Exploring the Ruins in Fortnite: A Guide to Getting Inside

Are you ready to explore the mysterious Ruins in Fortnite? This article will guide you on how to unlock the Ruins, what you can find inside, and how to survive in this challenging environment.

From completing challenges to upgrading weapons, there are plenty of strategies to help you navigate this treacherous terrain. Learn how to use the Cube to your advantage, ambush enemies, and ultimately escape the Ruins in one piece.

Let’s dive in and discover the secrets hidden within the Ruins!

What are the Ruins in Fortnite?

In Chapter 2 Season 5 of Fortnite, the Floating Island returned with The Zero Point suspended in a large tower to restore the universe’s balance after the destabilization that the island’s reappearance caused. When the Chapter 2 Season 5 map was wiped out by the in-game events leading up to Chapter 2 Season 6, the tower and Zero Point were not seemingly included in the new island. What will happen during Chapter 2 Season 6 is unknown at this time, but Fortnite players are greatly revved for in-game events nonetheless.

How to Unlock the Ruins?

You can unlock the Ruins site in Fortnite by participating in the game’s new single-player mode to help unlock places such as the Butter Barn. This requires completing Stark Industries files to unlock IO Outposts. This allows you to access some doors in the ruins located in the Stealthy Stronghold. These doors can only be accessed via walking boots from Stark Industries. There are even free boots in the Stealthy Stronghold area.

Be on the lookout as leaks could be revealing new methods of unlocking this place as the game develops.

Complete the Challenges

Fortnite has released two sets of challenges for its player to complete in order to get access to the ruins. Other challenges have been for Fortnite characters to engage in a feudal-style battle to decide who comes in possession of The dreaded Zero Point. By completing these challenges, players will earn the necessary badges that will get them into The Ruins to become gladiator-like warriors fighting for their own shot at the Zero Point.

Here are the list of challenges that Epic Games has released. This information is sourced from local games review publication F2FPRIME MEDIA GROUP.

Find a Keycard

Different keycards (red, blue, purple, green, gold) are needed to unlock the locked doors guarded by henchmen in the new Spire Ruins POIs on Fortnite Island. The NPC characters that spawn in the area will upgrade these locked doors (in order of Gray, then Gold) these keycards open. The keycard itself is a diamond-shaped item that may spawn randomly on the ground in the vicinity of these locations, or dropped by a boss or henchman when killed.

Get a purple keycard by killing the mini-boss guarding the gray door. A blue keycard is obtained from the boss who emerges after the gray door is opened. A red keycard is obtained for one of the non-henchman characters. Kill the boss associated with that keycard to earn a keycard. The gold keycard is possessed by the underboss waiting at the heart of the island. Clear henchmen and tackle the Spire Assassin mini-boss to reach the Golden Spire Ruin and challenge the henchman leader.

What Can You Find in the Ruins?

You can find plenty of loot in the ruins in Fortnite as they are actually named building ruins and they act as explorable locations, each building containing multiple chests and sometimes upwards of 10,000 metal. The largest number of ruins can be found on the north side, on the island in J7’s center.

The map above shows that the ruins are situated in an area with some elevation and undulating terrain, depending on which parts of the ruins you visit, building ruins can provide cover from opponents, and create obstacles for them to move around in. They work similarly to complex build battles, where players block their line of sight, adding to the strategic advantage of the location. Fortnite has had these ruins since Season 6’s calamity event, but few people visit, and the treasures they hold are nearly always available for the taking.

Loot Chests

Everyone can get into the ruins of Fortnite as they are two separate areas from the Rusty Wreckage, and the Supply Shelves. The fastest way to get into all three of these point-of-interest ruins is to get there from the battle bus ahead of everyone else. The best routes people can take to get there first include running all the way after the battle bus drops players off or gliding after diving out early over one of the locations.

The advantage of choosing the Rusty Wreckage, Supply Shelves, or a landmark spot such as the Sharky Shell or The Aftermath over the ruins is that the former features excellent loot, with the latter two ruins marked by Mayhem and the towering figures of the aliens.

Upgrade Weapons

While players can find fully upgraded weapons in the ruins, it is a competitive spot fought over by a majority of players. As an alternative strategy, players can spend gold bars to upgrade weapons of any rarity to marked rarity at other NPC locations around the map. Guns with their rarities raised to mythic level can then be used to easily eliminate players looting in the ruins, allowing the player to pick up the dropped mythic weapon that came from the ruins without fighting many players.

