Befriending a bot in Fortnite, in a practical sense, means adding it to your in-game friends list and using it to access bot lobbies, which can provide a more relaxed and less competitive gameplay experience. This is typically achieved by utilizing a secondary account that acts as the "bot."
The process involves a few key steps that allow you to bring a bot account into your lobby and then enter a game populated primarily by AI-controlled opponents.
Steps to Add a Bot to Your Friend List and Play Together
To effectively "befriend" a bot and utilize it for gameplay, follow these detailed steps:
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Add the Bot Account to Your Friends List:
- First, you'll need access to a second Fortnite account, often referred to as a "bot account." This account should ideally be low-level to maximize the chance of getting into bot lobbies.
- From the bot account, send a friend request to your main Fortnite account.
- Accept this friend request on your main account. The bot account will now appear on your in-game friends list.
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Invite the Bot to Your Lobby and Set as Leader:
- Log into your main Fortnite account.
- Ensure the bot account is also logged in and online (it can be idle in the game menu).
- Invite the bot account to your game lobby from your main account's friends list.
- This is a crucial step: Once the bot account is in your lobby, you must set the bot account as the leader of your lobby. This can usually be done by clicking on the bot account's icon in the lobby and selecting an option like "Make Party Leader."
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Start the Game to Enter a Bot Lobby:
- With the low-level bot account now established as the lobby leader, simply initiate the game by pressing the "Play" or "Start Game" button.
- Fortnite's matchmaking system will prioritize the low-level account as the party leader, which will place your entire squad into a "bot lobby." These lobbies are predominantly filled with AI-controlled players, making it easier to complete challenges, practice skills, or simply enjoy less challenging matches.
This method is a popular strategy for players looking for a more casual experience, practicing specific mechanics, or efficiently completing battle pass challenges without the intensity of typical public matches.
