Fortnite Falcon Scout Explained And How To Get It

Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 1 is littered with creative items that have quickly become fan favorites, so it stands to reason that Epic would want to continue pumping out more exciting ways to keep players engaged. And with the brand-new Falcon Scout item, it has added a whole new layer to recon, combat, and looting all at once. Read on to find out about this remotely controlled “caw” machine.

How to get Falcon Scouts in Fortnite and how they work

Falcon Scouts have unlimited uses and can be found on the ground, in chests, or in supply drops. But if you’re really desperate to find one, you’re likely to have the best luck with getting them to pop out of Oathbound Chests. These large, white chests can be found in the medieval sections of the map in the west and southeast, which are characterized by an autumn vibe with colorful, fallen leaves and old-timey structures.

Once you’ve obtained a Falcon Scout, you can equip it and use the fire button to deploy the mechanical bird into the sky. Your view will shift to behind the falcon, granting you full control of where it goes. While in this mode, you can fly around to open containers, pick up loot, or even grab a downed teammate and fly them to safety–or just snag their reboot card, if they’re already eliminated. Additionally, you can provide recon to your team by pinging locations or “cawing” to ping all nearby enemies in a certain radius.

Of course, there are some limitations to the Falcon Scout, including the fact that your character is defenseless against any attacks while you’re flying it. Because of this, it’s best to deploy the bird from a safe place, and it’s even better if you have some teammates providing you with some cover while you’re scouting. The Falcon Scout can be shot down by enemy teams, too, so be careful while piloting it and try to evade incoming fire.

For more on Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 1, check out what you need to know about the unvaulted Burst Fire Rifle and the new Guardian Shield.