This article is about the reworked item introduced in Chapter 5. For the item introduced in Chapter 1, see Legacy Small Shield Potion. |
“ | A potion that has the consistency of jelly. Applies a small amount of shields.
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- — In-Game Description
The Small Shield Potion is an Uncommon Consumable Item in Fortnite: Battle Royale. It was introduced to Battle Royale in Season 2, and the reworked in Chapter 5: Season 1.
Functionality[]
Consuming one Small Shield Potion will increase the Shield by 25, but will cap at 50, and attempting to consume one after reaching the limit will warn the player with the message 'Small Shield Limit Reached'. It can be used while moving.
Small 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[]
Small Shield Potions can only heal shield to a limit of 50% of the maximum shield value.
Small Shield Potion (Uncommon) | |
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Shield | 25 Shield |
Time of Use | 2s |
Stack Size | 6 |
Obtained[]
Rarity | Chest | Rare
Chest |
Floor
Loot |
Supply
Drop |
Supply
Llama |
Large
Ammo Box |
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Uncommon | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Strategy Guide[]
This section outlines a strategy. | |
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Feel free to add tips, tricks and general advice about the topic. |
- Always drink Small Shield Potions before drinking a regular shield potion, as those can be used to get to max shield, but not vice versa
- Small Shield Potions are useful to consuming in fights at low shield, as they are very fast to consume and can give you the health you need to survive.
Item ID[]
The Small Shield Potion is referred to as Paprika Shield Small in the files.
- Uncommon: WID_Paprika_ShieldSmall
The Small Shield Potion in Fortnite OG is referred to as Figment Paprika Shield Small in the files.
- Uncommon: WID_Figment_Paprika_ShieldSmall
History[]
Chapter 5: Season 1[]
Update v28.00[]
- Introduced as a reworked version:
- Can be used while moving.
- Retired the origignal Small Shield Potion and made it exclusive to Creative.