In the latest iteration of Fortnite, Chapter 5 Season 3, players are introduced to the chaotic wasteland biome—a unique addition to the Battle Royale map. This particular environment pushes players to find and modify vehicles, utilizing service stations and Flaming Boost Hoops to enhance their cars with nitro capabilities, all while navigating through the intense terrain.
Within the wasteland, players will also encounter powerful foes known as the Wasteland Warriors, including the formidable Machinist. This guide aims to provide insights on finding these bosses and developing strategies to defeat them, ultimately claiming their exclusive items as a valuable reward.
How to Find the Machinist
Ringmaster Scarr consistently appears at Nitrodrome, while the Machinist, similar to Megalo Don, can be found at a specific location or traveling around the map. To locate the Machinist in Fortnite, players should look for her Medallion marker, resembling a mechanical gear, as the Battle Bus starts its journey across the island.
The Machinist might spawn at Redline Rig. If she is at this location, she won’t be moving around the map. However, if she’s not present at Redline Rig, players must track her down as she drives across the island. In this case, gamers should:
- Observe her marker on the map
- Stay alert for any changes in position, and
- Approach her cautiously when located
How to Defeat the Machinist
Before engaging the Machinist, it’s crucial to determine her spawn location. If she is at Redline Rig, it will be simpler to attack her as she will roam around the rig without a vehicle. In such cases, players can gear up, find a weapon, shield up, and initiate their offense.
If the Machinist appears at a random location elsewhere, players should ideally obtain a vehicle, attach a turret mod, find some nitro, and pursue her. Shoot the weapon when in proximity, and target her shields to force her out of her car.
Keep in mind that the Machinist’s henchmen will always protect her. If she is out in the open, her henchmen will command the war bus, necessitating extra caution. To avoid being overpowered, players may opt to eliminate these minions before confronting the boss.
Once the Machinist’s shields are depleted, she will deploy a turret on the ground. These turrets can deal massive damage, so it’s essential to destroy them swiftly.
Lastly, focus on attacking the Machinist until she is defeated. Upon her elimination, her hostile minions and machines will disappear as well. By following these steps and maintaining a confident, neutral, and clear approach, players can successfully overcome the Machinist in the game.
The Machinist’s Loot
After defeating The Machinist in Fortnite, players can obtain various rewards:
- Lockjaw (vehicle) with infinite Nitro
- Mythic Combat Assault Rifle
- Damage: 25
- Fire rate: 8.8
- Magazine size: 28
- Reload time: 2.6s
- Mods:
- Red eye sight
- Drum mag
- Vertical foregrip
- Suppressor
- The Machinist’s Medallion
- Automatically replenishes the holder’s shields over time (max. 75)
Fortnite, developed by Epic Games, is a survival and battle royale game available on multiple platforms, including PC, iOS, Mobile, Xbox One, Android, PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and the Switch. It was released on July 25, 2017, and features online multiplayer gameplay.
