In Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2, there is gold just about anywhere. As soon as C6S2 started, players were tasked with robbing a bank in the Kickstart Quests, and it should come as no surprise considering the season is titled "Lawless". There are several bank vaults on the map, and besides the high-rarity loot that gamers will find inside, they can break the stacks of gold to get rich.

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Gold Rush is a gold-fueled mechanic that grants players an advantageous effect in-game. This guide will show gamers how the Gold Rush effect works in Fortnite and how they can activate it and take advantage of it.

How the Gold Rush Effect Works in Fortnite

Gold Rush in Fortnite

Players might've noticed their character suddenly englobed in a sparkly yellow glow while playing Fortnite - this is because they are under the Gold Rush effect.

In Fortnite, Gold Rush is an effect that increases the player's speed, the damage their pickaxe inflicts, and how fast they're able to swing it. Gold Rush doesn't have a countdown, but if their character still emits a golden glow, it's because it is still active.

How to Get the Gold Rush Effect in Fortnite

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There is nothing negative about Gold Rush in Fortnite, so gamers should take advantage of it whenever have the chance. To do this, they must learn what causes this to happen.

Here is what gamers can do to get the Gold Rush effect in Fortnite:

What causes Gold Rush

How?
  • Swim in the Gold River

Swim in the golden river that crosses the midwestern region of the map.
  • Mine Gold Veins

Gold Veins are scattered all over the midwestern region of the map; gamers can mine them for Gold Bars and obtain the Gold Rush effect as well.
  • Use Gold Splash

Players can find Gold Splash as floor loot, inside chest containers, or purchase it at the Magic Mosses Black Market for 150 Gold.
  • Equip the Gold Rush Boon

Purchase the Gold Rush Boon from the Crime City Black Market or open Rare Chests, most commonly found inside vaults
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ESRB
T for Teen - Diverse Content: Discretion Advised, In-Game Purchases, Users Interact
Developer(s)
Epic Games
Publisher(s)
Epic Games
Engine
Unreal Engine 5
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op
Cross-Platform Play
All platforms (except iOS/Mac)
Cross Save
Via Epic Account
Number of Players
1-4 players (online)
Genre(s)
Survival, Battle Royale, Shooter, Action, Adventure
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YES
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1-4 players (certain modes)
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