The Wookie Bowcaster is Chewbacca’s iconic weapon and is exclusive to the Star Wars collab event in Fortnite. Here’s how you can get it in the game.
The latest Star Wars collab event inFortniteChapter 5 Season 2 brings a ton of new content and rewards for fans to enjoy and earn. It was released with the29.40 updateand marks the celebration of Star Wars Day on May 4th.
Among all the Star Wars-themed rewards,Chewbaccaand his weapon are the two most sought-after items among players. You can now get your hands on the Wookie Warrior’s formidable weapon in the game to dominate your Battle Royale lobby.
So, if you’re wondering how to get the Wookie Bowcaster in-game, here’s everything you need to know.
How to get Wookie Bowcaster in Fortnite
There aretwo waysto get your hands on a Wookie Bowcaster weapon in Fortnite:
The first method is the best and surest way of getting the Wookie Bowcaster, as Chewbacca will hand you his weapon after you save him from the Stormtroopers. The second method is however dependent upon luck, since you may not find the Wookie Bowcaster from every Imperial Chest you open.
The Wookie Bowcaster is amythic weaponin Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2 that comes withtwo fire modes.
You can either shoot individual quarrels quickly or charge up the weapon to fire a heavier and more explosive shot. The single shot deals 55 body damage, as compared to the heavy shot that deals 120 damage to an enemy.
Thanks to its long range and heavy damage, players can use the weapon as a viable replacement to Marksman Rifles in the game like the Huntress DMR.
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