Fortnite Infinite Hammer glitch is completely breaking the game, here's how

Fortnite players have had to deal with a lot of glitches in Chapter 4 Season 1. While Epic Games has fixed some of them, the exploit that grants players infinite Shockwave Hammer charges is still active.

Considering that the item was already among the best available in the game, there was no need for it to be better. Unfortunately, the latest glitch makes it nearly unstoppable. Countering the hammer when it has infinite charges is almost impossible, which is why players are hoping that Epic will fix the Fortnite glitch soon. This article will reveal how this bug is breaking the game and how you can potentially counter it.

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Latest Fortnite glitch grants infinite charges to Shockwave Hammer

Shockwave Hammer is arguably the best item in Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 1 (Image via Epic Games)

What makes the Shockwave Hammer so valuable in Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 1 is its versatility. Besides its damage, the item can be used to travel quickly all over the island and to avoid taking fall damage.

Without the glitch in effect, the hammer has four charges, meaning that players can use it four times before waiting for a 20-second cooldown. The Mythic version of the popular Fortnite weapon can be obtained by eliminating The Ageless and The Citadel. This particular variant comes with five charges.

The Shockwave Hammer comes with four charges (Image via Epic Games)

During the hammer's cooldown period, players can only use the weapon to damage enemies. The item cannot be used to bounce around the island until it has at least one charge.

The latest Fortnite glitch makes the weapon extremely dangerous and also the most amazing mobility item in the title to a game-breaking extent. Players can gain infinite charges for the hammer by touching water. This is one of the ways the glitch can be activated. That said, considering that it's a serious exploit, it won't be surprising if Epic Games bans players who use it.

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How to counter Shockwave Hammer with infinite charges

Countering the Shockwave Hammer with infinite charges is almost impossible (Image via Epic Games)

Countering the Shockwave Hammer with infinite charges is nearly impossible in Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 1. Even if you avoid enemy attacks, it's very hard to eliminate players who are using the glitch since they can easily run away from a fight.

That said, one of the best ways to counter the Shockwave Hammer when it has infinite charges is by activating the Party Time augment. This grants you balloons, which will take you high and away from the reach of the glitched weapon.

Balloons can be used to counter the Shockwave Hammer (Image via Epic Games)

If you are dealing with a player who is abusing the bug late in the game and you don't have the Party Time augment, you will need to use the Shockwave Hammer yourself.

Once you pick up the melee weapon, you need to try to shockwave your enemy in the storm just a moment before they land on you. If you do this correctly, you will be able to somewhat counter the glitch and possibly survive. Unfortunately, your enemy will always have the upper hand if they're using the exploit and will most likely end up winning the fight.