In Fortnite: Battle Royale, since the glider nerf, fall damage has become a real problem. But with this simple trick, you can avoid fatal falls.
Why are so many players dying from falling? In Fortnite, the reusable gliders were recently removed with Update 6.30. Until then, players could activate the handy gliders at any time and safely float down from any height.
This is no longer possible, and players who were used to the old playstyle are now plummeting to their deaths like lemmings!
A small item becomes extremely important
Here’s how to avoid fall damage: If you fall from a certain height in Fortnite, you can take heavy damage. Often, such a fall ends fatally. But with a simple trick, you can completely avoid the damage.
All you need is a special item: the balloon. Balloons are actually used to gain height slowly. In the old meta gameplay with the reusable gliders, balloons were frequently used to ascend high and then quickly glide over the map.
The balloon is more important than ever: Without the old gliders, many fans thought the days of the balloons were numbered, as they would be deathtraps without the reusable gliders. After all, you would inevitably fall to your death if the balloons eventually ran out of air.
However, many players overlooked that the balloon also reduces fall speed. Just one balloon is enough to completely negate the fall damage.
You can fall from any height and just before hitting the ground, “ignite” the balloon. Then you float down gently and without significant delay, taking no damage.
So make sure you always have a pack of balloons with you. Then you can fall as often as you want without worrying about damage.
If you have no balloons but can build well, this trick will also help you against fall damage:
