Quick Links
The roaring engine of the Galactic Empire’s TIE Fighters is impossible to forget, and always intimidating, which is why hijacking and flying one inFortnite’sStar Warsseason is going to be an absolute blast. Players can dominate the skies in a TIE Fighter withinFortnite’sGalactic Battle season, providing them with the aerial coverage they need to lay waste to enemies of the Empire.
The TIE Fighter is unforgettable, and a lot of fun to fly. With its loud engine, deadly turret fire, and fast speed, this vehicle becomesa must-haveto locate and use inFortnite’sStar Warsseason so that players can grab a victory royale from the skies.
Where to Get TIE Fighters in Fortnite
TIE Fighters are found exclusively within the Empire-controlled areasof the Battle Royale map, meaning that they can be found in the top right area bythe First Order Base, and in the bottom left corner of the map insideVader Samurai’s Solitude. Both these POIs and the areas around them will have a TIE Fighter for players to hijack and fly for themselves, and they can even bring one friend along for the ride, who will sit on top of the single-pilot craft.
How to Fly TIE Fighters in Fortnite
Once players have found a TIE Fighter inFortnite, they can enter it simply by using the interaction button like a regular car. The TIE Fighter is used just like the plane, except with less maneuverability in the air. Players can fly the TIE Fighter pretty fast and for pretty long, even with the use of boosting. Firing the lasers of the TIE Fighter willdamage players on the ground for 60 pointsof health/shield per shot on target, and theTIE Fighter has 1,350 Durabilitybefore it shuts down and regenerates itself up to 3 times. After the 3rd time, the TIE Fighter will explode. Here’s a list of controls for PS5/Xbox/PC players:
The TIE Fighter also hasa few unique features, as noted by the HUD display once players enter the TIE Fighter itself. The interface on the left indicates the fuel of the TIE Fighter. The interface on the right indicates the speed of the TIE Fighter. The interface on the bottom left shows how many recharges the TIE Fighter has before it explodes.
