Small Shield Potion

Overview

Disambig gray This article is about the reworked item introduced in Chapter 5. For the item introduced in Chapter 1, see Legacy Small Shield Potion.

This page is split into multiple sections, as there are 2 different variants with the same name.

Chapter 5
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It is available in the loot pool and can be obtained through different means.
It is also available in Creative and UEFN.

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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 a Consumable Item in Fortnite: Battle Royale that was introduced in Chapter 5: Season 1.

The Small Shield Potion is an alternate version of the Legacy Small Shield Potion.

Functionality

Functionality[]

Consuming one Small Shield Potion will increase the Shield by 25, but will cap at 50% of the maximum shield value, and attempting to consume one after reaching the limit will warn the player with the message 'Small Shield Limit Reached'.

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.

Small Shield Potion can be used while moving.

Stats

Stats[]

Small Shield Potion (v11.00) - Item - Fortnite Small Shield Potion
(Uncommon)
Shield Shield - Icon - Fortnite 25 Shield
Time of Use 2s
Stack Size 6
Item Changes

Item Changes[]

Chapter 6: Season 3[]

Update v36.20[]

  • Can no longer start consuming it while falling.

Update v36.30[]

  • Can now start consuming again while falling.

Strategy Guide

Strategy Guide[]

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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

Item ID[]

The Small Shield Potion is referred to as Paprika Shield Small in the files.

Mode Specific History

Mode Specific History[]

Battle Royale and Zero Build History

Battle Royale and Zero Build History[]

Chapter 5: Season 1[]

Update v28.00[]

Reload History

Blitz Royale History

Blitz Royale History[]

Update v36.10[]

Week 1: Enter the Rogue[]

  • Introduced.

Creative History
News Tab

News Tab[]

Image Description Date
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Dynamic Reboot Loadouts give you better gear the longer you survive, No Fall Damage lets you leap from any height without a scratch, and Ground Rush lets you drop in faster. Use every edge to push your squad to victory!
June 6th 2026

Trivia

Trivia[]