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Where to find and complete Shadow Briefings in Fortnite

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A terminal with a treasure map on the screen
Credit: Epic Games. Image edited by SiegeGG

Completing a Shadow Briefing in Fortnite can be daunting but very rewarding if you know how to find them.

In fact, if you're looking to complete a weekly quest that will net you 20k XP, you'll have to find and complete a Shadow Briefing. Locating them is part of the challenge, lucky for you, we're here to help.

While we break down everything you need to know about Shadow Briefings, check out how to complete the Doom quests to get an exclusive skin in Chapter 5 Season 4.

Where to find a Shadow Briefing in Fortnite

In the current Chapter 5 Season 4 map, there are three locations where you'll find Shadow Briefings in every match.

  • The Raft in the southwest
  • Doomstadt up north
  • Castle Doom in the northeast
A top down view of the Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 4 map

This is where you'll find Shadow Briefings

Once you land in these areas, the Shadow Briefing locations will appear on your map. They are easy to spot due to a large logo featuring multiple items such as weapons or supply crates.

Do note that more Shadow Briefings will spawn around the map each match but the locations are randomized.

How to complete a Shadow Briefing in Fortnite

Now that you know where to find the Shadow Briefings, it's time to know how to complete them. Depending on which Shadow Briefing you pick up, your objectives will be different.

During Chapter 5 Season 4, there are three types of Shadow Briefing:

  • Plunder: Search or break open the buried rare chests
  • Supply Drop: Search the supply drop that will spawn nearby

Finally, the Armory Shadow Briefing has different objectives based on different weapons. Completing an objective will remove those weapons from the terminal, however, you'll be able to pick up the remaining briefings:

  • Grants an Uncommon shotgun/SMG. Damage enemy players within 15 meters to earn gold bars
  • Grants an Uncommon assault rifle. Damage enemy players beyond 30 meters to earn gold bars
  • Grants an Uncommon pistol/assault rifle. Damage enemy players while aiming down sights meters to earn gold bars