There is a new exotic weapon in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 that is worth checking out, called The Foundation’s Rift Rifle. It is a charged marksman rifle that fires rifts, actual teleportation rifts. It is wild and definitely something to try. In this guide, you will learn how to get The Foundation’s Rift Rifle and its stats in Fortnite.

What Is The Foundation's Rift Rifle?

The Foundation’s Rift Rifle is just like a normal Designated Marksman Rifle, but it has the power to create rifts. If you hold the trigger, it charges up. When the bullet hits something, it spawns a rift right at that spot.

Then, if you interact with the rift, you will be teleported into the sky directly above it, right above the opened rift. This makes it a strong weapon for mobility. However, it does have a downside. This unique sniper only spawns once per match. So, only one player can obtain and hold it until they are eliminated.

Here is the detailed stat for this weapon:

StatValue
RarityExotic
Weapon ClassMarksman Rifle
Ammo TypeHeavy Bullets
Damage71
Structure Damage68
Critical Hit Damage124.25
Critical Hit Multiplier1.75x
DPS102.95
Fire Rate1.45
Magazine Size7
Reload Time2.8s

How to Get The Foundation's Rift Rifle in Fortnite

Getting this rift-making DMR takes a little work and a price to pay. Here’s the step-by-step guide on how to get The Foundation’s Rift Rifle in Fortnite:

Step 1: Find The Foundation

You need to go to the New Sanctuary POI and locate an NPC called The Foundation. He's a hireable character added in Update v40.00. Track him down like you would any other NPC. He'll have a hire option when you talk to him.

Foundation's Rift Rifle Fortnite

Step 2: Farm 750 Gold and Hire Him

You need to bring 750 Gold to hire him. You can farm Gold at the New Sanctuary, but be careful, as other players will likely try to hire The Foundation as well. Once you have enough, pay up and hire him. He will follow you around the map as your ally.

Step 3: Get 3 Eliminations

With The Foundation by your side, he will task you with getting three kills. Once completed, he will reward you with the DMR. The eliminations do not need to be back-to-back, just three total while he is hired. Once you hit that 3-elim mark, the Foundation's Rift Rifle is yours.

The 750 Gold and getting three kills are not the hardest tasks to complete, so getting this cool DMR is definitely worth your time. However, you will need to fight off enemies who are also trying to hire The Foundation, and once you do, you must protect him as well. If the situation feels too risky, it is better to skip this DMR. However, you really need to get it at least once before Chapter 7 Season 2 ends!