This guide details Fortnite's Weapon Expertise Quests, a new feature in Chapter 6, Season 1, rewarding players with XP and access to Legendary weapons. These quests, tied to specific NPCs, involve completing five-stage challenges.
Weapon Expertise Quests Explained
Weapon Expertise Quests are introduced via an initial quest requiring interaction with Hope, Ruji, or Agent Jones regarding expertise and weapon sales. Each subsequent quest features five challenges. Completing them unlocks Legendary weapons from various NPCs. This includes Oni Masks from Daigo and the Typhoon Blade from Kendo. Progress is tracked via the in-game Quests tab.
While these quests can be completed passively, the rewards justify the effort. Here's a summary of the rewards:
| Legendary Weapon | Unlock Method | NPC Location |
|---|---|---|
| Fury Assault Rifle | Complete Hope's Assault Rifle Expertise Quests | Hope at Hopeful Heights |
| Oni Shotgun | Complete Ruji's Shotgun Expertise Quests | Ruji, northwest of Lost Lake |
| Surgefire SMG | Complete Vengeance Jones's SMG Expertise Quests | Vengeance Jones, east of Shattered Span |
| Void & Fire Oni Masks | Complete Daigo's Mask Expertise Quests | Daigo at Masked Meadows |
| Typhoon Blade | Complete Kendo's Melee Expertise Quests | Kendo, northeast of Nightshift Forest |
All Weapon Expertise Quests
Assault Rifle Expertise
| Quest | Reward |
|---|---|
| Deal 15,000 damage to players with Assault Rifles | 25,000 XP |
| Deal 7,500 headshot damage with Assault Rifles | 25,000 XP |
| Hit 100 players with Assault Rifles in a single match | 25,000 XP |
| Eliminate 50 players with ARs after reaching 10 players remaining | 25,000 XP |
| Eliminate 5 players with Assault Rifles in a single match and win | 25,000 XP |
| Completion Reward: | Fury AR |
| Eliminate 5 players with ARs | Restock |
Shotgun Expertise
| Quest | Reward |
|---|---|
| Deal 10,000 damage to players with Shotguns | 25,000 XP |
| Hit 250 players within 15 meters with Shotguns 5 seconds after sliding or sprinting | 25,000 XP |
| Hit 15 different players with Shotguns in a single match | 25,000 XP |
| Hit 50 players with two Shotgun blasts in 1 second or less | 25,000 XP |
| Eliminate 5 players with Shotguns in a single match and win | 25,000 XP |
| Completion Reward: | Oni Shotgun |
| Eliminate 5 players with Shotguns | Restock |
SMG Expertise
| Quest | Reward |
|---|---|
| Deal 12,500 damage to players with SMGs | 25,000 XP |
| Eliminate 30 players with SMGs within 10 seconds of dealing damage with another weapon type | 25,000 XP |
| Hit 125 players within 30 meters with SMGs in a single match | 25,000 XP |
| Hit 50 players with 10 SMG shots in 3 seconds or less | 25,000 XP |
| Eliminate 5 players with SMGs in a single match and win | 25,000 XP |
| Completion Reward: | Surgefire SMG |
| Eliminate players with SMGs | Restock |
Mask Expertise
| Quest | Reward |
|---|---|
| Deal 10,000 Damage to players with the Fire Oni Mask | 25,000 XP |
| Deal 2,500 damage to players within 15 seconds of teleporting with a Void Oni Mask | 25,000 XP |
| Hit 10 different players with the Fire Oni Mask in a single match | 25,000 XP |
| Eliminate 5 players within 10 seconds of teleporting with a Void Oni Mask | 25,000 XP |
| Down or Eliminate a player wearing a mask with a Fire Oni Mask | 25,000 XP |
| Completion Reward: | Oni Masks |
| Eliminate 5 players with the Fire Oni Mask | Restock |
Melee Expertise
| Quest | Reward |
|---|---|
| Travel 1,000 meters or deal 1,000 damage to players with the Typhoon Blade | 25,000 XP |
| Hit 150 Demon Grunts or Demon Warriors with the Typhoon Blade | 25,000 XP |
| Hit 10 different players or demons with the Typhoon Blade in a single match | 25,000 XP |
| Eliminate 5 players within 10 seconds of sprinting or jumping with the Typhoon Blade | 25,000 XP |
| Eliminate 5 players with the Typhoon Blade in a single match and win | 25,000 XP |
| Completion Reward: | Typhoon Blade |
This guide was updated January 14, 2025.
