Fortnite Guide: Where To Find Week 2’s Secret Banner (Season 8 Discovery Challenge)

Fortnite’s eighth season continues to evolve with fresh weekly objectives across all gaming platforms. The recent 8.10 patch introduced additional tasks requiring players to explore extreme map coordinates and master the newly added Pirate Cannon weapon. Successfully completing these missions earns valuable Battle Stars essential for unlocking exclusive cosmetic items throughout the season.

Experienced players recognize the strategic advantage of finishing entire weekly challenge sets. Each completed week unlocks a Discovery challenge accompanied by a unique loading screen. While the loading screen itself might appear as minimal reward for substantial effort, each contains vital visual hints directing players toward concealed free items scattered across the island.

Similar to the previous season’s mechanics, the hidden reward alternates between Battle Stars (advancing your Battle Pass by one tier) and Banners (customizable profile icons) based on your completion progress. The Banner becomes available after finishing two full weeks of challenges, though pinpointing its exact location requires careful observation.

Upon completing your second Discovery challenge, you’ll receive the loading screen displayed above. Examine the background meticulously, and you’ll notice the Banner symbol carved into the stone wall positioned to the left of the volcanic throne. This visual clue provides unambiguous direction about your destination. Journey to the volcano’s interior, locate the throne, and the Banner materializes adjacent to it as depicted. Secure the Banner then complete your current match to permanently add it to your icon collection.

The volcano landmark stands out prominently, but if navigation proves challenging, consult our marked map below for precise coordinates. You can also view our step-by-step collection process in the video guide positioned at this article’s beginning. Important reminder: the Banner only materializes for players who’ve satisfied the prerequisite challenge requirements, preventing casual collection without proper completion.

Maximize your efficiency by combining challenge completion with standard gameplay. While pursuing the extreme map coordinate challenges, simultaneously gather resources and engage opponents to maintain progression momentum. Many players mistakenly attempt Banner collection before meeting requirements, wasting valuable match time. Always verify your challenge completion status before embarking on collection missions.

Optimal strategy involves completing all Week 2 challenges in Team Rumble mode, where respawns allow multiple location attempts. Avoid landing directly at the volcano in early game phases when enemy concentration peaks. Instead, secure the Banner during mid-to-late game when player density decreases significantly.

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Advanced players should coordinate with squad members to secure the area before Banner collection. Designate one player as collector while others provide perimeter security. The entire collection process typically requires 2-3 minutes in uncontested situations, but may extend to 5+ minutes during intense combat scenarios.

Season 8 introduced substantial gameplay evolution from its inception. The 8.01 update brought Buried Treasure maps, providing opportunities to discover concealed loot caches throughout the island. Meanwhile, the more recent 8.10 patch incorporated new vehicle options and modified cross-platform play mechanics. Numerous additional challenges await completion alongside the Banner mission.

For comprehensive assistance with complex objectives, consult our detailed Complete Guide covering all seasonal content. Weapon enthusiasts should explore our Weapons Unlock resource for optimal loadout configurations, while class specialization strategies are detailed in our Class Guide for strategic advantage.

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