Now that there is a brand new chapter of Fortnite, it also means that you’ll get a whole new island ready for your exploration, with loads of amazing landing spots for you to choose from. Everyone knows that playing against so many other players in a battle royale can be quite a daunting task and so having a really good landing spot is definitely the crucial first step for you in every match, to give you the best shot at a Victory Royale. Luckily for all the Fortnite players out there, this new Chapter 5 island has loads of great landing spots, regardless of which style of play you have.
With the addition of a whole new island there are also a few interesting features that both new as well as returning players should definitely be aware of. A lot of the new areas on the island now have high-speed rail and a lot of the biggest locations are now bases to aggressive and hostile NPC bosses. These are all things that you should consider when picking somewhere to land.
Top 5 Places To Land
5. The Marigold
This location is found at the mouth of the river, located just past Pleasant Piazza and is essentially a huge yacht that belongs to the “Society”. The Society is a secret faction that has taken over quite a few locations and their henchmen and leaders will put up a good fight against you and your squad. What’s so special about the Marigold though is that you’ll be able to take something from them instead this time.
When landing here you should definitely beware because this yacht has some surprisingly powerful defences, including their automated turrets as well as patrolling henchmen. However, if you play your cards right you can easily take them out and then claim a bunch of great loot all for yourself. The yacht is made up of a few decks, with the upper deck being its luxurious deck for the high society, however it is below deck where you’ll find the loot you’ve come for, locked away in a vault. In order to open up this vault you’ll need to defeat a henchman and then claim the Yacht Keycard from him.
4. Grand Glacier Hotel
If you were into the idea of challenging and robbing the Society then you’ll definitely like this place as well as it Is a premier establishment, ground on the edge of a scenic glacier, which drops off into a freezing-cold lake. But it isn’t for the amazing views that you’ll want to land at the Grand Glacier Hotel, instead it is for the heaps of chests and weapons as ground loot that you’ll be able to find scattered everywhere.
As soon as you land, you’ll definitely want to get your hands on every weapon that you can get your hands on because the hotel is definitely a hot spot for many players who love getting their hands dirty with some early-game fights. Not only will there be a lot of other players trying to kill you here but you’ll also need to watch out for all of The Society’s henchmen as well as the NPC boss Montague, who won’t hesitate to try and kill you the second that they see you.
It is quite a challenge to take down Montague as he is able to regenerate his shields quite fast and often, but it is definitely a reward when you do as then you’ll be able to claim his weapon, Montague’s Enforcer AR, as well as his Society Medallion. The Society Medallion is definitely a huge advantage later in the match as it passively regenerates your shields over time, however it can also be a disadvantage as it marks your rough location to other players in your game.
3. Snooty Steppes
Snooty Steppes makes it into the top three places to land in Fortnite Chapter 5 as it is basically one spot where you may be able to get everything that you may need to make it to the end game and get that Victory Royale. This location is quite dense and is packed with loads of loot everywhere, a locked vault, as well as another unique NPC boss: Peter Griffin from extremely popular TV show Family Guy. Just because Peter Griffin is there alone makes it a must-see spot for every fan of the Family Guy series.
Although opinions may differ when it comes to Fortnite’s crossover addiction, but Peter’s appearance is also a positive for those who love their rare gear, because just like Montague, Peter can also regenerate his shiels and is tough but once you beat him, he’ll also drop a Society Medallion as well as Peter Griffin’s Hammer Pump Shotgun. You’ll definitely want to be the one to get their hands on this weapon and watch out for those who have it because it is a Mythic quality Shotgun that deals an incredible amount of damage. Then furthermore, the Society Medallion that you get when you defeat Peter can also be used as a keycard to open the vault here for even more items.
2. Fencing Fields
You’ll notice that Chapter of Fortnite’s locations are quite stunning and Fencing Fields is no exception as it has quite a picturesque vineyard and orchard, paired up with not only a lovely farm building but even a fountain square and finally a fine dining establishment to top it all off. As you may have been able to guess, this lovely location is also owned by The Society and you’ll need to fight off the dozens of henchmen as well as Nisha, who is another NPC boss here that really makes this location even better. Just like the other NPC bosses that have been mentioned in this article, Nisha also drops a mythic weapon, her assault rifle, as well as her Society Medallion.
This loot definitely has plenty of loot on it and if you take your time to explore some of the surrounding fields you can also collect loads of Flowberries as well. You’ll definitely want to make use of these berries as they restore some shield hit points when you consume them and even give you that temporary low-gravity effect so you can jump higher, and you won’t take any fall damage either. When you pair these berries up with launch pads of impulse grenades, you’ll be able to traverse the map like never before.
1. Reckless Railways
The Reckless Railway location in this new chapter is most known for the Grand Station, which is actually the largest station that Fortnite has for its new railway line that they have just added. Not only is this spot one of the most popular ones where you’ll be able to catch the Train but it also has plenty of ground loot as well as chests within the station itself, however you will need to be careful as this does usually attract quite a few players every match. You’ll even be able to get your hands onto some more loot if you find the Society NPC boss, Valeria, and defeat her to get her keycard and ultimately open up her vault.
Although the Grand Station is definitely the eyepiece of this location and the spot where most of the players will aim to land, there are also many surrounding buildings that will also provide you with some extra loot as well as a nice place for cover, if you are playing the Zero Builds game mode. When getting into a fight at Reckless Railways, you’ll want to make sure you use all your surroundings to your advantage, such as losing your enemies behind buildings or the close-range verticality type fighting style it offers. Then once you feel safe at Reckless Railways, and if you have a sniper rifle, you can then switch your attention to the west, which is where you’ll then find a huge open town square, where you may be able to get some easy sniper eliminations.
Final Words
So, there you have some of the best landing spots in Chapter 5 Fortnite, although these may be the top named locations to land, you’ll still want to look out for temporary locations, such as the Loot Islands, which’ll appear at random points and contain one of Fortnite’s Capture Points, which drop extremely rare loot once completed. In conclusion, you’ll definitely want to also do some exploring on your own during the matches so that you’ll be able to confidently find a landing spot that works best for you and the playstyle that you have.
