John Wick is back in action—the legendary mercenary has returned to Fortnite as part of the Chapter 7, Season 3, Battle Pass. While fans are storming the store for He-Man from Masters of the Universe and battling the boss Skeletor, true hardcore players are hunting for the icon’s new weapon. The mythical Baba Yaga 9mm pistol has arrived in the game—an ultimate weapon that will take some serious effort to obtain. You can find Baba Yaga himself on the Fortnite Runners map and claim his iconic weapon right now, but there are a few caveats.
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Where can I find John Wick on the Fortnite Runners map?
Baba Yaga himself is wandering around the eastern part of Squid Canyon—his gun is holstered, but you can’t take it by force. The iconic assassin is available as a peaceful NPC, so shooting him is pointless. However, for 350 gold, you can recruit him to your squad as a heavy weapons specialist. The only thing that’s a bit off-putting is the price, but it’s a great companion for the final zones.
How do I get the mythical 9mm Baba Yaga pistol?
You get the weapon for rescuing John Wick’s dog—yes, that one. The quest is closely tied to the Battle Pass quest to obtain the “Dog (Ink & Quill)” pet.
You’ll have to rescue the poor dog from its cage at one of two points on the Fortnite Runners map:
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Battle Grove Sewers—look for an underground entrance closer to the center of the location.
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Sinister Streak Southern Edge—the cage is hidden in the outermost building to the south.
The pattern is the same everywhere: clear out the two starting guards near the cage, then fight off the arriving reinforcements. Tip: aim for the head to conserve ammo. Once the assault is complete, pick the lock.
The pistol drops right out of the cage, but Korean randomness is harsh. The drop rate for the mythical weapon “Baba Yaga’s 9mm” isn’t 100%.
A 21-round semi-automatic barrel with insane damage is a royal reward, but the cage could easily drop the legendary Lanshead pistol instead. If you’re unlucky the first time, you’ll have to try a second round in the next match. Make sure to try out the gun while the next patch is being teased, because when the servers go down for maintenance, the pace of the game will be interrupted, and you risk missing out on the opportunity to show off your new weapon.
