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FortniteChapter 5 Season 4 marks the return of Marvel in a major way, providing players with a Marvel-themed Battle Pass andsuperhero-inspired locationsand weapons. Players can explore Castle Doom in search of powerful Mythic items or roamFortniteIsland to find other heroic and Marvel-inspired gear.
While some Marvel-themed items are tied to specific locations — like Doom’s Arcane Gauntlets — others, such asCaptain America’s Shield, are more widely available across the island. Captain America’s Shield, in particular, is a returning item, and it serves as an excellent counter to most ranged weapons. Yet, where is Captain America’s shield inFortnite?
How To Get Captain America’s Shield In Fortnite
Captain America’s Shield isan Epic itemthat players can acquire either as ground loot or randomly in Chests. To increase the chances of finding this item, players should focus onlooting Dr. Doom Chests or Avengers Chests, which are located within the Marvel-themed areas of this season.
However, Captain America’s Shield can also be found in nearly any Chest acrossFortnite’sBattle Royale island. It can also be obtained bycapturing the Loot Island, which offers players plenty of ways to get their hands on it.
For those looking for a more guaranteed way to secure this item, Captain America’s Shield can also bepurchased from Captain Jones for 300 Gold Bars. Captain Jones can befound at Ship It! Station, just southeast of The Raft.
How To Use Captain America’s Shield In Fortnite
Captain America’s Shield has three distinct abilities, each offering offensive and defensive options for players to make use of. For players looking tocomplete Week 0 Quests by eliminating opponents with Captain America’s Shield, theThrow and Charge attackswill prove most useful.Players can also target hostile NPCs found at The Raft, Doomstadt, and Castle Doom for this quest.Blockingwith the shield, on the other hand, is aneffective way to counter ranged weapons, especially in Zero Build.
