Want to know how to save Chewbacca in Fortnite? Then we're here to help you rescue Han Solo's trusty friend.
With the start of the new Star Wars collaboration in Fortnite, Chewbacca has joined the island as an NPC that players can free to acquire a unique weapon - the Wookiee Bowcaster.
Finding him can be tricky, but in this guide, we'll tell you exactly where to look so you can bring Chewie to safety and away from the clutches of the Empire.
Before we start, if you're also interested in getting your hands on the Chewbacca skin, we have a dedicated guide to help you out.
Where is Chewbacca in Fortnite?
The loud Millennium Falcon co-pilot Chewbacca will be imprisoned in an Imperial Roadblock, these will be heavily guarded as the Empire will not want nosey players to try and release high-value prisoners with ease.
The exact location of Chewbacca will change as he'll be at a different Imperial Roadblock in each match so finding him will require a bit of luck on your side.
While there multiple Imperial Roadblocks in the Fortnite map at any given moment, it's easy to spot the where Chewbacca is as the Wookie will send a blue smoke signal that can be easily spotted before you step out of the battle bus.
What Do You Get for Saving Chewbacca in Fortnite?
As mentioned, Chewbacca will grant you his iconic Wookiee Bowcaster, a powerful tool that has multiple firing methods. You can either shoot individual quarrels quickly or charge up a heavier, explosive shot that will deal massive damage but has more downtime between shots.
That's far from it, to show his appreciation, Chewie will follow you into battle to make sure you earn those sweet Victory Royales. Naturally, he can be defeated like any other NPC, but he'll be a valuable ally, especially if you're a solos player.
And that's about it for our guide. We have more Fortnite x Star Wars content for you to enjoy, including how to get the Lando Calrissian skin.