Primal Stink Bow (Battle Royale)

Overview

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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.

Fast-firing bow that unleashes a cloud of Stink on impact.
— 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 Crossbow Bolts - Ammo - Fortnite Arrows and has a headshot multiplier of 2.5x.

Primal Stink Bow - Weapon - Fortnite 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)
Primal Stink Bow - Weapon - Fortnite 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)
Primal Stink Bow - Weapon - Fortnite 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 Crossbow Bolts - Ammo - Fortnite Arrows and has a headshot multiplier of 2.5x.

Primal Stink Bow - Weapon - Fortnite 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)
Primal Stink Bow - Weapon - Fortnite 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 Crossbow Bolts - Ammo - Fortnite Arrows and has a headshot multiplier of 2x.

Primal Stink Bow - Weapon - Fortnite 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 - Weapon - Fortnite 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 4: Season 1[]

Update v23.00[]

Chapter 6: Mini Season 2[]

Update v38.10[]

  • November 18th 2025 Hotfix: Increased the duration of the Stink Cloud from 3s to 4s.

Chapter 7: Season 1[]

Update v39.00[]

  • Decreased the duration of the Stink Cloud from 4s to 3s.

Strategy Guide

Strategy Guide[]

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  • 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

Weapon ID[]

The Primal Stink Bow is referred to as Bow Stink in the files.

  • Rare: WID_Bow_Stink_Athena_R
  • Epic: WID_Bow_Stink_Athena_VR
  • Legendary: WID_Bow_Stink_Athena_SR
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[]

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
News Tab

News Tab[]

Image Description Date
Bownanza Week Quests (News Tab) - Promo - Fortnite Bownanza Week
Take aim and land a bullseye! Use your archery skills to complete Bownanza Week Quests.
February 23rd 2022

Trivia

Trivia[]

Gallery

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