Welcome to the ultimate Zero Build loadout guide for Fortnite's Chapter 5 Season 1, with weapon and mod recommendations from highly-regarded community member, Thiefs! Learn the best possible guns you can be abusing in Chapter 5 to dunk any enemy. Let's begin!
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Weapons and Mods:
Striker AR
Weapon mods:
- 1.15x Red Eye Sight
- Drum Mag
- Vertical Foregrip
- Muzzle brake
Thiefs recommends, of course, the Striker AR. The Red Eye Sight is replaceable with the Holo Optic, depending on which you prefer. Combining both the Vertical Foregrip and the Muzzle Brake will sharply reduce recoil on your AR, allowing you to gun down enemies reliably at a far high range.
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Auto Shotgun
Weapon mods:
- 1.15x Red Eye Sight
- Drum Mag
- Vertical Foregrip
- Muzzle brake
The Frenzy Auto Shotgun is best, but a regular old Auto Shotgun will do just fine. While Thiefs recommends either the Red Eye Sight or the Holo Optic for your shotty, don't sweat it! After all, you will often be hip-firing with this weapon anyway. The Drum Mag offers 4 extra shots that can prove crucial during intense close-range duels.
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Reaper Sniper Rifle
Weapon mods:
- 4x Sniper Scope
- Drum Mag
- Angled Foregrip
- Muzzle brake
After the 4x Sniper Scope, Thiefs suggests you prioritize the Drum Mag mod, boosting your Sniper's clip size massively from 3 bullets to 5. The Angled Foregrip is also key, significantly increasing your ADS speed, crucial for securing quick takedowns at medium range with a sniper.
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Utility Items:
Grapple Glove
For your Utility Item, Thiefs recommends the Grapple Glove for rapid repositioning, ensuring you're always fighting from an effective range with solid cover. This item rewards players with keen gamesense and an awareness of their surroundings.
Shockwave Grenade
A popular alternative to the Grapple Glove is, of course, the Shockwave Grenade. While less reliable and more chaotic than the glove, the Grenade is a powerful escape tool in a pinch!
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Check out Thiefs' full Chapter 5 loadout breakdown in his video, here:
