One of the most frustrating weapons to deal with in Fortnite Chapter 5 is easily the Ballistic Shield. These walking planks of metal are deadly and hard to counter, but if you know how to fight back, they can become a detriment.
How to Beat Riot Shields in Fortnite Chapter 5
To beat Ballistic Shields, you need to use Cluster Clingers for explosive damage or hit the shield with a continuous stream of bullets to stun the player. Most of the time, you won’t have a stack of Cluster Clingers in your inventory, so you need to get used to your bullets alone. I’ve been stunned while using a shield, and I’ve also been able to stun players using it against me.
