Mastering Fortnite's Flare Gun: The Ultimate Guide to Spotting and Exposing your Opponents!

Epic Games regularly introduces new items to Fortnite while also bringing back previously vaulted items. These additions are driven by player demand and are intended to provide fresh challenges and varied gameplay for Fortnite's dedicated community. In the latest 25.10 update of Chapter 4 Season 3, the Flare Gun has been reintroduced, offering players the opportunity to once again wield this powerful weapon on the battle royale island. This guide will outline how Fortnite players can acquire the recently unvaulted Flare Gun and effectively utilize its ability to mark nearby opponents, a particularly valuable skill in a season centered around the jungle and the art of camouflage.

With the recent release of update 25.10, Fortnite players now have the opportunity to acquire the Flare Gun. Although quests related to this weapon were introduced not too long ago, a previous error prevented the actual inclusion of the weapon in the game. Fortunately, this time, gamers can finally enjoy experimenting with this peculiar weapon once again and challenge themselves to uncover hidden camouflaged players in the jungle biome.

How To Find a Flare Gun

The Flare Gun is easily obtainable as it has a relatively low rarity. While it may not inflict significant damage, gamers will have no trouble locating it. This weapon proves to be particularly advantageous as it allows players to detect nearby enemies before they become aware of anyone's presence.

In Fortnite, players can find the Flare Gun by searching regular chests, rare chests, or as regular floor loot. Another option is to activate the Tracker's Armory Reality Augment to instantly obtain a Flare Gun.

If players want to use the Flare Gun multiple times, they will likely need to search for more than one per match. The ammo for this gun is exclusive and cannot be found in any loot container or ammo box. The Flare Gun contains six flares, and once all of them have been used, it becomes ineffective and needs to be replaced.

How To Mark Opponents With The Flare Gun

The Flare Gun in Fortnite serves multiple purposes. It is capable of causing damage to both players and structures by shooting a single flare that explodes upon impact with a barrier. This explosion not only inflicts damage to the surrounding area but also has the potential to ignite flammable objects or terrain nearby.

Additionally, the Flare Gun can be utilized as a recon tool. When fired, the flare scans the designated perimeter and identifies any players it encounters. These marked opponents are temporarily highlighted with a red marker above their heads, making them easily visible to others. This functionality is similar to the Bloodhound Reality Augment. To avoid being marked by the Flare Gun, players have the option to cover themselves in mud for camouflage.

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