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This item can currently be obtained in OG. |
| It is available in the loot pool and can be obtained through different means. It is also 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. |
| “ | Primary Fire: Toss an explosive charge out at a short range. The charge will explode if it takes any damage.
Secondary Fire: Detonate all placed charges. |
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- — In-Game Description
The Remote Explosive is an Explosive Weapon in Fortnite: Battle Royale that was introduced in Season 3.
Functionality[]
Remote Explosives are thrown and will stick to a surface or vehicle. Unlike other throwable items, the effects of the remote explosive are manual, and will only be triggered by player control.
The player uses the attack button to throw the explosive, and the aim button to detonate. Each explosive detonates one after the other with a short delay. The maximum amount of explosives that can be placed by one player, is 30, which requires 5 full stacks of 6 to achieve.
Remote Explosives in action
Stats[]
Current Stats in Fortnite OG since v36.00 (June 12th)[]
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Remote Explosives (Rare) |
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| Damage | 100 |
| Structure Damage | 800 |
| Max Stack | 6 |
Stats in Fortnite OG from v34.20 to v36.00 (June 12th)[]
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Remote Explosives (Rare) |
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| Damage | 100 |
| Structure Damage | 300 |
| Max Stack | 6 |
Strategy Guide[]
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This section outlines a strategy. |
| Feel free to add tips, tricks and general advice about the topic. |
- Remote Explosives can be used to 'trap' a vehicle such as a Choppa. Doing so can be achieved by lining the vehicle with explosives, and detonating it as a player (or players) use it.
- Remote Explosives can hurt the player who detonated them, so be careful when using it.
- Remote Explosives are detonated when shot, by both yourself and opponents. This can be used against an enemy to prematurely detonate their trap.
- There may be spots on a vehicle where the Remote Explosives glitch inside the vehicle, this can be used to create a nearly undetectable trap.
Item ID[]
Remote Explosive is referred to as Athena C4 in the files.
- Epic: Athena_C4
History[]
Battle Royale and Zero Build History[]
Season 3[]
Update v3.30[]
- introduced in Rare rarity.
Season 4[]
Update v4.20[]
- Will now damage all structures within range, whether or not they are visible from the explosion center.
- Increased damage radius and throw distance.
- Decreased delay between sequential explosions from 0.25s to 0.175s.
- Decreased delay before detonating a charge or throwing another one from 0.75s to 0.15s.
Content Update v4.30[]
- Increased structure explosion radiusfrom 400 to 600.
Season 5[]
Update v5.10[]
- Decreased damage radius from 600 to 520.
- Decreased structure damage radius from 400 to 520.
Update v5.20[]
- Decreased drop count from 4 to 3.
- Decreased max stack size from 10 to 6.
Update v5.40[]
- Increased rarity from Rare to Epic.
Season 6[]
Update v6.00[]
- Vaulted.
Update v6.21[]
- 25% of explosive damage will now penetrate through structures and the environment.
- November 2nd 2018: Explosive damage no longer penetrates through structures and the environment.
Chapter 2: Season 2[]
Update v12.00[]
- Unvaulted.
- Decreased damage from 70 to 60.
Update v12.20[]
- Increased explosion delay between each detonation from 0.3s to 0.5s.
Chapter 2: Season 3[]
Update v13.00[]
- Vaulted.
Chapter 3: Season 2[]
Update v20.00[]
- Unvaulted.
- Now deals increased damage to Vehicles.
Chapter 3: Season 3[]
Update v21.00[]
- Vaulted.
Chapter 4: Season 4[]
Update v26.00[]
- Unvaulted.
- Updated icon and model.
Chapter 4: Season OG[]
Update v27.00[]
- Unvaulted.
- November 9th 2023: Vaulted.
Chapter 5: Season 3[]
Update v30.20[]
- Unvaulted.
- Increase the size of the floor mesh.
Chapter 5: Season 4[]
Update v31.00[]
- Vaulted.
Chapter 2 Remix[]
Update v32.00[]
- Unvaulted.
Chapter 6: Season 1[]
Update v33.00[]
- Vaulted.
Chapter 6: Season 2[]
Update v34.21[]
- Damage increased from 60 to 75
Fortnite OG History[]
OG Chapter 1: Season 4[]
Update v36.00[]
- June 12th 2025: Increased structure damage from 300 to 800.
News Tab[]
| Image | Description | Date |
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Explosive action, from a distance! Remote explosives coming soon to Fortnite Battle Royale. | March 13th 2018 |
| Image | Description | Date |
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Remote Explosives (Coming Soon) New Explosive weapon! Where we're going, there's no need for doors. |
March 13th 2018 |
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Heavy Impact Sniper Rifle and Remote Explosives Set your sights on the competition and break through their defenses with a powerful shot from the Heavy Impact Sniper Rifle! Enemies looking for a getaway? Sabotage their vehicle by attaching an explosive and detonate from a safe distance. |
June 22nd 2024 |
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Recent Additions to Fortnite OG The Heavy Shotgun, Light Machine Gun, Port-A-Fort, Remote Explosive, and Clingers have been added to Fortnite OG. Hop on the Battle Bus and show 'em how it's done! |
April 22nd 2025 |
Trivia[]
- Before its addition, the Remote Explosive existed in two separate versions (Uncommon and Rare), both sharing the same name ('C4') and description ('Toss an explosive charge that can be detonated with your alternate fire or by shooting the charge').
- Remote Explosives appear prominently in The Last Laugh Bundle trailer, despite being vaulted at the time of the set's release.
- The explosive material in the Remote Explosives is C4, as indicated by the yellow labeling on the box. C4 is a plastic explosive commonly used to detonate obstacles and fortifications, hence its high structure damage in-game.
Gallery[]
Promotional Images[]
Remote Explosives - Announce Trailer (Battle Royale)
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Promo Image from Update v26.00
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Promo Image from Instagram
