Understanding Fortnite Rivalries: Tips for Winning Every Time

Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 has brought a plethora of exciting updates, including new weapons, map transformations, and the innovative Fortnite Rivalries system. This feature enables players to engage in intense factions: Team Foundation versus Team Ice King, while tracking their contributions to the ongoing rivalry.

Initiating a Rivalry in Fortnite

Fortnite Rivalry Board Locations — Image Credit: Beebom

To kick off a rivalry in Chapter 7 Season 2, players must explore the map and interact with various Rivalry Boards. These boards emit a distinct glow, marked by a crossed sword icon on the mini-map, representing the competition theme of this season. Follow these steps to initiate a Rivalry:

Find a Rivalry Board.
Approach the board and interact with its screen.
Choose the Start Rivalry option.
Hunt down your Rival in the designated area shown on your mini-map.

Top Strategies to Triumph in Fortnite Rivalries

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Triumphing in Rivalries requires more than sharp shooting; players need to leverage various mechanics introduced this season. Here are some expert tips for gaining the upper hand:

Gain the High Ground: As in all Fortnite battles, securing the high ground is vital. Utilizing tools like the Fortnite Skyline Deployer can provide you with an early advantage, allowing strategic attacks from unexpected angles.
Utilize the Red Zone Radar: Avoid charging straight into the center of the red zone. Instead, navigate around the edges where you can spot opponents first, giving yourself the chance to land the initial hit.
Implement the Reboot Double-Credit Strategy: If you eliminate a Rival that previously took you down, you can earn double Rival Credits. If you’re playing in duos or squads, coordinate revives for a high-risk, high-reward approach to amass Rival Credits.

Surprise is a crucial element during Rival engagements. Though rivals are alerted to each other’s positions briefly, it’s essential to catch your opponent off guard.

Obtaining a Rivalry Contract in Fortnite

Fortnite Rivalry Contract in-game — Image Credit: Beebom

You can earn Rivalry Contracts by looting a Rival that has been eliminated by someone else or by the environment. If your rival meets their end at the hands of another player or by fall damage, they will drop a Rivalry Contract. Follow these steps to secure it:

When a Rival is eliminated, keep an eye out for the Rivalry Contract icon.
Move quickly to the icon’s location.
Find the Rivalry Contract, resembling a treasure map with a crossed sword icon above it.
Interact with the Contract to claim it, earning credit for the Rivalry and contributing to the overarching Fortnite Showdown event.

Rivalry Loot Rewards and Credit Accumulation

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By completing Rivalries, players acquire a special currency known as Rivalry Credits. This unique currency carries over from match to match and can be used at Rivalry Gear Machines located near the Rivalry Boards.

These Gear Machines unlock a range of items, weapons, and upgrades added to the loot pool for Season 2. Here’s a comprehensive list of available Rivalry rewards and what you need to unlock them:

Item Name	Rarity	Rivalry Credit Cost	Availability / Requirements
Rarity Upgrade	N/A	20 (per rarity)	Always Available
Pistol	Legendary	50	Match Rotation
Iron Pump Shotgun	Legendary	50	Match Rotation
Twin Hammer Shotgun	Legendary	50	Match Rotation
Chaos Reloader Shotgun	Legendary	50	Match Rotation
Combat Assault Rifle	Legendary	50	Match Rotation
Nemesis AR	Legendary	50	Match Rotation
Thunder Burst SMG	Legendary	50	Match Rotation
Twin Mag SMG	Legendary	50	Match Rotation
Vector 7 DMR	Legendary	50	Match Rotation
Lawful Heavy Impact Tracking Rifle	Exotic	80	Rotation + 30-60 Rivalry Wins
Lawful Explosive Mammoth Pistol	Exotic	80	Rotation + 30-60 Rivalry Wins
Lawful Shockwave Rocket Launcher	Exotic	80	Rotation + 30-60 Rivalry Wins
Self-Revive Device	Legendary	10	Match Rotation
FlowBerry Mist Grenade	Legendary	10	Match Rotation
5000 XP	Mythic	10	Once per day + 10 Rivalry Wins
Mark on Damage	Mythic	40	40 Rivalry Wins
Infinite Slap	Mythic	50	80 Rivalry Wins

As Chapter 7 Season 2 progresses, it’s expected that Epic Games will continue to introduce new rewards into the Rivalry Gear Machines. Stay tuned to this article for ongoing updates on additional items in the rotation.

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