Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 1: Location of Shockwave Hammer and its use
While each new season of Fortnite always brings exciting new weaponry to use, the release of Chapter 4 Season 1 brings with it one of the game’s most impressive arsenal additions to yet. While the new Shockwave Hammer’s ability to deal significant damage with each powerful swing is certainly enticing, it’s not likely to be the deciding factor in whether or not you decide to purchase this melee weapon. What follows will tell you where to find this hefty item and why you’ll want to pack it in your suitcase.
Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 1: Location of Shockwave Hammer and its use
The Shockwave Hammer spawns in chests, spawns naturally on the ground, and can be captured from new, dynamic “capture points” that serve as points of dominance at the start of each round. Because of its high Epic grade, this item is fairly hard to come by; nonetheless, it is more common in larger POIs with larger loot pools. It’s possible that they are more likely to be found in the new white and gold Oathbound Chests that have been added to various zones.
If you get close enough, you can do 75 damage and fling an opponent away from you with this big hammer. But if you master it, it becomes an extremely helpful weapon for sending foes careening into the raging sea or plunging them from the edge of a precipice.
However, the weapon’s capacity to fling you away appears to be its primary use. Propel yourself forward by tapping the opposite fire button, which comes in handy for catching up to the opposing squad or getting away from danger. To really wow the enemy teams, you can even unleash a slam attack just after landing. Imagine a Shockwave Grenade, but with offensive capabilities.
Every usage of the Shockwave Hammer will deplete one of its four charges. Recharging takes about 15 seconds, so limit how often you use it and have backup weapons ready. You shouldn’t rely on this powerful but sluggish melee option as your primary means of dealing damage to opponent teams, but rather as a utility gadget for moving or breaking down builds.
