This guide details Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 1's Weapon Expertise Quests, a system rewarding players with powerful Legendary weapons. These quests, tied to specific NPCs, offer substantial XP and access to high-tier loot.
Updated January 14, 2025, to include the newly added Melee Expertise Quests.
Understanding Weapon Expertise Quests
Weapon Expertise Quests are multi-stage challenges (five stages each) that unlock Legendary weapons. Initially introduced via a quest to speak with Hope, Ruji, or Agent Jones, they now extend to include Oni Masks and the Typhoon Blade. Track your progress via the in-game Quests tab. While passively completable, completing these quests efficiently unlocks significant rewards.
Here's a summary of available Legendary weapons and how to acquire them:
| 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
The following sections detail the individual quests for each weapon type. Each stage awards 25,000 XP. Completing all five stages unlocks the corresponding Legendary weapon. A final elimination quest then restocks the 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 Hope's Assault Rifle Expertise Quests (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 or less | 25,000 XP |
| Eliminate 5 players with Shotguns in a single match and win | 25,000 XP |
| Complete Ruji's Shotgun Expertise Quests (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 or less | 25,000 XP |
| Eliminate 5 players with SMGs in a single match and win | 25,000 XP |
| Complete Vengeance Jones's SMG Expertise Quests (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 Daigo's Mask Expertise Quests (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 Kendo's Melee Expertise Quests (5) | Typhoon Blade |
This comprehensive guide ensures you're well-equipped to conquer Fortnite's Weapon Expertise Quests and claim your Legendary rewards.
