Spooky season has officially begun FortniteAnd to celebrate, there’s a brand new chainsaw weapon to add to your loadout. Inspired by the iconic Texas Chainsaw Massacre Horror movies, this melee weapon will strike fear into the hearts of your opponents when they hear the rumble of the engine, before you run out of the shadows to attack.
Fortnite is one of the most exciting times of the year, bringing all things creepy to the island. This time, we have Disney villains, a new location called Freaky Fields, and even an appearance from SawIt’s terrifying Billy the doll. Along with this, you can find the usual Halloween-themed weapons like the witch’s roar, as well as a brand new chainsaw weapon. Here’s what you need to know about it.
How to get the chainsaw in fortnite
Two NPCs sell chainsaws, or you can get one from a chest
You can Buy a chainsaw from Dark Ruby at Rebel’s Roast or Andy Fangerson at Grimm Gate. It will cost 300 gold bars Regardless of which character you buy it from. They only have one chainsaw in stock, so make sure you get there near the start of a match, or they may have sold out.
It is also possible to find the chainsaw weapon through Search chests or look for it as floor loot. However, it is quite a rare weapon, so you probably won’t find one in every Fortnite Match. Of course, you can always eliminate an opponent who has a chainsaw and steal it when they drop it. You’ll probably hear them coming, so you’ll know what to aim for.
I’ve played a few games since the Fortnite event started, and I managed to find two chainsaws as floor loot in the underworld, so I’d recommend going there if you don’t have the gold bars to buy one of the NPCs. Sell ​​them. It’s not guaranteed, but being in a spooky location can increase the chances of one spawning.
How to use the chainsaw in fortnite
Move it around or ride it in style
The chainsaw has two attacks that you can unleash on your opponents: A basic attack and a rush attack. The basic attack can be used by pressing the fire button (eg R2 on PlayStation) several times to string together several swings of your chainsaw. You can also hold down the basic attack button while in the air to hit the chainsaw into the ground.
If your opponent is further away and you want to close some distance, you can unleash a rush attack by holding down the target button (eg L2 on PlayStation). You will ride the chainsaw at high speed before dishing out a devastating attack. I found this quite difficult to pull off effectively, as it is very easy to miss your target, leaving yourself vulnerable to enemy fire.
Right now, the chainsaw seems like A strong addition to these Fortnite loot pool. It’s very powerful at close range but has the obvious downside of needing to be right next to your opponent for it to work. This can allow you to be eliminated before you even get to attack someone. For this reason, it is best to use it when you are already near an enemy, or when you can sneak up on them before attacking.
- platforms
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PC, iOS, Mobile, Xbox One, Android, PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Switch
- Released
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July 25, 2017
- Multiplayer
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Online multiplayer