Summary
Leave Spawn Island Empty-Handed
When you spawn on Spawn Island, you’ll notice guns, ammo, and building materials lying around. Sure, you can grab them, but they won’t come with you into the Fortnite map. Consider Spawn Island a practice zone while you wait for the game to fill up with 100 players. You can play around with shooting or try your hand at quick building, but remember, it’s all just for practice.
Time Your Drop from the Battle Bus
Wait until the last possible moment to drop from the Battle Bus onto the map. If you wait until there are about 3 seconds left before the Battle Bus reaches the end of its route, you’ll have fewer players to contend with for landing spots. Aim for a house or structure during your glide down, as there’s usually loot inside. Just use your pickaxe to break through the roof.
Glider Deploys Automatically
Your glider will automatically deploy when you reach a certain height above the ground. No need to worry about deploying it manually. It folds up once you land, so just be patient and head towards the nearest structure.
Drink Small Shield Potions First
If you find small and large shield potions, drink the small ones first. Once you have 50 or more shield, you can’t consume any more small potions. Save the large potions for later, as they can be consumed regardless of your current shield level.
Stick to Assault Rifles or SMGs
When starting out in Fortnite, stick to assault rifles or SMGs. Sniper rifles are ineffective at close range, and shotguns are ideal for close-quarters combat. Prioritize shotguns when exploring confined spaces like houses or basements.
Pay Attention to Rarity
Grey guns are common, while gold guns are rare and powerful. Keep an eye out for gold guns as they can give you a significant advantage in battles. Use the D-pad to check the damage stats of each gun in your inventory.
Use Headphones
Wearing headphones is crucial in Fortnite as it allows you to hear footsteps and gunshots, giving you valuable information about nearby players. Knowing the direction of approaching enemies can give you the upper hand in combat.
Build Cover Before Healing
Always build walls around you before starting to heal. Healing and consuming shield potions leave you vulnerable, so protect yourself with walls to avoid getting shot while you’re stationary.
Watch Out for Fall Damage
Avoid falling from heights greater than three stories as it will cause significant damage to your health. Use ramps or slopes to descend safely.
Secure the High Groundv
During gunfights, always try to gain the high ground. Build ramps or jump repeatedly to elevate yourself above your opponents. This provides a tactical advantage and makes you harder to hit.
Keep Healing Items Handy
Always keep grenades, bandages, or shield potions in your inventory. Grenades can destroy enemy cover, while healing items are essential for regaining health during intense battles.
Don’t Completely Destroy Trees
When harvesting wood, stop when trees have 50 health remaining. Completely destroying trees leaves a trail that other players can follow, potentially putting you at risk of being ambushed.
Simplified Bomb Types
Fortnite’s Chapter 3 has simplified bomb types, with only standard grenades available for now. Keep an eye out for potential future updates introducing new varieties.
Check Your Game Mode
Ensure you’ve selected the right game mode from the lobby before starting a match. Whether you want to play solo, duo, or squad, double-check your mode selection to avoid surprises.
Crouch to Minimize Noise
Moving while crouched reduces the noise you make, making it easier to sneak up on enemies or move undetected. Use this to your advantage to gain a tactical edge.
Consider the Battle Pass
To unlock the best skins and rewards, consider purchasing the Battle Pass. While some perks are available without it, the Battle Pass offers exclusive content and challenges.
Break Structures with Your Pickaxe
If you find yourself stuck in a building or structure, use your pickaxe to break free. Be mindful of the noise you make, as nearby players can hear you.
Customize Your Loadout in the Locker
You can customize your character’s appearance, emotes, and more in the Locker before each match. Ensure you’re satisfied with your loadout before dropping into the game.
Use Battle Lab Mode for Practice
Practice and familiarize yourself with the map using Battle Lab mode. Explore the island freely, learn chest locations, and experiment with building without the pressure of competing against other players.
Harvest Materials While Running
Harvest materials as you run between locations to ensure you have enough resources for building during battles. Wood is the most common material and can be obtained by breaking various structures and objects.
