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FortniteChapter 5 Season 3 celebrated thedebut of vehicle mods, wacky additions to the loot pool, and apocalypse-themed POIs. Though many players may be diving into the various additional locations to secure Medallions and battle fearsome bosses, searching for and making use of various unique weapons could be the key to getting a Victory Royale.
Nitro Fists are one of the most prevalent items inFortniteWrecked, providing players with the means to propel themselves around the map in style. However, there are tons of other hectic weapons to add to your arsenal. Joining the Nitro Fists, along with unvaulted weapons likeOscar’s Frenzy Auto Shotgun, is the Boom Bolt, an explosive crossbow that is sure to make short work of foes - here is how to get the Boom Bolt inFortnite.
How to Find the Boom Bolt
Players looking to acquire the Boom Bolt canobtain it from both Chests and Rare Chests, and they can come across this unique weapon asground loot.
The base rarity of the Boom Bow ranges from Rare to Legendary, with Epic and Legendary variants having an increased chance of being found in Rare Chests - makingsearching Weapon Bunkersan ideal method of obtaining one.
However, though a Legendary Boom Bolt does sound pretty neat, players can alsoobtain a Mythic variant bydefeating Ringmaster Scarrover at the Nitrodromefor increased damage and ammo capacity.
Boom Bolt Stats
Just as the name suggests, theBoom Bolt fires bolts that each explode shortly after hitting their mark. This makes them drastically different from the Boom Bow that debuted back in Chapter 2 Season 2, and more like the Ex-Caliber Rifle from Chapter 4 Season 1.
The Boom Bolt makes use of Rockets as ammunition, with players only being able to carry a total of 15 Rockets at any given time. To make the most of its damage output, players must ensure they land a shot directly onto an enemy player, as firing simply near an opponent will give them a brief window to move away from the upcoming explosion. Here is a detailed breakdown of the Boom Bolt’s stats inFortnite:
Magazine size
Fire rate
Reload time
102
3
0.7
2.5s
105
2.4s
108
2.2s
117
5
All Boom Bolt Modifications
Just like any other weapon, all Boom Bolts except the Mythic Ringmaster’s Boom Bolt can bemodded via the Weapon Mod Bench. Heading to any one of the Weapon Bunkers or the Loot Island can be a surefire way of making this weapon even stronger. Below are all the possible modifications the Boom Bolt can have inFortnite:
