Fortnite’s fan-favorite melee weapon Kinetic Blade has just returned to Chapter 6. Here’s where to find it and how to use it effectively.
The Kinetic Blade was first introduced in Chapter 4, Season 2. At the time, it was one of the most fun weapons to use, all thanks to its mobility and ability to knock enemies back. After roughly two years, it has made a surprise comeback in an update released on January 7, 2025.
While it has returned with a change the community isn’t a fan of, this can still be a viable weapon when used correctly. Though it can be tricky to find it if you’re unsure where to look.
So, if you’re hoping into using this melee weapon, here’s everything you need to know about the Kinetic Blade, including where to find it and how to use it to knock opponents.
Where to get Kinetic Blade in Fortnite
You can find the Kinetic Blade in chests or as floor loot in buildings. Since your chances are random, ideally, you’ll want to head to POIs, as these places have much more loot than being out in the open.
Another alternative way to get a Kinetic Blade is from another player. If you spot someone with one and manage to defeat them, you can just grab their loot – though it may not have many uses yet, depending on how often they used it earlier.
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How to use a Kinetic Blade
The Kinetic Blade has two main functions. Hitting an enemy with the primary fire button twice will let you knock them backwards, giving you an opportunity to finish them off with a different weapon, such as a shotgun or SMG.
Other than that, the Kinetic Blade also has a charged attack, which can be activated by pressing right-click. Doing so will make you lunge forward in a straight line before unleashing a powerful swipe of your katana.
It’s worth knowing that the charged attack has three uses before it needs time to recharge. You can either use this to escape a sticky situation or dash to your enemy to deal damage to them – the choice is yours, just be mindful about its cooldown.
Overall, the Kinetic Blade is an unusual weapon that requires you to get up close and personal with opponents, so it’s a good idea to play around with it in a quiet location and get used to it before rushing into a fight.
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