Fortnite Lock On Pistol: Where to find it

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The Fortnite Lock On Pistol can be particularly damaging if you know how to use it, as you can fix on to a moving opponent then charge up and launch a volley of shots that will home in on your target. These attacks can't be dodged or countered, so unless your enemy is able to break the sightline they'll receive a devastating blast once you unleash it on them. After being vaulted at the end of Chapter 4 Season 2, this handgun is back in the mix again for Season 1 of Fortnite Chapter 5, so if you want to add it to your arsenal or are looking for more information on how it works, then here's where to find the Lock On Pistol in Fortnite and how to use it.

Where is the Lock On Pistol in Fortnite?

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The Lock On Pistol in Fortnite is part of the general loot pool, which means you can find it by searching chests, shooting down drones at Hot Spots marked with a golden name on the map, or looking for general floor loot. Naturally, it will also be dropped by opposing players you eliminate if they were carrying it at the time. The Fortnite Lock On Pistol is only available as a Rare quality weapon, so look out for a blue colored pistol as you're searching for it. You can also purchase it directly from Fortnite characters Snowheart, Starr Oakley, or Steelsight, which means you don't have to rely on luck to find it – as long as you have some bars to spend.

How to use the Fortnite Lock On Pistol

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To use the Fortnite Lock On Pistol, you need to aim down sights and then target an opponent within 50m of you. Once your target has been acquired you'll see markers appear as up to four shots charge, then pull the trigger to unleash the charged shots at the enemy – these will home in and always hit them, unless they manage to break the lock or get behind cover. Landing all four shots should deal at least 100 damage, though they do take time to charge during which you'll be exposed to counter attacks. Also bear in mind that when not attached to a target the Lock On Pistol in Fortnite has a low level of accuracy, especially outside its 50m range, so make sure you pair it with another longer ranged weapon to deal with opponents further away.

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