Lightsabers and blasters are two key weapons in Fortnite’s Galactic Battle season!
Although Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3 doesn't launch until Friday, May 2, Epic Games has unveiled a blog post detailing precisely what players can expect. The information includes Battle Pass skins, map locations, and most importantly, the weapons that will be available in the loot pool.
While lightsabers are a prominent fixture in a season revolved around Star Wars, Epic Games has outlined a few other interesting weapons. This article outlines all weapons and items that will appear in Season 3.
All weapons and items set to appear in Fortnite's Star Wars season
Lightsabers and blasters will encompass much of the Fortnite x Star Wars season's loot pool. From the outset, players will have the option to visit Rey Skywalker and Emperor Palpatine to "train" and earn their respective lightsabers.
Darth Vader Samurai will also be a boss character when the season launches on May 2, whom you can defeat to acquire his lightsaber. Apart from the lightsabers, Epic Games will provide ten Star Wars blasters for players.
Three of these blasters have appeared in previous seasons, while the others are new to Fortnite, including Captain Phasma's Mythic F-11D Blaster. You can acquire this version by defeating the Captain Phasma boss at the First Order Base.
Weapons and items available at launch
- Rey's Lightsaber (Blue)
- Emperor Palpatine's Lightsaber (Red)
- Darth Vader Samurai's Lightsaber (Red)
- Thermal Imploder Grenade
- Captain Phasma's Mythic F-11D Blaster
- Reliable DL-44 Blaster Pistol
- Heavy CR-2 Blaster
- Close-range ACP Scatter Blaster and BARM-ST12 Scatter Blaster
- Close-to-medium range DLT-19 Blaster Rifle
- Long-range IQA-11 Marksman Blaster Rifle
- All-purpose A280-CFE Blaster Rifle
- Highly accurate DC-15 Heavy Blaster Rifle
- Empire standard Issue E-11 Blaster
- First Order standard issue F-11 Blaster
When the first Chapter 6 Season 3 update arrives on May 8, more weapons will enter the Fortnite loot pool, including Mace Windu and Darth Maul's lightsabers. More and more Star Wars-themed items will follow suit with each weekly update.
Weapons and items that will be available later in the season
- Mace Windu's Purple Lightsaber (May 8)
- Darth Maul's Red Lightsaber (May 8)
- Wookie Bowcaster (May 15)
- CA-87 Jawa Scatter Blaster (May 15)
- Mandalorian Jetpack (May 22)
- Amban Sniper Rifle (May 22)
- WESTAR-34 Blaster Pistols (May 22)
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How about the Force Abilities?
While not traditional weapons, Epic Games has also included Force Abilities in Season 3. You can earn these the same way you acquire lightsabers. You must visit one of the many Jedi or Sith holograms around the Island.
For example, visiting and training with Rey Skywalker gives you the blue lightsaber and a Force Push ability. The same idea applies to the many force-sensitive characters that will spawn in throughout the season.
All Force Abilities in Chapter 6 Season 3
- Rey Skywalker - Force Push
- Emperor Palpatine - Force Lightning
- Darth Vader Samurai - Force Saber Throw
- Mace Windu - Force Pull
- Darth Maul - Force Throw
Our first impressions of the all-Star Wars loot pool
Without having even played the season, Chapter 6 Season 3 sounds chaotic. We have lightsabers, blasters, force abilities, TIE fighters, X-wings, and more. It's unclear what other weapons will be available this season, but this should make for a fun and potentially infuriating experience.
It's not the first time lightsabers or blasters have appeared in a season. In fact, it's happened quite a few times before. We are cautiously optimistic, as this seems like a necessary overhaul, given the theme of Season 3.
Either way, we will reserve full judgment regarding the weapons and other features until Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3: Galactic Battle drops on May 2.
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