Overview
|
This item can currently be obtained in Battle Royale and Reload. |
| It is available in the loot pool and can be obtained through different means. It is also available in Creative and UEFN. |
| This item isn't present in competitive playlists. | |
| This item can still be found in core playlists and other game modes when available. |
| “ | Launches a recon bolt that marks nearby enemies and chests.
|
” |
- — In-Game Description
The Recon Scanner is a Rare Utility Item in Fortnite: Battle Royale that was introduced in Chapter 2: Season 7.
Functionality
Functionality[]
The Recon Scanner is a two round grenade launcher that shoots a Scanning projectile. This projectile marks all Containers and Opponents (Including Animals). The field stays active for 10 seconds, before disappearing. The Projectile blinks red for a few seconds before the field dissipates. The projectiles also do very low player and structure damage.
The Recon Scanner is a Slow Moving Projectile Weapon. There is no damage falloff on the Recon Scanner's projectiles.
Stats
Stats[]
Current Stats since v40.30[]
The Recon Scanner uses
Scanner Charges and has a headshot multiplier of 1.2x.
|
Recon Scanner (Rare) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 15 |
| DAMAGE | 5 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 2 |
| AMMO RESERVE | ∞ |
| FIRE RATE | 3 |
| RECHARGE TIME | 20s |
| CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE | 6 (1.2x) |
| DURATION |
|
Recon Scanner (Epic) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 15 |
| DAMAGE | 5 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 2 |
| AMMO RESERVE | 5 |
| FIRE RATE | 3 |
| RECHARGE TIME | 15s |
| CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE | 6 (1.2x) |
| DURATION |
Stats from v17.10 to v40.30[]
The Recon Scanner uses
Scanner Charges and has a headshot multiplier of 1.2x.
|
Recon Scanner (Rare) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 15 |
| DAMAGE | 5 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 2 |
| AMMO RESERVE | ∞ |
| FIRE RATE | 3 |
| RECHARGE TIME | 20s |
| CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE | 6 (1.2x) |
| DURATION |
Unreleased[]
Note: The stats listed below only exist in the files and are not available in-game.
|
Recon Scanner (Epic) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 15 |
| DAMAGE | 5 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 2 |
| AMMO RESERVE | 5 |
| FIRE RATE | 3 |
| RECHARGE TIME | 15s |
| CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE | 6 (1.2x) |
| DURATION |
Stat from v17.00 to v17.10[]
The Recon Scanner uses
Scanner Charges and has a headshot multiplier of 1.2x.
|
Recon Scanner (Rare) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 15 |
| DAMAGE | 5 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 2 |
| AMMO RESERVE | ∞ |
| FIRE RATE | 3 |
| RECHARGE TIME | 15s |
| CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE | 6 (1.2x) |
| DURATION |
Unreleased[]
Note: The stats listed below only exist in the files and are not available in-game.
|
Recon Scanner (Epic) |
|---|---|
| DPS | 15 |
| DAMAGE | 5 |
| MAGAZINE SIZE | 2 |
| AMMO RESERVE | 5 |
| FIRE RATE | 3 |
| RECHARGE TIME | 15s |
| CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE | 6 (1.2x) |
| DURATION |
Item Changes
Item Changes[]
Chapter 2: Season 7[]
Update v17.00[]
- Added.
Update v17.10[]
- Increased cooldown time from 15s to 20s.
- Decreased projectile lifetime from 15s to 10s.
- Added an internal ammo type to the weapon:
Scanner Charges. - Ammo Boxes will now be marked with a circle if scanned.
Strategy Guide
Strategy Guide[]
|
This section outlines a strategy. |
| Feel free to add tips, tricks and general advice about the topic. |
- The Recon Scanner can be used as a weapon, although it is largely pointless. The weapon deals 5 damage, giving it almost the lowest DPS in the game.
- Combining this with the Rail Gun's ability to shoot through structures allow you to easily attack your opponent behind a structure.
Item ID
Mode Specific History
Mode Specific History[]
Battle Royale and Zero Build History
Battle Royale and Zero Build History[]
Chapter 2: Season 7[]
Update v17.00[]
- Introduced Rare rarity.
- Can be obtained in IO Supply Chests and by eliminating Doctor Slone.
Chapter 2: Season 8[]
Update v18.00[]
- Now only available from IO Supply Chests and Doctor Slone.
Chapter 3: Season 1[]
Update v19.00[]
- Vaulted.
Chapter 3: Season 2[]
Content Update v20.40[]
- Unvaulted Rare rarity for the Rail Gun Recon Week.
- May 31st 2022 Hotfix: Vaulted.
Chapter 7: Season 2[]
Update v40.20[]
- April 24th 2026 at 6:31 PM EST: Unvaulted Rare rarity due to Team Ice King reaching Milestone #2 in Act II of the Showdown Event.
Reload History
Reload History[]
Chapter 7: Season 2[]
Update v40.30[]
- Introduced Epic rarity to Elite Stronghold only.
- May 4th 2026:
- Introduced Rare rarity to Elite Stronghold only.
- Vaulted Epic rarity on Elite Stronghold only.
Creative History
Creative History[]
News Tab
News Tab[]
| Image | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
|
Shoot for the stars with these otherworldly unvaults! Hop on and chase some thrills in the Rail Gun Recon Week. |
May 24th 2022 |
| Image | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
|
New High-Tech Weapons Use the Pulse Rifle to defend against the Invasion, detect threats with the Recon Scanner, take down Saucers with the Rail Gun, or vaporize enemies with the Kymera Ray Gun! |
June 8th 2021 |
|
Rail Gun Recon Week Line them up and knock them down with the Recon Scanner and the Rail Gun to complete limited time Quests. |
May 24th 2022 |
Trivia
Trivia[]
- Prior to Update v17.10, Recon Scanner’s ammo was displayed as
Rockets, despite the Recon Scanner actually not using it. - Despite the model holding 8 rounds at once, the Recon Scanner can only fire two shots before needing to go on cooldown. It also never needs to reload the shots in the weapon.
- However the Recon Scanner will reload if the infinite ammo setting is turned on in Creative Mode.
- The Recon Scanner cannot mark a player who is using an Inflate-A-Bull.
- Recon Scanner has a small screen showing the number of opponents scanned. If it hits 100, the number rolls over to zero.
- Recon Scanner bolts act as physical objects, which means they can be destroyed or abducted with a Saucer.
- Opponents’ Recon Scanner bolts will glow red.









