Fortnite Remix: Chapter 2 has just begun and players are already finding ways to exploit items, locations, and vehicles from the second chapter. Compared to Chapter 5 Season 4, the Remix update completely changed the way Battle Royale mode is played by changing the loot pool and points of interest.

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This month-long season takes players back to the early days of Chapter 2, where shields abound and boats are the most powerful vehicle. Here are some tips and strategies you can follow to get a head start in Fortnite Remix.

Fortnite Remix has added a number of healing items to the loot pool, including the Bandage Bazooka and Shield Keg. The Bandage Bazooka is a launcher that allows you to fire bandages at yourself or other players, healing them for 15 HP per shot.

Equally useful, you can throw a Shield Barrel onto the ground to deliver a steady stream of muddy shields to anyone near the item. Carry these two items in any team game mode to play as the group doctor; This is a great strategy for distributing team responsibilities and can give less experienced teammates an extra task to help them.

The Slurpy Swamp is a fun point of interest on the Chapter 2 nostalgia map, and it offers plenty of equipment, including the ability to heal shields by simply sitting in the glowing water surrounding the location.

If you want to guarantee full shields at the start of a match, you’ll love splashing around in the water near Slurpy Swamp. You can also destroy Slurp Trucks to receive shields, located in the Slurpy Swamp area.

Rocket Launchers are a fan-favorite weapon and one of the only explosives you’ll find in Remix: Chapter 2. You can use Rocket Launchers to easily destroy large structures and damage multiple enemies at once. Be careful, however, not to get caught up in your own explosion.

Vending machines around the Chapter 2 map sell rocket launchers for 170 metal. You can collect metal by destroying structures and cars. If you need explosive ammo, look for ammo boxes inside buildings.

The boat is the most iconic vehicle in Chapter 2, so it’s no surprise that it’s one of the best and wackiest ways to travel. Due to all the rivers and oceans on the current map, boats are a great way to speed up and down the map, especially if you want to quickly move from one point of interest to another.

Boats can also use rocket thrusters to fly over land, so they are perfect for sea or air travel. Study the river on the map in Chapter 2 and you will find that you can get around it easily while piloting a boat. Swimming in the river is also a good option if you need to travel the Fortnite map secretly.

Chug Jugs are returning to the battle royale in the 2024 iteration of Fortnite OG. Being one of the best healing items ever introduced, it’s worth carrying one around whenever possible. You can collect Chug Jugs from regular chests, so keep searching until you find one.

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The reason Chug Chugs are so popular is because they look like a medical kit. A sip from a Chug Jug will heal your shields to 100%, so you won’t have to carry multiple items to refill your shield gauge. A Chug Jug and Med Kit combo is great for increasing your chances of getting a Victory Royale.

Since items like the chainsaw and superhero gear are stocked in Remix: Chapter 2, you’ll need to find new ways to combat the build. The reintroduction of grapplers is a great way to level the playing field between players who build and those who don’t.

You can use a Grappler like a traditional grappling hook to launch yourself through the air and land on top of a building. If you need to quickly gain heights, a Grappler or Crash Pad Jr. will help you rise into the air and reach the enemy fortress.

You can now find Creepin’ Cardboard by looting chests. Throw this item on the ground to create a cardboard box for you to hide in, allowing you to deceive and surprise your enemies. You can move around inside a crawling box, but you must always stay crouched because otherwise enemies can see your feet.

The best way to use the Cardboard Creep is to hide near other boxes or crates, which are common outside of buildings in main locations. Wait for an enemy player to come around the corner, then jump and hit them with a weapon at close range for maximum damage. Each season offers a way to surprise your enemies, and it seems that’s the job of Creepin’ Cardboard. Creepin’ Cardboard also blends well around gold and brown structures.

In addition to Grapplers, another great way to counter construction in Remix is ​​to throw stink bombs at enemy structures. This unique throw provides a smelly way to defeat players. Throw a stink bomb and anything caught in its glow will take 10 damage per second.

Stink Bombs are especially useful for defeating players who build with brick or metal, as it is easier to force the enemy out than destroying a solid structure. No matter how you use them, Stink Bombs are by far the most powerful to throw in this mini-season, so pack as many as you can.

Port-O-Forts are another returning item in the Chapter 2 revisit, so you’ll have to get used to seeing them all over the map. If you get your hands on a Port-O-Fort, it’s best to hold onto it until the end of the match. Once you destroy a Port-O-Fort, a large structure will spontaneously appear and you can use it to instantly gain the upper hand over your opponents.

However, most players don’t bother to develop the preconceived structure, which is a major mistake. After destroying a Port-O-Fort, quickly build additional defenses to prevent players from catapulting into your fortress via grappling hook or shockwave grenade. Using a Port-O-Fort correctly can give an immediate advantage over your opponent, but only if you expand it correctly by building additional walls and ceilings.

Remix: Chapter 2 only lasts a month, so you need to unlock everything in the battle pass as quickly as possible. Although you earn a lot of experience points by completing quests in Battle Royale or Reload, the best way to unlock XP after completing your weekly challenges is to play Creative mode.

Fighting game modes like The Pit are ideal for earning lots of XP quickly, but many parkour maps also offer large experience gains. Regardless of your favorite mode, the key to completing your Battle Pass is to play every day, so you can earn XP through daily challenges.

For a fun and free game mode, you can try THE Ditch by Geerzy, but beware of experienced builders. The island code is 4590-4493-7113.

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