Interact with the Cube

This is how you get into the Butter Barn Magic Ruins in Fortnite. You will interact with the Butterfly Stick, which will be a found artifact that will then need to be stored in your inventory. As of now, players cannot interact with the cube in Fortnite in order to get to the ruins, but that may come in future updates.

How to Survive in the Ruins?

You can survive the ruins in Fortnite by resting during the recharging storm periods at the Boney Burbs and The Aftermath. Players are automatically given health and shield at these points. Resting for about three times the duration of the previous storm period is necessary to rejuvenate faster during the depth of these recharging storm periods.

Upon careful observation of the Ruins in the Wonder Woman comics, and real-world portrayals, the following adjustments should be made:

The Aftermath: Intense and fast-paced interactions should be limited during the extensive 3-minute storm preparation period in order to ensure preparedness for the challenges of Ruins.

Boney Burbs: There are mailboxes which explode when hitting them, and there is a chemical lab that provides some helpful shield versions and blocks about 50% of the area. Rest your recharging shield at the informational building edge facing west.

Avoid Enemy Players

Once you have the bunker Chonker Boss Card, avoid enemy players as long as you can but engage them if they are a nuisance and get in the way. The difficult part about exploring the Ruins is that you will likely attract enemy players. When you have the card, you probably don’t want to fight enemies.

Boogie Bombs are certainly something to consider using on other players because all you have to do is run away, and the knocked opponent can’t do anything. But ultimately, you likely don’t want to reveal your hand. Instead, focus on building structures with brick and steel to get away quickly from enemy players, as much as getting away safely.

Use Cover and Building Techniques

Building can be a crucial aspect of taking and holding Ruins based on whether you are there with a squad or solo. Buildings from which you can maintain visibility and aim are important in Fortnite, as it is a very mobile game with much verticality. If you cannot hold the Ruins, set up an ambush for another player who comes along, then escape.

According to Youtuber and Twitch streamer Philian, the pyramid structures and stone buildings found at the Ruins make it easier to hear enemies approaching. By integrating cover-building of the structures, you can give yourself an advantage, especially as enemy teams arrive to try and contest the Ruins.

Use Healing Items

As part of the entrance puzzle to the entrance to the original IO base entrance, you needed 3 healing items. Unlike the abovementioned base entrance, there is no indication in the wreckage that healing items are needed. Carry them ahead of time to avoid searching for them in the final moments. Here is where to find some healing items before heading to the wreckage in Fortnite:

1. Bandage Bazooka – Fishing, chest, supply drop, and safe loot, vehicle supply drops.
2. Med Kit – Fishing, chest, supply drop, panda, crab, fox vehicle supplies.
3. Portable Med Kit – Fishing, chests, supply drop, Treasure Map.

Healing items will only help your strength as you navigate the wreckage area, so save time by having them in your inventory from prior encounters.

What Strategies Can You Use in the Ruins?

Strategies to use in the ruins include attacking from underground, using makeshift weapons such as makeshift shotguns, moving quickly in and out of POI areas to avoid enemies, using an Alien Nanite launch or shield to retreat from powerful NPCs, assaulting the central spire early with a Balloon to gain an attacking/defensive advantage, attacking the central spire with purple or gold weapons for maximum effect, and using the Doom’s Domain method of keeping your enemies at high or low altitude.

Attacking from underground is the primary strategy in the ruins. If you are not prepared to do this, you have a high chance of being eliminated. Make sure to familiarize yourself with the catacomb areas and arrive in the ruins with this docket open so you can move to these locations if you are attacked.

Jump in and out of areas in and around the ruins to confuse your enemies. If they are waiting for you in an enclosed area, either build some protection for yourself, go under the ground, or move to another area entirely. Do not just run away in a straight line, as this will make you vulnerable to attack. Balloons are useful for quick getaways from the ruins, especially if you are stuck on a higher level without a reboot or jump pad or are trying to escape a hunter. If you use a balloon, however, be sure that the coast is clear so that your opponent doesn’t strike you down when you are most vulnerable.

Ambush Enemies

This is the easiest way to get into the ruins in Fortnite. Players can wait until enemies break down the entrance, allowing them to stroll straight in. This is why you should normally not dig down into the ruins until you are certain it is clear. To prevent having to dig around after weakening them, it is advisable to maintain a low height on your own walls and walking around the flooring of the ruin to avoid having players in the battling group of other players to enter the ruin via the wall.

