Outfit[]
| “ | Feared, fanged, and ruthless.
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- — In-Game Description
Huntmaster Saber is a Rare Outfit in Fortnite, that can be obtained by redeeming a code for the Gilded Hunter Pack included with the Xbox Series S - Gilded Hunter Bundle console. Huntmaster Saber was first released in Chapter 3: Season 4 and is part of the Gilded Hunter Set.
Selectable Styles[]
Style
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LEGO® Style
Within LEGO Fortnite and other LEGO experiences, Huntmaster Saber's appearance is changed to that of a LEGO® minifigure.
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Base
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Huntmaster Saber received a higher-detailed style in Update v29.00, which replaced the original one. Since Update v28.20, players have had the option to choose between both.
Bean Style
Within Fall Guys experiences, Huntmaster Saber's appearance is changed to that of a matching Fall Guys Bean.
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Trivia[]
- Huntmaster Saber is a remake of Master Key.
- In the Update v22.30, Huntmaster Saber changed rarity from Epic to Rare.
- In the same update, for an unknown reason, likely due to an error Huntmaster Saber and IO Hunter have been reversed, with "Order" style becoming the current "Huntmaster Saber" and "Huntmaster Saber" becoming the current "IO Hunter".
- The concept art of Huntmaster Saber and IO Hunter on Artstation as well as their version as Bosses during Chapter 3: Season 2 confirm that this is an error.
Gallery[]
Concept Art[]
_-_Model_Concept_Art_-_Fortnite.png "Huntmaster Saber (IO Hunter) - Model Concept Art - Fortnite.png (1.16 MB)")
Boss[]
Huntmaster Saber[]
| “ | Feared, fanged, and ruthless.
Many people believed Huntmaster Saber was a legend... Until he emerged and aligned himself with the Imagined Order. His merciless tactics are well-documented - engage at your own risk. |
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Huntmaster Saber was a hostile Boss introduced during Chapter 3: Season 2. He could have been found at The Collider after Update v20.40.
Boss Items[]
Huntmaster Saber dropped the following items when eliminated. He also dropped a Healing Item and Bars.
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| Huntmaster Saber's Thermal Rifle |
Huntmaster Saber used a Legendary Thermal Scoped Assault Rifle to attack players. He will not drop the rifle when eliminated.
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| Thermal Scoped Assault Rifle |
Special Abilities[]
- Rift Warp
- Huntmaster Saber glows blue and rifts around the player to another point indicated by a glowing rift. If the player is standing on his warp destination, it will throw them away.
_-_Boss.gif "Huntmaster Saber (Rift) - Boss.gif (1.86 MB)")
- Scratch Spin
- When Huntmaster Saber gets close to the player, he will perform a spin cyclone. Pulling the target in and sending a frenzy of claw strikes at them, dealing 10 damage on the first two strikes then 20 on the last one. Knocking them away and dealing 40 damage in total.
_-_Boss.gif "Huntmaster Saber (Spin Slash) - Boss.gif (1.7 MB)")
- Agility
- Huntmaster Saber has a light speed buff. Allowing him to get closer when needed.
Audio[]
| Patrol | |
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| Huntmaster Saber's Scratch Spin |
Accolade[]
| Image | Accolade | XP |
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IO K.O. Deal 750 Damage to IO Forces during a match |
280 |
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IO T.K.O. Deal 1500 Damage to IO Forces during a match |
280 |
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Ann-IO-lation Deal 3000 Damage to IO Forces during a match |
280 |
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Who's the Boss ? Eliminated a Boss |
900 |
Elimination Feed[]
- Huntmaster Saber scratched Player.
- Huntmaster Saber knocked out Player with his scratch spin.
History[]
Update v20.00[]
- Added Huntmaster Saber to Command Cavern Airship.
Update v20.10[]
- Moved to The Daily Bugle Airship.
- Added new sound effects for his Abilities instead of reusing sound effects from Wolverine's Claws and Doctor Slone's Clone Mimics.
- Huntmaster Saber now grants an Elimination Accolade.
Content Update v20.10[]
- Moved to Condo Canyon Airship.
Update v20.20[]
- Moved to Coney Crossroads Airship.
Content Update v20.20[]
- Moved to Rocky Reels Airship.
Update v20.30[]
- Moved to Tilted Towers Airship.
Content Update v20.30 (05/14/2022)[]
- Return to Command Cavern Airship.
Update v20.40[]
- Moved to The Collider.
Trivia[]
- Huntmaster Saber's Boss Outfit ID is CID_NPC_Athena_Commando_M_Masterkey and his codename is Thunder Meow.
- In Update v20.10, Huntmaster Saber's TBD Boss Outfit received a new style, Order. This would be used for IO Hunter.
