My 2026 Fortnite Adventure: Completing Joss's Story Quests & Unlocking the Collateral AR

Jumping back into Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2 this year, I was so excited to dive into the new 'Wanted: Joss' story quests. Remember last season when we were all chasing safes and that Fletcher Kane guy? Well, this season's storyline in the Lawless era is even more wild! This week, it's all about helping Big Dill throw the ultimate party at Crime City and, get this, analyzing minerals. Sounds weird for a battle royale, right? But trust me, it's a blast and the XP is insane for finishing the Battle Pass.

Quest 1: Let's Get This Party Started! 🎉

The first quest was super straightforward. I just had to head to either Crime City or Lonewolf Lair and deal 200 damage. The best part? It doesn't have to be against other players! I just targeted the grunts guarding the bank vaults at Lonewolf Lair. Made it so much easier to complete.

Finding Joss & Meeting Big Dill

After that warm-up, I needed to find Joss. She's one of the friendly NPCs now, and you can locate her at the Backwoods Black Market, which is south of Magic Mosses. She gave me the lowdown and redirected me to the main man for this party—Big Dill, the giant pickle himself, chilling on a rooftop in Crime City.

Once I got close to Big Dill, the 'Help Big Dill With the Party' quest began. He gave me the rundown: a great party needs three things—dancing, drinks, and music. Here's exactly what I did to set it up:

1. Emote on the Dancefloor: Right where Big Dill stands, I busted out my best dance move.

2. Grab the Bottles: I picked up the bottles at the front end of the dancefloor.

3. More Drinks!: I went to the floor below Big Dill and grabbed the bottles behind the bar.

4. Find the Music: I headed to the balcony next to the bar and picked up the record on the floor.

After collecting everything, I just reported back to Big Dill. Quest complete!

The Hunt for the Collateral Damage AR 🔫

Now, for the next part, I needed a specific weapon: the Collateral Damage Assault Rifle. You can find it as random floor loot or in chests, but who wants to rely on luck? I didn't! Here are the guaranteed ways to get it in 2026:

Method	Location	NPC / Vendor	Cost	Rarity
Purchase	Hopeful Heights	Shadow Blade Hope	300 Gold	Rare
Purchase	Magic Mosses Black Market	-	600 Gold	Mythic Variant
Purchase	Crime City Black Market	-	600 Gold	Epic Variant
Loot	Floor Loot / Chests	-	Free	Varies (Common)

I went to see Shadow Blade Hope at Hopeful Heights and snagged the Rare one for 300 gold. Totally worth it!

Rock-Smashing & Mineral Analysis 🔬

With my new Collateral AR in hand (though the Plasma Burst Laser also works—you can buy it for 600 gold at any Black Market or find it as loot), the next task was... geology? Yep, I had to find a stone, shoot it until it broke, and collect the mineral sample that dropped.

Finally, I headed back to Joss at the Backwoods Black Market. Right behind her is her chemistry table. I interacted with it, selected 'Analyze Mineral,' and just like that, the final quest was done! Unraveling more of the Lawless story feels so rewarding.

My Quick Tips for 2026 Players

• Grunt Damage is Your Friend: For the initial 200 damage, don't stress about finding players. The AI grunts at vaults are perfect targets.

• Gold is Key: Save your gold! Having 300-600 on hand lets you buy the quest weapons instantly instead of searching.

• Party Prep Route: When helping Big Dill, follow this order: Dancefloor -> Front bottles -> Downstairs bar -> Balcony record. It's the most efficient path.

• Story Lovers: Talk to Joss and Big Dill fully. The dialogue adds so much to the immersive Lawless era vibe this season.

Completing the 'Wanted: Joss' questline was such a fun mix of combat, fetch quests, and quirky tasks. It's the perfect way to earn massive XP and get deeper into Fortnite's ever-evolving world. Now, who's ready to party in Crime City? 🥳 #Fortnite #Chapter6Season2 #WantedJoss #GamingGuide #BattlePassXP