Build Defensive Structures

Building defensive structures is a crucial strategy in protecting the ruins during the Fortnite Uncharted limited-time mode. The player can build not only above the ground around the ruins but also inside the arches, wrapped around the walls and floors of the ancient Nyoi floating island to make the protection as comprehensive as possible. These structures can be built to serve both defensive and offensive purposes. As an offensive move, a player can build a structure to make it difficult for opponents to move in for an assault. If the player’s build offensive moves counterattack, communication with teammates can clarify this so they are not confused. Structures can also work for breaking vertical fire angles, making it difficult for enemies to predict certain shots (such as edge shots), and can increase the field of view for shots.

Use the Cube to Your Advantage

Because the cube’s shield can heal you, one of the ways you can get into the ruins in Fortnite is to place a cube as close to the ruins’ center as possible. Do this while you wait around for one of the shield bubbles to activate. When the shield activates, like with the items where the sports museum and racetrack were, you can simply walk right in before anyone else realizes with no need for an assault or protected entry.

Here is more detailed information on Fortnite’s YouTried map. The bubble activates on a schedule near the cube. Once activated, anyone within its confines will be immortal for a very short amount of time as well as have a full shield activated. They can assault you without you able to fire or build defenses against you for a short time. Very important to be in when battling others.

How to Get Out of the Ruins?

To get out of the ruins, follow the map geometry toward the colored hill. If you are near the red-colored hill, head toward the north. If you are near the green-colored hill, head south.

Heading in either direction when facing the dead end of the ruined house will eventually meet you up with the colored hill. The colored hill is marked to represent the new location in the game, stood up under the tilted spire structure that replaced the ruins in Chapter 2, season 5.

Use the Cube’s Teleportation Ability

The best way to get into the ruins in Fortnite is to use the Cube’s teleportation ability. This is a two-step process that first requires waiting for the Cube to enter this mode. When the Cube drops low enough it will reveal glyphs on its surface that resemble circuit boards. The current cycle of runes is the same as when it was last active in Chapter 1 – Season 5. The arcane symbols mean that the Cube can now transport players who have an active creative game with a corrupted code to the Fortnite Island Ruins. Interact with the Cube a second time and it will open a hidden chamber that you can jump into to complete transportation.

Find a Rift or Launch Pad

Rifts and Launch Pads can allow you to reach the spiral-shaped Ruins island via the sky. Both are commonly found throughout the map.

Rifts are located in point circles exactly like the Ruins, helping to find them physically. Only five rifts spawn each match and they tend to appear on tree leaves or grass, so they are both visibly and audibly distinct. To enter one, approach it, and hold the designated “Use” key until the countdown ends. Then immediately press the jump button to deploy your glider and float down to the Ruins. There are artifacts and structures to visit on the way down.

Launch Pads are more challenging to find and use. They are commonly found along the edge of the map where they are easily accessible to a gliding player. To use a Launch Pad, find it, and walk onto it. It will automatically launch you into the sky and you can then deploy your glider to steer to the Ruins island.

Eliminate Nearby Enemies

Eliminate nearby enemies to make it easier for you to enter the ruins of Foxtown in Fortnite. The fewer enemies there are, the less you have to worry about being ambushed or having your strategy spoiled. Remaining enemies to eliminate include everyone from rioters and highwaymen to players, as can be seen from Disguised Toast during his first look at Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 1.

Disguised Toast is eliminating enemy hostile wildlife players to make it easier for his team to get to him, as you can only replenish his foes’ twice. Once players are done gathering materials, it is time to say goodbye to the enemies to make it significantly less dangerous to enter the ruins to complete missions.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I gain access to the Ruins in Fortnite?

To get into the Ruins in Fortnite, you will need to locate and interact with a special rune stone in the game. This will activate the runes and open up the entrance to the Ruins for you to explore.

2. Can I enter the Ruins at any time in the game?

No, the Ruins are only accessible during specific times in the game, usually during events or special game modes. Keep an eye out for announcements or updates from Fortnite to know when the Ruins are available for exploration.

3. Do I need a specific character or item to enter the Ruins?

No, any character can enter the Ruins as long as you have successfully activated the rune stones. However, some characters may have abilities or items that can make navigating and surviving in the Ruins easier.

4. How many rune stones do I need to activate to enter the Ruins?

There are typically three rune stones that need to be activated in order to open the entrance to the Ruins. However, this may vary depending on the specific event or game mode.

5. Are the Ruins dangerous to explore?

Yes, the Ruins can be a dangerous place with various traps and enemies waiting for unsuspecting players. Make sure to come prepared with weapons and supplies to defend yourself.

6. What can I expect to find in the Ruins?

The Ruins hold valuable loot and resources, along with special challenges and puzzles to complete. You may also encounter other players trying to claim the same treasures, so be on guard and ready for battle.