Fortnite: Fortnitemares 2022 Full Guide

Fortnitemares 2022 is finally happening in Fortnite. Here is your guide to everything in the event, from obtaining the new Mythic items such as the Howler Claws to completing your daily quests. There is a tonne of free rewards to unlock for Halloween, so dive in and find out just how to get them.

Fortnite Fortnitemares 2022 Full Guide

Fortnite is celebrating the spooky season with the annual release of Fortnitemares, which itself has brought a tonne of new Halloween-themed content into the game. With all the new content in the game, it can be quite hard to get a grasp on everything this new event has to offer. But KeenGamer has you covered. From how to complete all the new quests, to understanding how to get the new Mythic and Rare items, here is your guide to Fortnitemares 2022.

How To Get The Howler Claws

While the many map alterations give the Fortnite island a fresh new look, the biggest change is the inclusion of the new Mythic Howler Claws. The Howler Claws are an item of Mythic rarety that grants players access to three unique abilities once equipped. These abilities are

  • Wolfscent Ability: Reveals all opponents close to you (Players who are nearby will be warned of your presence via an audio cue)
  • Slash Ability: A deadly melee combo that deals damage upon every swing
  • Air Slash Ability: Perform a lunge forward followed by a clawed swipe. 

Unlike most ground loot, players will have to complete a series of steps in order to obtain this new powerful item. The first step is to head to one of the Alteration Altars, which can be found at the Reality Tree as well as various other locations on the map. The below image details all the altar locations.

All locations to get the Howler Claws in Fortnite

All locations to get the Howler Claws in Fortnite

Once you have reached one of the alters, all that is left is to perform the Ritual Emote. Although players do not have this emote be the default, once you reach an Alteration Altar you will be given the option to perform it. After a short amount of time, you will be given the Howler Claws. If this is your first time completing the ritual, then you will also complete the Fortnitemares Quest ‘Dance on an Alteration Alter to get the Howler Claws (0/1)‘.

Perform the Ritual at an Alteration Altar to get the Howler Claws

Perform the Ritual at an Alteration Altar to get the Howler Claws

The Howler Claws are primarily a melee weapon, which is best used up close. Your main go-to ability will be the Slash Ability, however, the Air Slash Ability is great for mobility as well as closing the distance between you and enemy players. The Wolfscent Ability comes in handy for revealing nearby opponents in situations where you have lost track of a single opponent or to just survey the area for potential danger.

How To Get The Inkquisitor’s Suppressed SMG 

The Inkquisitor’s Suppressed SMG is a brand new mythic item added with the latest Fortnitemares update. Unlike the Howler Claws, only one of these items can be found in a single game of Battle Royale. To get this new mythic item players must summon and defeat the new Inkquisitor boss located at Grim Gables.

To summon the Inkquisitor, players will need to head to the basement of the haunted house at Grim Gables. You can enter the basement by simply breaking the floor pieces of the house, or by heading to the entrance nearest to the Bounty Board at this location, which itself is covered by a carpet.

Entrance to the basement of Grim Gables

Entrance to the basement of Grim Gables

Once at the basement players will need to summon the Inkquisitor. In this area, players will find a mural surrounded by lanterns. Stepping onto this mural will trigger the surrounding lanterns to be lit, and the Inkquisitor boss will spawn shortly after. The final step to obtaining the Mythic Suppressed SMG is to defeat the Inkquisitor, which can prove to be a difficult task.

Inkquisitor Summoning Mural

Inkquisitor Summoning Mural

The Inkquisitor will use a Pumpkin Launcher and Fire Fly jars during combat, both of which can be extremely deadly within enclosed areas. Therefore players will need to be quick on their feet and avoid getting themselves cornered. The travel time of the Pumpkin Launcher’s Rockets are pretty slow, so keeping your distance from the Inkquisitor will give you enough time to dodge incoming fire. The Inkquisitor is especially vulnerable whilst reloading, so take the opportunity to focus your shots onto areas such as the head during these moments to maximize your damage output.

