Mastering building and editing techniques in Fortnite can give you a significant advantage over your opponents. Editing buildings allows you to modify the structures you've created, create doors, windows, and even new angles for attack or defense. If you're interested in how to edit buildings in Fortnite, this guide will be helpful.
Why Editing Buildings in Fortnite is Important
Building is the cornerstone of Fortnite and sets the game apart from other Battle Royale games. While placing structures is crucial for creating cover or gaining height, editing these structures can elevate your gameplay. Quick and smart edits allow you to:
- Quickly escape dangerous situations
- Gain a vantage point over opponents
- Create new entry or exit points
- Modify the battlefield to confuse or disarm enemies
Understanding and practicing editing can be decisive between victory and defeat, especially in close-range fights.
How to Edit Buildings in Fortnite: Step-by-Step Guide
Let's look at the steps for editing buildings in Fortnite.
Step 1: Build a Structure
Before editing anything, you need to build it. In Fortnite, you can create four main types of structures:
- Walls
- Floors
- Ramps
- Roofs
Each structure has its own editing options that serve different purposes. Start by building any structure you want to edit — walls, ramps, floors, or roofs.
Step 2: Enter Edit Mode
Once you've built a structure, you need to enter "Edit Mode" to modify it.
Controller: hold the button designated for editing (usually "B" on Xbox, "Circle" on PlayStation).
PC (keyboard): press the "G" key or your designated key for editing to enter edit mode.
In edit mode, you'll see a grid overlay on the structure. The squares on the grid represent sections of the structure that can be modified.
Step 3: Select Tiles to Edit
In edit mode, you'll see a grid of squares on your structure, which varies depending on the type of structure:
➤ Walls: 3x3 grid
➤ Floors: 2x2 grid
➤ Ramps: 3x3 grid
➤ Roofs: 3x3 grid
To edit the structure, select specific tiles on the grid. The tiles you choose and confirm will determine the final shape of the edit. Here's how it works:
- Aim at the tiles you want to edit.
- Click or select each tile to choose it. (For example, left-click on PC or the appropriate button on the controller).
Step 4: Common Edits for Each Structure Type
Here are some popular edits for each structure in Fortnite and how they're typically used:
| Type of Edit | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Wall Editing | Doorway | Select the middle tile in the bottom row to create a door allowing quick passage through the wall. |
| Window | Select any single tile in the middle row to create a window for viewing or shooting. | |
| Arch | Select the top two tiles in the left and right columns to create an arched opening that provides more space for passage. | |
| Floor Editing | Corner Opening | Select one of the four corner tiles to remove, allowing a view below. |
| Half Floor | Select two adjacent tiles to create a half floor, often used for transitioning to other levels. | |
| Ramp Editing | Ramp Rotation | You can change the direction of a ramp by selecting opposite corner tiles in edit mode. Useful for quickly changing construction direction. |
| Half Ramp | Select only one row of tiles to create a ramp that spans half, helping to adjust height and providing cover. | |
| Roof Editing | Editing Cone | Roof elements (or cones) are versatile. You can edit two adjacent tiles to create a slope or even transform the cone into a ramp shape, useful for defense against opponents attacking from above. |
Step 5: Confirm the Edit
Once you've selected the tiles to edit, confirm the edit to apply the changes. To do this on PC, press the "G" key again or your assigned edit key. On a controller, also press the same button used to enter edit mode. Your structure will instantly change to the new form, providing the necessary modification for further strategic actions.
Improving Your Editing
The editing process can be challenging, especially during intense battles. To become faster and more precise, dedicate time to practice in Fortnite Creative Mode. Here you can build and edit as much as you want without pressure from other players.
Focus on exercises like:
- Quick Edits: Practice creating doors and windows as quickly as possible.
- Edit Resets: Practice resetting your edits to the original structure by selecting all tiles again and confirming. This skill is useful if you need to quickly return a structure to its original form.
- Editing on the Move: Practice editing while moving to get used to editing on the go, which is important in real-game scenarios.
Tips and Tricks for Advanced Editing
Once you've mastered the basics, try these advanced tips to further hone your editing skills:
Pre-Editing Planning: Set up your structures before a fight so they can be quickly edited, such as pre-creating walls with windows or doors in key positions.
Fake Edits: Quickly edit and reset a structure to create false openings, luring enemies and forcing them to reveal their positions.
Peek Shots: Use window or door edits to take quick shots at opponents. After the shot, you can immediately reset the edit to minimize your visibility.
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