Icy Feet (Mechanic)

Overview

Icy Feet is a Gameplay Mechanic in Fortnite that was introduced in Season 6. It is tied to player movement, and results in impaired control, but greater speeds and momentum.

Functionality

Functionality[]

In Battle Royale and Creative, Icy Feet is applied when certain items come into contact with the player, and create large ice blocks on their feet. These blocks signify the player has the effect active.

In Save the World, Icy Feet is only present in Frostnite's weekly modifiers, namely Frosty Turf and Final Frost. Icy Feet is applied when the player touches the ground or terrain, and is worn off when standing on top of a structure or object.

When the player has Icy Feet, they:

  • Have impaired control of their movement. Turning in the opposite direction is delayed, and the player is very slow to move from a static position.
  • The player will have a momentum mechanic tied to their movement. This momentum can be increased by moving, going down an incline or receiving knockback. This momentum can be reduced by moving in the opposite direction, reaching an incline, colliding with a structure, or receiving knockback in the direction opposite to their movement.
  • When the player stops moving, any speed they have built up will continue to be present until the effect wears off, or the speed gradually decreases until they stop.

Icy Feet can be cancelled by getting knocked down or entering water in Battle Royale and Creative, and by standing on top of a structure or object in Save the World.

Items

Items[]

Icy Feet can be applied with various items. All items will apply the effect to both opponents and friendly players.

Icy Feet Related Items
Item Rarity Category Description Modes
Icy Grappler - Item - Fortnite

Icy Grappler
Exotic Ranged Consumable A Grappler with infinite charges that applies Icy Feet.
Snowball Launcher - Weapon - Fortnite

The Big Chill
Exotic Explosive Weapon Exotic version of the Snowball Launcher. Shoots Chiller Grenades which consequently freeze player's feet.
Snowy Flopper - Item - Fortnite

Snowy Flopper
Uncommon Consumable Heals 40 HP. Gives brief Icy Feet.
Chiller Grenade - Item - Fortnite

Chiller Grenade
Common Utility Item Gives affected players Icy Feet. Also shot by The Big Chill.
Sneaky Snowmando - Item - Fortnite

Sneaky Snowmando
Rare Uncategorized Item Spawns a snowman the player can hide inside of. Applies the effect when the Snowman is destroyed.
Chiller - Trap - Fortnite

Chiller
Common Trap Causes affected players to have Icy Feet.
Blue Abductor (Rift Device 4) - Object - Fortnite

Icy Feet Pad
Common Device Applies the effect when a player touches it.
Ice Fiend (C2S8) - Creatures - Fortnite

Ice Fiend
Common AI Throws an energy ball which applies Icy Feet.
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Trivia

Trivia[]

  • If the Icy Slide Augment is equipped, the effect will wear off instantly if the player stops sliding.