If you want to improve your skills in Fortnite, complete challenges, or just play at a more relaxed pace, playing in a bot lobby can be a great choice. This way, the player doesn't have to feel pressured during the game and can play quite calmly. In this article, you'll learn how to get into a bot lobby in Fortnite.

What is a bot lobby in Fortnite?

A bot lobby in Fortnite is a match mostly filled with AI-controlled players (bots), introduced to help newcomers get used to the game. 

Bot lobbies allow players to learn game mechanics, try new strategies, and complete challenges without facing real players who might be more experienced.

Fortnite doesn't have a standard way to start a game lobby with bots, which requires some tricks, which we will tell you about. 

Use a new or additional account

One of the simplest ways to consistently get into bot lobbies is to create a new account. Fortnite's matchmaking system usually places new accounts in lobbies filled with bots to let players get familiar with the game's mechanics. This approach has limitations—since the more you win or survive, the game will gradually increase the skill level of players in your lobby.

To avoid this, some players create "smurf accounts," which are additional accounts they use exclusively for bot lobbies. Remember that using multiple accounts may violate Fortnite's terms of service, so it's essential to use this strategy responsibly.

• Create a new account: Use a different email or an account on another platform to create a new Fortnite account.
  
  
• Log in with the new account: Play directly on the new account or invite it to join your main account's lobby.

Tip: If you have a second device, invite the new account to your main account's lobby, which will allow you to play on your main account in a bot lobby.

If you don't want to use an additional account, the "Fill" option might help you.

• Select Duos, Trios, or Squads mode with the "Fill" option: Playing in team mode with the "Fill" option might place you with bots if you're playing solo. This works best during off-peak hours when there are fewer players online.

Use the mobile account method (if available)

Fortnite tracks a player’s skills across the entire account but also considers the device or platform you're using. When playing on a new platform or device, the game might place you in easier lobbies, assuming you need time to adapt. 

This means that transitioning from a console to a mobile device, for instance, or playing on a device you haven't used with your account before, may lead you to less competitive lobbies. If you have access to a mobile device, sometimes this can help with bot lobbies.

• Download Fortnite on a mobile device: Epic has limited support for mobile platforms, but if you have a compatible device, this method can work.
  
  
• Cross-platform: Log in on the mobile device, which sometimes prioritizes bots.

Stay in non-competitive modes and keep a low level

Different game modes in Fortnite attract different types of players. Competitive, ranked modes usually attract more experienced players, whereas casual modes may contain a higher percentage of bots. 

Fortnite's matchmaking system often fills random, temporary modes (like "Team Rumble") or modes with smaller player counts with bots when there aren't enough real players. Staying in these modes increases the chances of ending up in bot-filled lobbies.

Additionally, Fortnite's Creative mode and "Playground" mode allow players to practice against bots in specially set-up environments without risking their ranking or the matchmaking system in real matches. These modes do not affect your progress in regular games but are great for skill enhancement.

• Play moderately on a new account: Avoid quickly leveling up to maintain access to bot lobbies.
  
  
• Focus on challenges: Use the new account mainly for completing challenges if that's your goal.

Use "Fill" for less experienced team members

If you want to avoid creating a new account, another method is to team up with less experienced players. Fortnite typically matches teams based on the lowest skill level among group members.

If you can team up with someone new to the game or has a lower skill level, the matchmaking system might place your team in a lobby filled with bots or less experienced players.

You can team up with friends who are new to Fortnite or less experienced, allowing you to encounter less challenging players and possibly more bots in matches.

Play during off-peak hours

Matchmaking in Fortnite depends on player availability. During off-peak hours—late at night or early in the morning—there may be fewer players online, and the matchmaking system might use more bots to fill the lobby.

This increases the likelihood of getting into matches filled with bots. Off-peak hours vary depending on your region, so experiment to determine when player numbers are lowest in your case.