How to damage Fortnite Guardian Shields to collect dropped micro chips

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You need to damage Fortnite Guardian Shields as part of the Oathbound quests

Damage Guardian Shields in Fortnite
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titleHow to damage Fortnite Guardian Shields to collect dropped micro chipsFortnite at any other time then you won't see the results described here. When you get to the appropriate stage, it's asking a lot to find an opponent with an active shield you can damage, or to get them to damage your protection if you have it, but helpfully there's a method I'll outline here so that you can damage Guardian Shields in Fortnite completely on your own.

How to damage Fortnite Guardian Shields

Damage Guardian Shields in Fortnite

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The initial step to take if you want to damage Guardian Shields in Fortnite is to actually find this item in the first place, unless you get lucky and stumble upon another player running around using this protective barrier. You can often find Guardian Shields by searching Fortnite Oathbound Chests, which are generally dotted around the autumnal biomes in the northwest and southeast of the island. You may also spot one lying around as floor loot, or that has been dropped by another player, so keep your eyes peeled as you explore.

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Fortnite Mythic Pistol

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Once you have a Guardian Shield in your inventory, simply equip it then hold the left trigger before releasing it to throw the item. This will deploy the shield where it lands, forming a protective barrier in front of you. Helpfully, because it's no longer attached to you, you can switch to a weapon then shoot at it to damage Guardian Shields in Fortnite, and after a few hits you should see micro chips appear next to it. You only need to collect one of these dropped micro chips, and this quest will be completed.

Iain Wilson
Iain Wilson
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Iain originally joined Future in 2012 to write guides for CVG, PSM3, and Xbox World, before moving on to join GamesRadar in 2013 as Guides Editor. His words have also appeared in OPM, OXM, PC Gamer, GamesMaster, and SFX. He is better known to many as ‘Mr Trophy’, due to his slightly unhealthy obsession with amassing intangible PlayStation silverware, and he now has well over 900 Platinum pots weighing down the shelves of his virtual award cabinet. He does not care for Xbox Achievements.