Enter the world of Fortnite: Battle Royale , the all-action, free-to-play, gaming phenomenon! Whether you're a total noob or an experienced player, the 100% Unofficial Fortnite Essential Guide will teach you everything you need to know, from gameplay basics and must-know building techniques to advanced tips and tricks. The vibrant graphics and in-depth instruction of this comprehensive guide bring the world of Fortnite to vivid life. Gain a competitive edge with these techniques, tips and tricks, maps, building instructions, weapon specifications, and more. Ready for your first game? First, choose which gaming platform suits you best and whether to go into battle alone, team up with a partner, or join a squad. Familiarize yourself with the controls, then get the key information you’ll need to jump right into battle . Pick the right drop zone to nail your landing strategy using a  map of the game’s mysterious island with details on each named location, including where to find loot and advice on tricky-to-navigate areas. After an overview of game screen essentials to navigate and keep an eye on your friends and foes, you’ll find a detailed guide to looting . You’ll learn how to harvest materials for building , taking cover, and gain battle-winning vantage points and the strengths and weaknesses of each type. Find where and how to loot weapons, ammo, traps, and healing consumables for maintaining your survival. Become an all-knowing weapons expert with the advice on choosing and using weapons , including a guide to available pistols, sub-machine guns, light machine guns, assault rifles, shotguns, sniper rifles, grenades, and launchers. To master the game, you’ll need to learn how to build . Here, you’ll learn how to build all types of walls, ramps, floors, and roofs, plus advanced tips for developing your building skills. An overview of movement fundamentals provides tips on how to lurk, creep, check your surroundings, and avoid being shot. Finally, put everything you’ve learned together with a review of combat strategies and scenarios . At the back, a list of vital dos and don’ts provides an overview of the key takeaways, and a safety tips page provides guidance for parents and younger fans . So fire up your PC, Mac, Xbox, PS4, Nintendo Switch, or iOS device, lock 'n' load and prepare for battle... “The 100% Unofficial Fortnite Essential Guide is a kid-friendly book that shares everything you need to know about the game. Whether you are completely new to Fortnite or looking for a few advanced tips, this guide has everything you could ever hope to know.”― Dad Logic The becker&mayer! Creative Team develops unique and interactive books and kits for adults that deliver high quality content and packaging. Bringing together pop culture and fandoms of all kinds, becker&mayer! books aims to inspire and educate with an element of whimsical and irreverent fun! 100% Unofficial Fortnite Essential Guide By becker&mayer Books The Quarto Group Copyright © 2019 Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc. All rights reserved. ISBN: 978-0-7603-6576-2 Contents THE TECHNICAL STUFF, GAME EDITIONS, 6, CONTROLS, 8, GETTING STARTED, ESSENTIAL TIPS FOR NOOBS, 12, USING THE LOBBY, 14, PASSES & CHALLENGES, 16, FILLING YOUR LOCKER, 18, ITEM SHOP & CAREER SCREEN, 20, PLAYING FORTNITE, TOP LANDING TACTICS, 22, MAP LOCATIONS REVEALED, 24, GAME SCREEN ESSENTIALS, 28, LOOTING: THE BASICS, 30, LOOTING: WHAT TO FIND, 32, WEAPONS: THE BASICS, 36, WEAPONS: STATS & RARITIES, 38, BUILDING: THE BASICS, 42, BUILDING: HOW TO EDIT, 44, BUILDING: ADVANCED TIPS, 48, MOVEMENT FUNDAMENTALS, 52, COMBAT STRATEGIES, 54, PREPARING FOR VICTORY, 58, DOS AND DON'TS, 62, SAFETY TIPS, 64, CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED ESSENTIAL TIPS FOR NOOBS The great thing about Fortnite is that you can pick it up and play right away! This book will show you how to master the methods that will help you to win a Victory Royale, but here's how to jump straight into the action! PREPARING FOR BATTLE ... 1 CHOOSE YOUR MODE On the Lobby screen you can decide which game mode you're going to play. There are different styles of match, but your first decision is whether to play alone, as one half of a duo, or as part of a larger squad of up to 50 other players! 2 VOLUME CONTROL Whether you're playing alone or in a team, headphones will greatly improve your gameplay. You'll be able to communicate with your squad, sense enemies approaching and hear the sound of hidden golden loot chests. 3 BIRD'S-EYE VIEW After a short spell on "Spawn Island" (during which time you can familiarize yourself with the controls) you'll find yourself aboard the Battle Bus. From here you can see the whole of the main island, so decide where you want to land and wait for the perfect time to free fall into the action! 4 HARVEST AND BUILD When you touch down on the map you'll be holding your axe. So get to it! Trees, buildings, rocks