This Page/Section is about an item / mechanic that has been put in The Vault.
This item has been made unavailable in standard playlists to balance the loot pool. It may return in the future.
This Item/Mechanic is not present in competitive playlists.
It 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[]
|
Balloons (Rare) |
|---|---|
| Max Stack | 10 |
|
Balloons (Rare) |
|---|---|
| Max Stack | 10 |
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|
Balloons (Rare) |
|---|---|
| Max Stack | 10 |
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|
Balloons (Epic) |
|---|---|
| Max Stack | 20 |
Obtained[]
From when the item was last obtained in Chapter 3: Season 4:
| Rarity | Chest | Rare
Chest |
Floor
Loot |
Supply
Drop |
Fishing
(Plain) |
Fishing
(Hole) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rare | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✖ | ✖ |
Balloons drop in Stacks of 3.
Strategy Guide[]
This section outlines a strategy.
Feel free to add tips, tricks and general advice about the topic.- 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 vulerable while doing so.
- Using Balloons in conjuction 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 are referred to as Balloons Consumable in the files.
- Rare: Athena_Balloons_Consumable
History[]
Season 6[]
Update v6.21[]
- Introduced in Epic rarity.
- 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[]
- Balloons 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[]
- Changed rarity to Rare.
Season 9[]
Update v9.00[]
Chapter 3: Season 2[]
Update v20.30[]
- The Icon has been updated,
- This change is not yet reflected in the in game model.
Content Update v20.30[]
- May 13th 2022, at 9 AM ET
- Unvaulted for the Donation Station voting trial period.
- May 16, 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.
- Now uses camouflage textures.
- Unvaulted as a result of winning the Donation Station voting.
Chapter 3: Season 3[]
Update v21.00[]
Chapter 3: Season 4[]
Update v22.00[]
- The Icon has been reverted.
- This change is not yet reflected in the in game model.
Update v22.00[]
- September 23rd 2022
- Unvaulted for Fortnite: Battle Royale's 5th Birthday Event.
- Now uses birthday related textures.
- Unvaulted for Fortnite: Battle Royale's 5th Birthday Event.
Update v22.00[]
- September 27th 2022
Chapter 4: Season 1[]
Update v23.00[]
- Players can gain the effect of Balloons via an Augment.
- Still uses birthday textures.
Chapter 4: Season 2[]
Update v24.00[]
Chapter 4: Season 4[]
Update v26.10[]
- September 19th 2023
Update v26.30[]
Chapter 4: Season OG[]
Update v27.10[]
- November 16th 2023
Update v27.11[]
- November 23rd, 2023
Chapter 5: Season 4[]
Update v31.20[]
- September 24th 2024
- Unvaulted as a part of the Birthday Medallion.
Update v31.30[]
- October 1st 2024
- Vaulted with the Birthday Medallion.
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.
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