Unleash a devastating red beam of sci-fi power with Fortnite’s Plasma Burst Laser, the ultimate weapon introduced in Chapter 6 Season 2’s Lawless update. Whether you’re blasting enemies or speeding up vault heists, this explosive laser is a game-changer-but tracking one down requires strategy. Discover where to find this rare weapon across all platforms-from mobile to consoles-and master its unique firing mechanics to dominate the battlefield.
The Plasma Burst Laser is a hitscan weapon that operates on durability rather than ammo (plus it packs quite an explosive punch). However, the Plasma Burst Laser isn’t the easiest item to come by. Loot is always a bit random in Fortnite, but there are a few guaranteed ways to get your hands on the weapon – as long as you have the bars for it.
Here’s how to get the Plasma Burst Laser in Fortnite and how to collect mineral samples using the Plasma Burst Laser.
Update (March 14): Added more locations to find the Plasma Burst Laser.
How to get the Plasma Burst Laser in Fortnite
The Plasma Burst Laser in Fortnite can be obtained through various methods. It frequently drops from special chests called Go Bags, which are often found outside banks located in areas like Crime City, Seaport City, Masked Meadows, and Lonewolf Lair. Players can also find it as floor loot, in regular chests, or as drops from eliminated players. For a guaranteed acquisition, the Plasma Burst Laser can be purchased for 600 gold bars at Black Market locations such as Magic Mosses, the mountains north of Crime City, and an abandoned gas station between Masked Meadows and Seaport City. Additionally, certain vending machines with specific icons offer the laser for purchase. This weapon is notable for its continuous laser beam that deals damage and explosive bursts, and it uses durability instead of ammo, breaking once depleted.
Plasma Burst Lasers can be found through your usual looting methods like through a chest or as floor loot, but there are also a few guaranteed locations, which we’ve noted in the list below and the map above:
- Blackwoods Black Market
- Rogue Repairs Black Market
- Crime City Outlaw vending machines
- Masked Meadows Outlaw vending machines
- Seaport City Outlaw vending machines
The Plasma Burst Laser can be purchased at any of these locations for 600 bars. If you don’t have enough bars, you may need to complete one of the vault heists around the map!
How to use the Plasma Burst Laser in Fortnite
The Plasma Burst Laser in Fortnite is a versatile weapon that excels at both combat and utility tasks. To use it, simply aim and hold down the fire button to unleash a continuous laser beam that deals incremental damage to enemies and structures. Every few seconds, the beam triggers explosive bursts, causing splash damage that can hit multiple targets-making it especially effective against groups or vehicles. Keep an eye on the overheat meter next to your reticle; once it fills up, the weapon will temporarily stop firing until it cools down. Unlike most weapons, the Plasma Burst Laser doesn’t use ammo but instead has a durability meter-when it runs out, the weapon breaks and disappears from your inventory. Beyond combat, the laser is invaluable during vault heists, as blasting the vault bars with it speeds up the opening process, helping you secure loot faster.
The Plasma Burst Laser is, well, a laser that shoots with directly where you’re aiming. The Plasma Burst Laser functions slightly differently from other weapons in Fortnite as it can be fired continuously until it overheats, and it uses durability rather than ammo. For each second the laser is fired, the durability of the weapon will decrease by one. Additionally, every couple seconds, a powerful beam will fire out of the weapon and deal explosive damage in a small area.
The Plasma Burst Laser are also particularly useful for when you’re opening a vault. Shooting a vault door with the Plasma Burst Laser will speed up the process, so you can grab your loot sooner!
How to collect mineral samples with the Plasma Burst Laser in Fortnite
To collect mineral samples with the Plasma Burst Laser in Fortnite, first ensure you have the weapon, which can be found as floor loot, in chests, or purchased from Black Markets such as those near Magic Mosses or Seaport City for 600 gold bars. Once equipped, locate a breakable stone structure-this could be a rock, stone wall, or similar object on the map. Aim the Plasma Burst Laser at the stone and fire until the structure is destroyed. After it breaks, a mineral sample will drop onto the ground; interact with the dropped item to collect the mineral sample and progress your quest. Note that the sample does not automatically appear in your inventory, so be sure to pick it up manually before moving on.
As part of the Wanted: Joss story quests in Chapter 6 Season 2, you’ll need to collect mineral samples using a Plasma Burst Laser on a stone structure.
What secret locations hide the Plasma Burst Laser in Fortnite
The Plasma Burst Laser in Fortnite can be found at several secret and guaranteed locations, making it easier to track down this powerful weapon. Key spots include:
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Blackwoods Black Market
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Rogue Repairs Black Market
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Crime City Outlaw vending machines
At these locations, the Plasma Burst Laser can be purchased for 600 gold bars. Additionally, the weapon frequently drops from Go Bags, which are special loot bags typically found outside banks in areas such as Crime City, Seaport City, Masked Meadows, and Lonewolf Lair. Vending machines with pink or orange screens, often located near these areas, also stock the Plasma Burst Laser for the same price.
These secret and semi-guaranteed locations provide reliable ways to obtain the Plasma Burst Laser beyond random chest or floor loot, helping players get their hands on this explosive beam weapon for combat and heist objectives.
Are there hidden Black Market spots where the Plasma Burst Laser is more common
Yes, in Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2, there are three main Black Market locations where the Plasma Burst Laser is more commonly found for purchase. These Black Markets are underground and located:
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On the southern edge of Magic Mosses
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Slightly north of Crime City
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Northeast of Masked Meadows near Rolling Blossoms Farm
Each Black Market offers a unique selection of items, including one mythic item per location, and the Plasma Burst Laser is typically available for 600 gold bars at these spots. Approaching these neon-lit, graffiti-adorned entrances on your map leads you to the markets where you can reliably find the Plasma Burst Laser among other high-tier gear.
Additionally, Outlaw vending machines near these areas also stock the Plasma Burst Laser, making these Black Market zones the best places to hunt for this weapon more consistently than random drops elsewhere.
