This article is about the Battle Royale Weapon. For the Save the World Schematic, see Primal Stink Bow (Schematic).
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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. |
| “ | Fast-firing bow that unleashes a cloud of Stink on impact.
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- — In-Game Description
The Primal Stink Bow is a Bow in Fortnite: Battle Royale. It was introduced in Chapter 2: Season 6.
Functionality[]
The Primal Stink Bow uses a targeting system to fire projectiles, which need to be charged up to go the optimal distance. The damage is the same regardless of charge. The projectile launched is a very fast arrow. When the arrow lands, it will create a small cloud of gas, which will deal 5 damage per second to HP only (similar to a Stink Bomb).
Stats[]
The Primal Stink Bow deals 75 - 83 Damage per shot for 75-83 Damage per Second. It has a headshot multiplier of 2.5x. The Gas produced will deal 5 HP damage per second.
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Primal Stink Bow (Rare) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 75 |
| DAMAGE | 75 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 1 |
| RELOAD TIME | 0.7s |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 50 |
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Primal Stink Bow (Epic) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 79 |
| DAMAGE | 79 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 1 |
| RELOAD TIME | 0.7s |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 53 |
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Primal Stink Bow (Legendary) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 83 |
| DAMAGE | 83 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 1 |
| RELOAD TIME | 0.7s |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 55 |
The Primal Stink Bow uses a Fast Moving Projectile. It has a targeting system which shows the player the drop of the projectile, and where it will land. There is no damage falloff on the Primal Stink Bow's projectiles.
Obtained[]
From when the weapon was last available in Chapter 4: Season 1:
| Rarity | Chest | Rare
Chest |
Floor
Loot |
Supply
Drop |
Fishing
(Plain) |
Fishing
(Hole) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rare | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ |
| Epic | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ |
| Legendary | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ |
Strategy Guide[]
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This section outlines a strategy. |
| Feel free to add tips, tricks and general advice about the topic. |
- This weapon is very good for getting people out of enclosed structures, as the damage from the gas will force opponents to retreat.
- The Primal Stink Bow is very useful in The Storm, as it will deal HP damage, possibly eliminating opponents quicker due to the Storm's same effect.
- Use the bow to finish players that have been knocked out.
- Use the bow to stop people from resurrecting their knocked teammates.
Counters[]
- When engaged with an opponent carrying a Primal Stink Bow, keep the engagement within close range as this will force the enemy to risk trapping themselves in their own Stink Cloud to use it.
Weapon ID[]
The Primal Stink Bow is referred to as Bow Stink in the files.
History[]
Chapter 2: Season 6[]
- Update v16.00: The Primal Stink Bow is introduced in Epic and Legendary rarity. It is a part of the new craftable weapons system.
- Update v16.30: The Primal Stink Bow is introduced to Creative in Epic and Legendary Rarity.
Chapter 2: Season 7[]
- Update v17.00: Vaulted the Primal Stink Bow in both rarities.
Chapter 3: Season 1[]
- Content Update v19.30: Both rarities of the Primal Stink Bow have been unvaulted for the Bownanza Wild Week.
- It is not included in competitive playlists.
- Update v19.40: Vaulted the Primal Stink Bow in both rarities as the Bownanza Wild Week has ended.
Chapter 4: Season 1[]
- Update v23.00: Unvaulted the Primal Stink Bow in both rarities.
- Introduced a Rare variant.
- Increased damage from 68/72 to 79/83.
- Update v23.10: Added the Rare variant to Creative.
- Update v23.40: Vaulted the Primal Stink Bow in all rarities.
- Update v23.50: Unvaulted the Primal Stink Bow in all rarities.
Chapter 4: Season 2[]
- Update v24.00: Vaulted the Primal Stink Bow in all rarities.
Trivia[]
- The gas cloud this weapon produces is smaller than the gas cloud produced by a Stink Bomb and lasts for less time.
- The Primal Stink Bow was crafted using 1 Stink Sac or 3 Stink Fish and a Rare Primal Bow. This would create an Epic Primal Stink Bow.
