Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3 sends players to Calamari Canyon for a weekly quest that asks you to use the lighthouse beam to reveal a hidden rare chest and search it. The chests stay invisible until the beam passes over them, and they vanish quickly once revealed. Here is exactly how to complete the quest and grab the 12,000 XP reward.
Where to Find the Lighthouse in Calamari Canyon
The lighthouse sits to the west of the main buildings in Calamari Canyon, right at the edge of the map near the coast. Its bright red and white exterior makes it easy to spot against the desert landscape surrounding the POI.
Drop directly onto the balcony at the top of the lighthouse from the Battle Bus to skip the climb entirely. If you land elsewhere, you can still reach the top by taking the stairs inside the building.
How to Activate the Lighthouse Beam
Walk up to the large light fixture at the top of the lighthouse and interact with it to ignite it. A prompt appears on screen once you are close enough. Igniting the light starts the beam rotating slowly around the surrounding area.
After turning it on, step outside onto the balcony instead of staying inside. You need a clear view of the ground below to track the beam as it moves.
How the Beam Reveals Hidden Rare Chests
The beam sweeps continuously around the base of the lighthouse. When it passes over a hidden chest, that chest becomes visible and a purple light beam shoots upward from its location. Revealed chests only stay visible for a short window before disappearing again.
Watch the ground from the balcony and move toward a chest as soon as its purple beam appears. Falling or gliding down from the top is usually faster than taking the stairs back down.
What to Do If a Chest Disappears Before You Open It
Chests often vanish before players reach them, which is the main reason this quest trips people up. If this happens, do not move away from the spot. The lighthouse beam runs on a continuous loop, so staying in place and waiting for the beam to swing back around will reveal the same chest again.
Position yourself right next to the chest’s last known location and keep the interact prompt ready so you can open it the instant the beam returns.
Tips for Completing the Quest Faster
- Land directly on the lighthouse balcony during the drop phase to avoid the ground approach and stair climb.
- Stay on the outer balcony after igniting the beam so you always have a clear sightline to the ground.
- If the lighthouse area is contested, wait for a quieter match instead of fighting for the same landmark, since it is a well known quest location.
- Hold your position after a chest disappears instead of wandering off, since the beam will reveal it again on its next pass.
- The chests marked by the beam are rare quality, so the loot is worth grabbing beyond just the XP reward.
Opening any hidden rare chest revealed by the lighthouse beam completes the quest and rewards 12,000 XP toward your Battle Pass progress. Play Now!
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the lighthouse located in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3?
The lighthouse is located to the west of Calamari Canyon, near the edge of the map and the coastline.
What happens if a revealed chest disappears before I open it?
Stay near the chest’s location and wait for the lighthouse beam to complete another rotation. It will reveal the same chest again.
How much XP does this quest reward?
Completing the quest by opening a hidden rare chest revealed by the lighthouse beam rewards 12,000 XP.
Do I need to open a specific chest to complete the quest?
No. Opening any hidden rare chest revealed by the beam at Calamari Canyon completes the weekly quest.
