FORTNITE CHAPTER 4 - SEASON 1 TIPS & TRICKS!
INTRO
Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 1 is here and with each new chapter, there are
often changes to the game's weapons, locations, and other gameplay
elements that can impact players' strategies. Here are a few general
strategies that might help you secure a victory royale:
There are 9 new POIs on the island: The Citadel, Breakwater Bay, Slappy
Shores, Frenzy Fields, Anvil Square, Shattered Slabs, FaultySplits, Lonely
Labs and Brutal Bastion. Try to land somewhere that isn’t too crowded,
to increase your chances of finding weapons and other resources. Try to
avoid popular locations as they are likely to be more heavily contested.
UTILITIES AND NPCS
It's a good idea to figure out ahead of time what healing items or utilities are needed. Some good options include bandages, medkits, and slurp juice. Also carry some utility items like grenades or boogie bombs, which can be used to disorient your enemies or create distractions.
At every big-name location you’ll find NPCs wandering around. They sell healing items and exotic weapons. Talking to them alone will give you some items that are useful, like bandages or mini-shields. Some NPCs will also give you free items just for interacting with them.
If you ever find yourself out of healing items, keep an eye out for Slurp and Slap barrels. Breaking these will replenish your health and shield like an ordinary Chug Splash or Slap Juice would. They can also make you immune to fatigue allowing you to run longer than usual. Slap Berries have the same effect, however, you can only obtain them by foraging in fields. While on the topic of healing items, you can also forage for them in the environment.
OUTPOSTS, DIRT BIKES, SKY JELLIES AND AUGMENTS
Outposts are a new gameplay mechanic. If you stand near an Outpost flag, it will slowly begin to rise. Once you get the flag up, it will drop items and ping the location of all chests and enemies in the area. Outposts can be a valuable resource but also a source of danger,.
Dirt Bikes are a new transportation option. They allow you to navigate the terrain more quickly, and if you perform tricks and stunts you earn points.
Sky Jellies are a new type of wildlife and can be found in fields around the island. If you jump on a Sky Jelly, it will restore a small amount of your health. If you hit a Sky Jelly, it will become charged and release a mini explosion that will bounce you back. Sky Jellies can be a helpful source of healing, just be careful not to get too close to them when they are charged.
Augments are the biggest game changers and act as a perk system that can give you benefits inside and outside of battle. They come up randomly in two’s so if there isn’t one you don’t like you can re-roll them.
LEARN THE NEW WEAPONS & TAKE DOWN THE AGELESS
The loot pool in Fortnite is always changing to keep everyone on their toes. In Chapter 4 a few weapons make a return, like the DMR, SCAR, Primal Bows, Mechanical Bow, and the RPG. New weapons such as the Ex-Caliber Rifle, Thunder Shotgun, Maven Auto Shotgun, Red-Eye AR, and many others make their debut. One of the most notable ones is the Shockwave Hammer which can pack a mean punch.
The Ageless is the new “boss” character added. You can find him wandering inside the Citadel waiting for someone to challenge him. He’s equipped with a mythical version of the Ex-Caliber. Defeating him and claiming the weapon and gear he drops will have you well-suited for any battle that you come across.