- IO Hunter's codename also plays off Huntmaster Saber's as it is "Thunder Kitty" or "Thunder Meow Light".
- Huntmaster Saber is immune to fall damage. This is likely to prevent him from accidentally dying by falling off the IO Airship he was patrolling in before being relocated to The Collider.
- Huntmaster Saber's Scratch Spin ability is similar to Wolverine's Spin Slash. However, it deals slightly more damage.
- When breaking obstacles, Huntmaster Saber wields the Adamantium Claws. A Harvesting Tool exclusive to Wolverine.
- Despite the fact Huntmaster Saber has his own battle music, it does not play properly due to an error in the game's code. Causing priority to be shifted onto the IO Boss theme instead.
IO Hunter[]
IO Hunter was a hostile Boss introduced during Chapter 3: Season 2. He could have been found in a Named Location that was affected by Help The Seven Reclaim.
Boss Loot[]
IO Hunter dropped the following items when eliminated. He also dropped a Healing Item and Bars.
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| Thermal Scoped Assault Rifle |
Behavior[]
IO Hunter will always appear on the third stage of a Help The Seven Reclaim Battle. Spawning in when there are less than five IO Forces present.
Special Ability[]
- Scratch Spin
- When IO Hunter gets close to the player or a Seven Sentry, he will perform a spin cyclone. Pulling the target in and sending a frenzy of claw strikes at them, dealing 10 damage on the first two strikes then 20 on the last one. Knocking them away and dealing 40 damage in total.
_-_Boss.gif "IO Hunter (Spin Slash) - Boss.gif (2.16 MB)")
Audio[]
| Patrol | |
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| Threatened | |
| Threatened (Seven Sentry Alerted) | |
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| IO Hunter's Scratch Spin |
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Accolade[]
| Image | Accolade | XP |
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IO K.O. Deal 750 Damage to IO Forces during a match |
280 |
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IO T.K.O. Deal 1500 Damage to IO Forces during a match |
280 |
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Ann-IO-lation Deal 3000 Damage to IO Forces during a match |
280 |
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Who's the Boss ? Eliminated a Boss |
900 |
Elimination Feed[]
- IO Hunter scratched Player.
- IO Hunter knocked out Player with his scratch spin.
Trivia[]
- IO Hunter’s codenames were "Thunder Meow Light" and "Thunder Kitty".
- This plays off Huntmaster Saber's Boss codename which was "Thunder Meow".
- It was possible to prevent IO Hunter from spawning by quickly eliminating the retreating IO Forces before Stage 3 started.
- IO Hunter's appearance is an inverted recolor of Huntmaster Saber. Likely indicating he is a disciple trained by him.
- IO Hunter reuses Huntmaster Saber's voicelines in combat.
- Just like Huntmaster Saber, he:
- Wields the Adamantium Claws when breaking obstacles. A Harvesting Tool exclusive to Wolverine.
- Uses the standard Chapter 3 Boss music despite having another unique track.
- Though in the setting he is found it, an argument can be made that its more appropriate than Huntmaster Saber's Boss track.
Gallery[]
_-_Fortnite.gif "Help The Seven Reclaim (Boss Spawn) - Fortnite.gif (2.23 MB)")
_-_Boss_-_Fortnite.png "IO Hunter (Alerted) - Boss - Fortnite.png (3.08 MB)")
_-_Fortnite.png "Help The Seven Reclaim (IO) - Fortnite.png (3.61 MB)")
Lore[]
| “ | Unlock your true potential. The key lies within.
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- — Master Key's description
Huntmaster Saber, formerly known as Master Key, was an IO enforcer and former guardian of Sunny Steps.
He is a supporting antagonist of Fortnite: Battle Royale serving as a supporting antagonist of Chapter 3: Season 2.
Personality[]
Huntmaster Saber is described as a great tactician with well-documented tactics, while also being ruthless and merciless. He is feared by many and thought to be a legend.
Powers and Abilities[]
| Source | Ability |
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Rift Warp Utilizes advanced technology to Rift next to his target. |
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Scratch Spin Razor sharp claws like those of Wolverine. |
| "His merciless tactics are well-documented - engage at your own risk." -Character Collection Book |
Master Tactician Huntmaster Saber is said to have merciless and well-documented tactics. |
Timeline[]
Season 8[]
Huntmaster Saber, at that time known as Master Key, is tasked with protecting Sunny Steps and a number of keys. These keys get stolen by Hybrids sent by The Prisoner. After The Vault's discovery, Master Key joins Luxe, Blackheart and Sidewinder to take a look at it. He later goes into hiding and is portrayed as a feared legendary figure.
Chapter 3: Season 2[]
He comes out of hiding and joins the Imagined Order. He guards their Airships and fights against The Seven in their attempts to reclaim POIs.
Voice[]
Boss Voice[]
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