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Chapter 5[]

The media represented on this page has been created by a second/third party.
This content is not originally part of the game but has been introduced through a special collaboration.
This item is currently vaulted in Battle Royale.
This has been made unavailable to balance the loot pool, and may return in the future.

Fire arcane blasts from your fingertips or concentrate your energy into a mystical bomb to devestate your enemies.
— In-Game Description

Doctor Doom's Arcane Gauntlets is an Uncategorized Item in Fortnite: Battle Royale that was added in Chapter 5: Season 4.

Functionality[]

Doctor Doom's Arcane Gauntlets allow the player to shoot small blasts of explosive green energy, which are affected by gravity and explode on impact. Hitting multiple opponents in close range will deal equal damage to both of them.

Alternatively, it has a second attack that launches a Mystical Bomb which deals 90 damage to players, but in exchange has a 11 second cooldown between uses.

Stats[]

Doctor Doom's Arcane Gauntlets
(Mythic)
DPS 75
DAMAGE 50
MAGAZINE SIZE
FIRE RATE 1.5
RELOAD TIME 11s (Mystical Bomb)
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 75

Obtaining[]

As of Update v32.00, Doctor Doom's Arcane Gauntlets cannot currently be obtained in Battle Royale and Zero Build as it has been vaulted.

Obtaining History[]

Chapter 5: Season 4[]

Update v31.00[]

Chapter 2 Remix[]

Update v32.00[]

  • Can not currently be obtained as it has been vaulted.

Sounds[]

Doctor Doom's Arcane Gauntlets Sounds
Sounds ID
Pickup Hightower_Date_Gauntlet_Pickup
Equip Hightower_Date_Gauntlet_Equip
Shooting Close Date_Gauntlet_Primary_Fire_1P_Close_01Date_Gauntlet_Primary_Fire_1P_Close_02Date_Gauntlet_Primary_Fire_1P_Close_03Date_Gauntlet_Primary_Fire_1P_Close_04Date_Gauntlet_Primary_Fire_1P_Close_XX
Medium Date_Gauntlet_Primary_Fire_3P_Medium_01Date_Gauntlet_Primary_Fire_3P_Medium_02Date_Gauntlet_Primary_Fire_3P_Medium_03Date_Gauntlet_Primary_Fire_3P_Medium_04Date_Gauntlet_Primary_Fire_3P_Medium_XX
Distant Date_Gauntlet_Primary_Fire_3P_Distant_01Date_Gauntlet_Primary_Fire_3P_Distant_02Date_Gauntlet_Primary_Fire_3P_Distant_03Date_Gauntlet_Primary_Fire_3P_Distant_04Date_Gauntlet_Primary_Fire_3P_Distant_XX
Explosion Date_Gauntlet_Primary_Fire_Expl_Close_01Date_Gauntlet_Primary_Fire_Expl_Close_02Date_Gauntlet_Primary_Fire_Expl_Close_03Date_Gauntlet_Primary_Fire_Expl_Close_04Date_Gauntlet_Primary_Fire_Expl_Close_XX
Fly By Date_Gauntlet_Primary_Fire_Flyby_01Date_Gauntlet_Primary_Fire_Flyby_02Date_Gauntlet_Primary_Fire_Flyby_03Date_Gauntlet_Primary_Fire_Flyby_04Date_Gauntlet_Primary_Fire_Flyby_05Date_Gauntlet_Primary_Fire_Flyby_XX
Arm Swing Date_Gauntlet_Primary_Fire_Arm_Swing_01Date_Gauntlet_Primary_Fire_Arm_Swing_02Date_Gauntlet_Primary_Fire_Arm_Swing_03Date_Gauntlet_Primary_Fire_Arm_Swing_04Date_Gauntlet_Primary_Fire_Arm_Swing_XX
Build Close Date_Gauntlet_Secondary_Build_1P_Close_01Date_Gauntlet_Secondary_Build_1P_Close_02Date_Gauntlet_Secondary_Build_1P_Close_03Date_Gauntlet_Secondary_Build_1P_Close_XX
Medium Date_Gauntlet_Secondary_Build_3P_Medium_01
Distant Date_Gauntlet_Secondary_Build_3P_Distant_01
Secondary Shooting Close Date_Gauntlet_Secondary_Fire_1P_Close_01Date_Gauntlet_Secondary_Fire_1P_Close_02Date_Gauntlet_Secondary_Fire_1P_Close_03Date_Gauntlet_Secondary_Fire_1P_Close_XX
Medium Date_Gauntlet_Secondary_Fire_3P_Medium_02
Distant Date_Gauntlet_Secondary_Fire_3P_Distant_01Date_Gauntlet_Secondary_Fire_3P_Distant_02Date_Gauntlet_Secondary_Fire_3P_Distant_03Date_Gauntlet_Secondary_Fire_3P_Distant_XX
Projectile Impact Close Date_Gauntlet_Secondary_Proj_Impt_Close_01Date_Gauntlet_Secondary_Proj_Impt_Close_02Date_Gauntlet_Secondary_Proj_Impt_Close_03Date_Gauntlet_Secondary_Proj_Impt_Close_XX
Medium Date_Gauntlet_Secondary_Proj_Impt_Med_01Date_Gauntlet_Secondary_Proj_Impt_Med_02Date_Gauntlet_Secondary_Proj_Impt_Med_03Date_Gauntlet_Secondary_Proj_Impt_Med_XX
Distant Date_Gauntlet_Secondary_Proj_Impt_Dist_01Date_Gauntlet_Secondary_Proj_Impt_Dist_02Date_Gauntlet_Secondary_Proj_Impt_Dist_03Date_Gauntlet_Secondary_Proj_Impt_Dist_XX
Overheat Overheat Date_Gauntlet_Primary_Fire_Overheat_01
Warning Date_Gauntlet_Primary_Fire_Overheat_Warning
Projectile Woosh Date_Gauntlet_Secondary_Proj_Whoosh_01Date_Gauntlet_Secondary_Proj_Whoosh_02Date_Gauntlet_Secondary_Proj_Whoosh_03Date_Gauntlet_Secondary_Proj_Whoosh_XX
Drop Drop Date_Gauntlet_Drop_01
Land Date_Gauntlet_Drop_Land_01

