Fortnite’s Chapter 4 Season 3, also known asFortniteWILDS, is all about the jungle. Three jungle named locations were added to the game at the start of the season. It’s not just the flora and fauna that are different in these areas of the map, the biome’s environment is unique and has its own mechanics that players won’t find anywhere else.
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While exploring the jungle, gamers will oftentimes get covered in mud. This mud isn’t just a visual effect; it’s actually a mechanic thatFortniteplayers can and should take advantage of. This guide will explain everything fans need to know about the mud mechanic inFortnite.
Where to Find Mud
Mud is a mechanic that’s exclusively found in theFortnitejungle biome. It’s theChapter 4 Season 3 jungle POIsthat gather the necessary conditions for mud to appear.
To find mud inFortnite, players should visit the green jungle that surrounds Rumble Ruins, Creeky Compound, and Shady Stilts.
How to Get Muddy
To get muddy inFortnite, the only thing that players need to do is either run over the mud or slide as they walk past it. This will immediately cause it to splash all over the place and cover the player in mud.
Mud Effects
Although it may seem like a simple addition to the environment, mud can be quite useful for those that know how to take advantage of it.
In the jungle, many players willuse the Thermal DMR’s thermal vision to try and find nearby enemies.Gamers can cover themselves in mud to prevent their body heat from being captured by the DMR’s thermal scope. And this camouflage isn’t only useful in this scenario;mud can also prevent hostile Wildwasps from attacking.
Additionally, mud-covered players will receive a speed boost when sliding down a hill. Since Chapter 4 Season 3 doesn’t have that many mobility options, this is a great way to get somewhere quickly.
How to Remove Mud
Players will only be covered in mud for a short period of time, so after 30 seconds, it will disappear on its own. However, it’s also possible for gamers to clean themselves up and get rid of the mud right away.
To remove mud inFortnite, players must get in the water. It’s pretty straightforward, and thankfully, in the jungle, there are streams and waterfalls all over the place, so gamers won’t have a hard time finding a place where they can clean themselves up.
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