Every weapon and item in the Fortnite Battle Royale Vault – Updated September 9 2019
Developers rarely add a new item or weapon to a game just to remove it a few months later. The developers of Fortnite, however, don’t tend to follow normal conventions.
Instead, Epic Games regularly remove items from their massively popular battle royale game, placing them into the Vault.
The development team do this as a way to keep the game fresh and innovative, never allowing one style of play to dominate the game for too long.
While items that are vaulted are taken out of the hands of players, Epic Games have stated that any weapons or item removed from the game has a chance of returning to the game at any time.
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With that in mind, here is a look at every item that has been vaulted in Fortnite Battle Royale.
Zapotron – Vaulted: September 29, 2017
Submachine Gun – Vaulted: February 12, 2018
Crossbow – Vaulted: May 1, 2018
Revolver – Vaulted: September 6, 2018
Light Machine Gun – Vaulted: September 27, 2018
Remote Explosives – Vaulted: September 27, 2018
Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle – Vaulted: November 1, 2018
Chiller – Vaulted: December 6, 2018
Double Barrel Shotgun – Vaulted: December 6, 2018
Infinity Blade – Vaulted: December 14, 2018
Burst Assault Rifle – Vaulted: January 8, 2019
Port-A-Fortress – Vaulted: January 22, 2019
Behind the Burst Rifle, this was probably one of the most surprising Vaults we’ve seen in the game’s history. While it’s true that FaZe’s Turner ‘Tfue’ Tenney recently found a bug that made the item pretty powerful, there were many players who swore by the Grappler.
It seems as though Epic is wants to cut down on some of the mobility options in the game and the Grappler was simply next in line.
Bolt-action Sniper Rifle – Vaulted: January 29, 2019
The classic sniper rifle has been placed in the vault to the surprise of many fans. The popular weapon had been one of the most-used items in the game but Epic decided to take it away.
Heavy Shotgun – Vaulted: January 29, 2019
The Heavy Shotgun was added back on March 22, 2018, adding variety to the close-quarters combat selection of weapons in the game. Since it’s addition, it had been through a number of changes – mainly nerfs – in a bid to make the weapon balanced.
However, Epic have made the move to vault the weapon, shrinking the pool of shotguns available to players in-game.
Submachine Gun – Vaulted: January 29, 2019
Burst Assault Rifle – Vaulted: January 29, 2019
It’s ability to do damage at short-range will be missed by some fans who made it a regular part of their arsenal.
Boombox – Vaulted: February 5, 2019
However, the introduction of Bottle Rockets means that players will still be able to take down enemy builds.
Grenade – Vaulted: February 14, 2019
Sneaky Snowman – Vaulted: February 28, 2019
Even though players appreciated a bug that let the item absorb fall damage the Snowman was vaulted with the 8.00 patch on February 28.
Chiller Grenade – Vaulted: February 28, 2019
There were a lot of ways to troll opponents with the Chiller Grenade, but Epic Games pulled the plug on it before the start of Season 8.
X-4 Stormwing – Vaulted: February 28, 2019
Shopping Cart – Vaulted: February 28, 2019
Even though the vehicle had its uses in the game, the Kart was vaulted in the 8.00 patch.
Impulse Grenade – Unvaulted March 12, 2019
Pump Shotgun – Vaulted May 9 2019
The Buried Treasure item fit in well with the pirate theme of Season 8, but a move to futuristic Season 9 meant there was no room for the the map.
Poison Dart Trap – Vaulted May 9 2019
Suppressed Assault Rifle – Vaulted May 9 2019
The Compact SMG waved farewell to Fortnite Battle Royale in the v9.01 patch, as Epic Games introduced the new Tactical Assault Rifle. The developers stated that they wanted to “reduce the availability of high rate-of-fire weapons,” which spelled the end for the weapon which looked an awful lot like a P90.
Suppressed Submachine Gun – Vaulted May 29 2019
For a short period, the Suppressed Submachine Gun was one of the most useful weapons in the game, but after the return of the Drum Gun it became largely irrelevant in the meta, and convinced Epic Games that it was time for it to move on.
