This page is split into two sections, as the Shield Potion that was present in Chapter 1-4 is a separate item to its Chapter 5 version.
| “ | A potion with insulating properties. Applies some shields.
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” |
- — In-Game Description
The Shield Potion is a Rare Consumable Item in Fortnite: Battle Royale. It was added in Chapter 5: Season 1.
Functionality[]
The Shield Potion takes 1 second to start the healing process and is automatically removed from the player's inventory upon activation. While healing, the Shield Potion takes 4 seconds to add up to 50 Shield, at a rate of 4 to 10 Shield per 0.5s. Healing will stop early if the player's shield reaches its maximum limit. Interrupting the healing process will not restore the Shield Potion, and the player will keep the amount of Shield already added. The Shield Potion cannot be used at full shield. It can be used while moving.
Shield Potions can be thrown by holding the Aim button and using the projectile arc to guide them. Once landed it will ping its location to squad-mates.
Availability[]
Below lists the availability of the shield among other utility items and consumables per loot source in the following circumstances:
| Chest | Floor Loot | Supply Drop | Supply Llama |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18.6% | 20.3% | 18.8% | 18.6% |
Stats[]
Shield Potion adds 4 to 10 Shield per tick, up to 50 Shield. Each tick takes 0.5s.
The amount healed per tick increases after a predetermined amount of ticks.
It will add 4 Shield in the first 3 ticks, then 6 Shield in the next 2 ticks, 8 Shield in the next 2 ticks, and 10 Shield in the final tick.
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Shield Potion (Rare) |
|---|---|
| HP | +50 Shield |
| STACK SIZE | 3 |
| TIME OF USE | 1s (delay) + 4s (healing) |
Strategy Guide[]
- Always drink Small Shield Potions before drinking regular Shield Potions, as those can be used to get to max shield, but not vice versa. However, if you are in possession of two Shield Potions and no Small Shield Potions, it is easier to just consume both Shield Potions than look for small ones.
- When in a build fight, use the Small Shield Potions rather than the Shield Potion. The enemy could easily eliminate you.
Item ID[]
The Shield Potion is referred to as Paprika Shield Pot in the files.
- Rare: WID_Paprika_ShieldPot
History[]
Chapter 5: Season 1[]
- Update v28.00: Introduced a new version of theShield Potion
- Shield Potions start restoring shield after 1s of use, at a rate of 4 to 10 Shield per 0.5 seconds.
- Shield Potions can be used while moving.
- The Legacy Shield Potion is still available in Creative.
| “ | A potion with insulating properties. Applies some shields. Prevents movement while in use.
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” |
- — In-Game Description
The Legacy Shield Potion is a Rare Consumable Item in Fortnite: Creative. It was introduced to Battle Royale in Pre-Season, and then made into a Creative Mode exclusive item in Chapter 5: Season 1.
Functionality[]
Legacy Shield Potions are consumed to give the player +50 Shield. They can be used at only less than 100 Shield level. It cannot be used while moving.
Legacy Shield Potions can be thrown by holding the Aim button and using the projectile arc to guide them. Once landed it will ping its location to squad-mates.
Stats[]
Legacy Shield Potions heal 50 Shield. They take 5 seconds to consume.
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Legacy Shield Potion (Rare) |
|---|---|
| HP | +50 Shield |
| STACK SIZE | 3 |
| TIME OF USE | 5s |
Strategy Guide[]
- Always drink Small Shield Potions before drinking regular Shield Potions, as those can be used to get to max shield, but not vice versa. However, if you are in possession of two Shield Potions and no Small Shield Potions, it is easier to just consume both Shield Potions than look for small ones.
- When in a build fight, use the Small Shield Potions rather than the Shield Potion. The enemy could easily eliminate you.
Item ID[]
The Legacy Shield Potion is referred to as Athena Shields in the files.
- Rare: Athena_Shields
History[]
Pre-Season[]
- Update v1.6: Added the Shield Potion alongside Battle Royale. It came in Common rarity and stacked to 5.
- Update v1.6.3: The Shield Potion now stacks to 2 instead of 5.
Season 1[]
- Update v1.8.1: The Shield Potion now comes in Rare rarity instead of Common rarity.
Season 5[]
- Update v5.40: The Shield Potion now stacks to 3.
Season 8[]
- Update v8.10: The Shield Potion now has a unique drinking animation.
Chapter 2: Season 1[]
- Update v11.00: Updated the Icon for the Shield Potion
Chapter 2: Season 3[]
- Update v13.00: Shield Potions can now be thrown
Chapter 5: Season 1[]
- Update v28.00: Renamed the Shield Potion to Shield Potion (OG) for Creative Mode.
Chapter 5: Season 2[]
- Update v29.00: Renamed the Shield Potion (OG) to Legacy Shield Potion.
Sound[]
Gallery[]
Trivia[]
- The Shield Potion's Chapter 1 icon was identical to that of Spectral Mineral Powder in Save the World.
- The Shield Potion is one of the few items that has never been Vaulted, along with other basic consumables.
- The Shield Potion tastes sweet, as hinted by Pistol Llana’s dialogue: “A little smoocherino?! Aren't you sweeter than a shield potion!”
- The old design of Shield Potion was now used for Spectral Mineral Powder.
