Unlock Mastery: Guide to Fortnite's Weapon Expertise Quests

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Unlock Mastery: Guide to Fortnite's Weapon Expertise Quests

Feb 20,25

This Fortnite Hunters guide details Weapon Expertise Quests, a new feature rewarding players with XP and access to Legendary weapons. These quests, tied to specific NPCs, involve completing five-stage challenges. Completing them unlocks high-tier weapons for purchase.

Updated January 14, 2025: This guide reflects recent updates, including the addition of Melee Expertise Quests.

Weapon Expertise Quests Explained:

Weapon Expertise Quests are unique to Fortnite Hunters. The initial quest introduces the concept, requiring interaction with Hope, Ruji, or Agent Jones. Each quest features five challenges. Completion unlocks Legendary weapons from specific vendors. New quests allow purchasing Oni Masks from Daigo and the Typhoon Blade from Kendo. Track progress via the in-game Quests tab.

Image: Weapon Expertise Quest Overview

While these quests can be completed passively, the rewards justify the effort. Here's a summary of available rewards:

Legendary Weapon	Unlock Method	Vendor Location
Fury Assault Rifle	Complete Hope's Assault Rifle Expertise Quests	Hope at Hopeful Heights
Oni Shotgun	Complete Ruji's Shotgun Expertise Quests	Ruji, northwest of Lost Lake
Surgefire SMG	Complete Vengeance Jones's SMG Expertise Quests	Vengeance Jones, east of Shattered Span
Void & Fire Oni Masks	Complete Daigo's Mask Expertise Quests	Daigo at Masked Meadows
Typhoon Blade	Complete Kendo's Melee Expertise Quests	Kendo, northeast of Nightshift Forest

All Weapon Expertise Quests:

Image: Weapon Expertise Quest Examples

Assault Rifle Expertise:

Quest	Reward
Deal 15,000 damage to players with Assault Rifles	25,000 XP
Deal 7,500 headshot damage with Assault Rifles	25,000 XP
Hit 100 players with Assault Rifles in a single match	25,000 XP
Eliminate 50 players with ARs after reaching 10 players remaining	25,000 XP
Eliminate 5 players with Assault Rifles in a single match and win	25,000 XP
Complete Hope's Assault Rifle Expertise Quests (5)	Fury Assault Rifle
Eliminate 5 players with ARs	Restock

Shotgun Expertise:

Quest	Reward
Deal 10,000 damage to players with Shotguns	25,000 XP
Hit 250 players within 15 meters with Shotguns 5 seconds after sliding or sprinting	25,000 XP
Hit 15 different players with Shotguns in a single match	25,000 XP
Hit 50 players with two Shotgun blasts in 1 second or less	25,000 XP
Eliminate 5 players with Shotguns in a single match and win	25,000 XP
Complete Ruji's Shotgun Expertise Quests (5)	Oni Shotgun
Eliminate 5 players with Shotguns	Restock

SMG Expertise:

Quest	Reward
Deal 12,500 damage to players with SMGs	25,000 XP
Eliminate 30 players with SMGs within 10 seconds of dealing damage with another weapon type	25,000 XP
Hit 125 players within 30 meters with SMGs in a single match	25,000 XP
Hit 50 players with 10 SMG shots in 3 seconds or less	25,000 XP
Eliminate 5 players with SMGs in a single match and win	25,000 XP
Complete Vengeance Jones's SMG Expertise Quests (5)	Surgefire SMG
Eliminate players with SMGs	Restock

Mask Expertise:

Quest	Reward
Deal 10,000 Damage to players with the Fire Oni Mask	25,000 XP
Deal 2,500 damage to players within 15 seconds of teleporting with a Void Oni Mask	25,000 XP
Hit 10 different players with the Fire Oni Mask in a single match	25,000 XP
Eliminate 5 players within 10 seconds of teleporting with a Void Oni Mask	25,000 XP
Down or Eliminate a player wearing a mask with a Fire Oni Mask	25,000 XP
Complete Daigo's Mask Expertise Quests (5)	Oni Masks
Eliminate 5 players with the Fire Oni Mask	Restock

Melee Expertise:

Quest	Reward
Travel 1,000 meters or deal 1,000 damage to players with the Typhoon Blade	25,000 XP
Hit 150 Demon Grunts or Demon Warriors with the Typhoon Blade	25,000 XP
Hit 10 different players or demons with the Typhoon Blade in a single match	25,000 XP
Eliminate 5 players within 10 seconds of sprinting or jumping with the Typhoon Blade	25,000 XP
Eliminate 5 players with the Typhoon Blade in a single match and win	25,000 XP
Complete Kendo's Melee Expertise Quests (5)	Typhoon Blade

This comprehensive guide will help you navigate and conquer all Weapon Expertise Quests in Fortnite Hunters.

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