How to Bounce with a Shockwave Hammer in Fortnite

With the new Fortnite season, we have been introduced to many new weapons, vehicles, locations and mechanics that we have not seen before. Many of them have been wonderfully received by the player community. Among them is a powerful weapon and a tool for fast transportation, which begs the following question: How to Bounce with a Shockwave Hammer in Fortnite?

This hammer, which is one of the two weapons of The Ageless (aka Geno) and the most valuable prize of the Chapter 4 Battle Pass, looks incredibly majestic. Besides its purple color, the dazzling light it emits and the great shock effect on contact are really great.

Getting the Shockwave Hammer in Fortnite is actually quite simple. You can find it in Oathbound Chests or as ground loot in various places on the map. But using it right is another story.

Without wasting any more time, let’s talk about how you can bounce with one of the most powerful weapons in Fortnite Chapter 4, the Shockwave Hammer.

What is a Shockwave Hammer in Fortnite?

The Shockwave Hammer is the only melee weapon in Chapter 4, allowing you to deal 75 damage to your enemies with the basic attack and bounce yourself into the air or forward with the secondary attack. This weapon is of Epic rarity and can be found in many places on the map.

Unlike other weapons, you’ll have to approach other players with this hammer to deal damage to them. Since it does not make sense to run against an enemy, you’ll have to use his secondary attack/trait.

With the bounce feature you’ll be able to run away from your opponents, approach them aggressively, or move quickly through the map outside of a fight.

How to Bounce with a Shockwave Hammer in Fortnite?

Bouncing with your Shockwave Hammer is easier than you think. To do it, use the right mouse button (the key you use to aim) on a PC or the LT button on consoles. Look in the direction you want to bounce and hit the Shockwave Hammer towards the ground with the secondary key. This will propel you forward and into the air very quickly.

The Shockwave Hammer only has a total of four charges. However, after you use up all four, you’ll have to wait at least 15 seconds to bounce again. The number of charges it currently has also does not affect its damage and travel distance so you can keep swinging away.

When you fight against another player, you can use this feature to move away from him or, on the contrary, to get closer to your opponent. However, pay attention to how much charge you have left, since you might end up in the middle of nowhere when you should be on the run.

While there are many tools to move quickly in the new Fortnite map, the fastest method is to use the Shockwave Hammer. Of course, do not forget that every time you jump, you’ll make a lot of noise and attract the attention of your enemies in the nearby area.

That’s all we can share about how to bounce with a Shockwave Hammer in Fortnite for now. Using it will undoubtedly feel awkward the first few times. But, after some practice, this hammer will be a tremendous help especially in the late game.