The Greek Gods have taken notice ofFortnite’s island and are now here to pay a visit, bringing some of their most impressive abilities to the Battle Royale with them. One of the more devastating weapons you’re able to use is the Thunderbolt of Zeus, which deals incredible damage as a lightning projectile to anything that gets too close.

While this Mythic weapon is not hard to find on the island, mastering the power it gives is easier said than done. Thankfully, you’ll have plenty of time to channel your inner god of thunder as you take the Thunderbolt of Zeus and use it to destroy structures and enemies alike.

A screenshot of Fortnite’s Chapter 5 Season 2 map showing orange circles highlighting major Greek God POIs like The Underworld, Grim Gate, Mount Olympus, and Brawler’s Battleground.

Where To Find The Thunderbolt Of Zeus

TheThunderbolt of Zeus can spawn in golden Greek chests, but there is also a location where you’re guaranteed to find one. If youdefeat Zeus,he’ll drop a Thunderboltalongside his Aspect.

When looking in chests, it seems that the weapon has abetter chance of spawning in the new golden-themed chests, which are most commonly found in the larger structures at the Greek Pantheon-themed POIs, including:

A screenshot from Fortnite showing the player character as Valeria standing next to a gold greek pantheon-themed chest that’s opened. In front of it are guns, consumables, ammo, and the Thunderbolt of Zeus Mythic Weapon.

How To Use And Avoid The Thunderbolt Of Zeuz

TheThunderbolt of Zeus is a pretty straightforwardweapon. Itworks similarly to previous powerful projectileMythicslike Deku’s Smash and the Kamehameha. To activate it,press the ‘Fire’ button, which will cause your character to levitate as they charge the ability.

Oncethe charging animation has finished, your characterwill throw three lightning boltsin quick succession. The last projectile creates a larger area of effect than the other two.

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When you or someone else ishit with the Thunderbolt of Zeus, there is abrief moment when they will become a skeleton.

you may makesmall movements in between throwsto adjust your aim, butit’s hard to controland see due to how fast the use goes. When it recharges after a few seconds,you can throw it againas long as it still has one of three charges.

A screenshot of the player character in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2 flying towards a supply drop with an icon on their HUD.

To avoid the Thunderbolt, move behind structures andtry to get underneath or behind your opponentwhile they’re charging the weapon.

Another useful tactic for getting away from someone with the Thunderbolts of Zeus is touse the Wings of Icarus, another themed item added alongside the Thunderbolt of Zeus. This movement item canalso be found in the special season-themed chestsand allows you to take to the skies quickly.