When just starting, Fortnite can seem like a daunting game to play. With all the technical skill the game can require at times, it feels like playing passive and lowkey is the key to winning at first, after all the goal of the game is to be the last one standing. However, as time goes on it becomes clear that the key to winning games comes down to game sense and experience and the more you put yourself in high-stakes scenarios the better you will perform, leading to more wins and more kills each game. On the other hand, the fewer fights that you take, the less conditioning you experience, and the worse you will perform in high-pressure situations like gunfights and build battles.

Don’t worry, in this article we are going to break down some of the basic ideas and tips that will lead to more kills each game and more wins down the road.

Where to Drop

Right off the bat, it’s important to establish where you are going to start each match, ensuring that you are landing in an area that will provide enough loot to create a strong loadout and allow you to jump right into the fray and start taking fights. In the pre-game lobby, look at the path of the Battle Bus. It’s important to take note of this because it will help you determine where you want to land before the game even starts. Anywhere in the direct path of the Battle Bus is more often than not going to have a lot of players landing there.

I highly recommend if you are just starting out, land somewhere near the path that will likely be populated, but not overflowing with players. This will ensure that you will run into players, giving you that experience of early-game fights, but not so much that it becomes overwhelming. As you get more accustomed to this and it starts getting easier, land closer and closer to the path of the Bus until you understand how early game skirmishes work and become more confident taking those fights.

Itemization

Following where to drop on the map comes what to look for once you have touched down and are looking for loot. Not all weapons are created equal in many shooter games, and Fortnite is no exception. This Season, there are a lot of really strong weapons to create loadouts with, and there are some weapons that are best left untouched. Learning what weapons are best in the meta is an important part of finding success in fights leading to more kills

Now obviously, if you have a particular weapon that you are comfortable using and find success with there is nothing wrong with sticking with it. It is just important to make sure that you are creating a loadout that covers all of your bases like long-range, mid-range, close-range, and heals/utility. Understanding what it takes to make a good loadout is another factor that will lead to more kills and wins in the long run. If you are unsure as to which new weapons are strong in this new chapter, you can look at our article Five New Weapons Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 1 That You Should Start Using.

Understanding Augments

This season the new Augment System was introduced, and it shakes up how the game is played there are some strong perks to look out for when choosing which Augments to go with throughout a match. Now to avoid taking up too much time, the most important thing to know about augments is that it’s important to look for variety when choosing them since you only get four. A good example of this would be choosing Bloodhound or First Assault over Light Fingers if you already have Pistol Amp since you would already have one that covers close-range encounters or picking Splash Medic over Storm Forecast if you already have Storm Mark since it would help with obtaining heals and utility.

The Augments are a really strong addition to the game and are an important asset, understanding how they work is an important part of finding success in the game now. We also have an article covering everything about the new Augment System as well Everything You Need to Know About Fortnite Augments, which I highly recommend checking out if you want to understand how they work in depth.

Zero Build Mode

This one might sound farfetched but there is a lot of truth to it because playing Zero Build Mode eliminates one of the main factors that people tend to struggle with: Building. Playing Zero Build mode allows players to understand fights and skirmishes at face value, focusing on aim, positioning, and movement. Getting rid of that extra dimension takes away the stress of worrying about how big the skill gap may be between two players when needing to build.

Now, this does not mean you have to completely stop playing Build Mode. After all, that is what makes Fortnite unique, but playing Zero Build mode to learn the feel of the game can help players build confidence and better aim. After a while going back to Build mode as well as practicing on your own in custom games will allow for a more linear learning curve, since you have eliminated the stress of learning the core mechanics like movement and gunfights, allowing you to focus more on your builds, in turn allowing you to rack up more kills in both game modes.

Play More

At the end of the day, the most important thing to understand is that to get better at any game, you need to get more hours in to see success. Professional players didn’t just wake up one day and become amazing, they had to grind for days, months, and years to get to where they are now. This does not mean that to be good, you must eliminate all other aspects of life and commit to Fortnite. What it does mean though is that to see success, just like with anything, you need to put in the time, it does not matter how many guides you read and how many VODs you watch, to get better and start getting more kills in the game, the time and dedication must be put in. All these other outside sources and skills work in unison with practice and game time, so make sure that you apply what you read in-game and make sure you are giving the game enough time so that you are learning and improving.

Conclusion

Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 1 has brought a lot of unique mechanics and gameplay additions this time around. Hopefully, after reading this, you can apply these tips in the future allowing you to see that number go up next to the elimination icon. What’s most important is that you take things at your own pace and do not get too overwhelmed with the amount of information you take in. That is where you will find the most success, allowing you to rack up more kills and wins each time you hop into a match!