Vaults are back in Fortnite Chapter 6, Season 2: Lawless, but cracking them open is tougher than ever. Luckily, Epic Games has provided the perfect tool for aspiring heist artists: Thermite. Here's how to find and use it.

Navigating the new season's loot pool can be tricky, but Thermite is surprisingly easy to find. You can locate it as floor loot, in chests, at Black Markets and Outlaw Vending Machines (found in Crime City, Seaport City, Lonewolf Lair, and Masked Meadows), and even in Go Bags. Simply pick it up to add it to your inventory.

Adding Thermite to your loadout might seem like a tough decision, but fear not! It's surprisingly versatile.

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Its primary function is, of course, vault breaching. Place it against the vault door and let it do its work. Remember, it takes time, so focus on the weaker points of the structure to speed things up. And be warned: other players will be drawn to the sound of a vault heist, so stay alert!

Alternatively, you can throw Thermite as a makeshift explosive. It has a short fuse, but once it detonates, it creates a fiery explosion, damaging nearby opponents. While not the most powerful explosive in the game, it's a handy tool for escaping tight spots or turning the tide of a close battle.

That's how to find and use Thermite in Fortnite Chapter 6, Season 2. For more Fortnite news, check out all the rumored collaborations for this Lawless season.

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