This powerful Mythic weapon successfully made its way back to the battle royale game, Fortnite. This Fortnite Chapter 6, Season 2 welcomes the return of Brutus’ Minigun, which has unlimited magazine capacity. Here’s a guide on how you can equip yourself with a Brutus’ Minigun in Fortnite. 

What is Brutus’ Minigun?

What makes the Brutus’ Minigun special compared to other weapons available in Fortnite? Well, it is one of the Mythic Assault Weapons, functioning similar to standard Minigun but with improved specifications. This Fortnite Brutus’ Minigun features the following:

  • DPS: 252
  • Damage: 21 per shot
  • Fire Rate: 12 shots per second
  • Magazine Size: Infinite (∞)
  • Reload Time: 4.5 seconds
  • Structure Damage: 33
  • Ammo Type: Light Bullets
  • Headshot Multiplier: 1.5x

It offers you an immediate hit detection since Brutus’ Minigun is a hitscan weapon. However, this weapon lacks First Shot accuracy, making it less precise. Yet, it also has a faster spin-up time compared to the standard Minigun used in Fortnite. So, you can fire more quickly after drawing this weapon, attacking the opponents faster.

How to Get Brutus’ Minigun in Chapter 6 Season 2

Fortunately, it’ll be easy and simple for you to obtain this Mythic Assault weapon as long as you have all the necessary items. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you acquire the Brutus’ Minigun in Fortnite:

  • Obtain an Outlaw Keycard. You’ll need at least a Common Outlaw keycard, accessible through completing the community quests. These keycards are essential for you accessing restricted areas containing valuable loot.
  • Find the Backwoods Black Market. You have to head to the Backwoods Black Market, which is located adjacent to the Magic Mosses POI. This hidden vendor location is where you’ll find Brutus and his prized Minigun.
  • Access the Black Market Backrooms. Use your Common Outlaw Keycard to unlock the backrooms of the Black Market facility. Once inside, you’ll find several NPCs and valuable items.
  • Purchase with Dill Bit. Locate Brutus NPC within the Black Market. Next to him is a weapon case containing Brutus’ Minigun, which you can purchase for 1 Dill Bit currency.
  • Acquire Dill Bit Currency. There are two ways you can get the required Dill Bit. It can either be through any of these options:
    • Complete a Vault Heist (the closest one being at Lonewolf Lair)
    • Open the Outlaw Chest within the backroom using an Uncommon or higher Outlaw Keycard

Strategies When Using Brutus’ Minigun

Definitely, there are specific ways how you can maximize the damage potential of this powerful weapon. There are certain plays where Fortnite Brutus’ Minigun is great to use such as:

  • You can destroy enemy builds and buildings with its high DPS and increased structure damage.
  • It’ll be deadly to use when aiming down sights from a fixed position.
  • You can keep enemies pinned down while your teammates flank.

Plus, keep in mind some of these tips when using the Fortnite Brutus’ Minigun to make sure it works well:

  • The Minigun consumes Light Bullets quickly, so you have to stock up before engaging enemies.
  • When not firing, you have to cool down the weapon by holding it out or switching to another weapon.
  • Pair with sniper rifles, marksman rifles, or scoped assault rifles for versatility across different ranges.
  • Be mindful that the Minigun uses Light Bullets, which are also used by SMGs, so manage your ammo carefully if using both.
  • Due to its long pullout and wind-up time, it’ll be hard for you to pair it with Pump Shotguns for quick-switch combos.

Is Brutus’ Minigun Worth Using?

While Fortnite Brutus’ Minigun seems powerful looking at the specifics, the numbers may pale when played in the current meta. You may face challenges while using it such that:

  • It’s sluggish to deploy and requires spin-up time before reaching full fire rate
  • The weapon is highly inaccurate unless you’re stationary and aiming down sights
  • Current meta favors scoped SMGs and Assault Rifles with better mobility and accuracy

However, it is still an excellent weapon for specific scenarios like Vault Heists. Also, it is extremely useful when applying pressure on enemy structures. Yet, you might feel behind once the combat situations approach fast-paced. 

Final Thoughts

Brutus’ Minigun is a very much welcomed return in Fortnite for the players, veterans or newcomers. Its unlimited magazine capacity shines as the best feature of this weapon, allowing players to fire attacks at any time. However, there are still some disadvantages to it to create balance with other weapons in the game.