How to Obtain the Ride the Lightning Guitar Mythic in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3

The latest 30.10 update of Fortnite introduces Metallica as a new addition to the game, along with the inclusion of the Ride the Lightning guitar in the Battle Royale.

Fortnite Festival’s Season 4 update, set to debut on June 13, will feature a headline performance by Metallica and will also include a variety of band-inspired items such as skins and auras. Additionally, outside of the Festival, a new Mythic item will be available in Battle Royale, further showcasing the group’s influence.

The item known as the Ride the Lightning guitar lives up to its name by functioning exactly as it suggests. Now, let’s catch you up on the debut of the Mythic.

How to Obtain Metallica’s Ride the Lightning Guitar in Fortnite

To obtain the Ride the Lightning guitar, it is available at 8 different locations on the Ride the Lightning guitar stand, as well as on Metallica Loot Island, as ground loot, or in Chests. It is also possible to acquire it from defeated opponents, although this would require surviving for a significant amount of time.

All Ride the Lightning Mythic guitar locations in Chapter 5 Season 3. — Epic Games

There are 8 Ride the Lightning guitar stand locations across the map.

The 8 guitar stands are scattered throughout the Chapter 5 Season 3 island, strategically placed at or near 8 different points of interest (POI) as depicted in the map above. Each stand holds the Ride the Lightning Mythic guitar, which can be easily obtained by simply walking over to it like any other loot.

These are the 8 locations for the Ride the Lightning guitar stand in Chapter 5 Season 3:

The location of Lavish Lair.
Resting on the stage at Restored Reels is…
Located at Reckless Railways, directly in front of the water fountain.
Located at the rear of the Grand Glacier hotel.
The Nitrodome arena is located on the northside.
The Scrying Pool is located at Mount Olympus.
The Cliffside Lodge is located north of Redline Rig.
Located at the front entrance of Brutal Beachhead.

During the course of the match, Metallica Loot Island will appear, functioning similarly to the traditional Loot Island. This metal-inspired version of the island will grant players a bounty of loot upon capture, including the exclusive Ride the Lightning guitar.

Ride the Lightning Guitar Ability Explained

Ride the Lighting is not your typical Mythic, as it will operate very similarly to the Wings of Icarus item that was first introduced in Chapter 5 Season 2.

Are you ready to ride the lightning? ⚡ pic.twitter.com/d0sYf3ZtKI

— Fortnite (@FortniteGame) June 13, 2024

The item is described by Epic Games as one that allows players to create a lightning arc in the sky for their squadmates to ride on. As they descend, they can come crashing down and strike their enemies. In addition to traversing the map, players can also use the item to slam onto the ground with a burst of lightning.

Metallica is planning to host a live event and we have provided a breakdown on how to watch it.