The Rusty Can is a Ranged Consumable in Fortnite: Battle Royale. It was added Chapter 2: Season 1.
Functionality[]
Rusty Cans are a throwable item which can be picked up after use, even if they hit an opponent. The item is thrown to deal a small amount of damage.
Rusty Can in action
Obtained[]
Rusty Cans are obtained by Fishing, but only in calm water, or from an explosive projectile fired into a Fishing Spot. They drop in stacks of 1.
Stats[]
Rusty Cans deal 20 damage per hit.
| Rusty Can |
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| Common |
| DPS: 20 |
| Damage: 20 |
| Max Stack: 10 |
Strategy Guide[]
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- Rusty Cans should only be used as the absolute last resort, as they deal the same damage as a single hit from a Harvesting Tool.
History[]
Chapter 2: Season 1[]
- Update v11.00: Added the Rusty Can in Common rarity.
Chapter 4: Season OG[]
- Update v27.00: Vaulted the Rusty Can.
Chapter 5: Season REMIX[]
- Update v31.00: Unvaulted the Rusty Can.
Trivia[]
- Rusty Cans resemble a tin of unknown substance, filled with dirt and worms.
- Rusty Cans are considered a 'joke item', as their purpose is not meant to be used as a proper viable item, but as a humiliation tactic or a joke.
- The Rusty Can lasted 16 full seasons before being vaulted for the first time in Chapter 4: Season OG.
