Launch pads are traps that shoot you up into the air — allowing you to skydive or glide back to the ground in Fortnite.
Launch pads are extremely useful as they let you travel large distances in a short amount of time, which is particularly helpful in Fortnite OG as there are no drivable vehicles. Rather than running on foot, you can glide clear of the incoming Storm Circle and avoid danger altogether.
However, launch pads are very rare and pretty difficult to find as they only appear as traps.
Here’s where to find a launch pad and how to use it in Fortnite OG.
Where to find a launch pad in Fortnite OG
Launch pads only appear as traps in Fortnite OG — meaning they’re not preplaced on the map. In order words, launch pads appear as random loot on the floor or in chests and supply drops. You’ll have to get a little lucky, or search a ton of chests around the map.
Some of the best locations to search are Greasy Grove, Retail Row, Lonely Lodge, and Pleasant Park due to the amount of loot you can find in the area. Tilted Towers is also a great location to search, but it’s a heavily contested landing spot. If you’re feeling confident, go for it! If not, it’s best to land elsewhere.
How to use the launch pad in Fortnite OG
To use the launch pad, you’ll need to find a flat surface that isn’t the bare ground.
If you’re playing in the classic Fortnite OG, you can build a platform to place the launch pad on. For those in No Build, you may need to destroy the roof of a building to reveal the floor beneath it.
Once you’ve found or made a flat surface, place the launch pad onto the platform and jump on it to fly into the air. From here, you can either skydive or redeploy your glider to descend to the ground.
How to complete ‘travel distance after jumping on a Launch Pad’ quest
One of the OG Season 2 Greatest Hits quest requires you to travel 1,000 distance after jumping on a launch pad. That is easier said than done, as launch pads are already a rare drop, but you won’t travel anywhere close to 1,000 units in one jump. However, there is a trick to cover the distance using one launch pad.
Rather than traveling a far distance with the launch pad, glide back to where you placed it and jump on it again. Repeat the cycle of launching and gliding back until you’ve successfully traveled the full distance and completed the quest.
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