- The lighthouse beam quest is tied to one specific lighthouse in Calamari Canyon, near the west edge of the map.
- Head to the top of the lighthouse and interact with the light to trigger the “Ignite” prompt.
- Once lit, the beam rotates and reveals two Rare Chests when it hits the rocks on the northwest side.
- One chest spawns by a boat, the other on the furthest rock to the right.
- Both chests only stay visible for a few seconds before they disappear again.
- A Launch Pad on the lighthouse helps you reach either chest before it hides.
- Opening just one chest completes the quest and rewards 12,000 XP.
Here’s how to use the lighthouse beam to reveal a hidden Rare Chest in Fortnite: get to the lighthouse in Calamari Canyon, climb to the top, ignite the light, and race to one of the two chests the beam reveals along the shore before it swings away. This is a Chapter 7 Season 3 weekly quest worth 12,000 XP, and it trips people up mostly because of timing, not difficulty. Here’s the exact process.
Where Is the Lighthouse in Fortnite?
The lighthouse for this quest is a tall building near the west end of Calamari Canyon, close to the water and right at the edge of the map. There are other lighthouses referenced in Fortnite’s history, but this specific quest only works at the one in Calamari Canyon.
How to Ignite the Lighthouse
- Travel to the lighthouse in Calamari Canyon. If you’re heading there straight off the Battle Bus, you can land directly on the balcony near the top instead of climbing all the stairs.
- If you land lower, go up the interior stairs to reach the top floor.
- In the center of the top floor, find the large lighthouse light.
- Walk up to it and press the button prompt labeled Ignite.
Once lit, the lighthouse’s lamp starts rotating on its own.
Where the Hidden Rare Chests Spawn
As the beam sweeps around and hits the rocks on the northwest side of the lighthouse, two Rare Chests appear:
- One chest spawns near a boat.
- The other spawns on the furthest rock to the right.
Both chests only stay visible for a few moments while the beam is actively lighting them. If you don’t open one in time, it hides again and won’t reappear until the beam swings back around to that spot. There’s a Launch Pad right on the lighthouse itself, which gives you a fast way to reach either chest before your window closes.
If you lose track of a chest’s exact spot, one workaround some players use is hitting the beam with a pickaxe once it lands on a rock to hold the light there briefly while you scan the area, though results with this trick can vary.
Completing the Quest
Open either of the two Rare Chests the beam reveals and the quest completes instantly. You don’t need to open both. The reward is 12,000 XP toward your Chapter 7 Season 3 Battle Pass, and since these spawn as Rare (blue) chests, expect a solid shot at Rare or Epic weapons and useful items like Seven Sliders or Shield Potions.
The beam keeps rotating indefinitely once you’ve ignited it, so if you miss the chest you were aiming for, just wait for the light to circle back or move to whichever chest it’s currently revealing.
Tips for an Easier Completion
- Play in Team Rumble if you’re struggling to complete this without interruption. The lighthouse tends to be less contested there, and instant respawns mean an elimination doesn’t cost you the quest.
- Land directly on the lighthouse balcony from the Battle Bus to skip the climb and get to the light faster than other players heading there.
- Use the on-site Launch Pad rather than running along the rocks, since the extra seconds matter with how quickly the chests hide again.
FAQ: Lighthouse Beam Quest in Fortnite
Does my whole squad get credit if one player opens the chest?
Usually not, unless the quest is specifically marked as a Team Quest. For this one, it’s safest to assume you need to personally interact with the chest to get credit.
Do the chest spawn points ever change?
The general area stays the same, but the exact spot can shift slightly. Keep following the beam along the shoreline if you don’t immediately see a chest where you expect one.
Are these guaranteed to be Rare chests?
Yes. Both chests revealed by the beam spawn specifically as Rare (blue) rarity.
More Chapter 7 Season 3 Guides
If you’re working through this season’s quest list, you’ll likely also run into Sprite-related tasks. Check out our guides on how to get a Striker Sprite, how to get a Fishy Sprite, and how to use Sprites as Back Blings once you’ve got a few mastered. For the full companion roster, see our complete list of all Sprites in Fortnite Runners.
Playing Fortnite Runners
Fortnite Runners is free to play across every major platform. Jump in through the official Fortnite site, or download it directly on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch 2, the Epic Games Store on PC, or mobile through the Google Play Store and App Store.
