Overview

Disambig gray This article is about the item stored in the inventory. For other another way to gain balloons, see Medallions. For for another way to gain balloons, see Augments.

This page is split into multiple sections, as there are 2 different variants with the same name.

Chapter 1
Safe - Container - Fortnite This item is currently vaulted in Battle Royale and Reload.
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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.
Glimmering Trophy - Emoticon - Fortnite This item isn't present in competitive playlists.
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This item can still be found in core playlists and other game modes when available.

Attaches a balloon to the player, allowing them to float.
— In-Game Description

The Balloons are a Utility Item in Fortnite: Battle Royale that was introduced in Season 6.

Functionality

Functionality[]

Balloons work with up to three uses of them at a time. The player can deploy a balloon by pressing the fire button, which adds one to their back. This will reduce their gravity, and negate fall damage. Adding two balloons to a player reduces gravity even further. Adding a third balloon causes the player to be lifted upwards. Balloons only last a short amount of time, and so cannot be abused by floating to the top of the map. Pressing crouch releases a Balloon, and enemy players can shoot them to destroy them.

Stats

Stats[]

Current Stats since v22.00[]

Balloons - Item - Fortnite Balloons
(Rare)
Max Stack 10

Stats from v20.30 to v22.00[]

Balloons (C3S2) - Item - Fortnite Balloons
(Rare)
Max Stack 10

Stats from v7.20 to v20.30[]

Balloons - Item - Fortnite Balloons
(Rare)
Max Stack 10

Stats from v6.21 to v7.20[]

Balloons - Item - Fortnite Balloons
(Epic)
Max Stack 20

Item Changes

Item Changes[]

Season 6[]

Update v6.21[]

  • Added.
    • Players can deploy 6 of them at a time to reduce gravity and or float.
    • Balloons must be held in order to gain these benefits.
    • Max Stack is 20.
    • Pressing the ADS button or Jump, releases a Balloon.

Season 7[]

Update v7.00[]

  • Reworked:
    • When used, the player can switch to items and weaponry.
    • Players can only use 3 balloons at a time.
    • Jump is used to released Balloons.
    • Max Stack is 10.

Update v7.10[]

  • The Jump Button no longer releases Balloons, it is now bound to the Crouch Button.

Update v7.20[]

Chapter 3: Season 2[]

Update v20.30[]

  • Updated Icon.
    • This change is not yet reflected on the in game textures.

Update v20.40[]

  • Now uses camouflage textures.

Chapter 3: Season 4[]

Update v22.00[]

  • The Icon has been reverted.
    • This change is not yet reflected on the in game textures.

Update v22.10[]

  • Now uses birthday related textures.

Unknown Season[]

Unknown Update[]

  • No longer uses birthday related textures.

Strategy Guide

Strategy Guide[]

Calculated - Emote - Fortnite This section outlines a strategy.
Feel free to add tips, tricks and general advice about the topic.
  • If you are falling, you can quickly spam balloons to quickly lose speed and not take fall damage.
  • Adding a single balloon to your player can increase the speed at which the player can traverse the map by using the low gravity to jump longer distances.
  • Balloons can be used to take the high ground from unsuspecting players. This can be risky, however, as you're very vulnerable while doing so.
  • Using Balloons in conjunction with an item that prevents fall damage, such as a Shockwave Grenade, can allow you to traverse the map incredibly quickly. In addition, if you're being shot at, you can unequip your Balloons without needing to worry about taking fall damage.
  • Using Balloons up high with a scoped weapon like the Red-Eye Assault Rifle or an explosive weapon like the Ex-Caliber Rifle can allow you to rain down shots from an angle opponents probably won't be protected from.
Item ID

Item ID[]

The Balloons are referred to as Balloons Consumable in the files.

  • Rare: Athena_Balloons_Consumable

The Balloons pre v6.21 are referred to as Balloons in the files.

  • Epic: Athena_Balloons

Mode Specific History

Mode Specific History[]

Battle Royale and Zero Build History

Battle Royale and Zero Build History[]

Season 6[]

Update v6.21[]

  • Introduced.

Season 9[]

Update v9.00[]

  • Vaulted.

Chapter 3: Season 2[]

Content Update v20.30[]

  • May 13th 2022, at 9 AM ET: Unvaulted for the Donation Station voting trial period.
  • May 16 2022, at 11:59 PM ET: Vaulted as the Donation Station voting trial period has completed.

Update v20.40[]

Chapter 3: Season 3[]

Update v21.00[]

  • Vaulted.

Update v22.00[]

Chapter 4: Season 4[]

Update v26.10[]

Update v26.30[]

  • Vaulted.

Chapter 4: Season OG[]

Update v27.10[]

  • November 16th 2023: Unvaulted.

Update v27.11[]

  • November 23rd 2023: Vaulted.

Chapter 6: Season 3[]

Update v36.10[]

Chapter 6: Season 4[]

Update v37.30[]

  • September 23rd 2025: Unvaulted for Fortnite Battle Royale's 8th Birthday.

Update v37.31[]

  • September 30th 2025 at 5:30pm ET: Vaulted.

Reload History

Reload History[]

Creative History

Creative History[]

News Tab

News Tab[]

Image Description Date
Donation Station (Balloon vs Shield Bubble) - Promo - Fortnite Test it before you suggest it!

Soon you’ll have to vote for which item stays. But for now you get the best of both. Hop in and test Balloons vs. the Bubble Shield.
May 13th 2022
Donation Station (Balloon) - Promo - Fortnite You (and your bars) have decided!

The Balloons are the preferred item to stay on the Island.
May 19th 2022

Image Description Date
Balloon (News Tab) - Promo - Fortnite Balloons
Inflate balloons to defy gravity! Add balloons to increase your altitude!
October 28th 2018
Donation Station (Balloon vs Shield Bubble - News Tab) - Promo - Fortnite Global Effort Trial Period
A new Global Effort is on the way. Try out the Shield Bubble and the Balloon before their funding station vote starts!
May 14th 2022
Donation Station (Balloon - News Tab) - Promo - Fortnite Balloon Unvaulted
The Shield Bubble vs Balloon Global Effort has been completed and the Balloon is now available!
May 19th 2022

Trivia

Trivia[]

  • Players hit by a Boogie Bomb will drop their balloons.
  • Balloons appear as a small bag on the floor, rather than a Balloon itself.
Gallery

Gallery[]

Promotional Images[]

Former Icons[]