Armored Battle Bus

This article is about the vehicle. For the Loading Screen of the same name, see Armored Battle Bus (Loading Screen). For the vehicle introduced in Chapter 5: Season 3, see War Bus.

This Item/Mechanic is not present in competitive playlists.

It can still be found in core playlists and other game modes when available.

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	This item has been made unavailable in standard playlists to balance the loot pool. It may return in the future.

Armored Battle Bus
Rarity	Common
Category	Vehicle
Statistics
Seats	7
Hitpoints	2,250 Health
Fuel?	Yes
Boost?	Yes
Radio?	Yes
Info
Owner	The Seven

“

The Armored Battle Bus is a Battle Bus that’s… ready for battle. This intimidating metallic machine has just about all the fixins: Chonkers tires, a Cow Catcher for extra ramming power, and a Light and Heavy Turret.

”

— Update v20.00 Patchnotes

The Armored Battle Bus is a Vehicle in Fortnite: Battle Royale. It was first introduced in Chapter 3: Season 2 through Donation Stations.

Functionality

The Armored Battle Bus can hold 7 players: 1 Driver, 2 Front Seats, 2 Rear Seats and 2 Gunners. The Armored Battle Bus will spawn with Chonkers and a Cow Catcher. The Driver has full control of the vehicle and is able to drive forwards, reverse, brake and also boost. This boost enables the vehicle to move forwards at a great speed or damage players with ease.

The passengers can shoot, heal, emote and crouch whilst on a seat of the Armored Battle Bus. There are two Seven turrets on the top of the Battle Bus: a Seven Anti-Vehicle Turret in the front and a Seven Anti-Personnel Turret in the rear. These Turrets can be used to damage structures, enemies and vehicles.

Stats

Armored Battle Bus	Party Bus
Common	Common
HP: 2,250 Health	HP: 2,250 Health
Seats: 7	Seats: 7
Boost: Consumes Fuel	Boost: Consumes Fuel

	Seven Anti-Vehicle Turret (Common)
DPS	48.75
DAMAGE	75
MAGAZINE SIZE	Infinite
FIRE RATE	0.65
RELOAD TIME	X
STRUCTURE DAMAGE	300

	Seven Anti-Personnel Turret (Common)
DPS	272
DAMAGE	40
MAGAZINE SIZE	Infinite
FIRE RATE	6.8
RELOAD TIME	3s (cooldown)
STRUCTURE DAMAGE	40

Theses turrets have identical stats to the normal Seven Anti-Personnel Turret and Seven Anti-Vehicle Turret.

Variants

The Armored Battle Bus has two variants in total.

Name	Icon	Found	Prefixed Vehicle Mods	Differences
Armored Battle Bus		Sanctuary and Reality Falls	Roof Slot: Seven Anti-Vehicle Turret and Seven Anti-Personnel Turret Bumper Slot: Cow Catcher Tires Slot: Off-Road Tires	Default variant.
Party Bus		Sanctuary and Reality Falls	Roof Slot: Seven Anti-Vehicle Turret and Seven Anti-Personnel Turret Bumper Slot: None Tires Slot: Off-Road Tires	Unique paint job. Does not have a Vehicle Mod: Cow Catcher.

Strategy Guide

This section outlines a strategy.

Feel free to add tips, tricks and general advice about the topic.

For Using

• The Armored Battle Bus will always spawn with Off Road Tires for off road movement.
• Be careful driving the Armored Battle Bus on uneven terrain as it can easily get stuck. If it does happen use Shockwave Grenades to set it free.
• The Armored Battle Bus has the highest fuel consumption of all cars so be sure to carry a Gas Can.
  • Gas Cans placed on top of the vehicle will damage the gunners and the driver even if placed in the middle part when exploded, so it's better to just put it near the Light Turret to protect the driver at least.
• Ramming an opponent when boosting will most likely earn an elimination as the enemy will be launched high in the air and deal fall damage.
• The Armored Battle Bus with a Cow Catcher makes it easy to destroy buildings and gather the loot that has fallen.
• If an opponent rides the Armored Battle Bus when you are driving, the enemy will take the Heavy Turret. Quickly switch to the next seat which is the Light Turret. The higher DPS of the Light Turret will eliminate the enemy if aimed properly. If you are with a team, warn your Light Turret gunner about the enemy.
• The Armored Battle Bus can be a tide-turning resource for teams in Team Rumble.
• The Armored Battle Bus is the only vehicle that can't be abducted by Saucers.
• The Armored Battle Bus does not guarantee direct damage to the crew to Boom Sniper, Clinger, Heisted Explosive Assault Rifle, Explosive Repeater Rifle, Proximity Grenade Launcher and Grenade Launcher users when hit due to its length.

For Countering

• The Armored Battle Bus has very high HP. Use a Heavy Sniper Rifle or a Boom Bolt as they deal the highest Vehicle damage of all weapons.
• The passengers and gunners are exposed, so try aiming at them for the knock/elimination.
• The driver's windscreen can be broken just like with a normal car.
• Having a high ground will be an advantage as the Armored Battle Bus struggles climbing up steep terrain.

History

Chapter 3: Season 2

• Update v20.00: Introduced the funding campaign for the Armored Battle Bus.
  • March 23rd 2022: Available in the Sanctuary.
  • March 24th 2022: Available in Synapse Station.
• Content Update v20.10: The Armored Battle Bus can be funded in The Daily Bugle.
  • April 13th 2022: Available in The Daily Bugle.
• Update v20.20: The Armored Battle Bus can be funded in Condo Canyon.
• Content Update v20.20: The Armored Battle Bus can be funded in Coney Crossroads.
  • April 28th 2022: Available in Condo Canyon.
  • April 30th 2022: Available in Coney Crossroads.
• Update v20.30: The Armored Battle Bus can be funded in Rocky Reels. Added to Fortnite: Creative.
• Update v20.40: The Armored Battle Bus can be funded in Tilted Towers.

Chapter 3: Season 3

• Update v21.00: The Armored Battle Bus receives a new festive coloring and a new icon.
  • The Armored Battle Bus is renamed to 'Party Bus' and it spawns in Sanctuary and Reality Falls.
  • The Armored Battle Bus no longer spawns with a Cow Catcher attached. It can still be modded with one.

Chapter 3: Season 4

• Update v22.00: Vaulted the Armored Battle Bus.

Trivia

• This is the second time the player can drive a Battle Bus. The first time was in The Devourer of Worlds Live Event, although it was in a much different context.
• This is approximated to be the biggest "car" in Battle Royale.
• When the vehicle's radio is on, the lights inside the Bus activate, as if there was a disco ball inside. The horn also changes when the radio is on.
• The Armored Battle Bus is designated as Uncommon in the files, but like all vehicles, is Common when pinged or the player is eliminated by it.
• It will play the OG Battle Bus Music when boosting. The music remains playing even if the game is paused in the Replay Client.
• In Chapter 3: Season 3, even though that the Cow Catcher is in the vehicle's marked icon, it doesn't have a Cow Catcher in-game.

Gallery

• Concept Art
• Other

Concept Art

Concept Art by High Voltage Software

Other

Icon before Update v21.00.

Donation Station for the Armored Battle Bus

Armored Battle Bus (Loading Screen)

See Also

• War Bus, a vehicle with a similar function.