The Best Beginner Tips And Tricks For Fortnite Ballistic

Fortnite Ballistic is the perfect game plan for those trying to master a competitive, first-person shooter game mode. This mode is a different take on regular Fortnite shooting and movement mechanics. It has tougher rules and a time-based 5-v-5 mode with team-based objectives.

Blending the movement from Zero Build and Battle Royale with a first-person perspective, Fortnite Ballistic requires a lot more precision and skill than you’d imagine. Even with its daunting competition, the game mode is here to help you master the basics of combat, and a few tips and tricks will help you shine your skills in battle so you can start winning those rounds.

Buy The Essential Weapons And Gadgets

Before every round begins, you’ll have to spend some credits buying a weapon and gadgets. To ensure that you have the best arsenal in the game, make sure you purchase the right weapons and gadgets for your loadout.

Regardless of which weapon you get first, always remember to buy shields. This will give you added protection when going against an enemy in a fight while increasing the time-to-kill when an opponent is trying to eliminate you.

If you’re eliminated, you’ll drop your weapon and will have to buy it again in the next round. Alternatively, someone on your team can trade weapons with you by dropping/picking them up.

Understanding Recoil Patterns

Each weapon has a unique recoil. This means that when you hold down the trigger button, you’ll notice a slight movement in your weapon handling that feels a bit unpredictable at first. The more you use a certain weapon, the more comfortable you’ll be with it over time.

For most automatic weapons, it’s a good idea to slightly pull your mouse or analog stick down when firing a weapon. When you’re not busy shooting bullets at an enemy, perhaps try shooting at a wall to understand your gun’s recoil pattern.

Try to tap firing with weapons. Instead of holding down the trigger, fire one or two bullets at a time. This will give you more precise shots.

Performance And Mouse Settings

Before heading into your first match, open your settings and check out some settings first. If you’re on a PC, it can help to lower some visual quality options like textures, shadows, etc. Alternatively, you can also look for a “performance mode” and a 120 Hz option, especially if you’re playing on a console.

Also, make sure that your mouse sensitivity isn’t too high. When you lower this, you’ll notice a difference in your aiming precision. When trying to aim and get headshots at a first-person shooter, it’s usually a good idea to keep your camera/aiming stable. However, a faster sensitivity works for some gamers, too. Play around with these settings a little, and figure out which one’s for you.

Know Your Role

While there are no set roles for each player in the game, you can always come up with your own and communicate it with the team. If you’re someone who likes to sit behind corners and snipe opponents, you’re the ideal “camper.” On the other hand, for someone who’s consistently good with a grenade and dives into battle first, an “entry fragger” role is great for them.

Based on this, let your team know what you’re going to do. Also, keep in mind that since one team attacks and the other defends the objective, your role can change based on the situation. Taking note of that, familiarize yourself with different weapons and situations. Sometimes, a sniper is great. Other times, an SMG does a better job.

Reload And Switch Weapons

It’s tempting to rely on your weapon’s bullet capacity, especially with automatic rifles that boast a large magazine. Unfortunately, amid a battle, it’s easy to run out of bullets and lose a precious few seconds reloading your weapon. To avoid this, get in the habit of reloading your gun every chance you get. Yes, even if you only shot a few bullets! Reload your gun the moment there’s no enemy in sight.

Moreover, switching to your second weapon (like a pistol) can save you in many situations. Certain weapons take a longer while to reload, and it’s simply quicker to switch to your secondary weapon.

Stay With Your Team

Being a lone wolf in Fortnite Ballistic can be an ideal playstyle for many. Unfortunately, it doesn’t work so well when the enemy team is coordinating their moves, and you’re forced to rely on your teammates. To counter this, simply move alongside your team. Go where they go, and sometimes you’ll be the one leading them.

This is especially useful if you’re not using a mic or any other form of communication. As long as your teammates are around you, there’s a stronger sense of safety, and each role will feel more reliable.

Use Grenades To Your Advantage

There are different kinds of grenades in Fortnite Ballistic, each serving a unique purpose. Take your time to familiarize yourself with what each grenade does, but more importantly, get used to buying and using grenades almost every round.

For instance, if you’re the one pushing into battle, make sure you throw a Flashbang before taking that turn around the corner. Alternatively, throwing down a Smoke Grenade as you play the Rift Point Device can cover your tracks better.

Using a Recon Grenade to scan nearby enemies is an excellent way to strategize your moves before entering a fight blindly.

Sprint, Slide, Jump, And Hipfire

Fortnite Ballistic’s movement is essentially the key to winning a lot of fights. Thanks to the game’s fluid movement, you can keep sprinting, sliding, and jumping as you wish. How you use this to your advantage is up to you.

Usually, if you’re playing aggressively, it’s a great idea to sprint and slide often. Then, use your gun’s hip-fire (without aiming down sights) to get a kill or two. This works like a charm with SMGs or a shotgun since they are ideal for close-combat situations.

Keep An Eye On the Rift Point Device

If you’re on the team that’s attacking, make sure you’re aware of who’s carrying the device. If it’s you, then being safe instead of aggressive can quickly become a priority. If it’s a teammate, closely follow them. In case they’re eliminated and drop the device, someone else from your team (or you) will need to pick it up.

On the contrary, when you’re defending, if you notice an enemy drop the device—stay put and defend that area instead of roaming around. Try and make sure no one from the enemy team picks it up and plants it.

Learn The Map Locations

There are a lot of surprises popping out of random corners on the map. So many places to hide, so many places to defend! It can feel a little overwhelming at first, but the more you play, the more familiar you’ll feel with these different locations.

Once you have a better understanding of the map, you’ll have the confidence to infiltrate certain spots and defend others. Your understanding will help new teammates follow the lead and play accordingly, which results in better strategy and teamwork—ultimately earning you that well-deserved victory.

There are markings on the walls that tell you where objective points (like A and B) are. In case you’re lost, follow these signs.