Scanning is a Gameplay Mechanic in Fortnite: Battle Royale and Fortnite: Creative. It was introduced in Chapter 2: Season 2.
Functionality[]
Scanning allows to see opponents and Containers through several layers of structures. While all scanned opponents are indicated with a specific symbol above them, which varies depending on which kind of an opponent is scanned, some items also highlight the outlines of Containers and opponents.
Symbols[]
| Icon | Description | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Opponents | ||
|
Red Diamond | Players and Seven Sentries |
|
Red Crown |  Boss
|
|
Red Triangle | Henchmen, Characters, Animals |
|
Eye Marker | Sentry Cameras, Sentry Turrets, Alien Parasites eggs |
| Containers | ||
|
White Chest | Ice Machines and all kinds of Chests |
|
White Circle | Ammo Boxes, Fishing Barrels |
Items that reveal enemy locations[]
The following items will scan the area when used:
| Name | Icon | Rarity | Category | Description | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shakedown (player) | 
|
N/A | Mechanic | Scans the players from the team of the shaken down opponent. | Chapter 2: Season 2 |
| Shakedown (AI) |
|
N/A | Mechanic | Reveals nearby henchmen, the Boss and, depending on the AI, Chests or Parasite Eggs. | Chapter 2: Season 2 |
| Proximity Mine | 
|
Rare | Explosive Weapon | Scans the player who detonated it. | Chapter 2: Season 2 |
| Flare Gun | 
|
Rare | Utility Item | Scans the area for opponents when shot high enough. | Chapter 2: Season 3 |
| Vendetta Flopper | 
|
Legendary | Consumable | Scans the area for opponents when consumed. | Chapter 2: Season 4 |
| Shadow Tracker | 
|
Exotic | Pistol | Scans the player upon hit. | Chapter 2: Season 5 |
| Recon Scanner | 
|
Rare | Utility Item | Scans all opponents and Containers in a radius. | Chapter 2: Season 7 |
| IO Scanner Console | 
|
Common | Mechanic | Scans an extremely large area for a short period of time. | Chapter 3: Season 1 |
| Firework Flare Gun | 
|
Rare | Utility Item | Scans the area for opponents when shot high enough. | Chapter 3: Season 3 |
| Capture Point | 
|
N/A | Mechanic | Highlights nearby enemies for a short duration when it is captured. | Chapter 4: Season 1 |
| Bloodhound | 
|
N/A | Reality Augment | Marks enemies hit with Marksman Rifles or Bows for a short duration. | Chapter 4: Season 1 |
| Storm Mark | 
|
N/A | Reality Augment | Highlights nearby enemies for a short duration when the storm changes. | Chapter 4: Season 1 |
| Falcon Scout | 
|
Epic | Utility Item | Has the ability to reveal opponents and containers in a small radius. | Chapter 4: Season 1 |
| Emma Frost's Reveal Medallion | 
|
Legendary | Medallion | Marks opponents in a wide radius every 50 seconds. The mark persists for 15 seconds. | Chapter 5: Season 4 |
| Void Boon | 
|
N/A | Boon | Knocking players reveals others nearby. | Chapter 6: Season 1 |
Items that reveal your own location[]
The following items will scan the area when used:
| Name | Icon | Rarity | Category | Description | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentry Cameras | 
|
N/A | [Mechanic | Reveals your location to all opponents when it spots you. | Chapter 2: Season 2 |
| Locator Flare |
|
Legendary | Utility Item | Reveals your location to all opponents. | Chapter 2: Season 6 |
Trivia[]
- Cold Blooded Suits and their Bosses are marked with the eye symbol when neutral to the player. Their scan symbols change to a triangle and a crown respectively when alerted.