Everything you need to know about Blitz Royale, Fortnite’s newest mode

Fortnite’s Blitz Royale: A Comprehensive Guide to Victory

Blitz Royale has taken the Fortnite world by storm, proving incredibly popular with players. Its fast-paced action and unique mechanics offer a fresh take on the battle royale formula, and it’s a great alternative to the main 100-player mode. This guide will walk you through the essentials of Blitz Royale, from its core gameplay to advanced strategies, ensuring you’re well-equipped to secure that coveted Victory Royale.

Understanding Blitz Royale

Blitz Royale is a streamlined, building-free battle royale experience for 32 players on a condensed map. Matches are significantly shorter, typically lasting around five to six minutes, due to the rapidly shrinking play zone. Players can jump into the action solo, as a duo, in a four-player squad, or in the limited-time Six Stack mode.

The mode is defined by its speed, the availability of high-tier weaponry, and the unique power-ups granted by medallions and boons.

Medallions and Boons: The Keys to Power

At the start of each match, every player receives a medallion, bestowing powerful abilities like infinite ammunition or temporary invisibility while sprinting. Additional medallions can be found in the three supply crates that drop during each round. Boons, found within golden chests, offer less potent but still valuable enhancements.

Players also start with a set of core items, including bubble shields and a special item that changes weekly based on the current theme.

As you eliminate opponents and survive within the shrinking storm circles, you’ll increase your Blitz Level. Each level grants you either a high-level weapon (Legendary, Mythic, or Exotic) or a boon.

For those seeking an even greater challenge, Pure Chaos is a competitive solo mode within Blitz Royale that pits you against higher-skilled opponents.

Blitz Royale Schedule and Events

Initially slated to end in mid-July, Blitz Royale has been extended by four weeks. The mode’s popularity has sparked discussions about making it a permanent fixture in Fortnite, with hints from Epic Games suggesting this possibility.

The theme of Blitz Royale, and therefore its loot pool, rotates regularly.

Special events also occur within Blitz Royale. Keep an eye out for themed events that introduce unique gameplay elements and rewards.

Mastering the Map and Loot

The Blitz Royale map features a selection of iconic locations from Fortnite’s history.

Golden chests are vital for acquiring boons, and they always spawn in the same locations. Identifying a preferred drop spot with multiple golden chests can provide a significant early-game advantage.

Medallion Mastery: Unleashing Your Potential

There are 13 medallions in Blitz Royale, divided into four categories: Offense, Movement, Healing, and Wildcard. Each match features only a selection of these medallions.

Offense

• Aspect of Combat: Increases ranged weapon damage.
• Ringmaster Scarr: Grants infinite ammo and buffs all damage.
• Night Rose: Automatically reloads weapons.

Movement

• Aspect of Speed: Increases sprint speed and jump height; eliminates fall damage during sprint jumps.
• Shrouded Striker: Provides invisibility during sprint jumps and increases jump distance.
• Unstoppable: Boosts sprint speed and knocks back enemies upon contact.

Healing

• Aspect of Siphon: Grants shields or health upon eliminating an enemy.
• Infernal Defenses: Passively regenerates shields and speeds up reloads.
• The Machinist: Passively regenerates shields up to 75%.

Wildcard

• Shogun X: Grants infinite stamina and invisibility while sprinting.
• Megalo Don: Provides a constant Nitro effect, boosting movement, stamina, reload speed, and more.
• Aspect of Agility: Grants Underworld Dash, a short-range teleport, with three charges that replenish over time.
• Reveal Medallion: (Available from supply drops) Occasionally marks nearby enemies.

Remember, everyone starts with the same medallion, and additional medallions can be found in supply drops. Acquiring extra medallions provides a significant advantage.

Boon Bonanza: Maximising Your Buffs

Fourteen different boons are available in Blitz Royale, categorized similarly to medallions. Boons are obtained from golden chests or by leveling up.

Offense

• Fire Boon: Speeds up reload times.
• Void Boon: Reveals nearby enemies after knocking or eliminating a player.

Movement

• Combat Acrobat: Partially reloads equipped weapon when performing parkour actions.
• Adrenaline Rush: Grants the Slap effect (unlimited stamina) after mantling, hurdling, or wall jumping.
• Wind Boon: Increases movement speed while holding a pickaxe.
• Icy Slide: Provides a speed boost while sliding.
• Super Spring Jump: Increases sprint jump height with a low-gravity effect.
• Swift Combatant: Increases movement speed while aiming down sights or reloading.
• Zero Chance: Grants a blink-style dash when breaking an enemy’s shield; double jump to teleport a short distance.

Healing

• Storm Caller Boon: Replenishes shields while inside the storm.
• Agile Healer Boon: Allows sprinting while using healing items and grants Slap after use.

Wildcard

• Reactive Ping Boon: Marks attackers on your screen.
• Vulture Boon: Briefly marks eliminated players on the map.
• Gold Rush Boon: Opening chests grants Gold Rush, increasing movement speed.

Weapons and Items: Gearing Up for Glory

While a comprehensive list of every weapon is beyond the scope of this guide, understanding how to acquire the best gear is essential.

Players start with bubble shields and themed weapons or items.

Better items can be found in chests (especially golden chests), supply drops, and llamas (gold or silver). Golden llamas often contain Mythic items.

Leveling up your Blitz Level grants either a boon or a weapon, often of Legendary, Exotic, or Mythic rarity.

Blitz Royale Rewards

Playing Blitz Royale unlocks exclusive rewards:

• Blitz Knight Outfit: Earned by gaining 10 account levels or placing in the top 10 in 20 matches.
• Blitz ‘Brella Glider: Earned by winning three matches.
• Blitz Wings Back Bling: Earned by winning five matches or gaining five account levels.

Essential Tips and Strategies for Blitz Royale

1. Master Drop Spots: Focus on locations with multiple golden chests for early boons and weapons.
2. Embrace Aggression: Blitz Royale rewards aggressive play. Eliminating enemies quickly leads to faster leveling and better gear.
3. Use Shield Bubbles Wisely: The starting shield bubbles can be life-savers. Learn to deploy them quickly when ambushed.
4. Know Your Medallions and Boons: Regularly check your inventory and adapt your playstyle to leverage your active buffs.
5. Prioritise Supply Drops: Extra medallions can provide a significant advantage. Be cautious, as other players will likely be vying for the same drops.
6. Mobility and Two Weapons: Carry a mobility item alongside mid-range and close-quarters weapons.
7. Utilise Cover: Employ cover to your advantage, looking for rocks, trees, buildings, and hills to provide protection during engagements.