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Fortnite is a game that has many aspects to consider to win. You need to develop tactics, learn to predict the behavior of the enemy, master craft items. Therefore, before playing Fortnight, you need to study the rules, tactics and other nuances of the gameplay.

What is Fortnite and what is the essence

Fortnight is a free multiplayer online game that is available on both PC and consoles. The main mode is battle royale. It provides for a battle between 100 players, where everyone is for himself.

The one who survives wins. You can play alone or in a team of 2 or 4 people.

There is also a PvE mode. In it you have to fight with game zombie mobs. The task of a team of living users is to survive. Victory depends on teammates’ coordination and defense organization.

The plot of the game

The earth is covered by a storm that destroys most of the world’s population. After the disaster, huskies appear – zombie monsters that attack people. The main character will have to unite the survivors around him, protect them from mutants and storms, find out the cause of the storm and the events that followed.

In PvP, the plot is simpler. On an island in the middle of the ocean, 100 people are thrown out of a flying bus. The parachuted ones have neither weapons nor resources (they are scattered throughout the landing zone). Only one can leave alive.

Craft features

During the game, you will have to create new items. This is needed in both PvP and PvE.

Crafting materials can be obtained by destroying the environment. Each destroyed object yields a different raw material.

Resource	What to get from
Bolts, nuts, parts, spare parts	Technique, machine tools
Boards, adhesive resin, ropes	Trees
Ore, various types of mineral powder, crystals	Stones
Coal	Mountains, caves
Flower petals, fiber	Field plants
Bacon	Food warehouses, dog houses
Batteries (including active)	Household appliances, garden gnomes with lanterns, chests, strange places

In PvE, crafting materials are obtained after completing a quest. You can also obtain raw materials by purchasing a llama piñata, which carries it, with in-game currency.

Location selection

In PvP mode, it is important to choose the right drop-off point from the flying bus. In different parts of the game map, the amount of loot is not the same.

If you make a mistake with the drop zone, you can be left without firearms or first aid kits.

When choosing a location, you need to be guided by the following principles:

• amount of loot;
• the number of opponents;
• tactical features of the territory.

So far, only some parts of the map meet these criteria:

1. Careless shore. It has many shelters and hills, thanks to which you can control the situation, hide from the enemy in time. The amount of loot is average, but sufficient to start the game. The disadvantage is the possibility of opponents entering from the back.
2. Nectar Valley. There are few people there, the movement is safe. There are always many barrels of armor in a location. The disadvantage of the valley is that when leaving it, people from the Oil Rig can attack.
3. Oil derrick. An area with good loot and a lot of weapons. A small number of players land there. You only need to leave the tower before the area is limited. Otherwise, players who have landed in the Nectar Valley can attack.
4. A store. A simple location with an average amount of loot and no bots. Doesn’t attract many players. The Trade Point almost always drops a Heavy Sniper Rifle.
5. Cooling towers. The advantage of the terrain is a large amount of loot and the ability to reach the desired point through pipes. The disadvantage is the demand for the location from other players.

After accumulating in-game experience, positive and negative points can be found at any landing zone. Therefore, after 10-20 played matches, you do not need to limit yourself to simple areas.

Items and their properties

Fortnite has a wide variety of items for a variety of purposes. To play well, you need to learn how to use them (see table).

Thing	Act	Using
Pocket rift	Lifts the player high into the air	Helps to quickly get away from the enemy
Suction cup	Sticks to surfaces and pulls the character along	Allows you to climb mountains, buildings
Bandage	Recovers 15 HP	It is used for minor damage or if there is no first aid kit
First aid kit	Restores 100 HP	Suitable for the treatment of severe injuries
Frost trap	Ice binds the feet of the enemy and makes them glide	Helps to immobilize the enemy to quickly incapacitate him
Launcher	Helps to jump long distances	Allows you to quickly move to another point on the map
Bush	Shrub on the game map	Helps to disguise
Air balloons	Raise the character high into the air	Used to move around the map
Cozy campfire	Bonfire that the player can build	If you sit by the fire, you can restore up to 25 HP
Damaging trap	Inflicts lethal damage to the enemy	Installed when you need to cover your back while collecting loot

Weapons in the game

Fortnite has a rich selection of weapons. Each of the “trunks” has its own characteristics and scope.

Stormtroopers

The game features 5 types of assault rifles. They are suitable for close and medium range combat.

All assault rifles are divided into 5 classes:

Class	Name	Damage	Store size	Reload speed	Rate of fire
Machine	M4	30	30	2,3	5,5
	SCAR	35	30	2,1	5,5
Heavy Assault Rifle	WHITE	44	25	2,8	3,75
Tactical assault rifle	M4	22	30	2,2	7
	SCAR	23	30	2,09	7
Self-loading rifle	M14	42	8	2,2	4
Automatic machine with a sight	AK-12	23	20	2,3	3,5

Varieties of pistols

Pistols are the second most diverse weapon type in the game.

Varieties:

• standard;
• with a silencer;
• heavy;
• «Breter».

The first 2 do little damage and are only suitable at the beginning if no more valuable loot is found. The heavy pistol removes up to 75 health units, the “Brether” – up to 90. True, they shoot at short distances.

