Picture this. You just thanked the bus driver and your diving headfirst into Tilted Towers. You’re on a hot streak and you want to end the night with a bang. What do you hope pops up out of your first loot chest? What weapon do you want to see behind the bathroom door? Throughout Fortnite‘s battle royale history, there have been plenty of answers to this question. The Vault is overflowing with weapons and items that were out of sync with the rest of the arsenal. Every few months, Epic tries to right its wrongs, but it’s sometimes a blast just to break the rules.
Looking back across their entire history, we were able to find a set of ten weapons that always made the difference. Some only lasted a few days in game, others are still with us today. Either way, any one of them could pop up again as a part of Epic’s ongoing seasonal schedule. So, learn up on some of Fortnite‘s most game-changing pickups and you’ll be ready whenever the developers decide to break the game once again.
Whether it’s the outlandish Zapotron or the more grounded Mounted Turret, Fortnite‘s unique art style lets it run the gauntlet when it comes to adding new tools of destruction. If we make this list again in a year, what could be on it? A freeze ray? Captain America’s shield? A grenade that summons a bunch of zombies at your command?
Or maybe we’ll just see more Mythic drops from Epic’s past games. Most probably wouldn’t mind seeing the Infinity Blade back in action as a tribute to those now-removed games. Or perhaps some Unreal Tournament shock combos or Redeemer crossovers could appear in a loot chest. After all, it’s not like they’re going to appear in their own game for a long, long time.
Fortnite Game Changing Pickups
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Fortnite's 10 Game Changing Pickups
So, you're dropping into Tilted Towers and you need a game changer. Something that will ensure that your next match is memorable. Fortnite has had plenty of these types of items in its brief history, and here are the most devastating. See any of these on the field, and you better run. -
Crossbow
Originally themed for Valentines Day, the crossbow was a devastating sniper rifle even without its fancy skin. A high damage output even on Rare difficulty and five shots to a clip made it a sharpshooters dream, and eventually led to it being vaulted in May of 2018. -
Drum Gun
A hybrid of a Rifle and Machine Gun, the Drum Gun brought a 1920s flair to Junk Junction. It proved to be deadly accurate in the hands of players at close range, even after a round of significant nerfs. Two months after its initial debut, it was curtains for this Tommy. -
Guided Missile
The preferred tool of any rocket rider, the Guided Missile lets you root out camping opponents and sail into the skies of victory. A devastating and rare munition, the Guided Missile saw two tours of duty in the fields of Fortnite. As of now, it's still available to mess around with in Playground mode. -
Infinity Blade
Originating in Epic's hit trilogy of mobile games, this mythic sword only lasted for four days before being banished to the Vault. It powered up players and granted them extra health, creating an in-game boss fight. In the end, it did its job just a bit too well. -
Infinity Gauntlet
A purposefully limited time item, this Marvel Comics artifact turned its wielder into Thanos. His mighty punch, energy blast, and insane leaping ability made players quake in fear during his summer stint in the battle royale. Let's hope he finds other worlds to conquer for the sequel. -
Jetpack
Nothing changes a shooter quite like added mobility. Dodge out of sniper fire and root out towers of foes with the Jetpack, a limited time only Legendary backpack. Aeronauts with enough skill can negate any crafty builders and land the last few kills with pinpoint accuracy. -
Mounted Turret
A turret sequence in most shooters is a drag, but a well executed run with the Mounted Turret can be a thrill. This legendary trap is deployable anywhere there's a flat surface and spurts out infinite ammo as long as you mind the heat and don't take enough damage. -
Remote Explosives
It makes sense that a game partially about building would also have some C4 to even the odds, but the Remote Explosives were too much for their own good. Able to rip apart strategies at a distance and coming in bundles of three, most players don't miss these server bombs. -
Thermal Scoped Assault Rifle
Able to pick out enemies and loot with ease, the Thermal Scoped Assault Rifle is the current best weapon if you're looking to charge an opposing team. Just be sure to account for its high recoil, lest you be staring into the sun as you take a fatal blow. -
Zapotron
One of the original vaulted weapons in Fortnite's battle royale mode, the Zapotron was an electrified sniper rifle that decimated groups of enemies from afar. It has a great design but doesn't really fit with the rest of the game's more authentic arsenal. Still, don't wear a lightning rod if we ever see this weapon again.
