From W key to storm surge, Fortnite has its own language. This quiz tests your understanding of common terms and slang that players use in game and in streams.
In Fortnite slang, what does it usually mean to W key an opponent?
Leave the match immediately.
Only play on controller instead of keyboard.
Aggressively push and keep moving forward to take a fight.
Camp in a box and avoid all battles.
What does it mean to third party a fight in Fortnite?
Play only in three player squads.
Attack two other teams while they are already fighting each other.
Help rebuild a teammate’s structures.
Spectate a match without joining.
In competitive Fortnite, what is storm surge?
A vehicle that can drive through the storm safely.
A mechanic that damages players if too little damage has been dealt in the lobby.
A purely visual lightning effect with no gameplay impact.
A power up that protects players from storm damage.
What does box fighting refer to in Fortnite?
Practising aim in Creative target maps.
Destroying every build on the map from long range.
Only fighting in open fields with no builds.
Close range fights using tight 1×1 builds and quick edits.
In gaming terms, what does 1v1 mean in Fortnite?
A mode where each player controls one bot.
One player versus one player in a fight.
A round where players build one structure each.
One player and one spectator per lobby.
In Fortnite callouts, what does low ground refer to?
Playing at low graphics settings.
Going to areas with no loot at all.
Being on terrain or builds below an enemy’s position.
Staying outside the safe zone on purpose.
What does it usually mean to full box an enemy in Fortnite?
Completely surround the enemy with your own builds.
Block your teammates from entering your base.
Give an enemy your entire inventory.
Leave the match instead of fighting.
What does rotate mean in Fortnite slang?
Swap all your keybinds mid match.
Change your in game language settings.
Spin your camera in circles for style.
Move from one part of the map to another, often toward the next circle.
In online games like Fortnite, what does GG stand for?
Go grind
Great graphics
Game glitch
Good game
In voice chat, what does a teammate usually mean if they say they are one shot?
They just eliminated exactly one player.
They only have one bullet left in their gun.
They have full health but no shield.
They are very low on health and could be eliminated by a single bullet.
Starter
You know some Fortnite words, but learning more of the slang will help you follow callouts and streams more easily.
Solid
Nice work, you clearly understand a lot of the common terms used by Fortnite players.
Expert!
Excellent, your command of Fortnite slang and terminology matches that of regular players and viewers.
New slang appears all the time as the meta changes. Keep watching streams, patch notes and tournaments to stay fluent in Fortnite language. Fortnite Trivia Quizzes
