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Safe - Container - Fortnite This item is currently vaulted in Battle Royale.
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This has been made unavailable to balance the loot pool, and may return in the future.
It is still available in Creative and UEFN.

This item is trash.
— In-Game Description

Rusty Can is a Utility Item in Fortnite: Battle Royale that 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.

Stats[]

Rusty Can - Item - Fortnite Rusty Can
(Common)
Damage 20
Max Stack 10

Item Changes[]

Chapter 2: Season 1[]

Update v11.00[]

  • Added.

Chapter 2: Season 6[]

Update v16.10[]

  • Changed category from Ranged to Utility Item.

Chapter 6: Season 4[]

Update v37.00[]

  • Now uses a rock explosion as its impact effect.

Update v37.30[]

  • Reverted to its old impact effect.

Obtaining[]

As of Update v33.00, Rusty Can cannot currently be obtained in Battle Royale and Zero Build as it has been vaulted.

Obtaining History[]

Chapter 2: Season 1[]

Update v11.00[]

  • A stack of 1 can be obtained by Fishing, but only in calm water, or from an explosive projectile fired into a Fishing Spot.

Chapter 4: Season OG[]

Update v27.00[]

  • Can not currently be obtained as it has been vaulted.

Chapter 2 Remix[]

Update v32.00[]

  • A stack of 1 can be obtained by Fishing, but only in calm water, or from an explosive projectile fired into a Fishing Spot.

Chapter 6: Season 1[]

Update v33.00[]

  • Can not currently be obtained as it has been vaulted.

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 Pickaxe.

Item ID[]

The Rusty Can is referred to as Bucket Old in the files.

Mode Specific History[]

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.