Tracer has always been one of the most recognizable faces in Overwatch, and her Pulse Pistols are now part of Fortnite's Chapter 7 Season 2 loot pool. What makes them stand out is not just the damage they put out, but the movement tools attached to them. They change how you engage in fights entirely, and once you get comfortable with them, going back to a regular pistol feels pretty boring. Let us take a look at how to get Pulse Pistols in Fortnite.

How to Get the Pulse Pistols in Fortnite

The quickest guaranteed way to get them is through Rivalry Vending Machines on the map, shown as sword icons. Spend your Rivalry Credits there, and you walk away with a pair every time, no luck involved. Outside of that, they drop from chests, rare chests, and Overwatch Loot Caches.

How the Pulse Pistols Work in Fortnite

Equipping them switches the game to first-person view, which immediately feels different from how Fortnite normally plays. They use Light Ammo and hit for 12 damage per shot. They work best when you are already close to an opponent rather than trading shots at distance.

The two abilities are what make them genuinely interesting.

  • Blink lets you teleport forward mid-air in whatever direction you are heading. It has three charges that slowly come back. Swapping weapons pauses that recovery, so you want to stay on them during active fights to keep your charges ready.
  • Recall works as a reset button. It pulls you back to where you were standing a few seconds ago, which is useful when you overcommit on a push or get caught out of position. It carries a 14-second cooldown after each use, so it is more of an emergency tool than something you can build a playstyle around.

Are the Pulse Pistols Worth Using

They are one of the more skill-expressive items in the game right now. The damage output on its own is decent but not overwhelming at 12 per shot. What makes them strong is the movement. Blink in particular rewards players who can make quick decisions about direction and timing. If you can use it aggressively to close distance and then fire at point blank range, the fast fire rate becomes much more threatening.

Recall is less about aggression and more about survival. It is the kind of ability that feels underwhelming until the one moment it saves you, and then you wonder how you ever played without it.

For solo play, they are a strong pick in the right hands. In squads, they pair well with a teammate running the Caduceus Staff, since you can play aggressively knowing there is healing support nearby. They are not a guaranteed carry item, but for players who enjoy fast, mobile playstyles, they are genuinely one of the most fun things in the current loot pool.