How to find Lightsabers in Fortnite Chapter 6, Season 3

If you want a fun weapon in Fortnite, the Star Wars Galactic Battles Lightsaber is what you need. These lightweight swords let your character rapidly swing them around to take out enemies quickly. They even have special abilities, depending on your alignment. The difficult part is learning where to find them. Although you can get lucky and obtain a Lightsaber through player elimination drops, there are a few guaranteed spawns you can explore. Here's exactly how to find a Lightsaber during Fortnite Chapter 6, Season 3. Table of contents How to find Lightsabers in Fortnite Star Wars Galactic Battles All Lightsaber abilities in Fortnite Star Wars Galactic Battles How to find Lightsabers in Fortnite Star Wars Galactic Battles There are three ways to find Lightsabers during Fortnite's Star Wars Galactic Battles season: Talk to Rey or Darth Sidious Loot from enemy players Defeat Darth Vader The best way to get one is to find Rey or Darth Sidious and join the Jedi or the Sith. Doing this rewards you with a Lightsaber of your chosen faction during the round, letting you use their respective abilities alongside your usual attacks. You can find them by looking for red and blue faction icons on your in-game map during a match. Alternatively, you can loot Lightsabers off other players. While you're not guaranteed to get one with every elimination, there's a chance you'll find one if they have one in their inventory while fighting you. Your best bet is to look for people swinging Lightsabers around, particularly during fights with other players, to ensure you secure one after a swift defeat. Otherwise, you can try to get lucky and pick one up by fighting anyone you encounter throughout the match. Your last option is heading down to Vader Samurai's Solitude to fight Darth Vader. Defeating him gives you a special Lightsaber with a unique ability, Force Saber Throw. However, other players will likely contest this spot, so watch your surroundings as you approach this area. Overall, this method differs from previous Fortnite seasons that required you to fight Darth Vader to get a Lightsaber. Nowadays, talking to the right people—or, in this case, holograms—is how you'll get one without much trouble. Fighting Darth Vader will reward you with a special Lightsaber, but doing so is completely optional. All Lightsaber abilities in Fortnite Star Wars Galactic Battles The Lightsaber ability you gain depends on which faction you align yourself with during your Fortnite matches and whether you're using Darth Vader's version. All three Lightsaber types come with the following abilities: Regular attacks Block (Hold right-click or your aim button) Force Jump (Press space while airborne) If you join the Jedi and talk to Rey, you'll gain a blue Lightsaber and access to Force Push. For anyone looking to side with the Sith, speak to Darth Sidious to get a red Lightsaber instead alongside Force Lightning. While one is a defensive weapon that can knock opponents away, including off high ledges or into the storm, Force Lightning is an offensive attack intended to inflict extra damage to your foes. Similarly, Darth Vader's version grants you Force Saber Throw, letting you throw your Lightsaber at your enemies if you prefer a more chaotic fighting style. The post How to find Lightsabers in Fortnite Chapter 6, Season 3 appeared first on Destructoid.

May 2, 2025 - 14:16

How to find Lightsabers in Fortnite Chapter 6, Season 3

If you want a fun weapon in Fortnite, the Star Wars Galactic Battles Lightsaber is what you need. These lightweight swords let your character rapidly swing them around to take out enemies quickly. They even have special abilities, depending on your alignment.

The difficult part is learning where to find them. Although you can get lucky and obtain a Lightsaber through player elimination drops, there are a few guaranteed spawns you can explore. Here's exactly how to find a Lightsaber during Fortnite Chapter 6, Season 3.

How to find Lightsabers in Fortnite Star Wars Galactic Battles

There are three ways to find Lightsabers during Fortnite's Star Wars Galactic Battles season:

Talk to Rey or Darth Sidious
Loot from enemy players
Defeat Darth Vader

The best way to get one is to find Rey or Darth Sidious and join the Jedi or the Sith. Doing this rewards you with a Lightsaber of your chosen faction during the round, letting you use their respective abilities alongside your usual attacks. You can find them by looking for red and blue faction icons on your in-game map during a match.

Alternatively, you can loot Lightsabers off other players. While you're not guaranteed to get one with every elimination, there's a chance you'll find one if they have one in their inventory while fighting you. Your best bet is to look for people swinging Lightsabers around, particularly during fights with other players, to ensure you secure one after a swift defeat. Otherwise, you can try to get lucky and pick one up by fighting anyone you encounter throughout the match.

Your last option is heading down to Vader Samurai's Solitude to fight Darth Vader. Defeating him gives you a special Lightsaber with a unique ability, Force Saber Throw. However, other players will likely contest this spot, so watch your surroundings as you approach this area.

Overall, this method differs from previous Fortnite seasons that required you to fight Darth Vader to get a Lightsaber. Nowadays, talking to the right people—or, in this case, holograms—is how you'll get one without much trouble. Fighting Darth Vader will reward you with a special Lightsaber, but doing so is completely optional.

All Lightsaber abilities in Fortnite Star Wars Galactic Battles

The Lightsaber ability you gain depends on which faction you align yourself with during your Fortnite matches and whether you're using Darth Vader's version. All three Lightsaber types come with the following abilities:

Regular attacks
Block (Hold right-click or your aim button)
Force Jump (Press space while airborne)

If you join the Jedi and talk to Rey, you'll gain a blue Lightsaber and access to Force Push. For anyone looking to side with the Sith, speak to Darth Sidious to get a red Lightsaber instead alongside Force Lightning. While one is a defensive weapon that can knock opponents away, including off high ledges or into the storm, Force Lightning is an offensive attack intended to inflict extra damage to your foes. Similarly, Darth Vader's version grants you Force Saber Throw, letting you throw your Lightsaber at your enemies if you prefer a more chaotic fighting style.

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