Fortnite season 7, week 2 challenges and tips for getting through them quickly – CNET

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Earlier this week in Fortnite: Battle Royale we had the sword controversy (Is it too powerful? Does it upend the game’s balance?) after the new weapon was released in the latest update. But to tell you the truth, I’ve tried using the sword a couple of times now and I don’t find it to be overpowered, especially since it clears the rest of your gear while you use it. We’ll have to wait and see if Epic Games decides to make changes, but so far, I’m okay as is. If you disagree, then come within melee range in the comments.

Either way, you’re still going to want to complete challenges and grind through your Battle Pass tiers to unlock all the season 7 gear. Fortunately, with this week’s challenges, that shouldn’t be too hard. 

If you haven’t finished the week 1 challenges, head over to our guide here.

Here are this week’s challenges.

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Free Pass challenges

  • Search a chest in different named locations (0/7)
  • Damage opponents with different types of weapons (0/5)
  • Eliminate opponents in Snobby Shores or Fatal Fields (0/3) – Hard

Battle Pass challenges

  • Stage 1: Visit Snobby Shores and Pleasant Park in a single match (0/2)
  • Play the Sheet Music on pianos near Pleasant Park and Lonely Lodge (0/2)
  • Compete in a Dance Off at an abandoned mansion (0/1) – Hard
  • Eliminate an opponent from at least 50 meters away (0/1)

How to search a chest in different named locations  

This one is just what it says, obviously and I think you won’t have to worry about it too much unless you always land in the same place (I see you, Tilted Towers addicts). But if you choose your landing locations by which way the Battle Bus is going, you should be able to complete this one organically over the week. 

How to damage opponents with different types of weapons

This challenge should be pretty easy as long as you concentrate on switching up your weapons. Note that it only says you have to damage opponents, not eliminate them, so getting a couple shots in with different weapons is good enough.

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fortnitesword

There’s only one sword on the map in each game and it clears the rest of your inventory while you use it. Worth it?

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How to eliminate opponents in Snobby Shores or Fatal Fields

We’ve seen this type of challenge before and it’s nice that you can go to either location. But be aware that these areas will be crowded and likely dangerous early on because everyone will be dropping there to complete the challenge. It also means you’ll have people to shoot at, so that’s a plus. You could also combine it with the next challenge in the list.

How to do stage 1: visit Snobby Shores and Pleasant Park in a single match  

If you chose to hit Snobby Shores to take people out in the previous challenge (and survived), just head to Pleasant Park to kill two birds with one stone. From there, just follow the directions for stage 2 of the challenge to go to the next set of locations and you should be able to plow through this on in a few games. 

How to play the sheet music on pianos near Pleasant Park and Lonely Lodge

We had a similar challenge back in a season 6 challenge list, but the locations were Pleasant Park and Retail Row. One saving grace this time is you won’t have to search out the sheet music because it’s right there with each piano. You’ll know that you’ve played the notes correctly when the holiday music is played back for you. 

Here’s a map to where the piano near Pleasant Park is located:

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The piano is up on the hill west of Pleasant Park. If you start by landing in the town, just remember to bring materials so you can build up to it.

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And here’s where you can find the piano near Lonely Lodge:

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This one is to the southeast of Lonely Lodge, right next to a cliff.

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How to compete in a dance off at an abandoned mansion  

The best way to do this challenge is in one of the big group game modes because you’ll have a lot of allies who can help you get it done, though you could also probably pull it off in Duos or Squads mode. It takes place at the mansion south of Lonely Lodge and north of the racetrack. Here’s a map so you can get there quickly:

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How to eliminate an opponent from at least 50m away  

This one shouldn’t be too hard because you only need to eliminate one person, so I would choose one of the large group game modes, get out your sniper rifle and start picking people off once the storm closes to the last circle. After a few tries you should be able to get it done.

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