How To Get Hand Cannon in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2

Season 2 has introduced a variety of new weapons and items to Fortnite. The latest update, version 29.10, has further expanded the game's content. It introduced three new weapons: the Hand Cannon, the Mythic version of the Drum Gun, and Korra's Waterbending Mythic Scroll, which, unfortunately, is not yet enabled but will probably be available next week. The update also introduced a new consumable—the Banana of the Gods—which grants continuous passive regeneration, increased stamina, faster sprint speed, and higher jumping capabilities, similar to the Zeus medallion. In this guide, we will teach you how to obtain the Hand Cannon and how to use it effectively.

How To Get Hand Cannon in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2

There are several ways to obtain the new Hand Cannon in Fortnite Chapter 5, Season 2. It is integrated into Fortnite's standard loot distribution, making it available across the entire map. This allows players to discover it on the ground, within chests, supply drops, and drones located at Hot Spots. It is also often found inside Weapon Bunkers.

How to Use the Hand Cannon Effectively in Fortnite Chapter 5, Season 2

The fan-favorite Deagle pistol comes in three different rarities: Rare, Epic, and Legendary. It packs quite a punch with incredibly high damage, capable of eliminating an opponent with two shots, including one headshot, from any distance. Here are all the statistics of the Hand Cannon

Rarity: Rare/Epic/Legendary
DPS: 59.5/62.3/65.8
Damage: 85/89/94
Magazine Size: 7
Fire Rate: 0.7
Reload Time: 2.2/2.09/1.98
Structure Damage: 95/100/105
Critical Hit Damage: 1.8x

It essentially acts as a sniper in pistol form. We suggest using it as your primary weapon. Try to land a headshot on your target and quickly switch to another weapon to finish the enemy off. The fire rate of this weapon is incredibly slow; this is why switching to another weapon after you land your shot is recommended.

Keep in mind that you can fully mod the Hand Cannon inside the Weapon Bunkers. You can equip a 4x scope and use it as if it were a sniper. With its 1.8x critical hit damage, you can deal between 153 to 169 damage with one headshot. If the enemy is missing some shield, it will result in a one-shot kill.

And that concludes our guide on how to obtain the Hand Cannon in Fortnite Chapter 5, Season 2. While it offers one of the highest damage outputs, make sure to have a backup weapon in your inventory, as its low fire rate can often get you killed. For more Fortnite news and guides, check the rest of our website.