Darth Vader in Fortnite: How to find and defeat him to get lightsaber

There are more disturbances in the Force ahead too, so be sure to have a nosy at the Fortnite Star Wars release schedule.

Not only are we seeing Star Wars characters such as Darth Vader, Mace Windu, Rey and Palpatine, but also a fan-favourite version of Jar Jar Binks.

Beyond that, you can also have a gander at what we can expect in Fortnite in 2025, thanks to a plethora of leaks and rumours.

If you need to rest your weary gaming hands, you can always watch the latest season of Andor as a well-earned treat!

But with that said, Darth Vader is being a menace in a far, far-away corner of the Fortnite map, so let's get to it!

How to find Darth Vader in Fortnite

Darth Vader in Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3 can be found in Vader Samurai’s Solitude in the south-western corner of the map.

This is a snowy area high up on a mountain with lots of vantage points for you to make your attack, but some vectors are better than others, as we’ll go over later.

There are lots of Stormtroopers patrolling, who do go down quite easily. They will often drop Shield Potions, so going after them is a quick way of getting looted up.

There are plenty of chests dotted around the area, so getting good gear is relatively easy. Just be sure to try and land first, as plenty of players will want the powerful lightsaber.

How to defeat Darth Vader in Fortnite

To defeat Darth Vader in Fortnite, use the TIE Fighter parked on the north side of Vader Samurai’s Solitude to deal massive damage, and then finish them off by using a DMR from a distance.

The TIE Fighter will go down quickly, though, with the many Stormtroopers guarding Darth Vader – despite their infamous aiming skills – turning their attention to you. Other players may try and shoot you down as well, so act fast.

Darth Vader is typically found in the central courtyard patrolling, so head straight there and let it rip with the TIE Fighter.

If you go down, run away and create some distance between yourself and Vader. If you get too close, Darth Vader can Force-throw his lightsaber and deal quite a bit of damage. Be sure to have something between you so that he can’t hit you with his lightsaber.

As such, find a longer-range weapon and pick off Vader from afar. Vader will be able to deflect your first few shots, but if you hit him enough times, you can stagger him and dish out some damage.

Eventually, Vader will go down and you can learn the ways of the Sith and get a lovely lightsaber of your own!

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