This page is about an item or concept that has been removed from the game.
The media represented on this page has been created by a second/third party.The Explosive Batarang is a Mythic Ranged Weapon in Fortnite: Battle Royale. It was introduced in Season X.
Functionality[]
The Explosive Batarang works similarly to a Proximity Mine. When thrown, it will attach to a surface with an option to pick it back up and will explode if an opponent gets close to it. It can also track down opponents like Captain America's Shield. It deals 50 damage.
Obtained[]
Explosive Batarangs could be found in stacks of five, in either Gotham City as floor loot or anywhere else through Chests.
Stats[]
| Explosive Batarang |
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| Mythic |
| Damage: 50 |
Strategy Guide[]
This section outlines a strategy.
Feel free to add tips, tricks and general advice about the topic.- Explosive Batarangs can be stacked right next to each other. As such, they make the perfect trap for unsuspecting opponents.
- Four Explosive Batarangs can deal 200 damage, enough to take out opponents in building playlists or greatly weaken them in Zero Build.
- Explosive Batarangs deal high structure damage, making them perfect for removing an opponent's cover or draining their materials.
- You can throw Explosive Batarangs into a vault or another enclosed space to trap your opponent inside or keep them out.
- You can throw Explosive Batarangs into nearby bushes to deal damage to any opponent that wanders inside.
- Explosive Batarangs can be especially useful in Zero Build for removing an opponent's Port-A-Bunker or preventing them from using it.
- Explosive Batarangs can be thrown at opponents who are retreating to get in some extra damage and possibly pick up an elimination.
Weapon ID[]
The Explosive Batarang is referred to as Badger Bangs New in the files.
- Mythic: WID_Athena_BadgerBangsNew
History[]
Season X[]
- Update v10.31: Introduced the Explosive Batarang.
Chapter 2: Season 1[]
- Update v11.00: Vaulted and removed Explosive Batarang.
Trivia[]
- An Explosive Batarang was found at a hay cart in Tilted Town as a tease for Gotham City's coming.
- It is likely that the Batarangs were given explosive properties so they could be more viable for Battle Royale's gameplay.
- The arming sounds for the Explosive Batarang were reused for the Zero Crystal Dash Boss Ability.
Gallery[]
Promo
External Links[]
Batarang on DC Database.
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