To play Fortnite on PC it has become incredibly challenging: this is because, with the spread and success of the game all over the world, the level of competition in online battles has risen dramatically. Not to mention how many players "populate" the game servers: between experienced users, with a lot of experience, and new opponents thirsty for victory, winning in battles is practically a feat!
I bet you think that way too, don't you? The difficult road to victory in Epic Games' Battle Royale title is dotted with obstacles, small and large, that can only be overcome with lots of practice and attention to detail. Unfortunately, there are no shortcuts or magical solutions, but you don't have to give up! After all, if you are not born an expert, you can always become one and, to be one, you also need to know the "tricks" and tactics used by professional players.
A few examples? I'll settle you immediately. Read on and you will find out how to improve on Fortnite PC with some tips and tactics that will surely help you win your online matches. Come on, get comfortable, relax and let go of the tension of multiplayer games for a few minutes, in order to learn what it takes to improve right away in Fortnite. Happy reading and good luck for everything!
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How Fortnite's Battle Royale Works
I think it is right to start with a review of the operation of the main mode of this famous online shooter. There Fortnite's Battle Royale mode it is based on a very simple concept: the last one who survives wins. Players competing simultaneously in a match can reach up to 100, in a large map which corresponds to, approximately, 5,5 square kilometers!
The characteristic of this mode is, therefore, the one who wins the last one alive and not the one who makes the most kills. In other words, a player could theoretically win even by making only one kill: that of the last remaining player. As you will have understood, it is therefore essential to be able to find the right places to hide, to hide and build shelters to stay protected.
The beginning of the game is characterized by crossing the map on a very special flying bus that transports all the players. Everyone can thus choose where to be dropped off to parachute to the place on the map that he prefers. By the way: don't forget to thank the driver for the ride!
Thanks or not, once landed, the player must survive at all costs, finding useful items and the best weapons to increase the chances of survival.
The playing area, however, is not destined to remain as large as it was at the beginning, because as you progress in the game, circles appear and narrow the area more and more, so that the encounter with the other players happens more and more frequently. . The times between the narrowing of one rim and the other decrease progressively, but it is very important not to be caught unprepared for the storm, which is always around the corner, after the first circle appears on the map.
Is everything clear at this point? Great, then you are finally ready to find out how to improve on Fortnite PC. Read on to find out which aspects you can work on to survive last!
How to become a Pro on Fortnite PC
The path to becoming a pro on Fortnite is long and winding. Of course you also need to have a certain flair for the Battle Royale shooter genre, but never underestimate the importance of constantly learning from your mistakes and techniques of the most experienced players. These attentions are essential to improve as quickly as possible. That said, here are some tips that can actually help you in your games in this hugely popular online title.
Play with relative calm
When you find yourself in a map full of adversaries, all fierce, it is normal to be a little excited and hasty, but you must always keep in mind that victory in Battle Royale comes with patience.
That said, start the game without being in too much of a rush to drop into the game zone but study the area of the map where you pass and observe the behavior of the opponents. Most Fortnite players tend to throw themselves into the more central areas of the map, while not underestimating the advantage of position yourself in the most peripheral areas.
Usually, when you are in a peripheral area, you don't meet many players and your chances of survival in the first few minutes of the game will be higher. It is also true that you still have to be careful to get close to the safe zone so as not to be excluded from the game. Do not forget to look for loot as you approach the safe zone: having good weapons and an upgraded shield are important to win.
Also remember to always move with caution, especially when moving into large areas with no roofs, and never approach a building in a hurry. Instead, approach from secondary entrances and observe openings such as windows and doors. Being able to "conquer" a building can be a very effective method to resist in a safe place indoors, however you will always have to observe who is approaching from the windows and you will never have to miss the opportunity to check the doors and listen to the footsteps of those who approach. , in the event that an opponent has sneaked in.
Don't stay too long in the same building but, from time to time, look at the map and spot other nearby buildings, which you may then attempt to conquer. The ideal would be to stay in buildings near the storm.
By playing with a calm and thoughtful attitude, you can build winning strategies, learning from mistakes and picking up on the moves that work in subsequent games. This way, you will hone your technique and be more likely to learn from others.
Know the weapons
Le weaponry in Fortnite they are real tools that lead to victory. The key importance of weapons is demonstrated by the fact that those who master and know them best are much more likely to win.
