Are you looking to find and defeat Darth Vader in Fortnite? Hopefully our guide will help you as you look to vanquish the Dark Side in the battle royale.
With the start of the new Star Wars crossover in Fortnite, fans of the franchise will get to enjoy new content, including skins for Chewbacca and Lando Calrissian, as well as get access to the Wookie Bowcaster as a brand-new weapon.
Some fan-favourite content also returns, including Darth Vader who has come back to terrorise the Fortnite island. If you're feeling up for the challenge, we'll tell you how to find and beat the legendary Sith Lord in Fortnite.
How To Find Darth Vader in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2
Darth Vader in Fortnite is super easy to find. Just like in previous appearances, Vader will land in the Lambda Shuttle alongside a crew of Storm Troopers.
The biggest difference this time around is that Vader will only land in a single location, meaning players won't have to pay attention to where the Lamba Shuttle lands.
You'll find Darth Vader in Chapter 5 Season 2 at Piney Lane island, here's the location courtesy of Fortnite.gg.
In previous years, the shuttle would be flying around at the beginning of the match with players waiting to see the exact location it would land to give Vader chase, now they don't have to worry about it as the ship will already be at the designated spot.
How To Beat Darth Vader in Fortnite
Beating Darth Vader is not a simple task. In fact, he very well might be Fortnite's strongest boss NPC, as not only you'll have to deal with himself but a few Storm Troopers as well.
Vader can use his force pull to bring you closer to him and deal massive damage with his unique lightsaber, which he can throw in case you try to run for cover. He'll also be able to deflect bullets for a short time but can be stunned if you shoot him for long enough.
The best recommendation is that you don't try this fight in a solos match, as it'll be near impossible to take every Storm Trooper plus Vader alone. Furthermore, you'll most certainly find other players trying to hunt him down and they will shoot you on sight almost immediately.
Get yourself in a Duos at the very least and either land in the vicinity to arm yourself with some decent loot or land directly where Vader is and hope that the Imperial Chests give you the necessary tools to get the job done.
What Do I Get for Beating Darth Vader in Fortnite?
On top of bragging rights, you'll get access to Darth Vader's lightsaber, one of the most powerful melee weapons in all of Fortnite.
The Vader lightsaber isn't like others as it's the only one that can be thrown, making it an even deadlier weapon if you manage to get your hands on it.
And that's it, for more content, check out how to complete the Cerberus' Snapshot quests.