Newsflash - Fortnite is somewhat of a big deal. Okay, that might be the understatement of the decade; according to NewZoo's , Epic Games' release is currently the third most popular PC game in the world. PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS and League of Legends are the only two titles stopping Fortnite from world domination!
The co-op sandbox survival game is an early access title that plans to turn free-to-play in t♉he current year. Set in a colorful post-apocalyptic world, the story pi💛ts the player against the environment in a "save the world" scenario. The gameplay loop largely centers around building structures and forts to fend off waves of monsters.
This version of Fortnite has NOTHING to do with the title's success. Around two months after the main game entered early access, Epic Games debuted Fortnite Battle Royale, which is available for free. Following in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS' footsteps, Fortnite Battle Royale throws 100 pl💞ayers into a massive free-for-all and tells them to go wild! It is hectic, creative, and a blast to play!
Also, it can be soul-crushingly difficult! While every player is destined to taste defeat, nobody enjoys losing, especially when victory was within their grasp. Taken directly from the mouth of winners, here are 25 awesome things players can do in Fortnite!
25 Set Your Sights As Lo🍷w As Possible
Fortnite Battle Royale's map is relatively small, so th𒆙e opening segments of a match tend to be defined by unbridled chaos! With a hundred players roaming around Epic Games' cartoonish landscape, those lucky enough to find decent loot will survive past the five-minute mark.
Forget the gorgeous view!
While it might seem tempting to land in an area that provides the high ground; when gliding at the start of a match, we recommend aiming for the lowest poin🌱t possible. The glider will open later, meaning these participants are the first to touch land. Even if this tactic merely provides a brief head start, it could be the difference between finding a solid weapon or nothing at all. Those couple of seconds impact whether someone lasts two minutes or half-an-hour.
24 💃 Underestimate Wood 🤡At Your Own Peril
Fortnite Battle Royale offers three tiers of resources: wood, stone, and metal. Gamepressure wr🌃ote a detailed breakdown of their , but we might as well go through the bullet points. While all three can be farmed around the map, wood is the most readily available and the least durable. At first, it might seem obvious to go for the stronger stuff, but that should really be left until the endgame. Wood spawns quicker than stone or metal and, surprisingly, launches with more health than its contemporaries. When caught in the middle of an ammo exchange, creating a metal wall would be the worst dumbest strategy to employ. For these quick encounters, wood is the only way to go. When the match꧟ starts to unwind and patience takes precedent, then start constructing strongholds using stone or metal.
23 The Art O𝕴f The Pickaxe
Stacked up against an impressive slew of weapons and gadgets, the pickaxe struggles to present a resp🌳ectable case for itself. Once a half-way decent weapon is discovered and far💜ming for resources has been completed, is there any reason to bring out this pedestrian item?
Yes, sort of!
I💎n fights, the pickaxe should mostly be left by the wayside, but players should not completely forget about it. When approaching a ton of loot, equip the to avoid accidentally trading one of your weapons. Using this method, everything will be picked up without any blunders. Simple and effectivꦿe, just like a pickaxe!
22 ⛄ Singing In The Rain
In comparison with PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS, Fortnite Battle Royale is a lot more cartoonish and over-the-top. If an act of insanity occurred in a Tom and Jerry or Looney Tunes sketch, gamers should be able to recreate it in a match. In the animated world, fire hydrants exist to propel the protagonist or villain into the sky. By this point, these water holes are a stable of American cartoons. Fortnite is litterꦰed with hydrants, but they are easy enough to dismiss as environmental decorations. Alas, that would be a mistake, as hydrants are valuable tools capable of changing a losing situation into one of victory. Just blow their lid and you will fly sky high! If nothing else, the view is pretty impressive and hydrants are useful for a quick escape.
21 Everything Move✱s In Cycles, Including Supply Drops
To be the best, you have to be willing to take risks. A fantastic and obvious way for a player to get a bit of an advantage is to seek out supply drops, which are presented in cycles throughout a match. Contrary to typical loot boxes, these gi🤡fts from the sky tend to house a legendary item, providing a substantial boost in the owner's favor.
