You're going to end up with a whole new set of challenges in Fortnite's latest update for this chapter, Chapter 2. Not only will there be new skins and challenges to check out, but also a selection of new mechanics that players can take on. are going to have to learn. You can also have a little creativity with these mechanisms. For example, players have the option to grab a weapon while fishing. In this guide, we'll break down how to do this.
Pick up a weapon while fishing in Fortnite Chapter 2
You are going to find the process of catching a weapon eerily similar to fishing. The first step you are going to have to do is grab a fishing rod. To do this, you can find them in different places. You might find it on the ground, in the chest, or inside a fishing barrel. Of the options, fishing rods are the easiest to locate inside fishing barrels. You're probably going to get there with this method, so you and your teammates won't be arguing over whoever you find inside a chest.
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When you grab the fishing rod, you hold it like a weapon or medical bag. It's going to take up a place in your main inventory, so make sure you have room.
The next thing you need to do is locate a fish collecting area. You should be able to see them through the little ripples they form on a circle in the water, with bubbles coming out of them. When you locate an area like this, throw your fishing rod by pressing your home button and watch the red cap. The red plug will drag on the surface of the water and when you see it diving, pull back on the fishing rod. You can remove it by clicking the same button you pressed to launch it.
Here! You have the chance to fish by performing this action or by obtaining a weapon. Unfortunately, there isn't the exact science to make sure you get one option over the other. You have to keep casting your line to see what you get. Do this a few times and you should get yourself a random weapon.
Good luck Fortnite players and enjoy the new Chapter 2 update.
