This article is about the item stored in the inventory. For other another way to gain balloons, see Medallions. For for another way to gain balloons, see Augments.
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This item can currently be obtained in Reload and OG.  |
| It is available in the loot pool and can be obtained through different means. |
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This item is currently vaulted in Battle Royale. |
| This has been made unavailable to balance the loot pool, and may return in the future. It is still available in Creative and UEFN. |
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This item isn't present in competitive playlists. |
| This item can still be found in core playlists and other game modes when available. |
| “ | Attaches a balloon to the player, allowing them to float.
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- — In-Game Description
Balloons are a Utility Item in Fortnite: Battle Royale that was introduced in Season 6.
Functionality[]
Balloons work with up to three uses of them at a time. The player can deploy a balloon by pressing the fire button, which adds one to their back. This will reduce their gravity, and negate fall damage. Adding two balloons to a player reduces gravity even further. Adding a third balloon causes the player to be lifted upwards. Balloons only last a short amount of time, and so cannot be abused by floating to the top of the map. Pressing crouch releases a Balloon, and enemy players can shoot them to destroy them.
Stats[]
Item Changes[]
Base Version[]
Season 6[]
Update v6.21[]
- Added.
- Players can deploy 6 of them at a time to reduce gravity and or float.
- Balloons must be held in order to gain these benefits.
- Max Stack is 20.
- Pressing the ADS button or Jump, releases a Balloon.
Season 7[]
Update v7.00[]
- Reworked:
- When used, the player can switch to items and weaponry.
- Players can only use 3 balloons at a time.
- Jump is used to released Balloons.
- Max Stack is 10.
Update v7.10[]
- The Jump Button no longer releases Balloons, it is now bound to the Crouch Button.
Update v7.20[]
Chapter 3: Season 2[]
Update v20.30[]
- Updated Icon.
- This change is not yet reflected on the in game textures.
Update v20.40[]
- Now uses camouflage textures.
Chapter 3: Season 4[]
Update v22.00[]
- The Icon has been reverted.
- This change is not yet reflected on the in game textures.
Update v22.10[]
- Now uses birthday related textures.
Strategy Guide[]
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This section outlines a strategy. |
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- If you are falling, you can quickly spam balloons to quickly lose speed and not take fall damage.
- Adding a single balloon to your player can increase the speed at which the player can traverse the map by using the low gravity to jump longer distances.
- Balloons can be used to take the high ground from unsuspecting players. This can be risky, however, as you're very vulnerable while doing so.
- Using Balloons in conjunction with an item that prevents fall damage, such as a Shockwave Grenade, can allow you to traverse the map incredibly quickly. In addition, if you're being shot at, you can unequip your Balloons without needing to worry about taking fall damage.
- Using Balloons up high with a scoped weapon like the Red-Eye Assault Rifle or an explosive weapon like the Ex-Caliber Rifle can allow you to rain down shots from an angle opponents probably won't be protected from.
Item ID[]
Balloons in are Fortnite OG is referred to as Balloons Consumable in the files
- Epic: Figment_Athena_Balloons_Consumable
Mode Specific History[]
Battle Royale and Zero Build History[]
Chapter 3: Season 2[]
Content Update v20.30[]
- May 13th 2022, at 9 AM ET: Unvaulted for the Donation Station voting trial period.
- May 16 2022, at 11:59 PM ET: Vaulted as the Donation Station voting trial period has completed.
Update v20.40[]
- May 19th 2022: Unvaulted as a result of winning the Donation Station voting.
Chapter 3: Season 3[]
Update v21.00[]
- Vaulted.
Update v22.00[]
- September 23rd 2022: Unvaulted for Fortnite: Battle Royale's 5th Birthday Event.
- September 27th 2022: Vaulted.
Chapter 4: Season 4[]
Update v26.10[]
- September 19th 2023: Unvaulted for Fortnite: Battle Royale's 6th Birthday.
Update v26.30[]
- Vaulted.
Chapter 4: Season OG[]
Update v27.10[]
- November 16th 2023: Unvaulted.
Update v27.11[]
- November 23rd 2023: Vaulted.
Chapter 6: Season 3[]
Update v36.10[]
- July 3rd 2025: Unvaulted for 14 Days of Summer 2025.
- July 4th 2025: Vaulted.
Chapter 6: Season 4[]
Update v37.30[]
- September 23rd 2025: Unvaulted for Fortnite Battle Royale's 8th Birthday.
Update v37.31[]
- September 30th 2025 at 5:30pm ET: Vaulted.
Fortnite OG History[]
OG Chapter 1: Season 5[]
Update v37.30[]
- September 23rd 2025: Introduced for Fortnite Battle Royale's 8th Birthday.
Update v37.31[]
- September 30th 2025 at 8:10pm ET: Vaulted.
News Tab[]
| Image | Description | Date |
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Test it before you suggest it! Soon you’ll have to vote for which item stays. But for now you get the best of both. Hop in and test Balloons vs. the Bubble Shield. |
May 13th 2022 |
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You (and your bars) have decided! The Balloons are the preferred item to stay on the Island. |
May 19th 2022 |
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Balloons Inflate balloons to defy gravity! Add balloons to increase your altitude! |
October 28th 2018 |
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Global Effort Trial Period A new Global Effort is on the way. Try out the Shield Bubble and the Balloon before their funding station vote starts! |
May 14th 2022 |
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Balloon Unvaulted The Shield Bubble vs Balloon Global Effort has been completed and the Balloon is now available! |
May 19th 2022 |
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Season 6 Update Notes
- Added Havoc Stone: Munch on these mysterious rocks and get up to 45 seconds of Nitro.
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October 2nd 2025 |
Trivia[]
- Players hit by a Boogie Bomb will drop their balloons.
- Balloons appear as a small bag on the floor, rather than a Balloon itself.
- Balloons are so far the only item to ever have their icon and model reverted back to their original.
Gallery[]
Promotional Images[]
BALLOONS NEW ITEM
Trailer
Promo for the Balloons for their Donation Station vote.
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