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This item is currently vaulted in Battle Royale. |
| This has been made unavailable to balance the loot pool, and may return in the future. |
| “ | Bow that fires.... something! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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- — In-Game Description
The Unstable Bow is an Exotic Bow in Fortnite: Battle Royale. It was introduced in Chapter 2: Season 6.
Functionality[]
After every shot, the Unstable Bow will become the Primal Flame Bow, the Primal Stink Bow, the Mechanical Explosive Bow or the Mechanical Shockwave Bow. It uses the model of the bow which its next shot will mimic.
The Unstable Bow uses a Fast Moving Projectile. It has a targeting system which shows the player the drop of the projectile, and where it will land. There is no damage falloff on the Unstable Bow's projectiles.
Stats[]
Current Stats since v23.00[]
Strategy Guide[]
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This section outlines a strategy. |
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- When using the Unstable Bow, keep an eye on the weapon model, as it can serve as an indicator of which affect the next shot will have, allowing you to make strategic use of it.
Counters[]
- Stay within close range when engaging with an opponent wielding the Unstable Bow, as if they choose to return fire, they can risk firing either an Explosive arrow or Stink arrow, damaging themselves.
Obtaining[]
As of v24.00, Unstable Bow cannot currently be obtained in Battle Royale and Zero Build as it has been vaulted.
Obtaining History[]
Chapter 2: Season 6[]
Update v16.30[]
- Can be obtained by purchasing it from Rebirth Raven for
600 Bars .
Chapter 2: Season 7[]
Update v17.00[]
- Can not currently be obtained as it has been vaulted.
Chapter 4: Season 1[]
Update v23.00[]
Update v23.40[]
- Can not currently be obtained as it has been vaulted.
Update v23.50[]
Chapter 4: Season 2[]
Update v24.00[]
- Can not currently be obtained as it has been vaulted.
Weapon ID[]
The Unstable Bow is referred to as Unstable Bow in the files.
- Exotic: WMID_Athena_UnstableBow
History[]
Battle Royale and Zero Build History[]
Chapter 4: Season 1[]
Update v23.00[]
- Unvaulted.
- Decreased Mechanical Arrow damage from 94 to 83.
- Increased Primal Arrow damage from 72 to 83.
Update v23.40[]
- Vaulted.
Update v23.50[]
- Unvaulted.
Chapter 4: Season 2[]
Update v24.00[]
- Vaulted.
News Tab[]
| Image | Description | Date |
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One bow that covers the many needs of a primal adventurer, totally reliable, totally safe, don’t ask questions. Find Rebirth Raven to try it out today! |
May 1st 2021 |
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If you could make the Unstable Bow fire anything (besides what it already can!), what would it be? | April 30th 2021 |
Trivia[]
- It works similarly to the Glitched Consumables from Season X.
- The Unstable Bow is one of the few weapons to be removed from the files, and added back into the game in its original function.




