The Battle Royale game mode of Fortnite is more popular than ever. As new players log in daily to jump into the battle, we have gathered the most common beginner mistakes – and we explain how to avoid them!
You discovered Fortnite: Battle Royale, but you feel lost against the more experienced players? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. At its core, Fortnite: Battle Royale is a game that is easy to understand but difficult to master.
Additionally, Fortnite: Battle Royale offers a lot of tactical gameplay variants that you can use to succeed. Whether aggressively or defensively, with building fortifications or without – you can win in every conceivable way.
We show you typical beginner mistakes – and how you can avoid them!
Beginner Mistake 1: You never build anything until someone shoots at you
Aside from your hearing and what unfolds before your eyes, you receive no information about where an opponent is located. There is no radar. Those who joyfully roam through the landscape must always expect to be targeted.
Anyone who doesn’t build a wall for protection will lose 99% of confrontations. By the time you figure out where the opponent is and can even think about firing your weapon, it’s already too late.
Activate the Turbo Build Mode in the settings, this allows you to place walls, stairs, etc. as long as you hold down the build button until your resources are completely used up. If you are shot at, switch to build mode, hold down the build button, and turn around in a 360-degree circle.
Next, place a staircase to be able to look out. If you manage to locate the opponent before building, you can also simply build a wall in their direction, followed by a staircase.
Now you have placed an obstacle between you and the opponent. This gives you room not only to throw mini-shield potions. You can now observe the opponent, fire at them, and scan the environment for escape routes.
Beginner Mistake 2: You always land in the big city
It is undeniable that success in Fortnite: Battle Royale also depends on how practiced you are in dealing with opponents. Many players recommend landing in big cities to practice fights.
However, that doesn’t mean you have to land as a complete novice in Tilted Towers. If you have no idea where the weapons and treasure chests are located, which weapon you should even use, and there’s an opponent lurking around every corner – it leads to frustration, guaranteed.
First practice handling the different items that Fortnite: Battle Royale has to offer. Land in places that are less frequented and practice the shooting behavior of the weapons. Only when you master the basics regarding build mode and different weapons should you consider landing in larger cities.
Beginner Mistake 3: You always use the wrong weapon
Anyone who charges at an opponent with a sniper rifle will likely lose that confrontation. Pay attention to the weapons you play with, when to use which, and which weapons are the best in their respective category.
You should always have:
- A assault rifle or a burst assault rifle
- A melee weapon such as a shotgun or submachine gun
- A ranged weapon such as the bolt-action sniper, hunting rifle, or crossbow
- If possible, an explosive weapon (grenade or rocket launcher)
Depending on the distance to the target, you can now modify your weapon choice. Try to land a hit with the sniper rifle from a distance, and use the assault rifle at medium range.
At close range, you should use a melee weapon. The explosive weapons are also very effective for smoking out enemy fortifications. The rocket launcher is also useful if you have the high ground.
Beginner Mistake 4: You want to play straight for the win
This may sound strange – but those who play right from the start with the goal of winning a round can quickly become frustrated. In fights, the practice is lacking, and the build mode hasn’t been learned yet. To avoid confrontations, many beginners therefore land at the edge of the map.
With rather mediocre loot, the beginner will scurry from cover to cover to avoid drawing attention (even bushes are popular hiding spots). Suddenly, you’re in the end game and only one opponent is left.
And now? While you are sitting in a bush, your opponent has built a fort and is starting to destroy the last covers. If you’re unlucky, you are hiding in a bush. If you’re even more unlucky, you’re hiding behind a tree.
Without a hit with a ranged weapon, you will have no chance of winning that fight. Therefore, there is no point in entering with the claim to win a game right away. Practice the fights and the build mode.
As your confidence in your skills increases, the urge to hide all the time decreases. To practice the build mode, you can land at the edge of the map (Wailing Woods), gather some wood, and build away happily.
Beginner Mistake 5: You don’t use a headset
Those who do not use a headset during a game of Fortnite: Battle Royale, turn the TV to mute, or cannot set it loud enough to hear all ambient sounds will quickly experience a rude awakening.
Since you do not get any opponents displayed on the mini-map, you are reliant on your eyes and ears. If you hear the sound poorly, you rob yourself of 50% of your senses. If you don’t hear an approaching opponent, you stand no chance of defending yourself. You will simply be shot down.
Therefore, use a headset, preferably with surround sound. If you hear from which direction an opponent is approaching, you can prepare and react accordingly.
Do you think of any other beginner mistakes you made at the beginning?
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