Fortnitemares inFortnitehas brought a nightmare with it: Boom Billy.

This explosive, wheeled puppet is a direct homage to Saw.

Imagine a child’s toy gone horribly wrong, armed with more TNT than a demolition crew.

A Boom Billy following a player in Fortnite.

That’s Boom Billy.

Why did the ghost join Fortnite?

Because it heard the battles were to die for!

A group of spooky Fortnite characters standing and holding weapons.

Let the games begin.

Alternatively,defeat the Billy bossatFreaky Fieldsorcomplete Jigsaw’s Challengeto claim one for yourself.

The Boom Billy is classified as Rare rarity, indicated by its blue color.

A screenshot of a Fortnite player looking at Boom Billy floor loot.

This makes it relatively more common than other special event items, which are usually of Epic rarity.

Once thrown, this mini-Billy the Puppetwill lock onto the nearest enemyand ride its tricycle toward them.

If an opponent is in its path, it willexplode on impact, inflicting 75 damage.

A Fortnite player aiming a Boom Billy at a player.

you’re able to carry up to three Boom Billys at a time.

One of the primary drawbacks is itsdamage output.

This canobscure its trajectoryand make it harder for enemies toanticipate its path.

A Boom Billy exploding on a player in Fortnite.

Create Combo Opportunities

Use the Boom Billyin combinationwithother weapons or items.

Additionally, using italongside other explosive itemscan create a devastating chain reaction, especially in tight spaces.

Leverage Distraction Tactics

Given its modest damage output, considerusing the Boom Billy as a distraction.

One of the Jigsaw TVs scattered around the map in Fortnite.

Its distinct sounds can provoke specific reactions from enemies.

Jigsaw wants you to play a game (challenge) in Fortnitemares 2024.

Learn what to do and what rewards you could get if you survive the test!

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