Fortnite Battle Royale requires a variety of skills to succeed, including rotation, positioning, staying out of the storm, and most importantly, gunplay. Before mastering advanced techniques like box fights, it’s crucial to understand how to obtain weapons in Fortnite.
While some may find the question of finding weapons basic, new players should be aware of the different factors that can affect weapon availability. With each Fortnite patch and season, new weapon locations are introduced, some of which offer higher-level loot essential for winning Battle Royale matches.
How to Get Weapons in Fortnite
For new players, the first task is to locate weapons. Initially, weapons can be found on the ground as floor loot throughout the map. This basic level of loot is widely available and easily accessible.
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In addition to floor loot, weapons can be obtained from various sources in Fortnite:
- Floor loot
- Chests
- Special Chests (Mythic, Seasonal themed, etc)
- Supply Drops
- Weapon Caches
- Shadow Briefings
- Defeating NPCs
- Defeating Players
- Dropped by Players
Chests are a reliable source of random loot and spawn frequently throughout the map. Special chests, such as Avengers or God Chests, appear in specific seasons and offer higher-level items. Weapon caches and mythic chests also provide better weapons. Additionally, supply drops can be called in to receive valuable weapons and healing items.
Another way to obtain weapons is by looting other players. Teammates can drop weapons from their inventory, while enemies drop all their items upon elimination. NPCs also drop valuable items, including Fortnite Mythics.
How to Pick Up Fortnite Weapons
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To pick up weapons in Fortnite, simply use the interact keybind on each platform:
- PC – Interact keybind
- Xbox – X
- PlayStation – Square
- Switch – Y
If there is an available slot in your inventory, the weapon will be added there. If your inventory is full, the new weapon will replace your currently equipped item. You can customize keybinds to suit your preference, although the default settings are generally effective.
Mastering the art of picking up weapons and locating valuable loot is essential for success in Fortnite Battle Royale. With the right gear and tactics, you can improve your chances of winning matches and mastering the game!
