The Sideways Scythe has just aired in Fortnite Season 8 as a new melee weapon, the first weapon of this kind in months!
Following the 18.21 update and the arrival of Fortnitemares 2021, the Sideways Scythe weapon is undoubtedly one of the best additions, alongside other powerful weapons, like the Minigun and the Sideways Rifle.
We’ve got all the details about the Sideways Scythe, including where to find this rare melee weapon.
Get Now the Sideways Scythe in Fortnite Season 8
Start by going to the Sideways Zone – the massive orange domes that pop up over a random POI right at the beginning of every match.
Get inside the Sideways Zone and try to open as many purple Sideways Chests as possible to find a Sideways Scythe.
BONUS TIP: land ASAP in the Sideways Zone to open more chests!
The Sideways Scythe will be inside the Sideways Anomalies (some purple portals on the map). Be careful of the multiple Cube Monsters that’ll try to attack you!
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Here’s How to Use the Sideways Scythe
The new melee weapon comes in quite handy for those who want to take down the Cube Assassin. It’s similar to the Lightsaber, so you might know how great it is.
For example, press the fire button on your controller to do a combo of 5 BASIC MELEE ATTACKS.
Or, jump in the air and press the fire button to SLAM YOUR SIDEWAYS SCYTHE right into the ground and damage close opponents.
Also, try this:
- use the aim button to run at high speed for a few seconds
- press the fire button to launch a spin attack
What’s best is that the Sideways Scythe comes in 5 DIFFERENT RARITIES, meaning that you can customize it by using the Cube Monster Parts.