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 a quest unlocks a Legendary weapon from that NPC.
Updated January 14, 2025, to include the newly added Melee Expertise Quests.
Understanding Weapon Expertise Quests:
Weapon Expertise Quests are initiated by speaking with Hope, Ruji, Agent Jones, or Daigo about Expertise and weapon sales. Each questline consists of five challenges. Completion unlocks Legendary weapons (or Oni Masks, Typhoon Blade). Track progress via the in-game Quests tab.
While these quests can be completed passively, the rewards justify the effort. Here's a summary of available rewards:
| Legendary Weapon | Unlock Method | NPC 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:
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 Questline (5/5) | 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 after sliding/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 | 25,000 XP |
| Eliminate 5 players with Shotguns in a single match and win | 25,000 XP |
| Complete Questline (5/5) | 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 using 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 | 25,000 XP |
| Eliminate 5 players with SMGs in a single match and win | 25,000 XP |
| Complete Questline (5/5) | 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 masked player with a Fire Oni Mask | 25,000 XP |
| Complete Questline (5/5) | Void & Fire 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/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 Questline (5/5) | Typhoon Blade |
This guide provides a comprehensive overview of Fortnite's Weapon Expertise Quests. Remember to check for updates as new quests and weapons are added.
