Looking to snag that elusive Lock On Pistol inFortnite? Learn where to find it across the island, master its tracking system, and maximize its potential in battles. This guide unveils locating and wielding the Lock On Pistol, an unvaulted favorite making a return in Chapter Five.

Because when the going gets tough, the tough aim down sights and let this pistol work its magic – your opponents won’t know what hit them. The island beckons and the Lock On Pistol is your plus-one to the adventure – are you game? Let’s begin.

fortnite lock on pistol on the ground as loot

What Is The Lock On Pistol?

Lock On Pistol is your Fortnite sidekick – a snappy,semi-automatic pistolwith abuilt-in bullet tracking systemfor your foes. This system activates when you Aim Down Sights (ADS). It’s a powerful weapon, giving you a strong advantage in the heat of battle.

How To Find The Lock On Pistol

This hard-to-pin-down beauty can be found in the wild asfloor loot, hitching a ride insupply drops, tucked away inchests, or zipping around withSupply Drones.

You can also potentiallyacquire a Lock On Pistol whilefishing.

To fish, equip a Fishing Rod, locate a fishing spot near watermarked by ripples, cast the rod, wait for a bite signaled by abobber dip, reel in, and collect the loot. Could it be a juicy fish… or a Lock On Pistol?

Increase your chances of finding the Lock On Pistol by landing athigh-tier loot areas, listening closely for thedistinct sound of Supply Drones, and possibly even exploringobscure spots untouchedby other players.

Player in Fortnite looking at an unopened chest on the beach

How To Use The Lock On Pistol

To wield the Lock On Pistol like a true Fortnitian pro, aim it at your adversary and let the tracking system do its thing. As you ADS, a circle appears and starts filling up. Wait forat least one tickto ensure asuccessful lock-on, then fire.

The tracking system has a maximum range of50 meters, and a blue circle will surround your crosshair when active. When an opponent enters this circle, up tofour bullets will charge, all hitting the target when you fire the weapon.

Fortnite player aiming a lock on pistol in fortnite

The pièce de résistance? The fourth bullet in the burst is always acritical hit,dealing100 damage. This can be a game-changer, especially in close-quarters combat.

The fourth bullet load-upcan take some time, so in a life-or-death situation, there may be better choices for your firefight.