Shadow Bomb

Overview

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.
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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.

Toss to escape in a cloud of smoke that grants a speed and jump boost.
— In-Game Description

The Shadow Bomb is a Utility Item in Fortnite: Battle Royale that was added in Season 8.

Functionality

Functionality[]

When used, the user will turn into a "shadow", emitting hard-to-see black particles, slightly revealing the user's location. The user, while in the "Shadow Bomb state", cannot interact with items, edit or place builds, or use a weapon or harvesting tool. When 6 seconds is over, there is a small delay before being able to do anything.

The user can also press the jump button twice when beside walls, letting them wall jump. The "shadow" mode will only end when touching the ground or while in water, meaning that it can be indefinitely extended by spamming double jumps and rolls, or by staying in the air.

Stats

Stats[]

Shadow Bomb - Item - Fortnite Shadow Bomb
(Uncommon)
Duration 6s
Max Stack 6
Sounds

Sounds[]

Shadow Bomb - Item - Fortnite Shadow Bomb Sounds
Sounds ID
Pickup Grenade_Frag_Pickup_01
Jump WPN_Shadow_Bomb_Double_Jump_01WPN_Shadow_Bomb_Double_Jump_02WPN_Shadow_Bomb_Double_Jump_03WPN_Shadow_Bomb_Double_Jump_04WPN_Shadow_Bomb_Double_Jump_XX
Wall Jump WPN_Shadow_Bomb_Wall_Jump_01WPN_Shadow_Bomb_Wall_Jump_02WPN_Shadow_Bomb_Wall_Jump_03WPN_Shadow_Bomb_Wall_Jump_04WPN_Shadow_Bomb_Wall_Jump_XX
Explode WPN_Shadow_Bomb_Expl_01
Stealth Loop WPN_Shadow_Bomb_Stealth_Loop_01
Expire Warning WPN_Shadow_Bomb_Expire_Tell_01
End WPN_Shadow_Bomb_Exit_Stealth_01
Drop sfx_SmokeGrenade_Bounce_01sfx_SmokeGrenade_Bounce_02sfx_SmokeGrenade_Bounce_03sfx_SmokeGrenade_Bounce_XX
Weapon Changes

Weapon Changes[]

Unknown Season[]

Unknown Update[]

  • Now also expires while in water.
  • Fixed the shadow effect for larger character models such as Brutus.
    • Only the head would turn into a shadow before this update.

Strategy Guide

Strategy Guide[]

Calculated - Emote - Fortnite This section outlines a strategy.
Feel free to add tips, tricks and general advice about the topic.
  • When under the Effects, you can double jump and wall climb, which is very useful when sneaking up on enemies and moving around.
  • As it makes the user almost invisible, the Shadow Bomb is great for rotating, especially when low.
Item ID

Item ID[]

The Shadow Bomb is referred to as Smoke Bomb in the files.

The internal ammo is referred to as Smoke Bomb in the files.

  • Epic: AGID_SmokeBomb
Mode Specific History

Mode Specific History[]

Battle Royale and Zero Build History

Battle Royale and Zero Build History[]

Season 8[]

Update v8.51[]

  • Introduced.

Season 9[]

Update v9.10[]

  • Decreased availability from Floor Loot from .835% to .677%
  • Decreased availability from Chests from 4.65% to 3.98%
  • Decreased drop count from 3 to 2.

Season X[]

Update v10.00[]

  • Vaulted.

Chapter 3: Season 3[]

Update v21.50[]

  • Unvaulted for the Shadow of Phantasm Week.

Update v21.51[]

  • Vaulted.

Chapter 4: Season 1[]

Update v23.30[]

Chapter 4: Season 2[]

Update v24.00[]

Creative History

Creative History[]

News Tab

News Tab[]

Image Description Date
Get stealthy with the new Shadow Bomb item.

Share your sneakiest moments with us!
May 2nd 2019
Shhhh. Be very quiet

Drop in with perfect stealth during Shadow of Phantasm week!

The Suppressed Assault Rifle, Suppressed SMG, Shield Bubble and Shadow Bomb have been unvaulted until September 7.
August 30th 2022

Image Description Date
Shadow Bomb (News Tab) - Promo - Fortnite New Item!
Catch opponents off guard with the new Shadow Bomb!
May 2nd 2019
Shadow of Phantasm Week (News Tab) - Promo - Fortnite Shadow of Phantasm Week
The Suppressed Assault Rifle, Suppressed SMG, Shadow Bomb and Shield Bubble have benn unvaulted. Drop in and complete Quests with perfect stealth until September 7th.
August 30th 2022

Gallery

Gallery[]

Promotional Images[]

Other[]

Trivia

Trivia[]

  • The Epic internal ammo of the Shadow Bomb used to be obtainable in Creative by filling you inventory with Scoreboards or Timer traps and then it would drop on the floor when using the Shadow Bomb. When picked up you would become completely invisible and you were still able to use Guns and other items.