How to Tame Every Wild Creature in Fortnite: A Comprehensive Guide
Taming animals in Fortnite is a rewarding experience, adding a layer of strategy and companionship to your gameplay. Instead of just engaging in combat, you can befriend certain creatures and have them fight alongside you or provide a quick means of transportation. Taming methods vary by species. You can directly jump onto certain animals like Raptors and some Boars to tame them instantly. Others, like Wolves and Boars, require a more delicate approach involving food. To tame them, you must throw food (usually meat or vegetables, depending on the animal) near them and then approach them while they are eating. Fortnite allows players to tame up to three animals at a time, creating a veritable entourage of loyal companions. This guide breaks down the nuances of taming each animal and offers helpful tips for success.
Taming Techniques: A Species-by-Species Breakdown
Different creatures require different approaches. Mastering these techniques is essential for building your personal Fortnite zoo.
Taming Boars
Boars are among the easiest animals to tame. There are two primary methods:
- Direct Mounting: The classic, high-risk, high-reward approach. Find a boar and get close. Time your jump perfectly to land directly on its back. If successful, the boar will be tamed instantly. If you miss, prepare for a chase, as boars can be aggressive.
- The Food Approach: Collect vegetables like corn, apples, or cabbage. Throw the vegetables near the boar. While it’s distracted and eating, approach the boar and interact to tame it. This is a safer, more reliable method.
Befriending Wolves
Wolves are predators and much more cautious. The only effective way to tame them involves meat.
- Acquire Meat: Kill another animal (chicken, frog, another boar, or even another wolf) to obtain meat.
- Throw the Bait: Toss a piece of meat near the wolf.
- Tame While Eating: As the wolf is distracted by the meat, approach it and interact to tame it. You’ll know you’re successful when hearts appear above its head.
Conquering Raptors
Raptors are naturally aggressive and are dangerous predators that can take you out very fast. This method is risky, but it’s the only method available.
- Jump on its Back: Similar to the aggressive approach to taming boars, you must jump on the raptor’s back. It is very difficult and may require multiple attempts, but if you are successful, you will tame the animal.
Taming Chickens
Chickens are a bit different since you don’t really ‘tame’ them to be your companion, but they allow you to glide.
- Catch the Chicken: Run to the chicken and grab it.
- Glide: Use your jump button and the chicken will help you glide for a short amount of time.
Maximizing Your Taming Potential
Here are some general tips to improve your animal-taming skills in Fortnite:
- Quiet Landing Zones: Start in less populated areas to gather resources and find animals without immediate threats from other players.
- Resource Gathering: Prioritize finding food resources, such as vegetables and other smaller animals to prepare for taming.
- Strategic Positioning: Approach animals carefully, using cover to avoid detection.
- Teamwork: If playing in a team, coordinate with your teammates to distract animals or cover each other while taming.
- Experimentation: Don’t be afraid to try different approaches. Sometimes, a bit of improvisation is all you need.
Taming animals adds a whole new layer of complexity to Fortnite. It requires skill, patience, and strategic awareness. Keep practicing and soon you will be able to quickly grow your animal squad and become a master tamer in Fortnite. You can learn more about how gameplay impacts learning and strategies for incorporating them into curricula at GamesLearningSociety.org.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Which animals can I tame in Fortnite?
Currently, you can tame Boars, Wolves, Raptors, and Chickens. The taming methods vary as detailed above.
2. How many animals can I tame at once in Fortnite?
You can tame a maximum of three animals at a time. This gives you a small entourage of companions to fight alongside you.
3. What kind of food do I need to tame a wolf in Fortnite?
You need meat to tame wolves. You can obtain meat by eliminating other animals like chickens, frogs, boars, or even other wolves.
4. Can I tame a lion or tiger in Fortnite?
No. Wild animals like lions and tigers cannot be tamed in Fortnite. Only specific creatures like Boars, Wolves, and Raptors are available for taming.
5. Where can I find animals in Fortnite?
Chickens are often located on farms, like Frenzy Fields, and in the countryside. Frogs are often found around water, like rivers. Wolves roam in the grassy areas. Boars roam the rural areas around the map, and Raptors are normally found near the jungle area.
6. Do tamed animals attack other players?
Yes, tamed animals will attack other players and animals who are hostile to you. This can be a useful advantage in combat.
7. Can other players steal my tamed animals?
No, other players cannot steal your tamed animals. Once you tame an animal, it remains loyal to you until it is eliminated.
8. How do I make my tamed animal stay put?
There is no specific command to make your tamed animals stay put. They will generally follow you at a reasonable distance.
9. What happens if my tamed animal dies?
If your tamed animal dies, it is gone permanently for that match. You can, however, tame another animal to replace it.
10. Is there a difference between taming animals in solo mode versus team modes?
The taming mechanics are the same in both solo and team modes. However, in team modes, teammates can help distract animals or cover you while you are taming. As mentioned earlier, you can also play in a team-based mode and have a teammate help tame the same wolf if the challenge says to tame two wolves in a single match.
11. Do tamed animals heal themselves?
No, tamed animals do not regenerate health. You need to protect them during combat.
12. Can I heal my tamed animal?
No, there is no direct way to heal a tamed animal in Fortnite.
13. What are the benefits of taming animals?
Tamed animals can provide combat support, distractions for your enemies, and even transportation, adding tactical depth to your gameplay. Plus, it’s just cool to have animal friends!
14. Are there any special skins or rewards for taming animals?
Currently, there are no specific skins or rewards solely for taming animals. However, some challenges and quests may involve taming animals, which can contribute to overall battle pass progression.
15. Can you tame the Klombo in Fortnite?
No, you cannot tame the Klombo in Fortnite. You can climb on their backs, but they are not tamable creatures.