To get started, never miss a weapon update and don't forget that, periodically, the power each of them is remodeled to better balance the game. This means that if you find a winning combination, it is unlikely to remain final and you may need to review it often.
It is also important to keep i in mind weapon colors, each of them corresponds to the rarity, therefore also to better performances. The colors of the weapons in order of rarity are: Grey, green, blu, violet e gold. It goes without saying that getting to the final stages of the game with a gray weapon greatly lowers the odds of winning. The higher the rarity of the weapon, the higher its DPS, which stands for Damage per Second (damage per second).
Still on the subject of weapons, don't forget to look around: armaments and ammunition float and shine around, so seeing them won't be difficult, as long as you pay a little attention to them.
In order to "study" the characteristics of each weapon, I invite you to consult the Fortnite encyclopedia El Paese, where you can get all the updated details on the factors: Rarity, Ammo, DPS, Damage, Magazine Capacity, Rate of Fire, Impact e Charging times.
Build fast
Improve in Fortnite by specializing in the peculiar construction mode it is certainly one of the approaches to the game most suggested by the professionals of victory. Mastering the construction of ramps and buildings, starting to practice from the first hours of the game, is very useful for guaranteeing shelters, defense walls and immediate coverings, wherever the clash takes place.
Always keep the different in mind construction materials: wood, stone and metal. To get resources, destroy elements of the landscape and dismantle buildings with the pickaxe, a tool that you will always have at your disposal. Use it by pressing the F key and immediately collect what you have found, before it is stolen from you under the eyes of other players. Don't forget to use it as a close-range weapon as well, if you need to. You will need to collect at least 10 elements to build structures.
To start a construction, enter the respective mode with the G button and choose what you want to build. You can rotate the construction project with the mouse and position the piece the way you want with a mouse click. Do not forget, then, to place traps in your structure, by pressing the T key.
If you want to speed up the construction of buildings, use shortcuts by opening the main menu by clicking on the menu icon Settings and going up Input. From this screen you can choose which keys to assign to the type of construction: my advice is to simply do several tests, in order to find out how you feel better!
Regarding the constructions, I also want to briefly explain the 90 degree technique. This technique involves building a very simple ramp very quickly, then moving to its left or right side to build a wall exactly in the center and continuing so making another one to the left or right.
Keep in mind that mastering this technique by going fast takes a lot of practice, and for that, I suggest you practice in creative mode. The skill will consist in moving quickly from one newly built ramp to another. If you want to know more details on how to build on Fortnite, I refer you to my dedicated article.
Improving aiming on Fortnite PC
If you want victory in Fortnite, you'll do well to practice for one good aim. I guess you too have understood how important it is to aim well in this Battle Royale. Good aiming doesn't just mean shooting where you want it, but doing it quickly too. Being able to be efficient when aiming in Fortnite is mainly a matter of practice: experience to be gained from game to game and in creative mode. The experience comes as you get used to the game's speed in terms of FPS and the speed of mouse movement.
My advice for a more efficient practice is to always try to aim accurately. The first few times it will certainly seem more practical to shoot at the target without pretending to the point you hit, but if you don't start trying to hit the weaknesses, such as your head, you will never have enough training.
Practice, therefore, the so-called "headshot", even when the target seems far away: over time, you will see that you will be able to score an increasing number. At first, don't try to jump while aiming for the head: although it is an effective technique, I recommend that you only do it when you feel comfortable with aiming.
Finally, I want to reassure you about the aim assist available to opponents who play on mobile and consoles. Unfortunately it is true that it can be a considerable advantage for those who approach the game for the first times, however I assure you that perfect free aim, using a gaming mouse and keyboard, will give you a margin of success and flexibility unmatched by using controllers.
To reinforce my guarantee is the fact that many Fortnite players, even on consoles, prefer to play with a mouse and keyboard for more precision.
A final recommendation on aiming is closely related to performance of your connection, meaning having good aim won't do much if your connection is choppy and slow. If you often encounter gods lag (game slowdowns due to slow connection), I recommend that you do a speedtest and act accordingly, possibly putting into practice my advice on how not to let Fortnite run on PC.
Find suitable settings
What I told you in the chapter dedicated to aiming on Fortnite is closely linked to the search for most suitable settings.
