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This item can currently be obtained in Reload.  |
| 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. |
| “ | Unleash a fiery flurry of punches and uppercuts with these Nitro-fueled gauntlets.
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- — In-Game Description
The Nitro Fists are a Utility Item in Fortnite: Battle Royale that was introduced in Chapter 5: Season 3.
The Nitro Fists have a Mythic version called Megalo Don's Nitro Fists.
Functionality[]
The Nitro Fists has 3 functions: Punch, Air Punch and Uppercut.
- Pressing the fire button will do a punch. Holding the fire button will perform a combo of three punches, each dealing 55, 55 and 70 damage, while pushing the player foward.
- Firing while mid-air will do an air punch that propels the player 25 meters toward wherever they are aiming, causing a total 70 damage at impact. Performing an Air Punch consumes a charge.
- Pressing the aim button does an uppercut that launches the player horizontally by up to 15 meters and vertically up to 13 meters, dealing 60 damage to all players and surrounding structures in the way. Performing an Uppercut consumes a charge. The Uppercut will deal 500 damage to any structure placed directly above the player.
Stats[]
The Nitro Fists use 
Nitro Fists Charges which cannot be obtained outside of the item's reserve and automatically replenishes itself over time. Each charge takes 11 seconds to reload.
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Nitro Fists (Epic) |
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| Damage | 55 (Punch) 70 (Last punch from combo) 70 (Air Punch) 60 (Uppercut) |
| Structure Damage | 60 (Punch) 180 (Air Punch) 60 (Uppercut) |
| Magazine Size | 4 |
| Recharge Time | 11s |
Weapom Changes[]
Chapter 5: Season 3[]
Update v30.00[]
- Added.
- May 30th 2024: Increased reload cooldown time from 8s to 11s.
- June 7th 2024:
- Decreased Air Punch explosion damage against players from 70 to 50;
- Decreased Punch structure damage from 130 to 60;
- Decreased Air Punch structure damage on explosion from 250 to 90;
- Decreased Uppercut minimum structure damage from 150 to 60.
Chapter 5: Season 4[]
Update v31.00[]
- The June 7th balancing changes have been reverted due to an oversight.
Elimination Feed[]
Player Elimination[]
- Player 1 clobbered Player 2 with a pair of Nitro Fists
- Player 1 combo'd Player 2 with a pair of Nitro Fists
DBNO[]
- Player 1 knocked out Player 2 with a pair of Nitro Fists
Weapon ID[]
Nitro Fists are referred to as Moonflax Nitro Gauntlet in the files.
- Epic: WID_Moonflax_NitroGauntlet
Mode Specific History[]
Battle Royale and Zero Build History[]
Chapter 5: Season 3[]
Update v30.00[]
- Introduced.
Update v30.20[]
- Vaulted in Ranked playlists.
Chapter 5: Season 4[]
Update v31.00[]
- Vaulted.
Reload History[]
Chapter 6: Mini Season 2[]
Update v38.10[]
- November 12th 2025: Introduced to Oasis only.
- November 13th 2025: Oasis only Hotfix:
- Decreased spawn chance from Chests by 75%.
- Decreased spawn chance from Supply Drop by 75%.
- Decreased spawn chance from Floor Loot by 100%.
News Tab[]
| Image | Description | Date |
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Nitro Fists Pack a punch with a heavy-handed 3x punch combo, uppercut, or aerial punch that dashes you through the air. The impact of hitting the ground is meteoric to your surroundings! |
May 24th 2024 |
Trivia[]
- Despite having been vaulted in Ranked playlists during Update v30.20, Nitro Fists could still be found in Ranked Zero Build until the end of Chapter 5: Season 3.
