Poison Dart Trap

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Chapter 1
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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 poisons the triggering player.
”
— In-Game Description

The Poison Dart Trap was a Trap in Fortnite: Battle Royale that was added in Season 8.

Functionality

Functionality[]

The Poison Dart traps fires projectiles over a 3 tile radius, meaning the trap can be activated without needing to occupy the tile it is placed in, as long as it has line of sight. The Trap shoots darts which when they hit a player, apply a damage over time effect to them, dealing damage directly to HP.

Stats

Stats[]

Poison Dart Trap - Trap - Fortnite Poison Dart Trap
(Uncommon)
Damage 80
Reload Time 7s
Max Stack 999
Strategy Guide

Strategy Guide[]

Calculated - Emote - Fortnite This section outlines a strategy.
Feel free to add tips, tricks and general advice about the topic.
  • Poison Dart Traps can be placed inside an enemy structure to catch an opponent on it.
  • Poison Dart Traps can be used to eliminate an enemy by boxing them in with one, forcing the trap to activate and damage the enemy.
  • Poison Dart Traps are especially useful in The Storm, as the damage dealt is very high, and only applies to HP. This means a player caught in The Storm will take extra HP damage, and possibly enough to kill them.
Trap ID

Trap ID[]

The Poison Dart Trap is referred to as Poison Dart Trap in the files.

UEFN varaints:

Mode Specific History

Mode Specific History[]

Battle Royale and Zero Build History

Battle Royale and Zero Build History[]

Season 8[]

Update v8.20[]

  • Introduced.

Season 9[]

Update v9.00[]

  • Vaulted.

Chapter 4: Season OG[]

Update v27.10[]

  • Unvaulted in Build Mode.

Update v27.11[]

  • November 23rd 2023: Vaulted.

Creative History

Creative History[]

Season 8[]

Update v8.20[]

  • Introduced.

Trivia

Trivia[]

  • The Poison Dart Trap's design and function are likely in reference to the Indiana Jones series of movies, which include the trope of escaping a temple whilst outrunning a dart trap similar to this one.
    • This became a reality when Poison Dart Traps appeared in Shuffled Shrines, added to collaborate with Indiana Jones.
  • The Poison Dart Trap's appearance fits the aesthetic of Sunny Steps, with its Aztec inspired colors and details.
Gallery

Gallery[]

Promotional Images[]

Concept Art[]