How to get the Kinetic Boomerang in Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 3 Wilds

Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 3 just launched and many players want to know how to get their hands on all the new weapons such as the Kinetic Boomerang. This new weapon seeks enemies at medium to short range for moderate damage, making it a useful tool for loadouts and specific situations.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Kinetic Boomerang in Fortnite, plus where to find it.

How to get the Kinetic Boomerang in Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 3

The Kinetic Boomerang spawns as rare floor loot and in chests, so you can find it anywhere on the map if you search long enough. However there is at least one guaranteed spawn location.

There’s a large statue in the middle of the new jungle biome at the center of the map. You’ll find the Kinetic Boomerang on a pedestal right behind it. The location is directly west of the Rumble Ruins Point of Interest.

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When and how to use the Kinetic Boomerang effectively

As already mentioned, the Kinetic Boomerang is best for medium to short range. You can’t throw it too far before it returns back, so treat it somewhat like an SMG. Based on our results, the Kinetic Boomerang does 60 damage per hit. That’s nothing special, so you should still use SMGs and shotguns for most close-range fights. However, it doesn’t require any ammo or charge time to use.

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There are still ways to get kills and gain an advantage over opponents with the Kinetic Boomerang, though. Since this weapon only needs to be thrown at enemies to seek them, you can briefly pop out from cover to throw it. This will ideally damage your enemy without leaving yourself open to attack. You can even switch weapons to fire while the Kinetic Boomerang seeks out a target.

Another effective use of the Kinetic Boomerang is to throw it while you’re moving too fast to aim properly at enemies. This could be while sliding by on a vine, soaring through the air, riding in a vehicle, or while on a Raptor.

We’ll have more guides and breakdowns of what’s new in Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 3 Wilds, so check back soon for more. Our season overview is also a good read to familiarize yourself with all of the changes.