How To Not Suck At Fortnite: A Beginner’s Guide

Because PC and mobile players can play together in Fortnite, there should be no difference in the controls and mechanics, except for the feel of the devices. So there’s no reason to not learn Fortnite controls on your own device. In Fortnite, there are two control modes: Combat Mode and Build Mode.Combat Mode is used when you are shooting enemies or other stuff which needs weapon use. Meanwhile, Build Mode is used for building objects with the materials you have, like woods, rocks, or metal. For the complete guide of the keyboard controls, check this link.

When you move through open spaces without coverage, use the autorun feature to find hidings. Though exploring is fun, you can’t just stand in open areas as enemies will easily shoot you. Make sure you move safely in the game, so you won’t be an easy prey.

Every battle royale games require good hearing skill to survive. With good hearing, you can listen if enemies are around, even you can know which direction they are moving. You can hear gunshots, footsteps, or reloads when they are close. To focus on the sounds, better play using headphones.

Another thing to focus on is the map. Map indicators may sign important things. If there’s a fire icon in the map, it’s an enemy firing. If the map shows footprints, it’s a sign for a surrounding enemy. Then, black boxes mean loots.

Not like PUBG, in Fortnite we crafting feature. Crafting is one of the important features to win the game. Building speed and object choice affect your survival chance. Therefore, you have to take the Build Mode practice seriously.