How to find and use X-Wings in Fortnite Chapter 6, season 3

Have you ever wanted to fly a plane around Fortnite’s map? Fortnite’s Star Wars Galactic season lets you control two different aircraft, including a very powerful X-Wing armed with guns that can easily knock out enemies in a few seconds.

Unsurprisingly, they won’t appear out of loot chests or player drops as an item. Instead, you’ll need to travel the map in search of these massive planes to fly around, destroy buildings, and earn a few eliminations. Here’s how to find an X-Wing plane in Fortnite Chapter Six, season three.

How to find an X-Wing in Fortnite Star Wars Galactic Battle

You can find X-Wing planes all around Fortnite’s map, particularly at the Resistance Base and Outpost Enclave. Since they’re large aircraft, you’ll usually find them in open spots such as rooftops. If you don’t see them here, there’s a good chance another player came in and took them.

As you approach these POIs, look for large X-shaped planes outfitted with cannons. They’ll initially look like decoration, but they’re fully functional aircraft you can hop into and fly around. Better yet, you can shoot their guns and boost them forward for extra speed, making them fun to use.

X-Wing abilities and controls in Fortnite Star Wars Galactic Battle

Since the X-Wing is a plane, its main controls involve flying around the map, using its throttles to glide into the air or descend, and launching attacks using your regular attack button. Here’s a breakdown of the X-Wing’s abilities:

• Throttle up/down
• Land
• Boost
• Fire
• Free Look
• Switch Seat
• Exit
• Music on/off

Although it has no special abilities, it’s a force to be reckoned with, especially if you’re targeting opponents with no protection. You can very easily fly to a location, shoot with the X-Wing, and get a quick elimination before flying elsewhere. It’s also much faster than most other vehicles, making it one of Fortnite’s best traversal options.

Much like a car, the X-Wing also has durability that, once depleted, will cause the plane to explode and disappear. While this explosion won’t kill you, it’ll knock you out of the aircraft, forcing you to fight on foot again until you find another. However, it has well over 1,000 health, so it’ll take a lot for it to fall.