Looking to elevate your Fortnite Creative experience? Adding a custom reticle can enhance aiming precision and bring a personalized touch—especially useful for competitive maps like 1v1 arenas. Whether it’s a precise dot, a V-shape, or even a smiley face, this guide walks you through how to set up a custom reticle in Fortnite Creative.

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Step 1: Adjust HUD Settings

Before building the reticle, you’ll want to modify your HUD settings for optimal display:

1. Open Settings and navigate to the HUD tab (third tab).
2. Set your HUD Scale to 75%—a commonly used size that works well with most reticles. Adjust as needed.
3. Turn Reticle: OFF to disable the default crosshair and display only your custom reticle.

💡 Tip: For multiplayer or 1v1 maps, place a sign or message to remind players of the correct HUD settings.

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Step 2: Set Up the HUD Message Device

Now it’s time to display your custom reticle symbol on-screen.

1. Open the Devices tab and select the HUD Message Device.
2. Place it anywhere in your map.
3. Configure the following settings:
   • Message: Enter the symbol or text you want (e.g., •, ^, or :)).
   • Display Time: Set to Permanent.
   • Text Style: Set to Small for minimal screen obstruction.
   • Message Priority: Set to Critical to prevent it from being overridden.
   • Show When Receiving From: Set to Channel 1 (or another designated channel).

🎯 Want multiple reticle styles? Assign each HUD Message Device to its own channel (e.g., Channel 1, Channel 2, etc.) for easy switching.

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Step 3: Create a Visual Reticle (Optional Method)

For more artistic or symbolic reticles, you can use shapes instead of text:

1. Open the Shapes Cube Gallery.
2. Choose a shape and resize it to a small dot or marker.
3. Slightly embed the shape into a wall or background to line it up visually.
4. Use a Billboard Device for fine detailing:
   • Border: Off
   • Background: None
   • Text Color: White (or your preference)
   • Font: Burbank
   • Position: Center screen; fine-tune as needed

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Step 4: Add a Button for Activation

Let players activate the reticle manually with a button press:

1. Go to the Devices tab and select the Button Device.
2. Place it near the player’s spawn or under the reticle area.
3. Set the following options:
   • When Interacted With: Transmit on Channel 1 (or match the appropriate reticle channel).
   • Text Style & Color: Customize to match your map’s theme (e.g., blue, bold blue, orange, etc.).

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Step 5: Test Your Custom Reticle

Now it’s time to try it in action:

• Launch the map and press the button.
• Your custom reticle should now appear on the screen.
• Enter a quick 1v1 test match to verify that it’s accurately aligned and doesn’t interfere with gameplay.

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Conclusion

A custom reticle in Fortnite Creative adds a unique flair and improves accuracy—especially in competitive scenarios. With simple tools like the HUD Message Device, Shape Gallery, and Button Device, you can design and activate a reticle tailored to your style. Don’t be afraid to experiment with different symbols, fonts, and colors to find your perfect crosshair.

Happy building—and good luck in your next 1v1! 🎮