Overview

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It has been made unavailable to balance the loot pool, and may return in the future.
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On impact, this thrown projectile creates a damaging Zapper Trap on both sides of a building piece.
— In-Game Description

The Zapper Trap is an Epic Utility Item Item in Fortnite: Battle Royale, that was introduced in Season X.

Functionality

Functionality[]

The Zapper Trap is unique in that it is not stored in the player's trap slot, but rather is a throwable item. However, once thrown it acts like a regular trap.

When thrown, it will latch onto an existing structure, or create a structure of its own. It has to 'charge' and emit a ding! sound before being able to zap. It will then zap enemy players in the one tile vicinity of it.

Stats

Stats[]

Zapper Trap - Trap - Fortnite Zapper Trap
(Epic)
Damage 50
Reload Time 2s
Max Stack 4
Strategy Guide

Strategy Guide[]

Calculated - Emote - Fortnite This section outlines a strategy.
Feel free to add tips, tricks and general advice about the topic.
  • This trap can be thrown onto enemy builds, meaning it is usable without getting into a close quarters fight with an opponent.
Item ID

Item ID[]

The Zapper Trap is referred to as Zippy Trout in the files.

  • Epic: Athena_ZippyTrout
History

History[]

Season X[]

Content Update v10.20[]

  • Introduced.
  • September 3rd 2019: Disabled.
  • September 4th 2019: Re-enabled.

Update v10.30[]

Chapter 4: Season OG[]

Update v27.10[]

News Tab

News Tab[]

Image Description Date
Zapper Trap - Promo - Fortnite The Zapper Trap has been re-enabled.

Drop in and give your foes a jolt! ⚡
September 4th 2019

Image Description Date
Zapper Trap (News Tab) - Promo - Fortnite
Zapper Trap
DANGER: HIGH VOLTAGE. Trap 'em and Zap 'em!
September 2nd 2019

Trivia

Trivia[]

  • This is the only Trap that does not go into the trap slot in the build menu.
  • The Zapper Trap no longer works properly in Fortnite: Creative due to an issue. When attempted to be placed on a wooden wall (or any build), the Zapper Trap will spin or move in the world until it disappears. It no longer can place on builds or any other type walls and floors.
Gallery

Gallery[]

Promotional Images[]

Concept Art[]