Overview
This article is about The Battle Royale counterpart. For the Save the World counterpart, see Retractable Floor Spikes.This page is split into multiple sections, as there are 2 different variants with the same name.
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This item is currently vaulted in Battle Royale.  |
| It has been made unavailable to balance the loot pool, and may return in the future. It is still available in Creative and UEFN. |
| “ | Adds a status effect that eliminates the triggering player.
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- — In-Game Description
The Damage Trap is a Trap in Fortnite: Battle Royale that was introduced in the Pre-Season.
Functionality
Functionality[]
Damage Traps are a trap which can be placed on any player owned or neutral structure, in any direction or orientation. When an opponent enters the tile they are placed on, the trap will activate, dealing damage.
The Trap can be 'dodged' by entering the tile and quickly leaving. This sets off the trap but does not deal damage.
Damage Traps appear blue colored if a friendly player has placed them, and red colored if an enemy has.
Stats
Stats[]
Current Stats since Content Update v4.30[]
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Damage Trap (Uncommon) |
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| Damage | 150 |
| Reload Time | 5s |
| Max Stack | 999 |
Stats from v1.11 to v4.20[]
Current Stats in Fortnite OG since v4.20[]
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Damage Trap (Uncommon) |
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| Damage | 125 |
| Reload Time | 5s |
| Max Stack | 999 |
Strategy Guide
Strategy Guide[]
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- The Damage Trap can be placed inside an enemy structure to catch an opponent on it.
- The Damage Trap can be used to eliminate an enemy by boxing them in with one, forcing the trap to activate and damage the enemy.
Mode Specific History
Mode Specific History[]
Battle Royale History
Battle Royale History[]
Pre-Season[]
Update v1.6[]
- Introduced Rare rarity.
- It can only be placed on floor surfaces.
Season 2[]
Update v1.11 Small Shield[]
- The Damage Trap is now multi-surface, serving as a replacement for the Ceiling Zapper and Wall Dynamo.
- Rarity changed from Rare to Uncommon.
Season 4[]
Update v4.20[]
- Decreased damage from 125 to 75.
- Decreased reset time from 6s to 5s.
Content Update v4.30[]
- Increased damage from 75 to 150.
Chapter 5: Season 1[]
Update v28.00[]
- Vaulted.
Chapter 2 Remix[]
Update v32.00[]
- Unvaulted in Build Mode.
Creative History
Creative History[]
Trivia
Trivia[]
- The Damage Trap shares its icon and model with the Retractable Floor Spikes from Save the World.
- The Damage Trap serves as the replacement for the Wall Dynamo and Ceiling Zapper.
- The Damage Trap has Rare variants in UEFN which are separate versions for floors, walls and ceilings. This was likely done so it's easier to place the trap in the editor.
- The Damage Trap was most likely vaulted in response to a number of community complaints about players using several Damage Traps to eliminate opponents. From its vault in Chapter 2: Season 2, it has only been unvaulted for Fortnite OG.
