8 Tips that Make Fortnite Easy to Play as a Noob

The latest gaming phenomenon in the world is no Candy Crush Saga. Fortnite is massively popular, but it’s also quite difficult to play. Newcomers may find the game challenging at first. The game becomes immensely more fun as players gain experience. Until then, use the below suggestions to survive Fortnite:

1. Avoid the Main Regions
There are 20 regions in the game marked with yellow arrows. These are the main regions where the most hardcore PvPers are likely to gather. Players here are rather aggressive, so newcomers may find the game particularly hard to grasp in these areas.

Instead, land in a non-named region to avoid getting blasted the moment your character’s feet hit the ground. Aim for the smaller, unnamed house lots. These regions have plenty of supplies too, but minimal numbers of aggressive players.

2. Use a Shotgun as Your Starter Weapon

Fortnite is full of cool weapons, but not all are effective. The most effective weapon for a beginner is a shotgun. It may not be as cool as a handgun, but the trusty old shotgun can cause damage in close proximity like no other. Since nearly all beginner combat in-game are close encounters inside buildings, a shotgun can serve you much better than a pistol or a rifle.

3. Find a Shield Potion without Delay
To master the game, secure a shotgun. Right after that, find a shield potion. The potions are far more effective than bandages to regain health. The shield potions don’t add health points but add a brand new bar of health. That’s about 75 percent more health to keep you going. Make sure you consume shield potions only in a safe area.

4. Become a Master Builder.
Building stuff is a crucial aspect of survival in Fortnite. Players can conjure up survival tools literally out of thin air. So if you can build like an expert, your survival will be near guaranteed.

There are several structures you can practice building in the game. To decrease the difficulty of the game, become crazy familiar with building “1x1” basic structures. These structures offer protection as well as the high ground advantage during combat.

To practice a lot, drop into a rather secluded area as mentioned earlier. You can practice more in the “Save the World” mode. Make it even easier by choosing the “Builder Pro” button layout.

5. Change the Button Layout
The button layout can be frustrating when playing Fortnite without a controller. Without the right layout, players can lose essential milliseconds when responding to attacks. Fix this problem by changing the button layout to “Builder Pro.” As mentioned above, it helps you learn to build better too.

6. Don’t Cut Down the Trees.
Rather, don’t completely chop down trees when harvesting for food. Trees offer wood in addition to food. You need wood to build things. So if you only cut down trees partially, you can get more wood and food anywhere in the game.

Chopping down trees is also risky out in the open. You can minimize your likelihood of becoming a target by jumping up and down and spinning in circles while chopping. Not the most elegant way to play the game, but you will get the chopping done faster at less risk.

7. Think before Jumping into Battle Pass Challenges
Battle Pass challenges, made available weekly, offer loads of useful unlocks. But new players should not dive straight into these challenges right away. Battle Pass games tend to be crowded with experienced PvPers that can toast you before you can say “Fortnite”.

Instead, wait till a Battle Pass challenge area sees a reduction in activity. Then you can swoop in and achieve the objective without having to combat dozens of players more experienced than you.

8. Remember Where the Loot Chests Were
One of the biggest tasks in the game is to find loot chests full of treasures. These chests can be found just about anywhere in the game, from inside a house to under a tree. If you do happen to find a loot chest, remember the location.

Loot chests aren’t randomized in the game. So if you find one, you may stumble upon a refreshed chest at the same location later (unless an update changes it).

There you go. Use the above tips to get off to a grand start as a Fortnite player and not get pawned every time you land.