This guide details Fortnite's Weapon Expertise Quests, a new feature in Chapter 6, Season 1 (Hunters). These quests reward XP and access to powerful Legendary weapons.
Weapon Expertise Quests Overview
Weapon Expertise Quests are challenge chains tied to specific NPCs. Completing them unlocks Legendary weapons for purchase. The initial quest introduces the system; subsequent quests unlock additional Legendary items. These quests track in the main lobby and in-game Quests tab.
While passively completable, completing these quests efficiently yields significant rewards. Here's a summary of available rewards:
Legendary Weapon | Unlock Method | NPC Location |
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Fury Assault Rifle | Complete Hope's Assault Rifle Expertise Quests | Hopeful Heights |
Oni Shotgun | Complete Ruji's Shotgun Expertise Quests | Northwest of Lost Lake |
Surgefire SMG | Complete Vengeance Jones's SMG Expertise Quests | East of Shattered Span |
Void & Fire Oni Masks | Complete Daigo's Mask Expertise Quests | Masked Meadows |
Typhoon Blade | Complete Kendo's Melee Expertise Quests | Northeast of Nightshift Forest |
All Weapon Expertise Quests
Assault Rifle Expertise:
Quest | Reward |
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Deal 15,000 damage to players with Assault Rifles | 25,000 XP |
Deal 7,500 headshot damage with Assault Rifles | 25,000 XP |
Hit 100 players with Assault Rifles in a single match | 25,000 XP |
Eliminate 50 players with ARs (10 players remaining) | 25,000 XP |
Eliminate 5 players with Assault Rifles & win a match | 25,000 XP |
Complete all 5 quests | Fury AR |
Eliminate 5 players with ARs (Restock) | Restock |
Shotgun Expertise:
Quest | Reward |
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Deal 10,000 damage to players with Shotguns | 25,000 XP |
Hit 250 players within 15m after sliding/sprinting (5s) | 25,000 XP |
Hit 15 different players with Shotguns in a single match | 25,000 XP |
Hit 50 players with two Shotgun blasts (≤1 second) | 25,000 XP |
Eliminate 5 players with Shotguns & win a match | 25,000 XP |
Complete all 5 quests | Oni Shotgun |
Eliminate 5 players with Shotguns (Restock) | Restock |
SMG Expertise:
Quest | Reward |
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Deal 12,500 damage to players with SMGs | 25,000 XP |
Eliminate 30 players with SMGs (within 10s of using another weapon type) | 25,000 XP |
Hit 125 players within 30m with SMGs in a single match | 25,000 XP |
Hit 50 players with 10 SMG shots (≤3 seconds) | 25,000 XP |
Eliminate 5 players with SMGs & win a match | 25,000 XP |
Complete all 5 quests | Surgefire SMG |
Eliminate players with SMGs (Restock) | Restock |
Mask Expertise:
Quest | Reward |
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Deal 10,000 damage to players with the Fire Oni Mask | 25,000 XP |
Deal 2,500 damage to players (within 15s of teleporting with Void Oni Mask) | 25,000 XP |
Hit 10 different players with the Fire Oni Mask in a single match | 25,000 XP |
Eliminate 5 players (within 10s of teleporting with Void Oni Mask) | 25,000 XP |
Down/Eliminate a masked player with a Fire Oni Mask | 25,000 XP |
Complete all 5 quests | Oni Masks |
Eliminate 5 players with the Fire Oni Mask (Restock) | Restock |
Melee Expertise:
Quest | Reward |
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Travel 1,000m or deal 1,000 damage with Typhoon Blade | 25,000 XP |
Hit 150 Demon Grunts/Warriors with Typhoon Blade | 25,000 XP |
Hit 10 different players/demons with Typhoon Blade in a single match | 25,000 XP |
Eliminate 5 players (within 10s of sprinting/jumping) with Typhoon Blade | 25,000 XP |
Eliminate 5 players with Typhoon Blade & win a match | 25,000 XP |
Complete all 5 quests | Typhoon Blade |
This updated guide provides a comprehensive overview of Fortnite's Weapon Expertise Quests, ensuring players can efficiently acquire these powerful weapons.