How To Get The Lock On Pistol in Fortnite

Fortnite Hunters has kicked off Chapter 6 with a bang, offering a vast map to explore, the debut of powerful Oni Masks and Typhoon Blades, and thrilling bosses to battle. As the season progresses, even more content is being unveiled, adding unique items to the loot pool and additional features to dive into.

Winterfest has come to a close, marking the first major update for Fortnite Hunters, one that brings back some unvaulted items from Chapter 4. While the Kinetic Blade might be on some players’ radar, others may be eager to get their hands on the Lock On Pistol—a weapon designed to help players land their shots.

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How To Get The Lock On Pistol

The Lock On Pistol, just like any weapon in Fortnite, can be encountered as both floor loot and found within chests. As the weapon is of Rare rarity, coming across the Lock On Pistol shouldn’t be all too difficult. However, finding the Lock On Pistol this way can still be a rare occurrence, calling for players to loot as many Chests as they can to find the weapon.

Another way to acquire the Lock On Pistol is through fishing at Fishing Spots with a Fishing Rod. Since Fishing Spots offer an increased chance of rewarding players with a Rare weapon, it can offer a decent chance of finding the item.

How To Use The Lock On Pistol

The Lock On Pistol functions similarly to many other pistols introduced in Fortnite, serving as a semi-automatic weapon that deals 25 damage per hit. However, its standout feature, as the name suggests, is its Lock-On capability. When players aim down sights with the Lock On Pistol, a circle appears around their reticle. As long as a target is within this circle while aiming down sights, all bullets fired from the weapon will hit the target—provided the target isn’t using cover.

This also applies to players gliding through the air or hiding in bushes. However, the Lock-On feature has an effective range of only 50 meters, requiring players to stay relatively close to their targets. For players looking to spray and pray, the Lock On Pistol also works pretty well when fired from the hip. However, using it this way will not allow players to make use of the weapon’s primary feature.

Here is a quick breakdown of the stats for the Lock On Pistol:

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Released

July 25, 2017

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