Completing your Godzilla quests in Fortnite is an excellent way to earn XP and unlock exclusive battle pass rewards. However, some challenges can be tricky, especially the explosive damage task. This particular quest requires a strategy, as it involves a playstyle many players don’t often use. Here’s how to efficiently deal explosive damage in Fortnite.
Understanding the Explosive Damage Challenge
To complete this quest, you need to deal a total of 5,000 damage through explosions. This means causing destruction to nearby players or structures using explosive methods. Since this is not a commonly used damage type, tackling the challenge effectively requires planning and the right approach.
This task is listed under the Godzilla questline, which means it aligns with playing as Godzilla. However, you don’t need to be in Godzilla form to complete it. Since claiming the portal to transform into Godzilla can be difficult, getting this challenge out of the way beforehand is a smart move.
Fortnite (image via Getty)Best Strategies to Deal Explosive Damage
One of the most effective ways to complete this challenge is by heading to a gas station and triggering an explosion. To do this, break the fuel pumps with your weapon or pickaxe, then step back as they ignite. The resulting fire spreads to nearby structures, and all the damage it causes contributes to your progress in the quest.
If there are vehicles nearby, move them close to the fuel pumps before breaking them. This will amplify the explosion and help you rack up more explosive damage quickly, making your progress significantly faster.
Key Locations for Gas Stations in Fortnite
Gas stations are scattered across the map, providing multiple opportunities to tackle this quest. In total, there are six primary locations where you can complete the challenge:
- South of Nightshift Forest.
- North of Twinkle Terrace.
- Southwest of Brutal Boxcars.
- Northwest of Hopeful Heights.
- North of Shattered Span.
- North of Pumped Power.
Each location provides ample opportunities to set off explosions and rack up damage. Depending on the station’s size, nearby vehicles, and the scale of your explosion, you may need to repeat the process a few times. On average, a well-placed explosion can yield over 2,000 explosive damage, meaning you might only need three attempts to finish the quest.
Fortnite (image via Getty)Maximizing Your Progress
If a gas station runs out of fuel pumps, you may need to travel to another location to continue. Fortunately, this quest does not need to be completed in a single match. If you’re having difficulty dealing enough damage in one round, you can work on it across multiple matches without any pressure.
If you do manage to transform into Godzilla, the task becomes significantly easier. With his powerful abilities, you can cause mass destruction quickly, especially if you start near a gas station. However, since there are other Godzilla-specific quests that require being in that form, it’s best to complete the explosive damage task beforehand when possible.
What’s Next After Completing the Quest?
Once you’ve finished this challenge, it’s a good idea to continue progressing through the Godzilla questline to unlock even more rewards. Some excellent follow-up quests include searching Monarch supply drops and using Godzilla’s Fragments. By efficiently working through these objectives, you’ll maximize your battle pass progression and secure all available Godzilla-themed rewards in Fortnite.
