How to solve Encrypted Cipher Quests in Fortnite

In Fortnite, you can complete several quests and challenges, and one of them includes the new Encrypted Cipher Quests. Instead of highlighted locations and objectives, the Encrypted Cipher Quests revolve around cipher codes, and you have to decode them to see the hidden message. Here's how to solve all the Encrypted Cipher Quests in Fortnite.

How to solve all Encrypted Cipher Quests in Fortnite

The Encrypted Cipher Quests are divided into multiple stages, and each stage has a specific code. Deciphering this code reveals a clue for the challenge. While these codes can look challenging on the surface, they can be solved through a simple numeric substitution cipher system. For instance, the teaser posted by Epic Games can be solved by substituting the numerals with alphabets, where A = 1, B = 2, C = 3, and so on. This translates 3 18 1 3 11 20 8 5 3 15 4 5 into 'Crack The Code.'

The other code that will be essential to solving the Encrypted Cipher Quest is actually a date. The Encrypted Cipher Quests ends on 03.10.2023. This date is crucial to decoding the quest codes as you'll need to subtract the numerals from each of the stage quest codes to solve the cipher. We have provided a substitution table below to help you solve these encrypted codes easily by corresponding the numerals with the alphabet.

How to solve 1.17.23.9.14. 19.19.24.1.21.6 Encrypted Cipher Quest in Fortnite

Now, for the first stage of the Encrypted Cipher Quests, you'll notice the code is 1.17.23.9.14. 19.19.24.1.21.6. Solving this code reveals the location where you'll need to go. To solve the code, simply subtract the end date of the Encrypted Cipher Quest from the quest stage code. Since the date consists of eight numbers, you need to repeat the numerals in sequence.

• 1 - 0 = A
• 17 - 3 = N
• 23 - 1 = V
• 9 - 0 = I
• 14 - 2 = L
• 19 - 0 = S
• 19 - 2 = Q
• 24 - 3 = U
• 1 - 0 = A
• 21 - 3 = R
• 6 - 1 = E

Check the subtraction formula above to see how to get the encrypted message. So the solution to the first quest code is Anvil Square.

How to inspect the wall beneath the eastern building in Fortnite

The first stage of the Encrypted Cipher Quest has the following message - Inspect the Wall...beneath the eastern building at...[Message Encrypted]. After decoding the cipher, you'll get the answer as Anvil Square. So, you must inspect the wall beneath the eastern building at Anvil Square.

Visit the location, and go to the floor below in the small hut on the left of the Reboot van at Anvil Square. You'll see a mechanical table with the interact symbol. Interact with the table to solve the first stage of the Encrypted Cipher quest. Remember, solving the first stage of the Encrypted Cipher Quest unlocks the second stage.

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How to solve 19.19.19.1.27. 1.22. 22.16.15.10.20.21. 2.17.26.12 Encrypted Cipher Quest in Fortnite

For the second stage, you'll be given another code - 19.19.19.1.27. 1.22. 22.16.15.10.20.21. 2.17.26.12 . Following the pattern we have established before, you need to subtract the end date of the Encrypted Cipher Quest from the second quest code. This will solve the code and reveal the second location that you need to visit. After solving the code, you need to head to the white circle shown on the map image above.

• 19 - 0 = S
• 19 - 3 = P
• 19 - 1 = R
• 1 - 0 = A
• 27 - 2 - Y
• 1 - 0 = A
• 22 - 2 = T
• 22 - 3 = S
• 16 - 0 = P
• 15 - 3 = L
• 10 - 1 = I
• 20 - 0 = T
• 21 - 2 = S
• 2 - 0 = B
• 17 - 2 = O
• 26 - 3 = W
• 12 - 0 = L

Follow the subtraction formula above to see how to get the encrypted message. The solution to the second quest code is Spray At Splits Bowl.

Where to Spray At Splits Bowl in Faulty Splits in Fortnite

Splits Bowl is one of the areas at the Faulty Splits POI, and you will find Joni the Red NPC over here. You need to visit the Splits Bowl building and spray on the right-hand side wall as shown in the image above. While spraying on the wall at this location, you'll notice that Distant Roar spray is the only one available. Spray it on the wall to complete the second stage of the Encrypted Cipher Quests.

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How to solve 12.18.15.5.14.25. 14.4.2.22 Encrypted Cipher Quest in Fortnite

Stage three of the Encrypted Cipher Quest involves another code and solving it reveals the location that you need to visit. The code is 12.18.15.5.14.25. 14.4.2.22, and the solution is listed below.

• 12 - 0 = L
• 18 - 3 = O
• 15 - 1 = N
• 5 - 0 = E
• 14 - 2 = L
• 25 - 0 = Y
• 14 - 2 = L
• 4 - 3 = A
• 2 - 0 = B
• 22 - 3 = S

After decrypting this code, you'll find that the answer is Lonely Labs. Visit the POI to complete the third stage of the Encrypted Cypher Quests.

Where to find the entrance to the computer room in Lonely Labs in Fortnite Encrypted Cipher Quest

After reaching Lonely Lab, you need to visit the Capture Point area located on the southeastern side of the POI. You'll find three red metal crates here, enter the first crate to on the right-hand side. This is where you'll find a tunnel that leads down to the computer lab. Walk down the stairs, stand in front of the four computers, and interact with them to complete the third stage of the Encrypted Cypher Quests.

How to solve 19.11.2.20.22.5.20.8.4. 22.13.1.4.19 Encrypted Cipher Quest in Fortnite

Stage four of the Encrypted Cipher Quests features another code that you need to solve. For this challenge, you'll also get a text hint that says, 'dig on top of.' The code is 19.11.2.20.22.5.20.8.4. 22.13.1.4.19, and the solution is listed below.

• 19 - 0 = S
• 11 - 3 = H
• 2 - 1 = A
• 20 - 0 = T
• 22 - 2 = T
• 5 - 0 = E
• 20 - 2 = R
• 8 - 3 = E
• 4 - 0 = D
• 22 - 3 = S
• 13 - 1 = L
• 1 - 0 = A
• 4 - 2 = B
• 19 - 0 = S

The solution to this code is Shattered Slabs.

Where to dig at Shattered Slabs in Fortnite Encrypted Cipher Quests

This means you need to visit the Shattered Slabs POI. There will be a glowing area on the ground at the northwestern side of Shattered Slabs, this is where you must dig the ground. Check the red circle on the image above to see the exact location of this glowing area.

Once you reach the spot, simply use your harvesting tool to dig the ground. An arcade gaming machine comes out of the glowing ground, and this completes the stage four of Encrypted Cipher Quests in Fortnite.

When will more Encrypted Cipher Quests arrive in Fortnite?

The Encrypted Cipher Quests will be available till March 3, 2023, and you'll get a few more stages to complete. Each of these stages will have different codes that you can decipher by using the same formula as shown above. We will update this page with more Encrypted Cipher Quests as they release in-game.

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