Let’s face it. Fortnite’s shooting and combat mechanics are hit or miss. As in, it’s a matter of luck whether you hit or miss your target. That said, you are even less likely to survive confrontation if you are unarmed. So, your priority when you land should be to find at least one gun. You can fight off other players with your ax, but that only deals a small amount of damage.

I also recommend collecting as many guns as you can (your character has five item slots). First and foremost, it provides you with a range of attack options when you come across another player. A shotgun, for example, is much more effective in close quarters than a sniper rifle. Further, since it is difficult to actually hit targets in the game, you are likely to run out of ammo quickly. Why find more bullets, when you can just as easily switch to another weapon? Also, if you pick up an extra gun and end up not using it, that’s still one less gun in the hands of your enemy.

Be sure to stay up to date with Fortnite’s latest developer updates. Sometimes, new weapons are added to the game, such as the new heavy shotgun. You don’t want to be caught off guard if another player fires an unfamiliar weapon in your direction since any hesitation can result in your death. The best way to get familiar with a new weapon is to use it. Pick up any new and menacing against unsuspecting trees and houses.

If you do manage to kill another player, be sure to pick up all the loot they drop. You shouldn’t hesitate to take a better weapon or a much-needed health pack. However, if you deliberate too long on which items to collect, you become an easy target for anyone else in the area. And then the person who kills you gets double the loot. Don’t make it to easy for your enemies.