Billy the Puppet is one of the most iconic modern horror characters, terrifying moviegoers for two decades in the Saw franchise, so it’s only fitting that he eventually finds his way into Fortnite For their annual Halloween event, Fortnitemares. As well as being able to buy his outfit in the item shop, you can also find him hiding on the map as a new boss fight.
Each season of Fortnite has boss fights placed across the map to give players a chance to take on a non-human opponent and earn some high-tier weapons. As part of the Fortnitemares 2024 event, Billy the Puppet from the Saw Kino was added as a limited-time host. Not only does he bring a spooky vibe to the season, but he also drops a brand new weapon, the Boom Billy, for you to try out.
Where to find Billy in Fortnite
He’s hiding inside a TV set in a freaky new location
Billy can be found in the Brand new Freaky Fields POI This replaced Reckless Railways near the center of the Fortnite map. Once you’ve landed here, you’ll want to look for a large house with white walls and a black roof. It’s the only house here, so it shouldn’t be too hard to spot, but I’ve circled it in the screenshot above if you’re not sure which building it is.
Go inside the front door and look for a side room with a retro-looking TV inside it. You’ll know if you’re in the right place because a creepy video clip of Billy will appear on the screen. Hold down the button next to the “investigate” Command that appears (this was Square on PS5) and Billy will explode out of the TV and attack you immediately.
How to beat Billy in Fortnite
He is an easy opponent, but watch out for his pickaxe swings
As soon as Billy pops out of the TV set, he will start attacking you by swinging his pickaxe. The good news is that this is his only attack, so as long as you can keep some distance, you won’t need to worry about being eliminated. He also has a small amount of health compared to other bosses that have appeared in Fortnite. I only had a low rarity shotgun when I took Billy on and was able to defeat him with a few headshots.
If you just want to complete the “Find and Defeat Billy” Search, and you don’t bother getting the weapons he drops once defeated, you can simply land a single shot on Billy and run away. As long as someone defeats him, you will complete the quest for help.
The biggest challenge when defeating Billy in Fortnite There will be other players who are eager to defeat him themselves. I found out the hard way when, right after defeating Billy, another player appeared by surprise and eliminated me. For this reason, I’d recommend defeating Billy as quickly as possible, picking his loot drops, and then run away before another player can find you.