Where to Find Darth Vader in Fortnite and How to Get his Lightsaber
Discover where to find Darth Vader in the Fortnite Star Wars event, along with tips on how to defeat the Sith Lord and claim his Lightsaber in this article.
Fortnite’s latest Star Wars crossover event brings the iconic villain Darth Vader to the battle royale island. You’ll need to track down and defeat the Sith Lord to claim his red Lightsaber as a reward. This article breaks down where to find Darth Vader in Fortnite and how to beat him to get his Lightsaber.
Where to Find Darth Vader in Fortnite
Darth Vader spawns at a fixed location on the small island north of Lavish Lair POI.
Head towards the northwest portion of this island, and you’ll find Vader’s Lambda Shuttle along with the Dark Lord himself patrolling nearby, guarded by two Stormtroopers.
The easiest approach is landing directly on the island by jumping from the Battle Bus as it passes overhead. Otherwise, you can make your way there from Lavish Lair by heading north.
Strategies to Beat Darth Vader
Taking down Darth Vader won’t be easy – he boasts an immense 600 health and 600 shield points. Start by eliminating his Stormtrooper bodyguards first using long-range weapons like sniper rifles or the Star Wars blasters.
It’s wise to keep your distance and take cover, as Vader can use the Force to pull you towards him for melee strikes with his Lightsaber. He’ll also deflect incoming gunfire and toss objects your way.
Mythic weapons like the Thunderbolt of Zeus or explosive rounds give you an edge against the Sith Lord. Check the Imperial supply tents for E-11 Blasters or Wookiee Bowcasters to chip away at his health reserves.
Claim Darth Vader’s Lightsaber
Once you finally defeat the dark warrior, his iconic red Lightsaber will be yours to wield for the remainder of that match. This rare Mythic weapon excels at close-quarters melee combat while deflecting blaster bolts when blocking.
Don’t let its power corrupt you though! Fortnite’s Star Wars event only runs until May 14th, so defeat Darth Vader quickly to add his Lightsaber to your weaponry of loot.
Check out the Where to Find Chewbacca guide and claim another mythic weapon to add to your collection in Fortnite.
