How to get Chainsaw weapon in Fortnite

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Fortnitemares 2024 brings plenty of new content to the game right from cosmetic skins like Mephisto, Leatherface, and She-Venom to new gameplay. However, what’s received a much-needed overhaul to bring in the Halloween festivities is the weapons loot pool.

While the update unvaults a bunch of weapons from past seasons like the Wood Stake Shotgun and Pumpkin Launchers, players are also treated to a much-anticipated weapon to slash their enemies with, bringing the Texas Chainsaw Massacre collab with Leatherface into full effect.

The weapon in question here is the Chainsaw and if you’re looking to get your hands on one, here’s how you can get it in Fortnite.

How to get the new Chainsaw in Fortnitemares 2024

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Chainsaw is an epic rarity item in Fortnite and is available as ground loot or can be obtained from loot chests around the Chapter 5 Season 4 map.

You can use the Chainsaw as a mobility item as well. Image by Epic Games.

However, there’s a high chance you’ll find this weapon at POIs affected by Fortnitemares 2024, which is Freaky Fields, The Underworld, Grim Gate, and Brawler’s Battleground.

How to use a Chainsaw in Fortnite

Chainsaw has two uses in Fortnite − one is its primary attack which slashes through enemies with heavy swings and the other helps you dig the weapon in the ground and move across the island.

Press the fire button to use the primary heavy Slash attack to damage enemies and use your aim button to rev the Chainsaw to the ground and propel yourself forward at insane speeds.

While you’re enjoying the Fortnitemares 2024 update and all the new content that’s arrived, check out our patch notes so you’ve not missed anything in the mix.