Fortnite’s Star Wars event is now live, and with it comes opportunities to get multiple themed character skins, items, and more. You need to complete Star Wars quests to unlock certain rewards, with one of your first goals requiring you to collect an E-11 Blaster Rifle from a fallen Stormtrooper.
How to eliminate a Stormtrooper and collect their E-11 Blaster Rifle in Fortnite x Star Wars event
Eliminating Stormtroopers during Fortnite’s Star Wars event requires visiting Imperial Roadblocks and defeating any that spawn. Like regular players, you’ll initially knock them down when you beat them in a fight, with an extra hit eliminating them entirely. After doing this, they’ll drop some gold, ammo, and an E-11 Blaster Rifle for you to use on others.
You can find Imperial Roadblocks with Stormtroopers all around Fortnite’s map. In particular, you can find one close to Lavish Lair and Classy Courts, with Snooty Steppes having two on either side of the landmark.
Once you arrive at a roadblock, you’ll find several Stormtroopers wandering around and various tents containing loot. You can pick up quick floor loot to snag a quick elimination or find an Imperial Chest to obtain better items. Either way, eliminate at least one Stormtrooper to obtain an E-11 Blaster Rifle, knocking out your first Star Wars quest.
Be careful of other players as you approach these roadblocks. During the event’s first few days, you’ll often find at least one or two other people storming these areas. Prepare for battles by picking up weapons, health kits, and shield drinks early while watching your surroundings. In some cases, someone might get to Stormtrooper enemy eliminations before you do, so approaching a roadblock early can help you knock out this objective quickly before moving on to your next one.
After picking up an E-11 Blaster Rifle, you can use it to attack any other NPC or player during your match. While it isn’t an overpowered weapon, its unlimited ammo and solid damage output can help you out of sticky situations if you have no other options.