The Inkquisitor can be found at Grim Gables

The Inkquisitor can be found at Grim Gables

How To Complete All Fortnitemares Quests

Players can obtain three new cosmetic rewards for completing the Fortnitemares Quests. Two Fortnitemares Quests will be made available daily until the end of the event. Players can unlock the following rewards:

  • Everything’s End Glider (upon completing 5 quests)
  • Chrome Cage Back Bling (Upon completing 13 quests)
  • Unmaker Pickaxe (Upon completing 25 quests)

Here is how to complete them.

Fortnitemares brings new free cosmetics into Fortnite

Fortnitemares brings new free cosmetics into Fortnite

Hit an opponent while Wolfscent is active (0/1)

To complete this quest players will first need to acquire the Howler Claws by dancing at an Alteration Altar. Once players have obtained this new Mythic item, they will then need to locate an enemy and activate their Wolfscent ability. The Wolfscent ability’s primary use is to reveal players within the immediate vicinity and is activated using the Alt Fire input (make sure to check which button/key is bound to this action). All that is left now is to deal damage to an opponent while the Wolfscent ability is active. The simplest way to do this would be to attack the closest player with your Slash ability, but if opponents are far away then you can switch to a ranged weapon and complete the challenge that way. 

The Howler Claws can reveal nearby players to the user

The Howler Claws can reveal nearby players to the user

Help defeat Inkquisitor at Grim Gables (0/1)

Players should now be familiar with the Inkquisitor and where to find them. However, this quest does not actually require players to eliminate this brand-new boss. In fact, all you have to do is aid in the defeat of the Inkquisitor by simply dealing damage to them before they are defeated. Whilst the simplest way to complete this quest is to squad up with teammates and take battle the boss at Grim Gables, this quest can actually be completed in solos either by defeating them yourself or dealing damage and letting other players finish the job.

The Inkquisitor will use Fire Fly Jars and a Pumpkin Launcher

The Inkquisitor will use Fire Fly Jars and a Pumpkin Launcher

Search chests at Grim Gables, the Reality Tree, or the Knowby Cabin (0/5)

This quest tasks players with opening a total of 5 chests at Grim Gables, the Reality Tree, or the Knowby Cabin. Two of these locations are named on the map, making them quite easy to locate. However, the Knowby Cabin is more mysterious as it is not a named location on the map. But, for those looking to find this new landmark, you can find it within the western woods of Reality Falls. The easiest and fastest way to complete this quest is to head to one of these locations early game. Grim Gables and the Reality Tree both host a high number of chests, making them the ideal locations to drop at first.

The locations of Reality Tree, Knowby Cabin, Grim Gables

The locations of Reality Tree, Knowby Cabin, Grim Gables

Dance with Chrome Punk (0/1)

Chrome Punk is a new NPC added to Fortnite that can be found at Flutter Barn. This quest tasks players with dancing with this NPC, which is simply done by emoting within Chrome Punk’s vicinity. Once you begin to emote, Chrome Punk will follow your lead, resulting in the completion of this quest.

Dance with Chrome Punk to complete this quest

Dance with Chrome Punk to complete this quest

Acquire the Zero Point Pretzel effect (0/3)

Candy is now back for Fortnitemares, each of which offers either health, a shield, or a special effect once consumed. For this quest, players will be tasked with acquiring the Zero Point effect from the Zero Point Pretzel. All candy can be found within the pumpkin-shaped candy buckets around the map, but the consumables they drop are completely random, so there is no guarantee that you will be given a Zero Point Pretzel. To complete this particular quest, locate a Zero Point Pretzel, consume it, and you will be given the Zero Point Effect (a unique effect that allows players to teleport a short distance via double-jumping). This will need to be done a total of 3 times to complete this quest.

The Zero Point Pretzel is back for Fortnitemares 2022

The Zero Point Pretzel is back for Fortnitemares 2022

Dig up and collect Terrifying Tablature in a single match (0/4)

Looks like players must hunt for a terrifying new item now in Fortnite, which will have players exploring the cornfields of Grim Gables. However, players will need to dig up and collect all four within the same match. The best way to complete this quest is to land straight at Grim Gables, and once you have landed you will be given the locations of the four Terrifying Tablatures, which themselves are scattered all around this haunted location. When you find yourself within the vicinity of a Terrifying Tablature, hit the dirt mound with your pickaxe to dig up this item, and then press interact to collect it. Repeat this step three more times to claim a Music Disk reward and further your progress to acquiring the free Fornitemares cosmetics.

