When a player is killed in Fortnite Battle Royale, there is a broadcast in the global feed indicating which player died, how that player died, and who killed him or her.
| Message | Weapon | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Player 1 knocked out player 2 with (Weapon) | Any | Can not happen in solo |
| Player 1 eliminated Player 2 with (Weapon) | Any | One of the more common messages |
| Player 1 finally eliminated Player 2 with (Weapon) | Any | Knocked down player was killed. Sometimes shows up in Solo |
| Player 1 'spolded Player 2 | Explosive Weapon | Rocket Launchers, Grenades, etc. |
| Player 1 bludgeoned Player 2 | Pickaxe | |
| Player 1 shotgunned Player 2 | Shotgun | |
| Player 1 sniped Player 2 (Distance) | Sniper Rifle | Distance is shown in meters, eg 100m |
| Player 1 is literally on fire | Explosive (Self) | When you accidentally hit yourself with a rocket |
| Player 1 didn't stick the landing | Fall | When fall damage causes player to die. |
| Player 1 took the L | Self | Death by suicide |
| Player 1 got lost in the storm | Storm | When a player doesn't make it out of the storm on time |
| Player 1 checked out early | None | disconnected |
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Strategy Guide/Tips
- Watch the feed to get a sense of how many snipers are out there.
