Gliders (Item)

Overview

Disambig gray This article is about the item. For the cosmetic type, see Gliders.

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

Chapter 1
Taxi! - Emote - Fortnite This item can currently be obtained in Reload.
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It is available in the loot pool and can be obtained through different means.
Safe - Container - Fortnite This item is currently vaulted in Battle Royale.
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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.

Deploy and glide to safety!
— In-Game Description

Gliders are a Consumable Item in Fortnite: Battle Royale that were introduced in Season 7.

Functionality

Functionality[]

Gliders allow the player to redeploy their glider after falling a certain height. This negates fall damage and increases movement speed. The redeployed glider functions identically to other gliders.

When one redeploy is used, a glider is deducted from the stack.

Stats

Stats[]

Current Stats since v11.20[]

Glider (Chapter 2) - Glider - Fortnite Gliders
(Rare)
Magazine Size 10

Stats from v7.20 to v11.20[]

Gliders - Item - Fortnite Gliders
(Rare)
Magazine Size 10

Current Stats of the Team Rumble version since v11.20[]

Glider (Chapter 2) - Glider - Fortnite Gliders
(Rare)
Magazine Size 50

Stats of the Team Rumble version from v7.20 to v11.20[]

Gliders - Item - Fortnite Gliders
(Rare)
Magazine Size 50

Item Changes

Item Changes[]

Strategy Guide

Strategy Guide[]

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Feel free to add tips, tricks and general advice about the topic.
  • The Glider is ideal for negating fall damage, as not only does it save you from a fall, but it also allows you to glide to a safe location.
Item ID

Item ID[]

The Gliders is referred to as Glider Item in the files.

  • Rare: Athena_Glider_Item

The Gliders from Team Rumble is referred to as Glider Item in the files.

  • Rare: Athena_Glider_Item_BigTeamMode

Mode Specific History

Mode Specific History[]

Battle Royale and Zero Build History

Battle Royale and Zero Build History[]

Season 7[]

Update v7.20[]

  • Introduced.

Content Update v7.20[]

  • Decreased drop chance from Chests from 11.89% to 4.43%.

Season X[]

Update v10.00[]

  • Vaulted.

Chapter 4: Season OG[]

Update v27.10[]

  • Unvaulted.

Update v27.11[]

  • November 23rd 2023: Vaulted.

Reload History

Other History

Other History[]

Season 7[]

Update v7.20[]

Chapter 2: Season 2[]

Update v12.00[]

Creative History

Creative History[]

Unknown Update[]

  • Introduced.

Trivia

Trivia[]

  • Itemized Gliders were introduced as a resolution to a game balance dilemma for Battle Royale. Prior to the inclusion, various modes had Glider Redeploy enabled as default, without an item. After this was scrapped, the Itemized Glider was introduced.
  • Prior to Chapter 2: Season 2, Gliders existed in Team Rumble in stacks of 50 in the player's inventory after exiting the Battle Bus. They could have been dropped but would not stack back to 50. Without them, the player could not redeploy their glider.
    • This also meant players who wanted to redeploy their glider had to forfeit an inventory slot to accommodate the Gliders.
  • Prior to Chapter 2: Season 1, the Gliders' icon was the default Chapter 1 glider.
    • The current Gliders' icon is the default Chapter 2 glider. It has not been updated since.
Gallery

Gallery[]

Promotional Images[]

Former Icons[]