What are the shotguns

There are only 2 shotguns in the game – tactical and combat. They are most effective at close range.

Both have around 70 damage, low rate of fire, and slow reload times.

This is compensated by the fact that the enemy can be killed with 1-2 shots.

SMG (heavy weapon)

SMGs in the game are called submachine guns. There are few of them – Thompson and KRISS Vector. Both have similar parameters – damage around 20 and rate of fire 7-9. Effective at close range.

Rifles in the game

There are 3 types of sniper rifles in the game:

• heavy;
• with a silencer;
• semi-automatic.

They can hit the enemy at long distances and have high damage (from 75 to 150), often one-shot.

Heavy artillery

The game has heavy weapons:

• RPG;
• revolving grenade launcher;
• minigan;
• touch grenade launcher.

They are used against well-armored opponents, as well as to fight against groups of enemies (in PvE – with zombies, in PvP – with teams).

Melee weapons, grenades and bombs

The game has a large selection of explosives:

• grenade;
• dynamite;
• stink bomb;
• boogie-woogie bomb (makes the enemy dance for 5 seconds);
• pulse grenade (knocks the enemy back).

There are also melee weapons. The most common is a pickaxe with which the player is dropped onto the island. There are also various swords, axes, machetes. They can be purchased with in-game currency. It is difficult to find such a weapon at the location.

How to start playing

To start playing Fortnight, you will need:

• download the launcher from the official EpicGames website;
• launch it and register;
• Found in the Fortnite Store
• click “Get” and download the distribution of the game.

After that, you need to launch Fortnight using the icon on the desktop or through the launcher.

Settings

Before starting the game, you need to set the graphics settings that are suitable for your computer. This is important because the frame rate (FPS) is of great importance in online shooters. If it is small (up to 70), opponents will react faster to the player’s actions.

To change the graphics settings, you need:

• select settings in the main menu;
• click on the monitor icon;
• reduce the quality of the graphics.

If necessary, you can block FPS by setting the maximum allowed limit. This will make it more stable.

Shooting mode

The mobile version of the game has 2 shooting modes: standard and automatic. The first requires you to constantly press the fire icon. The meaning of the second is that when an enemy appears nearby, the character starts to shoot automatically.

Landing

After starting the match, the player will be in a flying bus. To disembark from it, you need to press F and use the glider to land at the desired point.

Building survey

Immediately after landing, you will need to explore nearby buildings. This is needed to collect weapons, first aid kits, armor and other useful items.

Storm features

The play area is constantly bounded by the storm. In the new edition, this is the water column. It is important not to fall under it. Traveling abroad consumes HP. If you stay there for a long time, you can die.

What tricks and secrets will help a successful passage

There are some tricks and secrets to help you win the Battle Royale:

1. For faster movement around the map, you need to use special items: balls, a trampoline. This will help avoid a head-on collision with the enemy.
2. Better to hide if possible. The most accessible shelter is a bush.
3. The doors of houses should be closed when visiting them. This will help convince the enemy that the player was not in the building.

Your own tricks and secrets are developed over time in the course of the accumulation of gaming experience.

How and what can be improved

Weapons can be upgraded in Fortnite. This is done on the workbenches, which are located in some locations. Modification requires materials.

In PvE, it is recommended to improve your base, squad, and build new fortifications. This also requires materials.

The benefits and harms of the game

The useful aspects of the game include improving reaction and social interaction through communication with other users. To the harmful ones – a large amount of time spent on battles, as well as microtransactions.

Tips & Tricks

If you follow the advice of experienced players, the chances of winning a battle royale or being successful in PvE are higher.

Using a pickaxe

The player is parachuted to the island with only a pickaxe. It can be used to extract resources from trees, houses, stones. If you could not find a weapon, you can fight with a pickaxe. True, there is little chance against armed players.

Building a building

During the game, buildings and defensive structures can be built from pre-collected resources. Don’t neglect this. Construction helps to defend against enemies.

Shield healers and replenishers

Do not forget to pick up first-aid kits and armor, even if the character is healthy and has a full shield. After contact with the enemy, they may be urgently needed.

The use of weapons and grenades

It is necessary to use weapons and grenades deliberately, taking into account their characteristics and purpose. It is better to have several “trunks” for different purposes. For example, a shotgun for close combat and an assault rifle for a long range.

Expression of aggression

You can express aggression in Fortnite via voice chat. Whether it is worth doing is up to the player to decide.

Studying the psychology of the enemy

During the battle, one must take into account the psychology of the enemy, calculating his steps. This concerns the actions of the enemy, the places where he is hiding, a possible attack.

Traps

You need to make the most of the traps. Especially if there is a possibility that the enemy will come from the rear.

Exploring the map

Before landing, you should carefully study the features of the map. This will help you get your bearings during the match.

Studying the game of professionals

You can improve your gaming skills and spy on interesting features from professional e-sportsmen or streamers.

The cost of the game and what you need to spend in the process

The game is distributed free of charge, but in the future, spending money is possible. There is a donation in Fortnite. For money, you can buy a Battle Pass, virtual currency, and various items. But you can play successfully without real money injections.

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