- The Lock-On Assault Rifle was added to Fortnite with the 39.40 update.
- The weapon features two phases: the Targeting Phase and the Burst Phase.
- The Lock-On Assault Rifle is available from Rare (Blue) to Legendary (Gold) rarities.
The introduction of the 39.40 update has brought a lot of new content to Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 1, ranging from new collaborations to the return of beloved storyline characters. However, we all know that new weapons are usually one of the most exciting aspects of a new Fortnite update.
Keeping with this spirit, Epic Games has introduced the Lock-On Assault Rifle to Chapter 7 Season 1 with the Fortnite 39.40 update. This is the second Lock-On weapon to ever be added to Fortnite, and it is sure to wreak havoc on the Golden Coast island. Here’s everything you need to know about finding and using the Lock-On Assault Rifle in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 1.
Where to Find the Lock-On Assault Rifle in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 1
You can easily find the Lock-On Assault Rifle in loot chests, floor loot, supply drops, and vending machines around the Fortnite Chapter 7 map. The weapon comes in multiple rarities, primarily starting from Rare (Blue) up to Legendary (Gold). Unlike Mythic weapons, you don’t need to defeat a specific boss to get your hands on it.
How to Use the Lock-On Assault Rifle in Fortnite
The Lock-On Assault Rifle functions differently from any of the other Assault Rifles in the Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 1 loot pool. This is not a weapon that you can simply spray and pray with, especially if you want its tracking to work properly.
Much like the Lock-On Pistol, the Lock-On Assault Rifle works in two separate phases: the tracking phase and the burst phase.
Targeting Phase
When you ADS with the Lock-On Assault rifle, a unique reticle appears on your screen. To engage with the lock-on feature, you need to keep your target within that zone. If you are able to do this successfully, you will see small icons begin to charge at around your target. You will know when a full lock-on has been achieved when all four icons turn red.
The Burst Phase
Once you have your lock-on confirmed, you just need to press fire and let out bursts of bullets that are guaranteed to hit your target. You can only charge up to 4 bursts at a time, keeping the weapon from being too overpowered. It is important to remember that if the enemy moves behind cover or out of the 50-meter range, the lock-on will break.
The Lock-On Assault Rifle can be extremely useful, especially in Chapter 7 Season 1, as there are a ton of mobility options like the returning Shockwave Grenades and the Wingsuits.
Will you be using the Lock-On Assault Rifle when battling for the Victory Royale? Let us know in the comments below!
No, as of now, Epic has not added a Mythic variant of the Lock-On Assault Rifle.
Yes, the Lock-On Assault Rifle is available through Vending Machines around the Island.
It is hard to say, but the Lock-On Assault Rifle could outshine the Deadeye AR when dealing with running enemies.
