How to Get the Mandalorian Jetpack Backpack in Fortnite

The Mandalorian jetpack was recently introduced in Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3, and, come on. It’s a big deal. It’s not a regular mobility item – it’s equipped with Beskar armor, floats, and grants you a gaming advantage with Epic rarity. If you’re sick of being strafed from the air or want to execute dramatic aerial tricks, you’re in the right place.

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What makes Mandalorian Jetpack special?

Let’s talk about why you need this item before we discuss how to obtain it. The Mandalorian jetpack is not only a way of getting around – it’s your opportunity to soar high. With 100 points of stamina and hovering abilities that Boba Fett would be jealous of, you can look forward to around 12 seconds of flight per battery.

This is where it differs:

Hover capability: Unlike previous jetpacks, this baby lets you strafe mid-air
Strategic cooldown: 8-second reload so you can’t spam it
Beskar looks: Because looking good while winning is part of the fight.

Method 1: Random Loot Finding (The Grind Path)

Let’s get real – RNG can be finicky, but sometimes you do get lucky. Jetpack is floor loot or chest loot, but you’ll need to know where to look.

Best Places to Get Loot

Rebel and Imperial Outposts are your treasure trove. They have much higher drop rates than your typical POI. You’re talking about roughly a 1.2% spawn rate (buffed from the original 0.5% due to feedback from the community).

Helpful tip: Focus on these specific areas:

Magic Mosses area (two benefits – closeness to the seller too)
Shining Span outposts
Any Imperial/Rebel base markers on your map

Supply Drops and AI Mandalorians

Supply drops are more likely, but here is the actual secret: hunt down AI-controlled Mandalorian NPCs. They will occasionally drop the jetpack when you kill them, and they are much more reliable than chest luck.

The NPCs will spawn randomly to faction bases, so you will need to search for Mandalorian helmet symbols on your map and go there accordingly.

Method 2: Supply Mandalorian Vendor (The Guaranteed Route)

Now this is where it gets interesting. There is an absolute method, but first, some homework.

Step 1: Locate the Supply Mandalorian.

Travel northeast from Magic Mosses. There, you’ll have access to the Supply Mandalorian vendor, but there’s a twist – they won’t sell to anyone.

Step 2: Complete Alignment Quests

The vendor is locked behind the Alignment Quest system. This system is Fortnite’s method for making you choose a side in the galactic civil war. You must finish 10 Alignment stages before this vendor will notice you.

Here’s your quest checklist:

Quest Type	Requirement	Tips
Shield Generation	Earn 300 shields at faction bases	Land at bases early, grab shield items
Vehicle Travel	Travel 5,000 meters in X-wings/TIE fighters	Combine with rotation – kill two birds
Combat Elimination	Eliminate players at designated outposts	High-risk, high-reward strategy

Step 3: Community Progress toward Alignment

That’s where it gets complicated. Alignment progress depends not only on you – it also depends on what happens in the community. Light Side victory unlocks Rebel merchants, but Dark Side victory aims at Imperial suppliers.

This means you’re not just grinding for yourself, you’re playing for server-wide faction war that controls vendor availability.

Step 4: Collect 500 Bars

Once you have unlocked the vendor, the jetpack will be 500 Bars. That’s a lot of cash, so here’s how to accumulate it effectively:

Bounty Contracts: Buy these early on in the game. They are the fastest way to make Bars and typically suit your playstyle.
Loot Containers: Open all the ammo boxes, cash registers, and containers you come across. It adds up quickly.
Trade-off Strategy: Don’t succumb to the urge to acquire WESTAR34 Blaster Pistols or to hire NPCs before you buy your jetpack.

Smart Tactical Use Tips

Purchasing the jetpack is half the issue – proper use of it is what turns a good player into a great one.

Combat Applications

Hit-and-Run Strategies: The hover ability is perfect for surprise attacks. Pop up, shoot your shots, then relocate to a new location before enemies can act.

Disengagement Tool: Did you get stuck in a tough fight? The jetpack is your way to escape. Use the hover to get to heal stations or find cover.

Build Battle Advantage: Air mobility in build battles makes everything different. You are able to bypass whole buildings or access unexpected angles.

Managing Resources

Don’t forget the 100 durability limit. You have roughly 12 seconds of airborne time, so timing is essential. Don’t spend fuel on silly spins – save it for the crucial points and final positions.

What’s Coming Next?

The future is bright for Mandalorian gear fans. Data miners have uncovered code mentions of faction-based jetpack models:

First Order model: Increased climbing speeds
Rebel variant: Longer hover time

These can be obtained as rewards for completing Alignment Quests, so loyalty to a faction is worthwhile.

We’re also hearing whispers of modular Mandalorian armor customization, perhaps linking cosmetics for jetpacks with character development. Thruster effects, holographic crests – you name it.

Your Action Plan

Here’s your step-by-step guide:

Select your group and start doing Alignment Quests immediately.
Join your team. Work efficiently to complete quests
Farm Bars initially through bounties and loot paths
Prioritize high-probability spawn locations in the pursuit of vendor unlock
Play practice flight battles in creative mode for maximum advantage.

The Mandalorian jetpack is not only a neat piece of kit – it makes you more physically capable in combat and allows you to move around the map better. Whether you play randomly or follow the Alignment Quest system, having this piece of Beskar technology is well and truly worth it.

The galaxy is huge, but with a jetpack on your back, you’re set to take control of your half of it. Now get out there and show them how Mandalorians travel.