How to mark an opponent with a flare gun in Fortnite
Marking your opponent with a flare gun in Fortnite may seem like a tricky challenge, but in reality, it's one of the simpler ones the game has to offer.
There are plenty of weekly objectives and challenges for you to take on in the iconic free-to-play shooter, and marking an opponent with a flare gun is just one of them.
How to mark an opponent with a flare gun
Using the flare gun is remarkably simple. It works by firing a flare into the air, which will subsequently send out a ping that looks for enemies.
If there is an enemy nearby, then the flare gun will mark them on our screen so that you can see them more easily. They're a super helpful reconnaissance tool for when you're stuck in a tricky situation.
So, to mark an opponent with the flare gun, all you need to do is wait until you come across an enemy player. Then, aim your flare gun high into the air above them and press fire.
Click to enlargeIf done correctly, you should see the enemy player marked on your screen and the challenge should be completed.
How to get a flare gun
The most difficult hurdle to vault in this challenge is to obtain a flare gun. Since the loot in Fortnite is randomized, there is no set location for a flare gun to spawn.
However, flare guns aren't particularly rare loot. If you keep looting chests and exploring the map, you should eventually find one lying around.
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