Doctor Doom's Arcane Gauntlets

Overview

This page is split into two sections, as Doctor Doom's Arcane Gauntlets that were added in Chapter 5: Season 4 is a separate weapon to its Chapter 2: Season 4 version.

Chapter 2
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Safe - Container - Fortnite This item is currently vaulted in Battle Royale.
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It has been made unavailable to balance the loot pool, and may return in the future.

Harness the power of Doctor Doom. Fire mystical energy projectiles from your fingertips. Exert dominance over gravity with an otherworldy leap.
— In-Game Description

Doctor Doom's Arcane Gauntlets is a Power in Fortnite: Battle Royale that was added in Chapter 2: Season 4.

Functionality

Functionality[]

Doctor Doom's Arcane Gauntlets has two abilities:

  • Doctor Doom's Arcane Gauntlets - Item - Fortnite Arcane Gauntlets Attack: Shoot small blasts of explosive green energy, which are affected by gravity and explode on impact. Hitting multiple opponents in close range will deal equal damage to both of them.
  • Levitate - Power - Fortnite Arcane Gauntlets Levitate: Every 5s, jump another time to gain altitude and hover in the air, cancelling fall damage.

Equipping the Gauntlets gives the player increased movement speed.

Stats

Stats[]

Current Stats since v14.10[]

Doctor Doom's Arcane Gauntlets - Item - Fortnite Doctor Doom's Arcane Gauntlets
(Mythic)
DPS 33.75
DAMAGE 45
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 45
MAGAZINE SIZE
FIRE RATE 0.75

Stats from v14.00 to v14.10[]

Doctor Doom's Arcane Gauntlets - Item - Fortnite Doctor Doom's Arcane Gauntlets
(Mythic)
DPS 26.25
DAMAGE 35
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 35
MAGAZINE SIZE
FIRE RATE 0.75

Obtaining

Obtaining[]

As of Update v15.00, Doctor Doom's Arcane Gauntlets cannot currently be obtained in Battle Royale and Zero Build as it has been vaulted.

Obtaining History[]

Chapter 2: Season 4[]

Update v14.00[]

Chapter 2: Season 5[]

Update v15.00[]

  • Can not currently be obtained as it has been vaulted.

Sounds

Sounds[]

Doctor Doom's Arcane Gauntlets - Item - Fortnite Doctor Doom's Arcane Gauntlets Sounds
Sounds ID
Pickup Hightower_Date_Gauntlet_Pickup
Equip Hightower_Date_Gauntlet_Equip
Double Jump Hightower_Date_Double_Jump
Aiming In Hightower_Date_Gauntlet_ADSHightower_Date_Gauntlet_ADS_02Hightower_Date_Gauntlet_ADS
Hightower_Date_Gauntlet_ADS_02
Out Hightower_Date_Gauntlet_ADS_OutHightower_Date_Gauntlet_ADS_Out_02Hightower_Date_Gauntlet_ADS_Out
Hightower_Date_Gauntlet_ADS_Out_02
Shooting Close Hightower_Date_Primary_Fire_04Hightower_Date_Primary_Fire_05Hightower_Date_Primary_Fire_06Hightower_Date_Primary_Fire_XX
Medium Hightower_Date_Primary_Fire_01_MedHightower_Date_Primary_Fire_02_MedHightower_Date_Primary_Fire_03_MedHightower_Date_Primary_Fire_XX_Med
Distant Hightower_Date_Primary_Fire_01_FarHightower_Date_Primary_Fire_02_FarHightower_Date_Primary_Fire_03_FarHightower_Date_Primary_Fire_XX_Far
Projectile Explosion Close Hightower_Date_Proj_Explo_01Hightower_Date_Proj_Explo_02Hightower_Date_Proj_Explo_03Hightower_Date_Proj_Explo_XX
Medium Hightower_Date_Proj_Explo_01_MedHightower_Date_Proj_Explo_02_MedHightower_Date_Proj_Explo_03_MedHightower_Date_Proj_Explo_XX_Med
Distant Hightower_Date_Proj_Explo_01_FarHightower_Date_Proj_Explo_02_FarHightower_Date_Proj_Explo_03_FarHightower_Date_Proj_Explo_XX_Far
Whiz By Hightower_Date_WhizBy_01Hightower_Date_WhizBy_02Hightower_Date_WhizBy_XX
Drop Hightower_Date_Gauntlet_Drop
Strategy Guide

Strategy Guide[]

Calculated - Emote - Fortnite This section outlines a strategy.
Feel free to add tips, tricks and general advice about the topic.
  • Doctor Doom's Arcane Gauntlets are useful for dealing damage to opponents hiding behind cover.
  • The jump ability Doctor Doom's Arcane Gauntlets provide can save you from fall damage by using it just before hitting the ground.
  • Doctor Doom's Arcane Gauntlets are not recommended for building playlists due to their low structure damage.
  • Doctor Doom's Arcane Gauntlets can be a powerful tool in Zero Build, as the explosive damage they deal can allow you to easily hit your targets and the jump ability can make you difficult to hit.
  • Try not to use Doctor Doom's Arcane Gauntlets at anything farther than medium range due to this weapon's slow projectile speed and bullet drop.
  • Doctor Doom's Arcane Gauntlets can be used in conjunction with a Shockwave Grenade to deal damage from an unexpected angle.
  • Doctor Doom's Arcane Gauntlets can be especially useful in early-game scenarios due to their unlimited ammo reserve.
Weapon ID

Weapon ID[]

Doctor Doom's Arcane Gauntlets are referred to as Date in the files.

  • Mythic: WID_HighTower_Date_ArcaneBlast
  • Mythic: WID_HighTower_Date_ChainLightning_CoreBR
  • Mythic: WID_HighTower_Combo_BossD
History

History[]

Battle Royale and Zero Build History

Battle Royale and Zero Build History[]

Chapter 2: Season 4[]

Update v14.00[]

  • Introduced.

Update v14.10[]

  • Damage increased from 35 to 45.
  • Structure damage increased from 35 to 45.

Chapter 2: Season 5[]

Update v15.00[]

  • Vaulted and removed.

Chapter 5: Season 4[]

Update v31.00[]

  • Readded to the files.

Trivia

Trivia[]

  • Blasts from Doctor Doom's Arcane Gauntlets bounce off of Crash Pads.
Gallery

Gallery[]

Concept Art[]