Okay, so, I’ve been digging into Fortnite lately, specifically trying to figure out the deal with chest spawns. You know, where those precious loot boxes pop up. It’s been a bit of a journey, so I figured I’d share what I’ve learned.
First off, I started by just jumping into games and, well, running around like a headless chicken, hoping to stumble upon chests. Yeah, not the most efficient method, I quickly realized. I opened a bunch, sure, but I didn’t really have a sense of why they were where they were.

Then, I decided to get a little more methodical. I started paying attention to the locations where I consistently found chests. I grabbed a notebook – yeah, a real paper one – and started jotting down notes after each match. I’d sketch out the general area, mark where the chest was, and note any patterns I noticed.
- For example, I noticed a lot of chests tend to spawn in the attics of houses. Makes sense, right? Hidden away, out of sight.
- Another thing, I saw that some named locations, like Pleasant Park or Tilted Towers, were just loaded with chests. Probably because they’re high-traffic areas, lots of players landing there.
- But then there were these weird, out-of-the-way spots where I’d unexpectedly find a chest. Like, in a random bush or behind a rock. Felt like the game was just messing with me at that point!
After a while, my notebook was a mess of scribbles and arrows, but it was starting to make sense. I could almost predict where a chest might be, based on the type of building or the general layout of the area.
Then, I thought, “Why not take this to the next level?” I took some screenshots of the areas where I typically found chests. Then I went through them and highlighted the exact spots. This gave me a pretty good visual guide.
So, I kept playing, kept taking notes, and kept refining my understanding. It’s not an exact science, obviously, but I definitely feel like I have a better handle on chest spawns now.
My Big Takeaways
- Houses with attics: Almost always a good bet.
- Named locations: Chest galore, but be prepared for a fight.
- Random spots: Keep your eyes peeled, you never know.
It’s been a fun little project, and it’s definitely helped me up my Fortnite game. If you’re trying to get better at finding chests, I’d recommend doing something similar. Just pay attention, take notes, and you’ll start to see the patterns. Happy hunting!