The first settings to be adjusted are certainly those video, precisely because finding the right one means not incurring a loss of FPS, otherwise known as frame drop. These slowdowns occur when your graphics settings are higher than your PC's computing power. It is therefore of fundamental importance to set the graphics to a level supported by the PC, especially when performance is preferred over graphics quality.
Many professional players prefer reduce the video quality close to the minimum and with the maximum possible field of view. This approach helps to avoid slowdowns even in the most complex and hectic game situations.
If you didn't already know, you can change the video settings of Fortnite on PC with the help of my dedicated tutorial, where I explain each step in detail to configure the graphics of the game.
Other settings that can make a difference concern the customization of commands: in Fortnite, it is possible to adopt different combinations from those proposed by default by the developers; this is not a small possibility since, in this way, everyone can find new combinations according to their personal preferences.
To change the commands, you can always go to the menu Settings, accessible from the game start screen, and click on theicon with the three horizontal lines. Proceed, therefore, by clicking onicon representing the directional keys of the keyboard and you can change the assignment of the keys to the corresponding actions. By clicking on the gear icon, you can then edit the mouse behavior: For example, making it more sensitive will move the viewfinder faster.
My advice is to "play" with these customizations, in order to find the configuration that best suits you, according to your tastes. You could also take inspiration from a professional player, imitating his winning setup to see if it might be right for you too. Once you've found your favorite one, practice a lot to get used to!
Buy the right accessories
Have you ever noticed the accessories used by professional Fortnite players? If you had never noticed it, these are particular accessories, not only in terms of aesthetics, but above all in performance. These accessories belong to the named category Gaming, or peripherals designed with the prevalent use of video games in mind.
What does this mean in practical terms? Let's start, for example, from gaming mice and keyboards, which present a series of concessions aimed exclusively at gaming. To be more precise, gaming mice have greater sensitivity in terms of PPE, backbones e macro buttons (keys which, if pressed, correspond to the pressure of several keys at the same time); many of these are even customizable in weight and performance.
Le gaming keyboards, they also offer keys for macros, one key travel more suitable for gaming (the stroke corresponds to the time of pressing the button), as well as one better ergonomics for extended gaming sessions.
For practical advice on gaming mice and keyboards to buy, try taking a look at the buying guides I have dedicated to these peripherals.
Do not underestimate the choice of headsets more suitable for gaming: These can make a difference especially in group battles to communicate with teammates. In this regard, if you want to have a clearer idea on choosing the best headphones, you can consult my buying guide dedicated to these accessories.
To conclude this chapter on accessories, I want to say that every player should find their own ideal gaming station, where to feel at ease. Building a gaming station is not such an immediate process, especially if you don't follow precise principles. If you too feel you deserve a well-organized playstation and where you can find yourself, I refer you to my article which will guide you step by step in choosing the individual components.
Explore the map and learn its "secrets"
Remember when, at the beginning of the article, I told you how big the Fortnite map was? Well, this information should make you understand how important it is to know how to move in such a large space: this is an attention that must be placed in every multiplayer title. I can assure you that know the secrets of the game map makes a big difference!
The Fortnite map changes periodically, based on updates, but it is always good to memorize more areas to take them as a reference. Therefore, try to remember the names, associating them with their physical and aesthetic characteristics. The best way to get to know the map is to play several games, memorizing strategic points. A tip in this regard: when you are eliminated, stay and observe the players, so as to study how they use the map!
As for weapons, I also propose that you refer to the Fortnite encyclopedia in this case, because it is full of information on the different places that make up the game area. Try to observe how players behave, for example in small spaces like buildings. This will help you develop action patterns, which will remain suitable even when the map is updated.
Learn from professional players
You may have missed it but remember that observe pros play can teach you a lot. Carve out temporal spaces in which, instead of playing, you watch videos or live shows of professional matches, because this will help you understand what level of skill you are and at what level, instead, to aspire to. Try to assimilate the techniques and approaches to each situation, the type of weapons most used, the techniques of loot, construction and exploration and always try to grasp the details.
The most recommended means of learning from the pros are YouTube, where you can search for "improve Fortnite PC" or "How to get better at Fortnite PC" and the Twitch streaming platform in the Fortnite section. Twitch channels from pro gamers like Ninja, pow3r, Aydan e Had, they can come in handy to see their skills live.