Strategy[]

This section outlines a strategy.
Feel free to add tips, tricks and general advice about the topic.
  • Doctor Doom's Arcane Gauntlets are useful for dealing damage to opponents hiding behind cover.
  • Doctor Doom's Arcane Gauntlets are not recommended for building playlists due to their low structure damage.
  • Even though Doctor Doom's Arcane Gauntlets may not grant fall damage immunity, you can still save yourself by using the Mystical Bomb attack in the air.
  • Try not to use Doctor Doom's Arcane Gauntlets at anything farther than medium range due to this weapon's slow projectile speed and bullet drop.
  • Doctor Doom's Arcane Gauntlets can be used in conjunction with a Shockwave Grenade to deal damage from an unexpected angle.
  • Doctor Doom's Arcane Gauntlets can be especially useful in early-game scenarios due to their unlimited ammo reserve.
  • You cannot fish with Doctor Doom's Arcane Gauntlets with the normal projectiles. But the added Mystical Bomb can.
  • Using the Mystical Bomb can disable Shield Bubble Jrs on impact. This does not work with the Arcane Blast.

Weapon ID[]

Doctor Doom's Arcane Gauntlets are referred to as Date Combo Core BR/Date Arcane Blast in the files.

  • Mythic: WID_HighTower_Date_Combo_CoreBR
  • (Unused) Mythic: WID_HighTower_Date_ArcaneBlast

History[]

News Tab[]

Image Description Date
Doctor Doom's Arcane Gauntlets
With enhancements courtesy of stolen Stark Industries tech, fire an arcane blast from your fingertips or concentrate energy into a mythical bomb with the Doctor Doom's Arcane Gauntlets. Receive the gauntlets by defeating Doombot at Castle Doom.
August 16th 2024

Trivia[]

  • In the game's code, the Doombot Boss is equipped with the Chapter 2 version of Doctor Doom's Arcane Gauntlets. But still wields the updated Chapter 5 version when in use.

Gallery[]

Promotional Images[]

Chapter 2[]

The media represented on this page has been created by a second/third party.
This content is not originally part of the game but has been introduced through a special collaboration.
This item is currently vaulted in Battle Royale.
This has been made unavailable to balance the loot pool, and may return in the future.

Harness the power of Doctor Doom. Fire mystical energy projectiles from your fingertips. Exert dominance over gravity with an otherworldy leap.
— In-Game Description

Doctor Doom's Arcane Gauntlets is a Power in Fortnite: Battle Royale that was added in Chapter 2: Season 4.

Functionality[]

Doctor Doom's Arcane Gauntlets has two abilities:

  • Arcane Gauntlets Attack: Shoot small blasts of explosive green energy, which are affected by gravity and explode on impact. Hitting multiple opponents in close range will deal equal damage to both of them.
  • Arcane Gauntlets Levitate: Every 5s, jump another time to gain altitude and hover in the air, cancelling fall damage.

Equipping the Gauntlets gives the player increased movement speed.