Terrifying Tablatures can be found at Grim Gables

Terrifying Tablatures can be found at Grim Gables

Hunt zombies or zombie chickens (0/5)

The undead are a rather fitting addition to this Halloween event. This quest tasks players with eliminating a total of 5 zombies or zombie chickens. Zombie chickens are fairly common and can be found all over the Fortnite island. However, it is rare that you will encounter a group of these hostile birds. Therefore, your best bet to completing this quest is to head over to either Grim Gables or Willow Haunt, because a large number of zombies will spawn in these locations. Simply loot-up early game and head to either one of these locations to quickly rack up 5 zombie eliminations.

Zombies can be found on the Fortnite island for Fortnitemares

Zombies can be found on the Fortnite island for Fortnitemares

Purchase a shotgun from Ash Williams (0/1)

The Evil Dead character known as Ash Williams has arrived in Fortnite and can be found at the Knowby Cabin which is located on the west side of the Reality Tree. Ash Williams sells a Lever Action Shotgun of an epic rarity for 250 gold. To complete your quest and earn some quick XP, make sure to purchase this weapon. Once you have done that, you can go straight to completing the next quest, quite possibly in the same game.

Ash Williams can be found at Knowby Cabin

Ash Williams can be found at Knowby Cabin

Deal shotgun damage at the Knowby Cabin, Willow’s Haunt, or Grim Gables (0/50)

Time to deal some damage with shotguns now at Knowby Cabin, Willow’s Haunt, or Grim Gables. While shotguns are the go-to choice when engaging in close-range combat with other opponents, this quest can actually be completed by dealing damage to zombies too. The easiest strategy for this quest is to head straight to Knowby Cabin and purchase an epic Lever Action Shotgun from Ash Williams. Then, you can eliminate the surrounding Jumpscare Zombies with your newly acquired weapon. One shot at close range should be enough to finish your task, but if a zombie is relatively far away then more shots will be required.

The locations of Knowby Cabin, Willow’s Haunt, and Grim Gables

The locations of Knowby Cabin, Willow’s Haunt, and Grim Gables

Ring a doorbell until it breaks to get a treat (or a trick!) (0/1)

Want to go trick or treating within Fortnite? This quest requires just that. To obtain that juicy XP reward, players will have to locate a doorbell and ring it until it breaks. This is simple enough as the locations for these doorbells are marked on the map. Simply interact with this doorbell repeatedly until it sparks and cannot be rung anymore. Once done, you will either be greeted with candy or nothing at all.

All Fortnitemares Doorbell locations

All Fortnitemares Doorbell locations

Destroy haunted household furniture (0/7)

Time to hunt for more spooky things this Halloween. Only this time players are required to destroy a total of 7 phantom-looking household furniture items, which themselves can be found within any building on the Fortnite island. These items act just like any ordinary piece of furniture and can be destroyed using your pickaxe or weaponry. The best thing about this quest is that you do not need to worry about being eliminated, as your progress will not reset with each new game. Once completed, you will be rewarded with a new Contrail.

Haunted furniture can be seen floating in different areas around the map

Haunted furniture can be seen floating in different areas around the map

Purchase items from Curdle Scream Leader (0/2)

While a previous quest had players purchasing a Shotgun from Ash Williams, this time players will have to purchase 2 items from Curdle Scream Leader. This horrifying-looking NPC can be found patrolling the area from Tilted Towers and the small house located on the west side of this location. Curdle Scream Leader sells two Candy consumables and a Pumpkin Launcher. If you want to save your gold then purchase two Candies. But, if you want a powerful weapon, then purchase one Pumpkin Launcher and a Candy.

Curdle Scream Leader Patrol Path

Curdle Scream Leader Patrol Path

Destroy objects with a Pumpkin Launcher (0/13)

Time to blow stuff up now, for players are tasked with destroying a total of 13 objects with the Pumpkin Launcher. This quest requires no further explanation, as all you will have to do is aim your rocket at a structure and press the trigger. Pumpkin Launchers can commonly be found as ground loot, but can also be found in Chests and Supply Drops. If you are struggling to find one, however, then you can purchase one from Curdle Scream Leader at Titled Towers, or Chrome Punk at Flutter Barn.

