This guide details how to obtain and utilize the Typhoon Blade in Fortnite Chapter 6. The Typhoon Blade is a powerful melee weapon offering both damage and mobility advantages.
How to Get the Typhoon Blade
Several methods exist for acquiring the Typhoon Blade:
1. Typhoon Blade Stands: These stands are located at specific points across the map, including Flooded Frogs, Magic Mosses, Lost Lake, Nightshift Forest, and Shogun's Solitude. However, their appearance isn't guaranteed.
2. Chests and Floor Loot: While less reliable, the Typhoon Blade can randomly appear in chests and as floor loot.
3. Defeating Demon Warriors: Demon Warriors, marked on the map, have a chance to drop the Typhoon Blade if they are wielding it. They also drop Oni Masks.
4. Purchasing from Kendo: This is a guaranteed method. Find Kendo northeast of Nightshift Forest. Complete his five Melee Expertise Quests to unlock the purchase option.
5. Defeating Shogun X (Mythic Version): Defeating Shogun X in Shogun's Arena yields a Mythic Typhoon Blade.
How to Use the Typhoon Blade
The Typhoon Blade has limited durability and is consumed after use. Its abilities include:
- Passive Ability: Increased sprint speed and reduced stamina consumption while equipped.
- Attack: A slash attack dealing 30 damage per hit, chainable into a combo dealing 50 damage on the final blow. Can be used mid-air for a downward attack negating fall damage.
- Cyclone Slash (Aim Button): A heavy attack dealing 90 damage and knocking back enemies. Has a 10-second cooldown.
- Wind Leap (Jump Button during sprint): A leap into the air negating fall damage.
- Air Dash (Jump Button mid-air): A forward dash negating fall damage.
