- The Hop Rock Dualies are unvaulted right now as part of the Gone Wild event, live June 25 to July 9, 2026
- Unlike past seasons, you can’t buy them from an NPC this time. They only come from Golden Fishing Spots
- You need a Fishing Rod first, usually found in a wooden barrel near water
- Firing the pistols gives you a brief low-gravity effect and full fall damage immunity
- They use medium bullets, hold 18 rounds, and reload in 2.7 seconds
- The Golden Fishing Hole spawn rate has been adjusted several times during the event, so timing your fishing runs matters
- They’re strongest in close-range, aggressive fights, especially in Zero Build
Getting the Hop Rock Dualies exotic pistols in Fortnite right now takes patience, not gold bars. Epic brought the weapon back as part of the Gone Wild event, but this time around it’s tied entirely to fishing instead of an NPC. If you’ve been searching for the usual Cole or Gutbomb method, that doesn’t apply this season. Here’s exactly how to get one before the event ends.
What Are the Hop Rock Dualies in Fortnite?
The Hop Rock Dualies are the Exotic version of the standard Dual Pistols. They fire the same way, but every shot gives you a short burst of reduced gravity. That means higher jumps, longer airtime, and full immunity to fall damage while the effect is active.
They use medium bullets with an 18-round magazine and a 2.7-second reload. Damage is solid at close range but drops off fast the farther you are from a target.
How to Get the Hop Rock Dualies in Fortnite (Current Method)
Right now, the only way to get the Hop Rock Dualies is by fishing at a Golden Fishing Spot. They’re not sitting in chests, and there’s no NPC selling them this event.
Step 1: Find a Fishing Rod
Look for a wooden barrel near any body of water. These barrels commonly hold Fishing Rods, and you’ll need one before you can fish at all.
Step 2: Locate a Golden Fishing Spot
Golden Fishing Spots show up in almost any area with water: lakes, rivers, cabins, and coastlines. The area around the Zero Point is especially good since multiple rivers run through it.
Step 3: Fish Until You Get a Drop
Aim your Fishing Rod at the Golden Fishing Spot and wait for a splash. Reel in when it appears. The Hop Rock Dualies aren’t guaranteed. You’ll pull Legendary weapons, Sprites, and other loot before you land one, so keep at it.
Golden Fishing Hole Spawn Rate Changes to Watch
Epic has been adjusting Golden Fishing Hole spawn chances throughout the Gone Wild event, sometimes cutting the rate by 75% and then reverting it to 100% during scheduled Power Hours. If you’re farming specifically for the Hop Rock Dualies, fishing during an active Power Hour gives you noticeably better odds than fishing at a random time.
How Long Are the Hop Rock Dualies Available?
The Gone Wild event runs from June 25 to July 9, 2026. Once it ends, the Hop Rock Dualies are expected to go back into the vault along with the rest of the event’s unvaulted weapons. If you want one, this is your window.
Are the Hop Rock Dualies Worth Using?
Yes, if you play aggressively. The low-gravity effect makes you a genuinely harder target to hit, especially in close-range fights and in Zero Build where mobility often decides the outcome. They’re not a replacement for a shotgun or assault rifle, but as a secondary for aggressive pushes and quick escapes, they’re one of the more fun Exotics in the current pool.
Pair the low-gravity boost with a Shock Rock for even more vertical mobility, or lean into a full aggressive loadout with the Grim Sprite equipped to track anyone who fights back.
Play Fortnite Runners
Fortnite Runners is part of Chapter 7 Season 3 and free to play everywhere. Get it through the official Fortnite site, or download it on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, the Epic Games Store, or mobile via Google Play and the App Store.
Keep an eye on the Golden Fishing Spots near the Zero Point and stack a few fishing runs into your matches. That’s really the whole strategy while this event lasts.
