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What’s better than jamming in a Fortnite match?

Fortnite is not all about eliminating enemies and earning Victory Royales. Something that sets the game apart is in-game Emotes. These have become iconic in Fortnite history, but the recent addition of the ability to jam in the game has bumped this aspect to another level.

Matthew “MJP” Pryor

There are many reasons to use this function in the game. This guide explains its use and its purposes, including complete Quests.

How to jam in Fortnite

Jamming in Fortnite is just pure fun. you may use it to vibe with your teammates or to flex on an opponent after eliminating them. Here’s how you can jam in Fortnite.

Depending on your input, open your Emote Wheel using the proper button or key. By default, the ‘B’ button on a keyboard will open the Wheel, or you can press down on the D-pad on a controller.

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After doing this, you will see several tabs above the Wheel across the top of the screen. The tabs you will want to use are ‘Jam Loops’ and ‘Locker Jam Loops.’ you may also rotate through the instruments available: Drums, Lead Guitar, Bass, and Vocals.

The last step is to pick one of the various options. These can range from original Epic Games creations toFortnite Festival Jam Tracks.

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Jam out to complete the Cowboy Bebop Quest

A recent Quest appeared in-game revolved around the Jam mechanic. As part of the Cowboy Bebop questline, you can earn an additional 10K XP by heading to a Named Location and jamming for five seconds.

Named Locations are any spot on the current Fortnite map with a specific name, such as Crime City, Brutal Boxcars, Whiffy Wharf, and many others. After your five-second time investment, you will receive the ‘Quest Complete’ notification and now you can Jam whenever you want.

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