The Pirates of the Caribbean have invaded Fortnite‘s Battle Royale mode, bringing forth mighty ships, a unique Mythic, and plenty of cosmetics. As players battle it out in Fortnite, they might notice a few familiar sights, as the classic Pirate Cannon has returned. Starting all the way back in Chapter 1 Season 8, the Pirate Cannon brings back an ultimate tool of escape in Chapter 5 Season 3.

With the chaos of Fortnite‘s Battle Royale map showing dominance over vehicles, the use of the Pirates of the Caribbean event items might save some players from a pinch or two. There are a few spawns to discover these items, and they can really help when players need to get out, fast.

Pirate Cannon Locations

shipwreck shallowsjack sparrow's shipPirate Cannons are found on various pirate ships scattered throughout the Battle Royale island. The first and most notable ship which contains plenty of cannons for usage is at Shipwreck Shallows. This area is the direct middle of the map, and players can use the cannons to choose their next adventure.

Another location where players can find a Pirate Cannon is just South of Grand Glacier, and East of Summit Temple, where they will discover Jack Sparrow and his ship, with one humble cannon on board. Considering this area is pretty tight and far from the action, it’s a good cannon to use to get on top of the cliff.

How to Use the Pirate Cannon

aiming a pirate cannonsitting in a pirate cannon
  • Aim Cannon – Hold L2/LT/Right-Click
  • Fire – Press R2/RT/Left-Click
  • Push – Press Circle/B/Q
  • Coast – Hold Circle/B/Q
  • Enter Cannon – Click R3/Left Ctrl
  • Exit – Hold Square/X/E

Players can use the Pirate Cannons to deal damage to players, aiming the projectiles and firing cannonballs that will deal 100 damage on impact or 50 damage on splash effect. Cannons are not that fast for shooting, but their second use makes them very impactful in a literal and metaphorical sense.

When interacting with a cannon, players can enter into the barrel and fire themselves from it. They can use their analog stick or the mouse on their PC to choose their trajectory. Players will be fired out of the cannon at intense speed and will be immune to fall damage, allowing them to abandon ship and escape difficult encounters, or simply reach new heights for zone advantage.