Pumpkin Launchers are back for Fortnitemares 2022

Pumpkin Launchers are back for Fortnitemares 2022

Help Defeat Willow At Willows Haunt (0/1)

Players may be familiar with the Inkquisitor over at Grim Gables, but there is actually another NPC boss that can be found on the west side of the map at a small cabin called Willows Haunt. This boss is none other than Willow, and she is a terrifying foe to come across. To complete this quest, players will need to head on over to Willows Haunt and either fully defeat Willow, or aid in her defeat by dealing damage and letting other players finish the job. Make sure to keep your distance, as when you are spotted, Willow will charge towards you whilst swinging her axe.

Willows location on the island

Willows location on the island

Throw Candy From a Vehicle (0/3)

This quest will task players with throwing a total of 3 Candy consumables from a vehicle. Candy can be found all throughout the island this Halloween and it can be obtained from Candy Buckets, ringing doorbells, and can even be purchased from a number of different NPCs. To complete this quest, simply throw 3 Candy consumables from the passenger seat of a vehicle. Once completed, you will be rewarded with 15,000 XP.

Throwing candy from a vehicle

Throwing candy from a vehicle

Read Epitaphs At Different Goofy Gravestones (0/5)

There are a number of gravestones around the Fortnite island and, to complete this quest, you will have to visit five of them. The locations for these gravestones are marked for you on the map when inspecting this quest, so all that is left now is to head to each one and read each stone’s epitaph. To read the epitaph of a gravestone, simply press the interact key whilst standing on it. You will then be greeted with a random message. Once done, repeat this step for four other gravestones.

Reading the epitaph of a gravestone

Reading the epitaph of a gravestone

Destroy Jack-O-Lanterns With A Range Weapon (0/5)

Pumpkins are the staple for everything Halloween, so it is no surprise that Jack-O-Lanterns would be among the many Halloween decorations to make their way into Fortnite. For this quest, players will need to destroy a total of 5 Jack-O-Lanterns with a ranged weapon. These spooky decorations can be found in most residential areas on the map, two of those locations being Greasy Grove and Tilted Towers. Once completed, you will be rewarded with a brand-new spray paint.

Fortnitemares all Jack-O-Lantern locations

Fortnitemares all Jack-O-Lantern locations

Gain A Speed Boost By Eating Pepper Mint Candy (0/2)

Time to eat a whole load of candy now, for this quest requires players to consume 2 Pepper Mint Candies. Pepper Mint Candy is a consumable item that grants players increased movement speed for a short duration after consumption, and can be found in Candy Buckets, ringing doorbells, and can even be purchased from Curdle Scream Leader near Tilted Towers.

Candy can be found around the Fortnite island for Fortnitemares

Candy can be found around the Fortnite island for Fortnitemares

Honk A Vehicle’s Horn At Grim Gables and the Knowby Cabin (0/2)

Want to unlock a brand-new loading screen? Then hot tail your way to both Grim Gables and the Knowby Cabin and honk a vehicle’s horn at each location. Grim Gables is fairly easy to find as it is it a named location. However, the Knowby Cabin is a rather mysterious landmark that can be found on the west side of the Reality Tree woodlands.

The locations of Grim Gables and Knowby Cabin

The locations of Grim Gables and Knowby Cabin

Dance At a Lit Campfire at Night (0/1)

This quest is pretty straight forward. To complete it, head over to a campfire and wait for the sun to set in game. Once the sun has set and the map begins to take a darker tone, go ahead and light the campfire by pressing interact (if the campfire has been used, you will need 200 wood to light it). All that is left now is to perform and emote whilst the campfire is lit. Unsure on where to find Cosy Campfires? Then check out the below image to find out exactly where they are.

All campfire locations

All campfire locations

Now that you have learned everything there is to know about Fortnitemares, drop onto the island and put your skills to the test. Looking to fast-track your way through this season’s Battle Pass? Then check out the Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 4 Weekly Quest Guide here at KeenGamer.

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