This guide details Fortnite's Weapon Expertise Quests, a system rewarding players with powerful Legendary weapons. These quests, tied to specific NPCs, offer XP and access to unique weaponry.
Updated January 14, 2025, to include the newly added Melee Expertise Quests.
Understanding Weapon Expertise Quests
Weapon Expertise Quests are a series of five-stage challenges. Completing them unlocks Legendary weapons from NPCs like Hope, Ruji, Vengeance Jones, Daigo, and Kendo. Progress is tracked in the main lobby or in-game Quests tab. While completion can be achieved passively, the rewards are substantial.
Legendary Weapon Rewards:
| Legendary Weapon | Unlock Method | NPC Location |
|---|---|---|
| Fury Assault Rifle | Complete Hope's Assault Rifle Expertise Quests | Hopeful Heights |
| Oni Shotgun | Complete Ruji's Shotgun Expertise Quests | Northwest of Lost Lake |
| Surgefire SMG | Complete Vengeance Jones's SMG Expertise Quests | East of Shattered Span |
| Void & Fire Oni Masks | Complete Daigo's Mask Expertise Quests | Masked Meadows |
| Typhoon Blade | Complete Kendo's Melee Expertise Quests | Northeast of Nightshift Forest |
All Weapon Expertise Quests:
Assault Rifle Expertise:
| Quest | Reward |
|---|---|
| Deal 15,000 damage to players with Assault Rifles | 25,000 XP |
| Deal 7,500 headshot damage with Assault Rifles | 25,000 XP |
| Hit 100 players with Assault Rifles in a single match | 25,000 XP |
| Eliminate 50 players with ARs (10 players remaining) | 25,000 XP |
| Eliminate 5 players with Assault Rifles & win a match | 25,000 XP |
| Complete all 5 quests | Fury AR |
| Eliminate 5 players with ARs | Restock |
Shotgun Expertise:
| Quest | Reward |
|---|---|
| Deal 10,000 damage to players with Shotguns | 25,000 XP |
| Hit 250 players within 15m after sliding/sprinting (5s) | 25,000 XP |
| Hit 15 different players with Shotguns in a single match | 25,000 XP |
| Hit 50 players with two Shotgun blasts within 1 second or less | 25,000 XP |
| Eliminate 5 players with Shotguns in a single match and win | 25,000 XP |
| Complete all 5 quests | Oni Shotgun |
| Eliminate 5 players with Shotguns | Restock |
SMG Expertise:
| Quest | Reward |
|---|---|
| Deal 12,500 damage to players with SMGs | 25,000 XP |
| Eliminate 30 players with SMGs within 10s of using another weapon type | 25,000 XP |
| Hit 125 players within 30m with SMGs in a single match | 25,000 XP |
| Hit 50 players with 10 SMG shots in 3 seconds or less | 25,000 XP |
| Eliminate 5 players with SMGs in a single match and win | 25,000 XP |
| Complete all 5 quests | Surgefire SMG |
| Eliminate players with SMGs | Restock |
Mask Expertise:
| Quest | Reward |
|---|---|
| Deal 10,000 damage to players with the Fire Oni Mask | 25,000 XP |
| Deal 2,500 damage within 15s of teleporting with a Void Oni Mask | 25,000 XP |
| Hit 10 different players with the Fire Oni Mask in a single match | 25,000 XP |
| Eliminate 5 players within 10s of teleporting with a Void Oni Mask | 25,000 XP |
| Down or eliminate a masked player with a Fire Oni Mask | 25,000 XP |
| Complete all 5 quests | Oni Masks |
| Eliminate 5 players with the Fire Oni Mask | Restock |
Melee Expertise:
| Quest | Reward |
|---|---|
| Travel 1,000m or deal 1,000 damage with the Typhoon Blade | 25,000 XP |
| Hit 150 Demon Grunts/Warriors with the Typhoon Blade | 25,000 XP |
| Hit 10 different players/demons with the Typhoon Blade in a single match | 25,000 XP |
| Eliminate 5 players within 10s of sprinting/jumping with the Typhoon Blade | 25,000 XP |
| Eliminate 5 players with the Typhoon Blade in a single match and win | 25,000 XP |
| Complete all 5 quests | Typhoon Blade |
This guide provides a comprehensive overview of Fortnite's Weapon Expertise Quests, helping players acquire powerful weapons and maximize their in-game experience.
