Fortnite’s Star Wars season has completely overhauled the loot pool, replacing every classic weapon with themed blasters, lightsabers, and game-changing support gear. If you’ve jumped into the Galactic Battle without a guide, it can be hard to know what’s worth picking up and what’s better left behind. Luckily, we’ve got the ultimate item ranking based on detailed analysis from Resub, who breaks down damage stats, cooldowns, and meta potential across every weapon and utility in the game.

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Assault Rifles and Marksman Weapons: The Meta Leaders

Three new assault rifles dominate this season: the DLT-19, DC-15 Heavy, and the scoped A280 CF. Each brings its own unique role to the table. The DLT-19 functions like a tactical AR with fast fire rate and moderate damage, while the DC-15 hits hard with slower shots and better overheat resistance.

“Out of the three assault rifles, the DC-15 Heavy is by far the best.”—Reisshub

The A280 CF falls short in DPS but excels at long-range tagging thanks to its scope, making it ideal for storm surge damage and poke fights. Resub places the DLT-19 and A280 CF in the Balanced Tier, while the DC-15 Heavy lands in the Meta Tier due to its long overheat time and box-fight potential.

When it comes to range, the IQA-11 Marksman Rifle is this season’s sniper of choice. Although it’s the only projectile-based weapon in the loot pool, it deals massive damage (66 body, nearly 129 headshot) and is easy to aim at long distances due to minimal bullet drop. It’s also rated Meta Tier for its dominant performance in open-field fights.

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Shotguns, SMGs, and Sidearms: Close-Range Combat

Two shotguns are in play: the ACP Scatter Blaster (pump-style) and the BARM ST12 (tactical-style). The ACP shines for its satisfying damage and balanced structure DPS, making it a favorite for box fights.

“This might actually be one of my favorite shotguns. It hits for good damage without being spammy.”—Reisshub

The BARM, however, struggles outside of very close quarters and suffers from rapid damage fall-off. The ACP goes to the Meta Tier, while the BARM lands in the Early Game Tier.

On the SMG front, the CR-2 Blaster is the standout. With an insane fire rate of 12.5 shots per second and minimal recoil, it excels in close- to mid-range combat. Despite being the fastest to overheat, its pressure potential earns it a spot in the Balanced Tier.

Returning blasters E-11 and F-11D are near-identical, with the F-11D boasting a slightly higher fire rate. Both are decent but situational, placing them in the Balanced Tier.

The DL-44 Pistol, while capable of two-times headshot damage, fails to make an impact due to low DPS and underwhelming range utility, landing it in the Early Game Tier.

Lightsabers, Utilities, and Broken Items

Lightsabers return with Force abilities, and each variation comes with a unique power:

  • Darth Vader’s Saber – Force Throw (300 structure damage + 70 player damage).
  • Palpatine’s Saber – Force Lightning (moderate DPS, potentially EMPs vehicles).
  • Rey’s Saber – Force Push (shockwave-like effect, good for mobility).

“The red saber with Force Throw is easily the most broken of the three.”—Reisshub

All lightsabers also boost speed, double-jump, and provide fall damage immunity, securing their spot in the Meta Tier.

The Thermal Imploder is this season’s sleeper hit. It deals heavy structure damage and decent player damage, making it perfect for box-clearing and grenade-stacking strategies. It’s rated Broken Tier due to its sheer destruction potential.

Other utility items include:

  • Shield Breakers, Shield Bubbles, Bush Bombs – All placed in the Early Game Tier.
  • Shockwaves – Non-Competitive Tier but great in casual matches.

Healing items like Chug Jugs, Slap Splashes, and Blobs (throwable 30 HP heals) dominate the Meta Tier, with blobs being crucial for withstanding endless pressure from infinite-ammo weapons.

Finally, Captain Phasma’s Medallion reduces cooldowns and overheat time on all blasters by 25%, making it one of the most powerful passive upgrades in the game. Unsurprisingly, it also goes into the Meta Tier.

Fortnite’s Star Wars season delivers one of the most unique and tactical loot pools we’ve seen in years. With weapons that reward precision and strategy, and items that drastically shift how pressure and healing are managed, this is a season built for high-skill plays and creative loadouts. Whether you’re picking up Vader’s saber or locking in the DC-15 Heavy, make your decisions wisely—the fate of the galaxy may depend on it.

FAQs: Fortnite Star Wars Loot Pool

Which assault rifle is best in Fortnite’s Star Wars season?
The DC-15 Heavy is the top AR, offering strong DPS, high structure damage, and a long overheat timer.

Are lightsabers good this season?
Yes. Lightsabers provide mobility, utility, and powerful Force abilities like saber throw and lightning, placing them in the meta tier.

What is the best long-range weapon?
The IQA-11 Marksman Rifle is the best for long-distance engagements, with huge headshot potential and minimal bullet drop.

Which items are overpowered?
The Thermal Imploder and Phasma’s Medallion are considered broken-tier items due to their destructive power and utility.

Are SMGs worth carrying this season?
Yes. The CR-2 Blaster has minimal recoil and excellent close-range pressure, making it a strong balanced-tier option.