The Flare Gun is a limited-time item in Fortnite that can be found in a variety of ways, and in this guide we’ll explain how to get your hands on it. The weapon is primarily used to spot and mark enemies, and will even reveal opponents who are hiding. Additionally, the projectile deals explosive damage on impact, so it can be used as a real weapon if someone tries to ambush you during the challenge.

At the time of writing, the Birthday Quests are live in celebration of Fortnite’s 7th anniversary. One of the quests is to reveal seven players by setting off fireworks with the Flare Gun. Doing so will earn you 20,000 Battle Pass XP, and here’s how to get your hands on this weapon and complete the challenge with a team.

Remember, once you have it, you can shoot it (left click and RT or R2 on consoles) into the air and complete the challenge. It only has 6 rounds, so don't waste the ammo because that's all you have!

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