Exercise: Ramp Rush Mastery
Exercise Description
Ramp rushing is one of the most essential building techniques in Fortnite. It allows you to gain high ground quickly while protecting yourself from enemy fire. Mastering ramp rushes gives you a huge advantage in both offensive pushes and defensive plays, especially during rotations or build fights.
Step-by-Step
- Load the Practice Map
Use Coach Philip's Practice Map:
Map Code: 1610-6883-6388 - Basic Ramp Rush (Single Ramp)
Start by selecting your ramp piece. While running forward, look slightly upward and place ramps in a smooth motion. - Add Walls
Once comfortable with the basic ramp rush, add a wall behind the stair. Once you reach the middle of the stair look slightly down to place a wall. - Add Floors
Once comfortable with adding walls, start adding floors below the ramp for even more protection. Place the Floor before you place the wall, make sure to look far down when placing the floor. - Increase Speed
Once you are comfortable with the Ramp, Floor, Wall ramp rush you can try the Sprinting Ramp Rush. Always build 2 single ramps upwards then sprint, repeat.
Skill Focus
- Building Speed & Rhythm: Improve your flow and timing while ramping.
- Crosshair Placement: Build accurately by maintaining the right angle and direction.
- Material Efficiency: Practice efficient use of materials and recognize when to use simpler or more protective variations depending on the situation.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Looking too far downward, which causes ramps to misplace or stall your push.
- Forgetting to add protective pieces, leaving you exposed to easy shots.
- Not practicing fast enough to simulate real-game pacing.
- Ignoring material use—always track your resources in fights.
Final Tip
Start slow to build consistency. Once you're confident with each step, increase your speed to match real-game pressure. With repetition, ramp rushing will become second nature and give you a major edge in competitive situations.