Stats[]

Current Stats since v14.10[]

Doctor Doom's Arcane Gauntlets
(Mythic)
DPS 33.75
DAMAGE 45
MAGAZINE SIZE
FIRE RATE 0.75
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 45

Stats from v14.00 to v14.10[]

Doctor Doom's Arcane Gauntlets
(Mythic)
DPS 26.25
DAMAGE 35
MAGAZINE SIZE
FIRE RATE 0.75
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 35

Obtaining[]

As of Update v15.00, Doctor Doom's Arcane Gauntlets cannot currently be obtained in Battle Royale and Zero Build as it has been vaulted.

Obtaining History[]

Chapter 2: Season 4[]

Update v14.00[]

Chapter 2: Season 5[]

Update v15.00[]

  • Can not currently be obtained as it has been vaulted.

Sounds[]

Doctor Doom's Arcane Gauntlets Sounds
Sounds ID
Pickup Hightower_Date_Gauntlet_Pickup
Equip Hightower_Date_Gauntlet_Equip
Double Jump Hightower_Date_Double_Jump
Aiming In Hightower_Date_Gauntlet_ADSHightower_Date_Gauntlet_ADS_02Hightower_Date_Gauntlet_ADS
Hightower_Date_Gauntlet_ADS_02
Out Hightower_Date_Gauntlet_ADS_OutHightower_Date_Gauntlet_ADS_Out_02Hightower_Date_Gauntlet_ADS_Out
Hightower_Date_Gauntlet_ADS_Out_02
Shooting Close Hightower_Date_Primary_Fire_04Hightower_Date_Primary_Fire_05Hightower_Date_Primary_Fire_06Hightower_Date_Primary_Fire_XX
Medium Hightower_Date_Primary_Fire_01_MedHightower_Date_Primary_Fire_02_MedHightower_Date_Primary_Fire_03_MedHightower_Date_Primary_Fire_XX_Med
Distant Hightower_Date_Primary_Fire_01_FarHightower_Date_Primary_Fire_02_FarHightower_Date_Primary_Fire_03_FarHightower_Date_Primary_Fire_XX_Far
Projectile Explosion Close Hightower_Date_Proj_Explo_01Hightower_Date_Proj_Explo_02Hightower_Date_Proj_Explo_03Hightower_Date_Proj_Explo_XX
Medium Hightower_Date_Proj_Explo_01_MedHightower_Date_Proj_Explo_02_MedHightower_Date_Proj_Explo_03_MedHightower_Date_Proj_Explo_XX_Med
Distant Hightower_Date_Proj_Explo_01_FarHightower_Date_Proj_Explo_02_FarHightower_Date_Proj_Explo_03_FarHightower_Date_Proj_Explo_XX_Far
Whiz By Hightower_Date_WhizBy_01Hightower_Date_WhizBy_02Hightower_Date_WhizBy_XX
Drop Hightower_Date_Gauntlet_Drop

Strategy Guide[]

This section outlines a strategy.
Feel free to add tips, tricks and general advice about the topic.
  • Doctor Doom's Arcane Gauntlets are useful for dealing damage to opponents hiding behind cover.
  • The jump ability Doctor Doom's Arcane Gauntlets provide can save you from fall damage by using it just before hitting the ground.
  • Doctor Doom's Arcane Gauntlets are not recommended for building playlists due to their low structure damage.
  • Doctor Doom's Arcane Gauntlets can be a powerful tool in Zero Build, as the explosive damage they deal can allow you to easily hit your targets and the jump ability can make you difficult to hit.
  • Try not to use Doctor Doom's Arcane Gauntlets at anything farther than medium range due to this weapon's slow projectile speed and bullet drop.
  • Doctor Doom's Arcane Gauntlets can be used in conjunction with a Shockwave Grenade to deal damage from an unexpected angle.
  • Doctor Doom's Arcane Gauntlets can be especially useful in early-game scenarios due to their unlimited ammo reserve.

Weapon ID[]

Doctor Doom's Arcane Gauntlets are referred to as Date in the files.

  • Mythic: WID_HighTower_Date_ArcaneBlast
  • Mythic: WID_HighTower_Date_ChainLightning_CoreBR
  • Mythic: WID_HighTower_Combo_BossD

History[]

Battle Royale and Zero Build History[]

Chapter 2: Season 4[]

Update v14.00[]

  • Introduced.

Update v14.10[]

  • Damage increased from 35 to 45.
  • Structure damage increased from 35 to 45.

Chapter 2: Season 5[]

Update v15.00[]

  • Vaulted and removed.

Chapter 5: Season 4[]

Update v31.00[]

  • Readded to the files.

Trivia[]

  • Blasts from Doctor Doom's Arcane Gauntlets bounce off of Crash Pads.

Gallery[]

Concept Art[]