One of Fortnite's most unique features is the ability to hire NPCs to assist you in your battles. However, with the Spring Breakout Event, Fortnite has taken this concept to the next level. Now, players can not only hire NPCs, but also give them specific commands to execute during gameplay. In this guide, we show you how to give a Specialist a command in Fortnite so you can take your gameplay to the next level.
How to give a hired character a command in Fortnite
After you have successfully hired a specialist to join your squad in Fortnite, locate the command menu by looking just below your name and health bar on the user interface (UI) located at the top left of your screen. Depending on your gaming platform, the method to bring up the command menu will differ. For instance, you can press and hold the mid-mouse button on your PC or use the left D-Pad on PlayStation and Xbox.
Once you have opened the command menu, you will have the ability to direct your hired specialist to wait, follow, or move to a specific location. In case you get knocked down during gameplay, you can use the command menu to request for your specialist to revive you.
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Where to find all Specialists in Fortnite
If you're looking to hire specialists in Fortnite, you'll need to locate them first. However, finding them can be a challenge. Here are the locations of all the Specialists you can command:
- Longshot can be located in the tower on the western coast, to the west of The Citadel
- Triage Trooper can be located southeast of Lonely Labs
- Munitions Expert can be found in Breakwater Bay
- Sludge can be found in Steamy Springs
- Insight can be located in the snowy area northwest of Brutal Bastion
- Garrison can be found in the southwestern corner of the island
- The Polar Patroller can be found on the frozen lake to the west of Brutal Bastion
- Remedy can be found in the tower to the southwest of Slappy Shores
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Raul Cosmin is a Contributing Writer at Pro Game Guides who has been immersed in gaming for over a decade. He is a passionate gamer, a die-hard fan of Fortnite, and an expert in mechanics and strategies for multiple titles in the competitive FPS scene. Though Raul has only been writing professionally for less than a year, his love for gaming—and the industry broadly—are long-standing and infectious. Raul is thrilled to continue his exciting gaming career here at PGG, and he hopes you follow along to see his latest and greatest guides!