Since they were added in Fortnite Chapter 2, Mythic weapons have piqued the interest of many players looking to gain a competitive edge and eliminate their way to a Victory Royale. Mythic weapons in Fortnite are often some of the most powerful items in the game, dealing significant damage or granting players potent buffs that give them an advantage against their opponents. At the start of Season 7, only one Mythic Weapon was available, Dr. Slone's Mythic Pulse Rifle. To obtain it, players had to defeat Dr. Slone, a miniboss NPC. After a recent update, a second Mythic Weapon has appeared, Zyg and Choppy's Mythic Ray Gun. Like the Mythic Pulse Rifle, getting this gun requires players to first defeat a new miniboss NPC.

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Zyg and Choppy is the new miniboss available in Fortnite Season 7. They are an alien duo that can be found inside the building under the dam at the Hydro 16 landmark. Like other recent boss NPCs in Fortnite, they have a larger health pool and special abilities that make fighting with them particularly challenging. When they have been defeated, players can access the Ray Gun and use it for the duration of the match. Here's how to defeat Zyg and Choppy and get the Mythic Ray Gun in Fortnite Season 7.

How to Defeat Zyg and Choppy in Fortnite Season 7

Zyg and Choppy's Mythic Ray Gun in Fortnite Season 7

Players can defeat Zyg and Choppy at Hydro 16, the dam in Fortnite. It is located southeast of Slurpy Swamp, and the NPC boss can be found inside the building in the center of the river by the dam's base.

Zyg and Choppy have a few abilities that can make them difficult to fight. They can create alien eggs, from which alien parasites can hatch and attack the player. They also can use their Mythic Ray Gun, which needs no ammo and delivers a continuous, devastating DPS attack. If an alien parasite latches onto the player, it will zap their health down through any shields that are active but will also prevent headshots and increase jump height.

Players will have the easiest time fighting Zyg and Choppy from higher ground. There is a staircase across from where the boss is usually located that leads to a sort of catwalk. Climbing up here to fight can buy players time to land several good shots and take cover from the constant stream of fire from the Ray Gun. Another option may be to build walls and other structures Zyg and Choppy must break through to reach the player, offering cover and a chance to down a shield potion if needed. Getting in close, while not recommended, may be beneficial for getting the boss' health down and keeping out of range of the Ray Gun.

Once Zyg and Choppy have been defeated in Fortnite, they drop the Mythic Ray Gun, and players can pick it up and use it for the duration of the match. The blast from the Ray Gun does 12 damage per second to an opponent's body and 16 to the head. Players can try to get this weapon every match, but they will have to engage Zyg and Choppy every time.

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