Overview
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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. |
| “ | Fast-firing bow that unleashes a cloud of Stink on impact.
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” |
- — In-Game Description
The Primal Stink Bow is a Bow in Fortnite: Battle Royale that was added in Chapter 2: Season 6.
Functionality
Functionality[]
The Primal Stink Bow uses a targeting system to fire projectiles, which need to be charged up to go the optimal distance. The damage is the same regardless of charge. The projectile launched is a very fast arrow. When the arrow lands, it will create a small cloud of gas, which will deal 5 damage per second to HP only.
The Primal Stink Bow uses a Fast Moving Projectile. It has a targeting system which shows the player the drop of the projectile, and where it will land. There is no damage falloff on the Primal Stink Bow's projectiles.
Stats
Stats[]
Current Stats since v23.00[]
The Primal Stink Bow uses
Arrows and has a headshot multiplier of 2.5x.
|
Primal Stink Bow (Rare) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 75 |
| DAMAGE | 75 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 50 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 1 |
| RELOAD TIME | 0.75s |
| CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE | 187.5 (2.5x) |
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Primal Stink Bow (Epic) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 79 |
| DAMAGE | 79 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 53 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 1 |
| RELOAD TIME | 0.71s |
| CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE | 197.5 (2.5x) |
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Primal Stink Bow (Legendary) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 83 |
| DAMAGE | 83 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 55 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 1 |
| RELOAD TIME | 0.68s |
| CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE | 207.5 (2.5x) |
Stats from v16.20 to v23.00[]
The Primal Stink Bow uses
Arrows and has a headshot multiplier of 2.5x.
|
Primal Stink Bow (Epic) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 68 |
| DAMAGE | 68 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 53 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 1 |
| RELOAD TIME | 0.71s |
| CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE | 170 (2.5x) |
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Primal Stink Bow (Legendary) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 72 |
| DAMAGE | 72 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 55 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 1 |
| RELOAD TIME | 0.68s |
| CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE | 180 (2.5x) |
Stats from v16.00 to v16.20[]
The Primal Stink Bow uses
Arrows and has a headshot multiplier of 2x.
|
Primal Stink Bow (Epic) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 68 |
| DAMAGE | 68 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 53 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 1 |
| RELOAD TIME | 0.71s |
| CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE | 136 (2x) |
|
Primal Stink Bow (Legendary) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 72 |
| DAMAGE | 72 |
| STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 55 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 1 |
| FIRE RATE | 1 |
| RELOAD TIME | 0.68s |
| CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE | 144 (2x) |
Weapon Changes
Weapon Changes[]
Chapter 2: Season 6[]
Update v16.00[]
Update v16.20[]
- Increased headshot multiplier from 2x to 2.5x.
- Increased arrow speed.
Chapter 6: Mini Season 2[]
Update v38.10[]
- November 18th 2025 Hotfix: Increased the duration of the Stink Cloud from 3s to 4s.
Strategy Guide
Strategy Guide[]
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This section outlines a strategy. |
| Feel free to add tips, tricks and general advice about the topic. |
- This weapon is very good for getting people out of enclosed structures, as the damage from the gas will force opponents to retreat.
- The Primal Stink Bow is very useful in The Storm, as it will deal HP damage, possibly eliminating opponents quicker due to the Storm's same effect.
- Use the bow to finish players that have been knocked out.
- Use the bow to stop people from resurrecting their knocked teammates.
Counters[]
- When engaged with an opponent carrying a Primal Stink Bow, keep the engagement within close range as this will force the enemy to risk trapping themselves in their own Stink Cloud to use it.
Weapon ID
Mode Specific History
Mode Specific History[]
Battle Royale and Zero Build History
Battle Royale and Zero Build History[]
Chapter 3: Season 1[]
Content Update v19.30[]
- Unvaulted Epic and Legendary rarities for the Bownanza Wild Week.
- It is not included in competitive playlists.
Update v19.40[]
- Vaulted as the Bownanza Wild Week has ended.
Chapter 4: Season 1[]
Update v23.00[]
Update v23.40[]
- Vaulted.
Update v23.50[]
- Unvaulted.
Chapter 4: Season 2[]
Update v24.00[]
- Vaulted.
Creative History
Creative History[]
News Tab
News Tab[]
| Image | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
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Bownanza Week Take aim and land a bullseye! Use your archery skills to complete Bownanza Week Quests. |
February 23rd 2022 |
Trivia
Trivia[]
- The gas cloud this weapon produces is smaller than the gas cloud produced by a Stink Bomb and lasts for less time.
- The Primal Stink Bow was crafted using 1 Stink Sac or 3 Stink Fish and a Rare Primal Bow. This would create an Epic Primal Stink Bow.
- The duration of the Cobalt Slingshot was increased with the November 18th 2025 hotfix which also affected the Primal Stink Bow and the Lawless Stink Rifle.
Gallery
Gallery[]
Promotional Images[]







