1. Find the Best Landing Spot

When you’re on the bus do not jump off with the crowd.
Find a spot where it’s not crowded so you have a less chance of dying in the beginning. For example, go to the gas station where there is enough loot to fill your inventory and people won’t find you there cause it’s a really small area.
2. Build Properly

Building! At first it may seem like it’s a waste of time, but trust me it’s not. If you just keep trying you might just get the hang of it.
3. Stay inside the Circle

Staying out of the storm is one of the most important things in Fortnite. Never go back into the storm to get loot, your teammate (unless they’re dying), or to finish a battle with your opponent. There will always be time to run away from the storm, make this your main priority.
4. Don’t make a sound

Make as little as sound possible! Don’t sprint often, crouching is preferable when you’re sneaking around like behind a bush. You don’t want your opponents to hear you or else they are going to kill you!
5. Know your weapons

If you’re gonna play Fortnite you better know your guns! If you don’t this may happen to you. Say you were on a one on one and your opponent is really far and you pick up a shotgun. I hate to tell you this, but you’re going to die! SO KNOW YOUR WEAPONS!