Building for advanced players | How to win? Fortnite: Battle Royale Guide
Last update: 15 May 2018
You have to remember about one thing while you are playing Battle Royale. Building constructions should come naturally to you. This element is necessary for you to win. If you noticed an enemy in the distance and that enemy saw you too - you have to build. If you plan on assaulting an enemy base - you have to build. If you were surprised by a back attack - you have to build. Regardless of a situation, the first thing that you have to do is to build a cover and then think about attacking or counterattacking.
Note! Fast building system works best on PC because you have a full control over your actions.
The first important thing while building is movement. You can't think about which key you should press next, you have to know it. You can't simply stop while sprinting and take your time to press the right button that lets you build something. However, you can help yourself with a simple trick where you change the default controls. If you think that pressing a button responsible for building stairs is too far while you are sprinting then you should change that button immediately. PC players with a mouse with multiple buttons can think about binding buttons that let you quick build stairs and walls. Remember - the closer the button, the faster you will be able to build something. That button can be either on a mouse or a keyboard, the choice is yours. In the end, it all depends on your preferences. What matters here is time and comfort of your controls scheme. Don't be afraid to experiment. Spend one match on landing on outskirts, away from enemies, and test various button combinations.
The first construction requires you to build one wall and stairs. Thanks to that you are protected by two constructions instead of one which gives you time. Build wooden constructions if you are under fire. They get destroyed as fast as those made out of metal or bricks but unlike these materials, wood is easier to gather.
The second construction is for players who like to use shotguns. Here, you have to build two pairs of stairs while storming enemy positions. If one of the constructions gets destroyed, the other can still provide you with cover. Remember that if you build three pairs of stairs, you risk receiving fall damage. You can think about building a double-layered floor instead of stairs. It is important to build them quick so do that while sprinting.
The third construction is a cover that you can build while you are storming a hill with an enemy on top of it. Remember that an enemy with a high ground can kill you fast. The picture above shows you an example of a such construction that can guarantee you safety. Do it fast and your enemy will get an unpleasant surprise.
Just like with the previous constructions, here, the key is to do it over and over again until you are satisfied with the results. Don't be afraid to train somewhere on outskirts. This tactic also works while you are storming an enemy base. Build stairs to reach a top of an enemy fortress.
Another method for a chargé is building stairs and walls behind them. When storming an enemy fortress it is vital to protect your own structure from fire. Many players will shoot the already built structure under you, causing you to fall down and receive additional damage. You can see the entire building in the above picture. Note that behind each ramp there is a wall, guaranteeing much more security than the stairs themselves - the enemy hiding in the fortress must first destroy the wall before he/she can do any damage to the stairs. If you master constructing stairs and walls during a sprint, you can try with double ramps and walls behind them. This is a method guaranteeing the highest level of security when attacking an enemy fortress.
If the player in the fortress you are trying to attack is particularly aggressive and shoots either you or your construction with full series, you should stop and build walls until the opponent has to reload his/her weapon. Once that happens, it will be an ideal moment for you to build more floors and take over the enemy construction.