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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Names: Gregory, Josh, author.
Title: Fortnite. Scavenging / by Josh Gregory.
Other titles: Scavenging
Description: Ann Arbor, Michigan : Cherry Lake Publishing, 2019. | Series:
Unofficial guides | Series: 21st century skills innovation library |
Includes bibliographical references and index. | Audience: Grade 4 to 6.
Identifiers: LCCN 2019003334 | ISBN 9781534148116 (lib. bdg.) |
ISBN 9781534150973 (pbk.) | ISBN 9781534149540 (pdf) |
ISBN 9781534152403 (ebook)
Subjects: LCSH: Fortnite (Video game)Juvenile literature.
Classification: LCC GV1469.35.F67 G746 2019 | DDC 794.8dc23
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Contents
Chapter 1
Items Everywhere
H
ave you played Fortnite yet? This fun, fast-paced
online game has taken the entire world by
storm. Its combination of action-packed
shooting and creative building make it unlike any
The ability to build your own forts, towers, and
other structures sets Fortnite apart from any other
online battle game.
Every new match of Fortnite offers nearly
unlimited possibilities.
other video game. Players can spend hours upon
hours competing to win matches and unlock new
skins and emotes . More than 200 million people have
downloaded it so far, and new players are joining the
battle every day.
One of the things that makes Fortnite so fun is that
no two matches are the same. You never know whats
going to happen after you parachute down from the
Battle Bus. Your characters appearance changes in
every match, and you can drop into a different part
of the map every time you play. There are 99 other
players in every match, and you cant predict what
they will do. You might drop into the middle of a
hectic battle. Or you might get a chance to take your
time and explore before you run into other players.
Most importantly, you cant predict what kinds
of items you will find as you play. Weapons, potions,
building materials, and other useful gear are scattered
randomly throughout Fortnite s island map. You might
You never know where youll discover the perfect
weapons or other useful items.
find a treasure chest containing a powerful gun in an
old shed. Or a few bundles of wood might be lying
on the floor in the basement of a suburban house. A
llama-shaped piata atop a wooded hill might contain
healing items or grenades.
Finding and collecting these items is a key part
of playing Fortnite . You will start every match with
nothing but a pickaxe. Your first goal will always be
to scavenge for the tools you need to win. Youll need
weapons to defeat other players. Youll also need
potions and healing items to keep your character
strong after an attack. A variety of building supplies
will come in handy so you can construct towers, walls,
and other defenses. There are many other things to
find as well, from balloons that let you float into
the sky to traps that you can set for other players to
fall into.
There is no way to memorize which items will
show up in which locations on the island. In one
match, you might find a powerful sniper rifle in an
abandoned gas station. But if you visit the same gas
station in your next match, you might find a grenade.
Or some bandages. Or nothing at all! This might seem
frustrating at first, especially if you find a really great
item in one match but never get to use it. But as you
play more, youll see that scavenging is a big part of
the fun in Fortnite !
The random placement of items in Fortnite means
that every player always has an equal chance to find
the best gear. Someone who is playing their first
You can spot treasure chests from their orange
glow. They also make a soft sound that you can
hear if you listen carefully.
Ways to Play
Are you new to Fortnite ? Maybe youve been hearing about it from your friends and youd
like to try it for yourself. Or maybe youd like to practice to get as good as your favorite
streamer . Luckily, it is very easy to dive into the world of Fortnite . The game is free to
play. It is also available on a wide range of devices. Many people play on desktop or
laptop PCs. Others use their tablets or smartphones. You can also play Fortnite using a
PlayStation 4, Xbox One, or Nintendo Switch video game console.
Even though Fortnite is free, be sure to ask a parent or other trusted adult before you
start playing. There might be rules theyd like you to follow while playing, or they simply
might want to learn more about the game before you start.
match could stumble upon a powerful gun or a chest
full of healing items, while experienced players
could have trouble finding the items they want. This is
good news for beginners. Competition can be tough
enough as it is. You never know when youll find your
self facing off against a pro player. You might have a
better chance at winning if youve been lucky enough
to come across a powerful weapon.
But how will you know when youve found the best
stuff? Which items should you pick up? Which should
you ignore? What do all these items even do? Read on
to find out everything you need to know to become a
master scavenger in Fortnite !
Chapter 2
Gathering Your
Gear
S
o youve safely parachuted out of the Battle Bus
and landed on the Fortnite island. Now what do
you do? The answer is to start scavenging!
As you learned in the previous chapter, you cant
predict which items you will find on which parts of
Locations like Tilted Towers are packed full of
great items to find, but you will have to compete
with a lot of other players who are also searching
for the best gear.
Fortnite s in-game map shows all of the islands
major named locations.
Fortnite s island. However, you can predict which areas
of the island are likely to have the best selection of
items to choose from. Take a look at the in-game map.
Youll notice that some places are marked with names
like Tomato Temple, Retail Row, and Tilted Towers.
These are usually town-like areas. They contain
numerous buildings and underground rooms.
Named areas tend to have a wider variety of
items available than wilderness areas. You can search
through bedrooms, offices, garages, and basements.
Youll find items on the roofs of skyscrapers and
tucked into alleyways. If you visit one of these named
areas, youre almost guaranteed to find something
good. But dont go rushing right to the nearest one.
The downside to visiting a place like Pleasant Park or
Paradise Palms is that many other players will have
the same plan. As a result, these places often become