The "Hit opponents using the Bank Shot Pistol's ricochet" quest is one of the trickier Fortnite challenges introduced alongside the Bank Shot Pistol in the v41.20 update. Unlike standard elimination quests, this one requires you to damage an opponent with a ricocheted bullet rather than a direct hit.

If you're struggling to complete it, here's exactly how the Bank Shot Pistol's ricochet mechanic works, where to find the weapon, and the easiest way to finish the quest.

First of all, what is the Bank Shot Pistol in Fortnite?

The Bank Shot Pistol is a new sidearm added in Fortnite's v41.20 update. Its defining feature is the ability to bounce bullets off walls, floors, and other surfaces, allowing you to hit opponents hiding behind cover or around corners.

Unlike traditional pistols, the Bank Shot Pistol rewards creative angles and positioning instead of direct line-of-sight engagements.

The Bank Shot Pistol uses Heavy Bullets and holds a single round per magazine, making every shot count. Unlike most Fortnite weapons, it doesn't have a headshot multiplier.

Bank Shot Pistol stats

How to complete the Fortnite ricochet quest (Hit opponents using the Bank Shot Pistol's ricochet)

To complete the Fortnite Ricochet Quest, you have to hit an opponent using the Bank Shot Pistol's ricochet.

The important part is that the bullet must bounce off a surface before hitting your target. A normal shot won't count toward the objective.

The easiest way to do a Fortnite ricochet shot

1. Find a Bank Shot Pistol.
2. Aim down sights.
3. Look for the weapon's ricochet trajectory indicator.
4. Aim at the ground just in front of an opponent rather than directly at them.
5. Fire so the bullet bounces into the enemy.

When aiming down sights with the Bank Shot Pistol, you'll see a projected trajectory showing how the bullet will bounce after hitting a surface.

This lets you:

• Shoot around corners.
• Hit enemies hiding behind cover.
• Bounce bullets off floors or walls.
• Create attack angles that aren't possible with standard pistols.

Learning to read the trajectory indicator is the key to using the weapon effectively.

If you're having trouble landing a ricochet hit:

• Aim for the ground instead of walls whenever possible.
• Fight enemies at medium range where the ricochet line is easier to predict.
• Use NPC guards or AI enemies if they're available during your match, as they tend to move more predictably than real players.
• Keep the pistol until the challenge is complete, since you may not find another one quickly.

Where to find the Bank Shot Pistol?

The Bank Shot Pistol isn't tied to a boss or special location. It can appear as standard Fortnite Battle Royale loot, including:

• Floor loot
• Regular Chests
• Rare Chests
• Other standard weapon spawn locations

Since Fortnite’s loot pool is random, you may need several matches before finding one.