Fortnite player gets instant karma after dancing on a knocked player

Emotes play a huge role in Fortnite – from allowing players to express themselves to outright taunting opponents that they’ve downed/eliminated in combat. A variety of Emotes are added every day when the Item Shop rotates. Once purchased using V-Bucks, they can be used in any game. That being said, at the start of a match, it’s not too uncommon to see the entire lobby using Emotes.

Given that the Lobby Island is safe, there’s no harm in doing so. However, using them in the midst of battle can lead to catastrophic outcomes. This is something one player found out the hard way when they decided to Emote at the wrong time. After knocking down an opponent, rather than finishing the job and scoring an elimination, they decided to do a little victory dance. Suffice to say, things didn’t end well for them.

Fortnite rule 101 – Shoot first, Emote later

When it comes to combat in Fortnite, things are extremely unpredictable. The dynamics tend to shift in anyone’s favor depending on various factors. This holds true especially when playing in Squads. With four players per team, being vigilant and aware of your surroundings is important. Sadly, not everyone gets the memo.

Posted on Reddit by u/VintheLewd, a video showcases a classic example of why being overconfident and using an Emote in the middle of a fight is a bad idea. By the looks of things, the Squad was separated, and one of the teammates was downed. Rather than finishing them off, the opponent decides to do a little premature victory dance that ends badly:

Remember kids, don’t emote after downing someone by u/VintheLewd in FortNiteBR

As seen in the video, it’s always a bad idea to Emote in front of a player that’s been knocked down, especially when playing in Squads. This is a classic example of being overconfident. If only the opponent had taken shelter within the nearby structure after downing the player, this could have been avoided.

Although this clip is from Fortnite Chapter 3, and the player had a clear shot since the Desert Biome had limited cover, this can still happen in the current season. Using a combination of Cloak Gauntlets and a Thermal DMR, taking out an opponent caught emoting in the open is child’s play. Here’s what other players have to say about the clip:

Comment by u/tr00th from discussion Remember kids, don’t emote after downing someone in FortNiteBR

Comment by u/Tony_BasQue from discussion Remember kids, don’t emote after downing someone in FortNiteBR

Comment by u/Malixshak from discussion Remember kids, don’t emote after downing someone in FortNiteBR

Comment by u/KitsuneNeo from discussion Remember kids, don’t emote after downing someone in FortNiteBR

Comment by u/NoV-Bucks4u from discussion Remember kids, don’t emote after downing someone in FortNiteBR

While most users agreed that emoting mid-way through a fight is not a good idea, others have a different view. To some players, using certain Emotes or emoting mid-way through a fight is very rewarding. Here’s what they had to say:

Comment by u/p5yk0t1km1r4ge from discussion Remember kids, don’t emote after downing someone in FortNiteBR

Comment by u/Jason_Sasha_Acoiners from discussion Remember kids, don’t emote after downing someone in FortNiteBR

Comment by u/BigDickHobbit from discussion Remember kids, don’t emote after downing someone in FortNiteBR

Whichever is the case, Emotes are here to stay for the long term. Whether players choose to use them mid-fight or once the dust settles, they will remain an integral part of the Fortnite experience. However, on that note, some Emotes are considered toxic by the community and, if possible, should be avoided to maintain some honor on the battlefield.