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Fortnitefeatures a new set of weapons for players to try and claim, but only the truly brave superheroes ofFortnite’s latest season,Chapter 6 Season 3, will be able to grab these weapons. Unstable weapons are great for players who know how to get them, but some players might not even know what they are.
Listed below is everything players need to know about Unstable weapons so that they can enjoy this new weapon rarity inFortnite, going above and beyond Legendary and Mythic for something trulyspecial and powerful.
What Is an Unstable Weapon in Fortnite?
Unstable weapons areFortnite’s newest term for Exotic weapons.Unstable weapons are enhanced versions of unique weapons in the loot pool, which have unique traitsand special effects, meaning that their stats are improved, but they have perks that other weapons do not. For instance, the Unstable Frostfire Shotgun will provide players with incredible headshot damage as well as a speed boost to their movement. The release ofFortniteChapter 6 Season 3 has just 3 Unstable weapons, but more are set to debut throughout the season until its end date on August 8.
How to Get Unstable Weapons in Fortnite
As of the release of Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3,Unstable weapons are obtained through Rank SHero Caches, Academy Tech Labs, and theOverlord Spireboss fight. The Overlord Spire spawns at a random POI, but can be located on the map through its distinct symbol from the other Spires. The Overlord Spire is protected by minions and is easily destroyed with plenty of ammunition by destroying the shielded masks that surround it. Once the Overlord Spire has been destroyed, a random Unstable weapon will drop.
