Fortnite plays fundamentally the same whether you’re in solos, duos, or squads—but there are team-based nuances that make or break a fight. Many players overthink the format switch, when really, strong fundamentals like aiming, movement, and weapon swaps are just as critical in squads as they are in solos. Below are detailed, practical tips to help you win more often in Fortnite’s team-based modes.
Prioritize the First Knock in Any Fortnite Fight
The most valuable play in a team fight is often the first knock. Whether in duos or squads, getting a knock drastically reduces enemy firepower—by 25% in squads and 50% in duos. That knock also pressures the opposing team into awkward decisions: Do they push, revive, or retreat? If they try a revive mid-fight, you’ve turned a fair match into a 4v2 or 2v1 for a solid ten seconds. Use that moment to collapse and finish the fight.
Team-shooting—where everyone on your team targets the same enemy—is how you achieve that first knock quickly. Whether you’re calling out skin names (“green superhero” or “red knight”) or using pings, coordinate focus fire before the fight begins or by tracking teammates’ tracer fire once the action starts.
Split Up—But Not Too Much
Positioning is everything. You want to be close enough to back up teammates quickly, but far enough that the enemy can’t team-shot you all at once. Spreading out makes it harder for the other team to pin you all down behind the same piece of cover. If you notice your teammates going head-on, try flanking or cutting off enemy escape routes—especially useful inside buildings or during a chase.
Smart angles relieve pressure and open up shot opportunities. Even if you’re not communicating verbally, good spacing allows your squad to function more like a coordinated unit and less like a cluster of players panicking in the same spot.
Communication That Actually Matters (Fortnite Guide)
Not all comms are created equal. “He’s right there!” is one of the most useless callouts in the game unless you’re pointing or pinging. Improve your calls with specifics: “Behind the tree northeast,” “Cracked the guy on the roof,” or “Green superhero has the grappler.”
And don’t just focus on enemy locations—share damage numbers, power item locations (like the grappler or mythic weapons), and your own position. Let your teammate know if you’re lagging behind, especially in a mobility-heavy season with mythic and blue variants of gloves. A simple “I can’t help you yet” can save them from taking a 1v2 by mistake.
Synergy, Loot-Sharing, and Resetting Smartly
Solid teamwork sometimes means taking a backseat and supporting your more aggressive teammate. In duos, if even one player decides to play off the other, your duo gains stability and synergy. Loot-sharing is another underrated skill—don’t be that teammate hoarding all the big pots. A healthy team is a winning team.
Lastly, rebooting has changed.Players don’t need to retrieve the physical card anymore. This means teams can reset faster, and you’ll need to act quicker if you want to prevent a reboot.
If you’re considering whether to chase a lone survivor, ask yourself: Was that team good? If yes, finish the job. If no, it might not be worth the risk. Anticipate their reboot location by watching their escape path, and even prepare ambushes as they rotate out of storm after a risky reboot. These decisions can swing a match in your favor.
