So the Dark Voyager went and destroyed the Battle Bus during the Zero Hour live event, and now we’re all stuck surfing into the island on a giant tsunami wave. Cool? Sure. Practical? Not so much. That’s where Dummy comes in—one of the NPCs in Fortnite Chapter 7—asking us to help rebuild the Battle Bus so we can get back to normal drops.
If you’ve been wondering how to complete that first Battle Bus Quest and collect those 20 Battle Bus parts, you’re in the right place. Let me break it down for you.
What Are Battle Bus Parts and Why Do You Need Them?
Battle Bus parts are quest items tied to the Battle Bus reconstruction effort in Fortnite Chapter 7. Right now, dropping from a tsunami wave limits your ability to reach certain landing spots efficiently. Rebuilding the Battle Bus restores the classic drop experience, so yeah—it’s worth doing.
The good news? You don’t need to scavenge the entire map blindly. These parts spawn in containers, which makes hunting them down way more predictable.
Where to Find Battle Bus Parts
Battle Bus parts can be found inside most types of containers across the island, including:
- Chests (regular and rare)
- Ammo boxes
- Produce boxes
- Supply drops
Basically, if you can open it, there’s a chance it has a Battle Bus part inside. This makes progressing through the quest pretty straightforward as long as you’re looting consistently.
Tips to Speed Up Your Battle Bus Part Hunt
Want to knock this quest out quickly? Here’s how to maximize your efficiency:
1. Drop at High-Loot Locations
Head to named POIs with tons of chest spawns. Places like Battlewood Boulevard and Sandy Strip are solid choices because they’re packed with lootable containers. The more containers you open, the faster you’ll collect all 20 parts.
Not sure where to land? Check out our guide on the best landing spots in Chapter 7 for more recommendations.
2. Don’t Sleep on Produce Boxes
Here’s a mistake I see people make all the time: focusing only on chests. Sure, chests are great, but produce boxes have the same chance of dropping Battle Bus parts. You’ll find these in shops, restaurants, storage sheds, and kitchens all over the map. Open everything you see, and you’ll finish this quest way faster.
3. Use Job Boards to Your Advantage
If you spot a Supply Drop or Treasure Chest job board sign, activate it. These boards help you locate rare chests and supply drops, which have high spawn rates for Battle Bus parts. It’s like getting a treasure map handed to you—don’t ignore it.
4. Play Smart, Not Just Fast
You don’t have to rush this in one match. Battle Bus parts will naturally accumulate over a few games if you’re looting normally. That said, if you want to wrap it up ASAP, commit to a loot-heavy drop and prioritize container-dense buildings.
Other Chapter 7 Tips and Guides
While you’re grinding for Battle Bus parts, you might also want to check out:
- How to self-revive in Chapter 7
- How to get and use Unstable Element
- How to get the free Felino’s Skin
- When the Battle Bus will return (spoiler: you’re helping make that happen)
- Boss locations and Mythic loot
- How to become a Boss yourself
- How to get and use Wingsuits
And if you’re curious about what else is new this season, our complete Chapter 7 Season 1 guide and Battle Pass breakdown have you covered.
Ending With
Collecting Battle Bus parts isn’t complicated—just loot containers, prioritize high-density areas, and remember that produce boxes count too. Within a few matches, you’ll have all 20 parts and be one step closer to restoring the iconic Battle Bus.
Now get out there and start looting. Dummy’s counting on you.
For more on Fortnite and everything Chapter 7 has to offer, check out the game’s Wikipedia page or dive into our other guides. And if you’re looking for the Fame-brella Victory Umbrella, here’s how to get it.
