Players looking for a new marksman rifle in Fortnite can now get the Tactical DMR.
Fortnite update v26.20 brought Star Wars back to the island as fans work to unlock the Ahsoka Tano Battle Pass skin and master their Force abilities. Just one week later, Epic Games added in a new weapon, called the Tactical DMR, to the Battle Royale without much fanfare. The new addition to the loot pool was rumored for weeks before it finally became a playable option.
Here's how to get the Tactical DMR in Fortnite.
How to Get the Tactical DMR in Fortnite
To get the Tactical DMR in Fortnite, players can simply loot chests, vaults, or pick one up from ground loot. The weapon is easy to find across the island, especially if you have a Key; Tactical DMRs seem to be a very popular option for Holo Chests after the latest update.
Unlike the Thermal DMR, the Tactical DMR has a toggleable zoom. Players can essentially turn the marksman rifle into a fast-firing sniper rifle.
How Much Damage Does the Tactical DMR Do in Fortnite?
Here's a breakdown of the damage profile of an Uncommon Tactical DMR compared to a Legendary Tactical DMR.
Uncommon Tactical DMR
- Damage: 43
- Headshot Damage: 70.95
- Magazine Size: 14
- Fire Rate: 2.85
- Reload Time: 2.625
Legendary Tactical DMR
- Damage: 50
- Headshot Damage: 82.5
- Magazine Size: 14
- Fire Rate: 2.85
- Reload Time: 2.25
Should You Use the Tactical DMR in Fortnite?
You should only use the Tactical DMR in Fortnite if it is of Epic rarity or higher. Otherwise, the weapon is not as good as the Twin Mag Assault Rifle or any of the Mythic options from Kado Thorne's vaults.
The gun is the most effective in Zero Build, especially in zones that end with high-rise buildings, like MEGA City. Having the 4x zoom on the Tactical DMR makes hitting long-range shots that much easier, but in the time you spend perfecting your shot, someone with a sniper or The Foundation's MK-Seven AR could already eliminate you.
This article was originally published on dbltap as How to Get the Tactical DMR in Fortnite.