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Fortnite: How to Use Whirlpools

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Chapter 2 Season 3 of Fortnite is finally upon us, with half the map being plunged underwater. On top of new weapons and skins to try out, new gameplay features have been added, with one of those being whirlpools. So that you can give them a try, here’s everything you need to know about how to use whirlpools in Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 3.

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What Whirlpools do is propel you into the air from a small section of water. If you’re trying to get away from someone chasing you, or reach a different part of the map entirely, they’re great for getting high into the air. To see what they look like in action, check out this video from u/sirdaniel on Reddit.

How to Use Whirlpools in Fortnite

Thankfully, they’re really easy to find and use in the game. Look for the pale circles in the water on your map and head to the location.

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Once there, land in or swim up to one of them and you’ll be propelled into the air so that you can fly to somewhere else nearby. It’s that simple.

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It’s worth noting that you need to use a whirlpool near The Fortilla to complete Aquaman’s first challenge. For the full breakdown of the challenges you need to complete for the character’s skin, check out our guide.

While Whirlpools are mostly just a fun gameplay addition that help you navigate the watery map quickly, they’ll likely be used for challenges throughout this season. If and when they are, we’ll have all the information you need here at Twinfinite.

That’s everything you need to know about how to use whirlpools in Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 3. Fore more tips and tricks on the game, be sure to check out our wiki guide or the new season.


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Having been Editor on multiple sites, Tom has a wealth of video game knowledge and is now Managing Editor at Twinfinite. He's an expert on Call of Duty, sports games, PlayStation exclusives, and blockbuster action games. If he's not playing the new release, he'll be grinding on EA FC 24.