Fortnite season 8 week 5 is here, meaning we are at the midway point of the season. Data mines suggest that a volcanic eruption will kickstart the events happening at the end of the season, but before then, players have a new set of challenges to complete. In these, players are tasked with eliminating opponents at Pirate Camps, completing a lap at the race track near Happy Hamlet, getting 15 bounces by throwing the bouncy ball, and more.
For the latter, a little finesse and know-how may be required. The first thing Fortnite players will need to do is make sure they have leveled up their Battle Pass to tier 26, which will then unlock the new toy. For those who are close, grabbing one of the season 8 battle stars may close the gap. Then, players will want to equip the bouncy ball to their emote wheel prior to dropping on the battle island.
Once players use the bouncy ball, they are sure to realize that it is incredibly elastic, with it bouncing incredibly strong. Because of this, however, throwing the bouncy ball in an open area is not ideal for completing this Fortnite challenge. Without something to bounce off at the top, it will not likely make 15 bounces.
The trick to completing this challenge in Fortnite is to get to a small, enclosed area. This will give the bouncy ball a roof to bounce off of, making the 15 bounces much easier to achieve. Reasonable locations to complete this challenge include, but are not limited to, the various bathrooms scattered across the map, little shacks, small bedrooms, small alcoves in various buildings, or any area without an easily exposed exit.
Because of this, this Fortnite bouncy ball challenge may be quicker to complete in one of the named locations with a lot of buildings, perhaps Pleasant Park, Snobby Shores, or Tilted Towers. That said, for those wanting to avoid one of the high-density areas, finding a shack or small building somewhere else on the map will likely work as well. And for those still working on the previous week's set of challenge, we recommend checking out our Fortnite season 8 week 4 challenge guide.
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