Fortnite Challenges: Effective Effects January 2023

Last Updated on: 6th January 2023, 11:54 am

With Chapter 4 Season 1 well underway, the Fortnite challenges continue, with this week seeing the release of the Effective Effects challenge series.

A great way to gain that all-important Battle Pass XP, the Fortnite challenges are designed as a boost to level up and unlock the Battle Pass items.

Let’s take a look below at the challenges and how to complete them.

Effective Effects – The Challenges

Earning 16K XP per challenge series, and an additional bonus of 30K XP available upon completion of 3 stages of challenges, it’s worth paying attention to the weekly Fortnite challenges for an easy XP boost.

The Fortnite challenges this week are as follows:

Activate four augments in a single match

In order to finish, you must first complete the Reality Augment tutorial quests.

By doing so, you will unlock The Oathbound chests that you need for this challenge.

Augments charge throughout the match and become available to activate at specific intervals. Once charged, the icon on the screen will change telling you it is available to use. Survive long enough to activate four in a single match to complete this challenge.

Deal 200 damage to opponents with bows

Bows can be found throughout the map within chests or sometimes on the ground, as well as by activating a Bow-specific augment.

Using either the Stink Bow, Flame Bow, or Explosive Bow, players can use the bow in the same way as a sniper to damage an opponent. Once 200 damage has been dealt to players, the challenge is complete.

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Sprint for 100 meters continuously under the effects of Slap

New to Chapter 4, Slap Juice, similar to SLurp juice, gives players a boost in health. However, Slap Juice is a little different granting players the ability to sprint for a prolonged period of time.

As far as Fortnite challenges go, it doesn’t get much easier than this. To complete, first consume a Slap Juice, and Sprint for 100 meters without stopping. Be sure to avoid obstacles, as stopping will reset the challenge.

Land 10 direct hits on players with the Ex-Caliber Rifle

The marksmen rifle is a deadly weapon to use but requires some accuracy. When you do it, an explosion will follow causing more damage.

Aim the Ex-Caliber rifle at a player, and fire! There’s nothing more to it. Repeat ten times.

Block 10 shots while holding the Guardian Shield

Found in Oathbound chests, the Guardian Shield is a welcome addition to the game, especially when in Zero Build mode with no other means of protection in the open.

This challenge comprises of 5 stages to fully complete, with XP available for each stage.

Equip it to either directly shield in front, or throw it to create a bubble around you. In doing so, shots can be blocked, completing the challenge.

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Search five containers while under the effects of Slap

Comprising of five stages, the challenge is pretty self-explanatory.

Players need to search ammo crates, tool boxes, coolers, chests, or oathbound chests, whilst fuelled by Slap Juice.

And that’s everything you need to successfully complete the ‘This Week’ Effective Effects Fortnite challenges. Simple right?

Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 1 is available now on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Android, and Cloud Gaming via Xbox Game Pass and Nvidia’s GeForce Now.