The power of slide kicking in Fortnite

Slide Kicking

  • This mechanic is super underrated in lower levels of play and a good way to expand your arsenal of movement and attack options. It's also especially fun to do to your friends.
  • Slide kicking opponents off of height creates distance between you and them, and often causes fall damage to your opponent. This is a technique that can be used if competing for a chest at initial drop when you don’t yet have a weapon. It's also a “disrespectful / embarrassing” way (to your opponent) to win a Battle Royale.
  • Just aim towards an opponent while sliding and ensure you have enough momentum to slide across the gap between you and them to still hit them with some speed.
  • A good time to practice this is in the pre-game lobby while everyone is standing around waiting for the bus. Make it a habit of practicing all different movements while in the pre-game lobby to ensure you are warmed up!

To learn about other basic movements, see our section on Basic Movement Mechanics