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Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 3: How To Damage An Opponent With A Pod Plant

This guide will show you how to cause some damage to your opponents using a Pod Plant in Fortnite and complete its weekly challenge.
Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 3: How To Damage An Opponent With A Pod Plant

Exploring the deep and treacherous jungle biome in Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 3 is made even more exciting with the weekly challenges available, and Week 2 holds quite a tricky one. As part of the "This Season" Challenge for Week 2, players will have to damage an opponent with a Pod Plant. 

If you need some help doing this or just want some general tips when surviving out there in the jungle, then we have you covered. This guide will show you exactly how to take advantage of the wildlife and damage an opponent with a Pod Plant in Fortnite. 

Fortnite - How To Damage An Opponent With A Pod Plant

To begin this challenge, the first objective is to land in the jungle biome and secure valuable loot. However, it's important to exercise caution as the three points of interest (Rumble Ruins, Creeky Compound, and Shady Stilts) are popular drop locations and can be dangerous to navigate through the dense vegetation.

Fortnite How To Damage Opponent With Pod Plant Set up in hidden spot
Once you land, your best bet is to find a pod plant and hide nearby to set up an ambush. (Picture: YouTube / Bodil40)

Once you're on the ground and equipped with loot, it's time to find a concealed spot to set up an ambush for your opponents. Make sure you have a long-range weapon for this task, such as the Thermal DMR or Heavy Sniper Rifle. Position yourself strategically and patiently wait for an opponent to approach a Pod Plant. If necessary, take a few shots to lure them into the area.

When the target is within range, aim down sights and shoot the Pod Plant to trigger an explosion. It's important to note that you only need to inflict some damage on the opponent, not necessarily eliminate them, to complete the challenge. Even a small amount of damage will suffice. 

Fortnite How To Damage Opponent With Pod Plant Using a ranged weapon is best
Using a ranged weapon such as the Thermal DMR is your best bet. (Picture: Epic Games)

The effectiveness of the Pod Plants depends on the specific situation. If the objective is to inflict damage on opponents and create confusion, the Stink Flowers are the optimal choice. 

On the other hand, if the priority is to cause damage in a wider area, the Bomb Flowers, which create an explosive blast, would be more suitable. The decision on which type of Pod Plant to use will ultimately depend on the availability of each option near the target.

Fortnite How To Damage Opponent With Pod Plant Other Pod methods
Don't forget you can use other pods as well, not just the ones that explode. (Picture: YouTube / Bodil40)

So there you have it — a quick and concise look at how to use Pod Plants to damage opponents in the "This Season" Challenge for Week 2 in Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 3. As well as some other general tips and rules of thumb that you can use to achieve victory in Fortnite.