Fortnite: Guide to Dealing Damage with a Pod Plant

Fortnite Season 3 Week 2 has started, and one of the challenges is to hurt an enemy using a pod plant. We will explain what these plants can do, where to find them, and how to cause damage with them.

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Fortnite: Damage an enemy with a pod plant. | © Epic Games

A new week has begun in Fortnite, and that means new Fortnite Challenges! After completing the six Main Quests, a new task will appear that may pose difficulties for some players. You have to damage an enemy with a pod plant.

In this guide, we'll show you what pod plants are, where to find them, and how to deal damage with them.

Fortnite: Pod Plants Explained

Pod plants didn't appear in Fortnite until Chapter 4 Season 3. There are a total of three different ones that explode when you damage them.

  • Purple: Explodes
  • Yellow: Emits a cloud of stink
  • Blue: Gives you shield

Where To Find Pod Plants in Fortnite

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Here you can find the bomb and the stink pod plants. | © Epic Games

The pod plants are spread throughout the jungle area of Fortnite. They are quite noticeable, so you shouldn't have any problems finding them. Just note that you should only look for purple and yellow pod plants, as the blue ones don't cause any damage.

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How To Damage Opponents With Pod Plants in Fortnite

As soon as you land in the jungle area, you should first get yourself a weapon. Then head to one of the larger POIs in the area and hide in a bush or tree with a view of one of the pod plants.

For the task, it probably makes more sense to focus on one of the stink pod plants, as they deal damage in a larger area. Now wait until an enemy walks by or is nearby and shoot the plant!

Since you don't have to eliminate the enemy, but only cause damage to him, it's enough if he only stays in the stink pod for a second.

The challenge is one of the slightly harder challenges, so don't be upset if the method doesn't work the first time. If you complete the challenge, you will receive 1 level, so it's definitely worth a try. We wish you good luck!

Gaston Cuny

Gaston is a freelance writer covering various Fortnite & Entertainment topics for EarlyGame. Previously, Gaston worked for Dexerto's editorial staff, writing guides and news articles....

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