If you’ve been playingFortnitefor a while, you’ll know just how powerful Exotic weapons can be.Chapter 6, Season 3: Superintroduces another form of these weapons, simply titled “Unstable Exotics,” that can easily wipe the floor with your opponents. Their power depends entirely on how you use them.
Table of contents
Where to find Unstable Exotic weapons in Fortnite
Unstable Exotics weapons are a drop fromOverlord SpiresduringFortnite Chapter 6, Season 3: Super. Defeating an Overlord Spire causes them to drop a random Exotic weapon and several Legendary items, letting you easily deck out your loadout with powerful gear early in your match.
There are three different Unstable Exotic weapons you may obtain from Overlord Spires:
Alongside being much more powerful than your average weapon, each one also has unique effects. The Voltage Burst Pistol has a chance to launch an electric shockwave effect when you shoot with it, knocking back and dealing increased damage to anyone in its radius. The Yoink Shotgun has a chance to pull enemies toward you, while the Frostfire Shotgun can speed you up and slow enemies down.
Of these three weapons, the Frostfire Shotgun is often the one that shines the brightest with its movement effects. Not only is it powerful, easily dealing over 100 damage per shot if you land most of its bullets on your target, but it can also slow your opponents down, making it much more difficult for them to escape your attacks. You can also increase your movement speed to achieve a similar effect. Nonetheless, each weapon has its pros and cons, and it’s ultimately up to you to find the best use in specific situations.
How to find and defeat Overlord Spires in Fortnite
Overlord Spires are mini-bosses you can encounter during yourFortnitematches. They spawn randomly around the map, indicated by a large spire map icon surrounded by ominous, swirling energy. You won’t know its exact location until the Battle Bus starts moving, with the Overlord Spire itself activating after the first Storm Circle begins.
Overlord Spires are tricky to defeat. The only way to eliminate them is to break the shields surrounding it while dodging its barrage of energy attacks. Nearbydemon henchmenwill also attack you, so you’ll need to defend yourself against them. We also can’t forget players who are drawn to the possibility of grabbing an Exotic weapon for themselves.
Overall, the Overlord Spire itself isn’t difficult to defeat as long as you have enough gun ammo to shoot down its shields and some extra health in case some stray henchmen bullets hit you. The main obstacle is other players, especially those who frequently visit these spots to get some loot. If someone else reaches the Overlord Spire before you or steals the Exotic, chase after them and eliminate them to drop the weapon, letting you grab it back before continuing with your match.
