I dropped from the Battle Bus, chest pounding, when a purple beam painted the sky. I spotted the rifle and knew the round had tilted on its axis. You can feel that small, electric panic — this weapon changes how fights end.
Where to Find the Cube Rifle in Fortnite — I found one after trading Rival Credits at a machine
I’ll be blunt: finding the Cube Rifle by chance is possible, but lucky. You’ll see the base Cube Rifle in Epic and Legendary rarities across standard loot sources: chests, floor loot, and supply drops on the Chapter 7 Season 2 map. Epic Games keeps it rare enough that every grip feels like a win.
Where can I find the Cube Rifle in Fortnite?
If you want a guaranteed path, use Fortnite Rivalry Machines. The Exotic Hoprock Cube Rifle is available from those machines for 80 Rival Credits. That Exotic variant carries a built-in low-gravity effect while held — perfect for avoiding fall damage and pairing with the Skyline Deployer for creative movement. Team Foundation finally crossed the milestone against Team Ice King, and Elite Jules’ design is the prize.
How to Use the Cube Rifle in Fortnite — I learned its quirks after timing a manual detonation
The Cube Rifle is not a one-trick tool. It has two fire modes that demand different mindsets and movement. Its secondary projectiles feel powerful in the right hands.
How do I use the Cube Rifle in Fortnite?
Primary fire (R2/RT or Left Click) shoots a straight energy beam with solid stopping power and deals 50 damage per hit, but there’s no ADS—so don’t expect Vector 7 DMR precision or the Foundation Rift Rifle’s sighted range. Secondary fire (L2/LT or Right Click) spits out miniature Cube projectiles that either auto-explode after a short delay for 70 damage or can be manually detonated for 125. Manual detonation is satisfying and often the higher-damage option — it feels like popping a cork at the exact millisecond that saves the round.
| Ability | Input | Damage | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Fire | R2/RT on controller and Left Click on PC | 50 | Fires a beam of energy with a lot of stopping power. |
| Secondary Fire | L2/LT on controller and Right-Click on PC | 70 (Automatic explosion) 125 (Manual detonation) |
Fires miniature cubes that can detonate for big damage numbers while also impacting structures. |
Playstyle notes from me: treat the rifle as a mid-range disruptor. Fire secondary cubes to pressure builds, then either let them tick or smack them with primary fire for the big number. The Exotic low-gravity effect on the Hoprock Cube Rifle behaves like fireworks trapped in a box — chaotic and gorgeous when timed properly.
If you’re tracking meta tools, pair the Cube Rifle with mobility items (Skyline Deployer) or close-range finishers. The rifle’s lack of ADS pushes you toward creative peeks and manual timing rather than long-range sightlines. Elite Jules’ design rewards timing more than pure aim, so practice detonation rhythm in low-stakes matches.
So—will you swap your DMR for a Cube Rifle and test those manual detonations in ranked matches?