First of all, to use the C4 explosives, we must collect them to have them in our inventory.

Tap the C4 to pick it upTap the C4 to pick it up

Now, we must select them.

Select the C4 to throw itSelect the C4 to throw it

With the C4 selected, we must drop them by tapping on the drop icon. Keep in mind that they will be thrown with a certain force, so we must calculate well where to place our sight.

Once you tap on the throw icon, the C4 will be in placeOnce you tap on the throw icon, the C4 will be in place

Finally, once all the explosives have been thrown, we must tap on the explosion icon.

Once you press the explode button, the C4 will explodeOnce you press the explode button, the C4 will explode

C4: Strategies and uses

C4 explosives have some utility in certain situations. It should be noted that their tiny size makes them difficult to detect, in addition to the fact that they can be placed anywhere. The best use we can give to them is in closed areas, especially in corridors of houses, because at the moment an opponent passes through the corridor, we would be just one touch away from finishing them off.

There are two main disadvantages of this item:

  • Can be exploded by gunshots
  • When we place one near an enemy, the enemy will hear a recognizable sound.

Because of these two disadvantages, our recommendation is to use them only in very specific situations. They can be especially useful if we use the strategy of "camping", that is, staying in a house with the explosive at the door and waiting for someone to enter to give them a "special" welcome.

Are C4 explosives available?

Like all other consumable items and weapons, C4 explosives are always available in Fortnite's Creative mode. If we are on our island, we just need to go to the Consumables section to add them to our inventory.

In the Creative mode’s inventory we can select C4 explosivesIn the Creative mode’s inventory we can select C4 explosives

In the case of Battle Royale mode, they are sometimes available. Epic Games usually adds items and removes others in the middle of each season, so we might encounter them for a while (sometimes weeks, sometimes months).