The Cube Assassin is a tough new NPC boss that arrived in Season 8 of Fortnite. This boss can be found in the Sideways, and she can be quite difficult to defeat, especially for those going up against her solo. The first step will be to find a Sideways Anomaly, then wait for her to spawn and initiate the battle.
Sideways Anomalies in Fortnite are rifts that open on the map, but unlike Sideways Zones, the anomalies host Sideways encounters. Players will have to defeat waves of enemies to earn a high kill rate and receive rewards. If the timer runs out and not enough enemies were defeated, the encounter will end, the rift will close, and there will be no reward. The Cube Assassin can be found within one of these rifts.
In order to beat the Cube Assassin, players will need to enter a Sideways Anomaly and wait for her to spawn. She usually appears near the center of the anomaly a few seconds after starting the Sideways encounter. However, there is no guarantee she will spawn, so it may take a few encounters to find her. The Cube Assassin switches between blocking and attacking, and players will have to capitalize on every opportunity to deal damage. When attempting to defeat the Cube Assassin in Fortnite, players should make sure they have plenty of ammunition and a few different weapons.
Defeating the Cube Assassin in Fortnite
There are many enemies to fight inside a Sideways encounter, including Fortnite's zombies that burst into poison gas, and the new Cube Assassin boss. After locating the Cube Assassin, players will need to avoid her incredibly powerful Sideways Gatling gun attacks. Her gun fires rapidly and will increase in damage the longer it's fired. The Cube Assassin can also spawn a shield in front of her that absorbs any incoming damage. Although defeating her is easier in a group, players can still take her out on their own.
To beat Fortnite's Cube Assassin, dodge her gunfire, and shoot at her as often as possible. When the shield spawns, run behind her and continue firing. The shield only covers her front, so damage can still be inflicted while it's up. Depending on the weapons players use, it can take several rounds of gunfire and shield spawning to finally beat her. There are worthwhile rewards for players that can manage to defeat the Cube Assassin. After her health bar is depleted, the Sideways will disappear, and she will become like the other NPCs in Season 8 of Fortnite. Speaking with her will allow players to purchase cube monster parts which can be used to upgrade the rarity of a weapon.
Players looking to defeat the Cube Assassin will be met with a difficult challenge, but the rewards are worth trying to get. Besides the ability to buy cube monster parts, players can receive a Cube Assassin skin. Beating her requires strategic positioning and a large amount of ammunition, as well as a few different weapons. Along with the Cube Assassin, there are many new features in Season 8 of Fortnite, like the Venom and Carnage Symbiote weapons.
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