Quick answer
Hold the ADS button while wielding Zoro's Three Sword Style to charge a dash that deflects frontal bullets, then release it to dash forward for 100 damage.
Zoro’s Three Sword Style does more than swing hard. Its charged dash lets you block incoming bullets from the front while you close the distance on a gunner, turning a bad firefight into a melee kill.
Once you have the weapon equipped, this walks you through the slash combo, the charge-and-deflect window, and the cooldown you need to respect between dashes.
Before you start
- Difficulty Easy
- Time needed 5 minutes
- Works on Fortnite v43.00+, Battle Royale and Reload, PC/console/mobile
What you'll need
- Fortnite updated to v43.00 or later (Treasure Hunters mini-season)
- Zoro's Three Sword Style looted from a chest or floor loot
- An enemy firing at you from the front to practice against
Important
- Do not count on the deflection to block fall damage or to protect you once the dash has launched; it only works during the charge-up phase and only from the front.
Equip the Weapon and Get Comfortable with the Slash
Before you worry about deflection, get used to how the katanas swing.
Step 1: Equip Zoro's Three Sword Style
Select the weapon from your inventory once you have looted it from a chest or floor loot on Crossbones Isle. You will now carry three katanas at once instead of a single melee weapon.
If you have not found it yet, the companion piece on how to get Zoro’s Three Sword Style covers the best spots to loot it.
Tip: You do not need to own Zoro's outfit to use the weapon, so skip the Item Shop if you just want the sword.
Step 2: Swing with the Fire button
Press the Fire button to throw a slash. The first two hits deal 45 damage each, and the third hit in the same combo deals 70 damage, for 160 total if all three connect.
Land all three hits on one target whenever you can, since that finisher hit is what pushes the combo past a basic gun shot in close range.
Step 3: Add the jump dash for positioning
Press Jump to add a short dash you can chain into your slash combo. It covers ground fast but does not carry the deflection effect, so use it to close small gaps before you start swinging.
Tip: Save the jump dash for closing the last few meters, not the deflection itself.
Charge the Dash to Deflect Bullets
This is the defensive move that makes the weapon worth carrying against gunners.
Step 1: Face the enemy before you charge
The deflection only works on fire coming from directly in front of you. Turn to face the shooter before you start charging, since bullets from the side or behind will still hit you.
Step 2: Hold ADS to start the charge and deflect
Hold the ADS button (L2 on PlayStation, LT on Xbox, right-click on PC) to begin charging the dash. While you hold it, your three katanas deflect enemy fire coming from the front, which buys you time to close in on a player using a rifle or shotgun.
Tip: The deflection is active only during this charge-up phase, not after you launch the dash.
Step 3: Release to launch the dash
Let go of the ADS button, or wait for it to finish charging, and you will dash forward into the enemy for 100 damage on impact. This also puts you in range to follow up with your Slash combo immediately.
Step 4: Wait out the 12-second cooldown
Once you launch the dash, a 12-second cooldown begins before you can charge again. Use that window to finish the fight with slashes or fall back if the trade went badly.
Tip: Deflection only applies while charging, so do not try to re-trigger it mid-cooldown.
Pro tips
- Line up the charge before an enemy starts shooting if you can predict their position, since you need to already be facing them when the fire starts.
- Treat the dash as a gap-closer against ranged players rather than a way to tank sustained fire from multiple directions.
- The weapon has no durability, so you can keep using it for the rest of the match once you find it.
Troubleshooting
| Problem | What to do |
|---|---|
| Quest progress for 700 damage with the sword is not increasing | Make sure you are actually hitting with Slash or Dash from the katanas, not shooting with a rifle or shotgun while carrying the weapon, since gunfire damage does not count toward the quest. |
| Bullets still hit you while you are charging | Check that you are facing the shooter directly, since the deflection only covers fire coming from the front, not the sides or behind. |
| Can't find the weapon in chests | Keep opening chests around Crossbones Isle POIs; it is Epic rarity, so it can take several tries before one drops. |
Frequently asked questions
Does the Charged Dash block rockets and other explosives?
That is unconfirmed. One community test that looked like a rocket deflection was traced back to a close-range explosion rather than the sword blocking the projectile, so treat it as bullets only for now.
Do I need Zoro's outfit to use the sword?
No. The outfit is a separate cosmetic in the Item Shop and has no effect on whether you can loot or use Zoro’s Three Sword Style.
Which modes can I use the weapon in?
It is available in both Battle Royale and Reload modes during the Treasure Hunters mini-season.
Does the weapon run out of durability?
No, Zoro’s Three Sword Style has unlimited durability, unlike some other seasonal melee weapons.
Practice the charge-and-release rhythm in a few early fights before you rely on it against a real gunner, and once you’re comfortable, pair it with the full slash combo to close out fights fast.
Sources and further reading
- Xbox & Play Games — Zoro’s Three Sword Style in Fortnite – How to Get
- Sports Tiger — How to get and use Zoro’s three sword style in Fortnite
- Mmoexp — Fortnite Pirate Token Guide: 5 Fast Chest-Farming Tricks, Hidden Rewards, and One Piece My
- GameRant — Zoro's Three Sword Style Weapon Guide – Fortnite
