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Fortnite sword in a stone locations: Where to find all of Skye's swords in a stone in high places explained

It's time to search, rather than pull, the sword in the Fortnite stone.

Searching all five of Skye's swords in a stone found in high places in Fortnite is one of the challenges you can complete in Fortnite Season 2 Chapter 2.

To complete this challenge you need to track down each of Skye's swords in stones, which are hidden across the Fortnite map, and then search each one.

Completing this challenge will earn you 40,000 XP, which will help you unlock the new Fortnite Chapter 2 Season battle pass skins.

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Note this particular challenge is no longer able to be completed. What's new? Chapter 4 Season 2 has arrived! New additions include the Grind Rails and Kinetic Blades, along with the new Battle Pass, character collection and Eren Jaeger skin. It's a good idea to know how to get XP fast in Fortnite.


Fortnite Skye's sword in a stone locations at a glance

There five of Skye's swords in stones hidden across the Fortnite map:

The locations of Skye's swords in a stone in Fortnite.

Since these swords in stones are neither landmarks or named locations, you'll need to pay close attention to your surroundings to ensure that you don't miss any of them.

You must also ensure that you search each one when you find it or else it won't be counted as completing part of the challenge

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Fortnite Craggy Cliffs Skye's sword in a stone location explained

One of Skye's swords in a stone is located to the east of Craggy Cliffs on the border between F1 and F2.

The easier way to find this one is, using your glider, head to the Shadow Safe house that is close to Craggy Cliffs. Once you're hovering above this safe house, head to the small outcrop of rocks to the right-hand side of house, which is where the sword in the stone is located.

Head to this rocky outcrop to find the sword in a stone.

Fortnite Lazy Lake Skye's sword in a stone location explained

One of Skye's swords in a stone can be found north of Lazy Lake just on the border between F5 and F6.

To find this sword head to the road that leads into Lazy Lake and then head directly north. You'll quickly come across a cluster of boulders, which will contain this sword in a stone.

Head north from the road leading to Lazy Lake to find this sword in a stone.

Fortnite northwest of Pleasant Park Skye's sword in a stone location explained

This sword is located on the hill that overlooks Pleasant Park in C2, which is to the north-west of the town.

Head to this hill.

The easiest way to find it is to fly over Pleasant Park using your glider, heading to the north-western corner of the town and continuing on this path, until you see the stone.

The sword will appear in this stone.

Fortnite southeast of Pleasant Park Skye's sword in a stone location explained

A second sword in the stone is located near Pleasant Park. This one can be found in E3, which is south-east of Pleasant Park.

Fly above Grumpy Greens to find this sword in a stone.

You can find this sword by landing either in Pleasant Park of Grumpy Greens and then climbing up the highest hill that overlooks the river. There you'll find the sword sitting in its stone at the peak of the hill.

The sword will appear here.

Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 1 is here! It brings a free Lego Insider skin and redemption codes with it, along with a new Victory Umbrella. We've also got pages on new features like Medallions, Weapon Mods, and how to complete a Train Heist. Meanwhile, learn what the best weapons are in the current season, how to get XP fast, and what the best PC settings are to help earn a Victory Crown.


Fortnite The Grotto Skye's sword in a stone location explained

This sword in a stone is one of the easier ones to find as it's located on top of the mountain directly west of the entrance to The Grotto.

The sword will appear in this stone.

Simply use your glider to fly towards The Grotto and, when close, change your direction to the mountain. There you'll be able to see the stone in the stone sitting at its peak.