Middle stage of the match in Fortnite: Battle Royale Tips for start in Fortnite: Battle Royale Guide
Last update: 24 September 2018
After you have initially collected items, you will learn that a storm is coming. After you look on the map, you will notice a circle, where you have to get within specific time. If you fail to do that, you will be caught by the storm and you will start taking damage. At the beginning of the storm, damage is negligible (1HP per second), but you will be taking more damage with time. Damage from storm may get so high with time that you may not even be able to reach the circle, even if you are using Meds. Keep in mind that while sprinting, your character isn't faster than the speed of the reduction of the size of the map when you're far from the center. The circle is reducing with the same speed. This means that further edges of the circle are reducing faster than the nearby ones. You should estimate how much time you have before the storm will get to you. While escaping from the storm, you should use additional items like carts, trampolines etc.
While moving towards the circle try not to run in straight lines. You never know if there is an enemy behind the nearest elevation, or even behind your back. Another thing is exploration additional areas.
If you are crossing the city, you can be sure that it has already been looted by other players. If you want to make sure, you can take a look at doors and roofs. If they are destroyed or open, there is little chance to find something of interest. However, there are situations, in which players simply ignore certain areas. For example, chances to find ammo in a previously-looted house are high, because few check areas under stairs (and this is where you usually find ammo crate s).
Another issue are traps. If during a late exploration you notice a closed door that invites you to search it, be careful. Another player can hide inside or he might have set a trap while leaving the place. Traps can be found in all areas and they can be set on every surface - on the ground, wall, and the ceiling. After opening a door you can notice one set just behind the entrance. If you walk on it - you will die.