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| This page is about an item or mechanic that is currently vaulted. |
| It has been made unavailable to balance the loot pool, and may return in the future. |
| “ | Consume to see it all.
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- — In-Game Description
Thermal Fish is a Fish in Fortnite: Battle Royale, that was added in Chapter 2: Season 4.
Fishing[]
Thermal Fish are caught usually in Fishing Holes, but they can be caught in calm waters too at lower chances.
| Name | Image | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Thermal Fish |  |
Desert Areas (Caught With A Pro Fishing Rod) |
| Green Thermal Fish |  |
Forest Areas |
| Purple and Orange Thermal Fish |  |
Anywhere |
| Raven Thermal Fish |  |
Coastal Areas (Requires a Pro Fishing Rod.) |
| Red and Green Thermal Fish |  |
Forest Areas |
Functionality[]
Thermal Fish are consumed to heal 
15 Health and also give the player Thermal Vision, in a black and white color scheme identical to the scope on the Night Hawk, for 30 seconds.
The 15 HP is only granted if the player does not already have Thermal Vision.
Thermal Fish 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.
Thermal Fish cannot be consumed while moving.
Obtained[]
Thermal Fish can only be found by Fishing.
Stats[]
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Shield Fish (Legendary) |
|---|---|
| Health | 15 Health |
| Duration |  Thermal Vision (20s) |
| Time of Use | 1s |
| Max Stack | 2 |
Strategy Guide[]
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This section outlines a strategy. |
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| Feel free to add tips, tricks and general advice about the topic. |
- Thermal Fish are useful for seeing enemies through Wooden Structures, as the gaps in them can allow for easy identification, especially when being built. On top of this, Thermal vision is great for low visibility, such as in the Storm.
Item ID[]
The Thermal Fish is referred to as Flopper Thermal in the files.
- Legendary: WID_Athena_Flopper_Thermal
History[]
Chapter 2: Season 4[]
Update v14.00[]
- Introduced.
- It comes in 5 versions:
- Silver Thermal Fish
- Green Thermal Fish
- Purple and Orange Thermal Fish
- Raven Thermal Fish
- Red and Green Thermal Fish
Chapter 2: Season 6[]
Update v16.00[]
- Vaulted.
Update v16.40[]
- Introduced in Creative.
Chapter 3: Season 2[]
Update v20.00[]
- Unvaulted.
- Thermal Vision is now a different color.
Chapter 3: Season 3[]
Update v21.00[]
- Vaulted.
News Tab[]
| Image | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
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There are now more fish on the Island 🎣 Check out some tips on how to fill your Collection Book and rise above your friends. More info: https://epicgames.com/fortnite/news/a-beginner-s-guide-to-fishing-in-fortnite |
September 4th 2020 |
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Here's a hint for finding your #FortniteFishing Catch of the Week: Quoth the Thermal Fish "On the shore." 🐟 |
September 28th 2020 |
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I fish, I wish, for a Purple Slurpfish - time's running out to add fish to your Collection Book! What entries are you still missing? |
November 23rd 2020 |
| Image | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
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Wild Unvaults Light up the competition after consuming a Thermal Fish, dance to the beat of your own Drum...Shotgun, and more as vaulted items returned to the island! |
June 13th 2023 |
Trivia[]
- When picked up and dropped / thrown, all Thermal Fish become Purple and Orange Thermal Fish, as well the Purple and Orange Thermal Fish being the icon for all Thermal Fish.
- The Raven Thermal Fish uses the same color scheme as Raven.
