mixes elements from the Typhoon Blade and Kinetic Blade, and includes a dash attack that also works as a movement tool. This makes it a melee weapon that helps reposition across the map.

Arc Lightning Gun

The Arc Lightning Gun is a short-range mini-gun that applies continuous electrical damage. It does not use traditional bullets and focuses on constant pressure at close distance.

Vengeful Sniper

The Vengeful Sniper is the only sniper rifle this season and it is not hitscan. The shot is a projectile, so players must account for bullet drop at long distances.

Holo Rush SMG

The Holo Rush SMG is built for close-to-mid-range fights. It has more range than the Arc Lightning Gun, making it more flexible for movement and constant fire.

Deadeye Assault Rifle

The Deadeye Assault Rifle offers a scoped assault option for mid-to-long-range combat. Its damage pattern is similar to the old Heavy AR but with better precision.

Twin Hammers

The Twin Hammers introduce dual pump shotguns that fire quickly while keeping strong damage, reinforcing close-range combat options.

Iron Pump Shotgun

The Iron Pump Shotgun has smooth handling and slightly more range than other shotguns, making it a steady option for different combat situations.

New movement options and gameplay mechanics

Beyond weapons, Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 1 adds tools that change how players move around the island and interact with bosses.

Wingsuit

The Wingsuit allows a vertical launch followed by a glide back to the ground. Its mobility resembles Iron Man’s Flight Kit but with clear limits: it cannot maintain free flight and leaves a visible smoke trail. That trail can reveal the user’s position if used carelessly.

Boss kits

Bosses now drop boss kits instead of medallions. Picking one up transforms the player into the boss’s appearance and grants access to their abilities.

However, these kits take up an inventory slot and cannot be discarded. They are only removed when the player dies or the match ends, making them a strategic choice.

Understanding Season 1 loot

Overall, Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 1 blends returning weapons with new mechanics. The goal is to provide something familiar while expanding strategic options.

Mastering the new loot involves:

• Knowing the differences between returning and new weapons.
• Learning to use the Wingsuit while avoiding exposure from the smoke trail.
• Understanding when a boss kit is worth taking, since it permanently occupies a slot.

Players who experiment with these additions can adjust their loadouts and adapt to the season’s changes.