Hunting Rifle – Vaulted June 6 2019
The Hunting Rifle has become somewhat outclassed by the Infantry Rifle,” wrote the developers in the patch notes. “In addition, there are a few Sniper Rifle options available and we feel it doesn’t currently fill a necessary role in the item lineup.”
Boom Bow – Vaulted June 18 2019
A bow which fired bolts with shotgun shells attached to the front, the weapon’s range meant it dealt damage to players even if the shot didn’t actually connect with the play, and also tore through opponent’s structures with ease.
It’s safe to say that not many tears were shed when Epic Games announced it’s departure on June 18.
Dual Pistols – Vaulted June 19 2019
Dataminers have already found a brand new Revolver in the game’s files, so it’s possible that the developers may already have its replacement lined up.
Dynamite – Vaulted June 19 2019
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The Rare (blue) variant of the Tactical Assault Rifle was vaulted on its own on June 25, leaving the Purple and Gold variants still in the game. This hybrid SMG/AR was likely vaulted due to the reintroduction of the Drum Gun.
Impulse Grenade – Vaulted June 25 2019
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Impulse Grenades were put into the vault, as the similar – albeit stronger -Shockwave Grenade was simultaneously unvaulted. No more impulsing your teammates to their deaths.
Rift to Go – Vaulted June 25 2019
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The Rift to Go was the final item vaulted in the 9.30 update. While you can still find Rifts in specific locations around the map, the portable version found in chests is no longer available.
Suppressed Sniper Rifle – Vaulted July 17 2019
The Suppressed Sniper Rifle was vaulted, in both its Epic and Legendary forms. The original un-silenced Bolt Action Sniper Rifle was unvaulted simultaneously, in all three rarities.
Baller – Vaulted August 1 2019
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The controversial Baller was notoriously hard for Epic Games to balance, and was vaulted at the start of Season X, just after the Fortnite World Cup.
Quadcrasher – Vaulted August 1 2019
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Similar to the Ballers, the Quadcrashers were vaulted as Epic Games look to reduce players’ mobility when getting around the map. The hoverboard, however, remains.
Flint-Knock Pistol – Vaulted August 1 2019
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Both the Flint-Knock Pistol’s variants were vaulted with Season 10’s inception. The pistol was best known for its knock-back ability, on both the victim and the user, which could also negate fall damage.
Shadow Bomb – Vaulted August 1 2019
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The Shadow Bomb rendered users nearly invisible, as well as granting double jump abilities, allowing for getaways out of tight spots. Players will have to find other escape routes now.
Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle – Vaulted August 1 2019
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The Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle was re-vaulted on August 1, following a few months in the game. It has since been replaced by the fully Automatic Sniper Rifle and the Storm Scout Sniper.
Epic & Legendary Tactical AR – Vaulted August 1 2019
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On August 1, both the Epic and Legendary Tactical Assault Rifles joined the rare variant in the vault, signalling the end for this AR/SMG hybrid in Fortnite Battle Royale.
Mounted Turret – Vaulted August 1 2019
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The Mounted Turret was widely considered overpowered when first added, but adjustments to the player hit box while using it saw its popularity fall. This fell to the point where it was no longer considered worthwhile in the game.
Air Strike – Vaulted August 1 2019
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The Air Strike was vaulted on August 1, just three weeks after its introduction into the game. It was widely accused of further lowering the skill gap between skilful and less skilled players.
Itemized Glider Redeploy – Vaulted August 1 2019
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The Glider Redeploy Item was vaulted on August 1, as part of Epic’s efforts to reduce player mobility. While its second stint in the game didn’t prove to be as controversial as its first, many were glad to see the back of it.
Storm Flip – Vaulted August 27, 2019
Drum Gun – Vaulted August 27, 2019
The Combat Shotgun was a controversial addition to Fortnite, and many pro players and community members were glad to see the back of it when Epic Games finally decided to remove it from the game on September 5. Known for it’s incredible range and deadly power, the weapon was a go-to, that was until its time was up according to Epic Games.
Let us know if there are any items or weapons that we’ve missed!
This article was last updated on Tuesday, August 27 2019 at 10:42 AM EST.