Fortnite has long been known for its Marvel crossovers, and in Chapter 5 of Season 4, that universe is once again in the spotlight. This season, Doctor Doom is the main antagonist, while Avengers War Machine teams up to oppose him. To fight successfully, you’ll need powerful weapons, including Captain America’s shield. In this guide, we’ll tell you how to get it.
Captain America’s shield first appeared in Season 8, which launched in February 2019. This item was originally exclusive to just one mode, but is now available in the Battle Royale mode with some changes.
Where to Find and Get Captain America’s Shield in Fortnite
The easiest way to get Captain America’s shield in Fortnite is to find and talk to the NPC Captain Jones, who will sell you this weapon 200 gold bars. It is located at the Ship It! Station northwest of the Nitrodrome arena.
Remark: Gold Bars reset at the start of a new season, so you may be running low on this currency right now. You can earn Gold Bars by destroying enemies or searching vaults, but the best way is to visit weapon vaults mid-match.
Another effective way to get Captain America’s shield is by looting Avengers Chests, which are wide silver boxes with the Avengers logo on them. When opened, they always provide one of the unique items. Of course, the shield can also drop from regular chests, but the chances are very slim.
We recommend checking out Doctor Doom and Avengers’ chests, which are located at new points of interest:
- The raft;
- Doomstadt;
- Castle doom.
Remark: The shield can also very rarely spawn on the ground alone, like any other item.
How to Use Captain America’s Shield
Captain America’s shield can be aimed and thrown at enemies to damage them before bouncing back into your hands. This works similarly to shooting a gun or throwing grenades. Keep in mind that after you throw it, you’ll be extremely vulnerable to enemy fire, as you’ll have nothing to protect yourself with for a few seconds. It’s best to do this from behind or close to cover.
Another way to use Captain America’s shield in Fortnite is to dash by holding down the left stick on your controller while moving forward. This allows you to charge at enemies with your shield outstretched, taking down anyone who gets in your way. Aside from dealing damage to enemies, this is a great option if you’re stuck in a tight spot and need to get out quickly to close the distance to your enemy.
These are the main features:
- Throw at enemies and structures to cause damage.
- Hit opponents while running.
- Block incoming damage. Especially useful against Mythic Arcane Gloves of Doom.
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Source: VG Times
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