Overview

Disambig gray This article is about the Mission. For the Stonewood Main Quest of the same name, see Ride the Lightning (Quest). For the Weapon, see Ride the Lightning (Weapon). For the Jam Track by Metallica, see Ride the Lightning (Jam Track).

Acquire BluGlo and deliver it to the van to fuel the balloon for lift off.
— In-Game Description

Ride The Lightning is an objective mission to defend Lars' van in Fortnite: Save the World. There are a total of 2 defensive waves.

Objectives

Objectives[]

Your mission is:
Ride The Lightning
Objective 1 Collect BluGlo
Search the zone and complete secondary objectives to obtain BluGlo.
Objective 2 Deposit at Lars' Van
Bring BluGlo to the van and deposit it at the receptacle.
Objective 3 Fortify and Defend
Keep enemies away from the van and equipment during each stage until the van launches.
Mission Dialogue

Mission Dialogue[]

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Lars is standing by to gather storm intel, Commander. Let's launch that van.
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Lars
Fill 'er up, if you'd be so kind. I need to get back up in those clouds!
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We're headed your way.
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Make sure to collect any BluGlo you see.

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Add Bluglo to prepare for liftoff.

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Defend the van!

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Not bad. I think we'll need a little more BluGlo.
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Add BluGlo and get ready to defend the van.
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Flip the switch when you're ready.

Tips

Tips[]

  • Unsure of the whereabouts of Lars' van? Listen for a music tone playing. By getting closer to the van, the music volume will increase.
  • The second defense for Lars' van will be a bit tougher most of the time (depending on the zone) which will include lobbers throwing objects at your defensive structures trying to reach Lars' van.
  • Mini-Bosses if applicable will spawn on the second defense.
Possible Badges

Possible Badges[]

Mission Badge (Bronze) - Fortnite Van Stage 1. The van received less than 20% damage in stage 1!
Mission Badge (Silver) - Fortnite Van Stage 2. The van received less than 20% damage in stage 2!
Mission Badge (Bronze) - Fortnite Win In 2 Days Or Less. Complete the zone quickly to earn bonus rewards.
Mission Badge (Platinum) - Fortnite You successfully launched the van!
Participation - Badge - FortniteBonus: Keep the van above 80% health.
Successful Mission

Successful Mission[]

  • Complete the 1st wave by defending Lars' van for 3 minutes.
  • Complete the 2nd wave by defending Lars' van for 4 minutes.
Trivia

Trivia[]

Gallery

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