There is just one problem...
Once a crate drops, everyone and their grandmothers flock towards its area. Unless the box literally drops on someone's head, retrieving the goods is going to be beyond challenging. Even if that is part of the fun, supply drops work in cycles, so you can predict where the next one is set to land by following the pattern. It is like counting cards, just with Fortnite Battle Royale!
20 Wow, 🐷Did Not See That Com♋ing...
Unless someone holds all the cards, avoid getting into unnecessary confrontations in Fortnite. Ideally, victory should be guaranteed prior to engaging the enemy. Speaking in terms of tactics, finding a hidden place to ambush an opponent should be given priority above anything else, including weapons. Try to keep the other gamer oblivious to your presence for as long as possible. The goa🦹l is to become one with nature, so resist the urge to rise above knee level at ALL TIMES. In nearly every situation, sound rather than sight is used to pinpoint someone's general area. While crouching, the combatant is practically muted. The opponent could max out the volume of their expensiv💯e headphones and they would still struggle to hear any sudden movements.
19 Riding The Storm 🙈 🎃
As a Fortnite match progresses, the map slowly shrinks in size. Depending on a player's luck and the game's algorithm, certain matches will be spent escaping the approaching storm. With the participant's safety constantly at risk, they could easily become overwhelmed by the tensi𒁏on and panic.
Take a breath, have a kit-kat. Calm down.
The storm chips away at the player's health but it is a relatively slow ordeal. There is no need to rush at the mere sight of the storm, especially since these moments tend to lead to the most eliminations. As people are desperately sprinting towards safety, other gamers are just waiting in the distance to deliver the final hit. A valid tactic involves using the storm as camouf☂lage since most participants would not consider checking whether someone is tracking them from the danger zone.
18 Only Fools Rush In 𝐆
Finally, it is time for some gaming! After a long day at school or work, you are beyond pumped to play Fortnite Battle Royale! The match starts and you glide right into the thick of the action. Awesome, time to have some fun! Half-a-minute later, Epic Games' title screen is staring you in the face. Okay, not the greatest of starts, but these things happen. Thankfully, a new match is only a click away and, this time around, things will be diffe⛎rent. ๊Before you can even utter your favorite action film catchphrase, the title screen is back.
How do🥀 you break this cycle? Well, the trick is to practice patience. At the end of the day, the only goal is to be the last person standing. If possible, go through an entire match without enc🥂ountering another player. The only way to win a battle is to avoid taking part in it!
17 💮 Every Person Is Out For Themselves (Not An Option!)
Especially if playing with friends, many might feel tempted to form an alliance wi🐼th one of their peers. A deal that benefits both parties, as they work together to reach the tournament's final stages. After everyone el෴se is eliminated, the two companions slowly turn to each other and draw their weapons.
Old friend, it was only a matter of time!
Oh, the mere thought is more than enough motivation to make us want to start a new match! Unfortunately, teaming up is NOT allowed and can lead to . Epic Games wants to maintain an even competitio🦂n, so anyone caught working together will face the develo♛per's wrath! On the one hand, we get why they are taking this approach; on the flip side, alliances are commonly employed in films and literature dealing with battle royales. As a legitimate tactic, teaming up make sense.
16 There Is No Time✨ Like The Present For Shield Potions 𝔉
Ident🦂ifying the best time to down a potion is a useful skill. At full power, the shield doubles the combatant's health and provides a morale boost. After gliding into a particular area and stumbling onto a shield potion, the temptation might arise to leave the item for a rainy day. At that point, the player's health is full, so there is no need to waste the shield. While this tactic might sound good on paper, more often than not, it does not pan out. Shields last for the duration of the match and the vast majority of eliminations occur during the first couple of minutes. Rather than wait for a moment that might never come, power up the shield to improve the odds of a longer play session.