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FortniteChapter 6 Season 2 has officially launched, introducing a gold-themed aesthetic to the game. Alongside these visual changes, several new updates have been implemented, including exciting perks and abilities that enhance gameplay and strategy.
One of the standout additions is Boon, a feature that grants players specific perks for the entire match. But how can you obtain a Boon, and what perks does it offer? We’ve got you covered with our complete guide, breaking down everything you need to know about this exciting new feature in Fortnite.
What Are Boons?
Boons are special items that can be obtained bypurchasing them from Black Markets or collecting them from Rare Chests. There are a total offive Boons available, each offering unique advantages:
Perk
Gold Rush Boon
This Boonincreases the number of gold bars you can collect. Breaking objects or opening chests will grant additional gold bars while also providing upgrades tomovement speed, increased pickaxe swing speed, and damageagainst structures, making resource gathering more efficient.
Greed Boon
Upon activation, bestowsadditional gold barswhen you eliminate an opponent or open containers.
Adrenaline Rush Boon
This Boon is perfect for intense, head-to-head battles, as it grants players a Slap effect,providing unlimited Energy boosts, similar to the effects of Slap Juice. This allows forenhanced mobility and staminaduring combat.
Vulture Boon
This Boon provides a strategic advantage becauseit reveals enemy elimination locations on the map. However, it only works for a limited time.
Gold Ammo Boon
This Boon ensures a constant supply of ammo by granting youadditional ammunitionwhenever they collect Gold Bars. It’s a valuable addition to any loadout, as it significantly reduces the risk of running out of ammo during crucial moments in battle.
Where To Find Black Markets?
Currently, Epic Games has introducedthree distinct Black Markets, each located in a different areas. For example, the first Black Market is locatedjust south of Magic Mosses. To pinpoint its exact location, simply follow the market logo highlighted on the map.
You can find the Joss NPC at this location.
The second black market is situatedjust north of Crime City, near the eastern side of the map. In our gameplay, we discovered the Gold Rush Boon available at this location.
The final black market is locatedbetween Seaport City and Masked Meadows. Follow the violet logos on the map and head underground to find it.
If you want to know more about the Black Markets,please check our specific guide.
Rare Chests can also be found in many specific locations. Below is a list of all the current areas with spawns:
