Sideways Scythe

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.

Otherworldly scythe that grants healing upon elimination!
— In-Game Description

The Sideways Scythe is a Melee Weapon in Fortnite: Battle Royale that was added in Chapter 2: Season 8.

Functionality

Functionality[]

The Sideways Scythe has three abilities:

  • The player can swing the Scythe to deal damage to opponents and structures. Players can chain together attacks to attack more quickly.
  • The player can sprint forward with the alternate fire button, causing them to run at a high speed in the forwards direction. If the player intercepts with an opponent or structure they will attack automatically. This goes on a short cooldown after use.
  • The player can do a jump attack in which they will gain a good amount of vertical and horizontal moment with fall damage negated and slam into the ground, dealing damage.
Stats

Stats[]

Sideways Scythe - Weapon - Fortnite Sideways Scythe
(Common)
DAMAGE 25 (First, Second)
40 (Third, Fourth)
30 (Fifth, Sixth)
40 (Smash Attack)
18/18 (Dash Attack)
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 35 (First, Second)
50 (Third, Fourth)
40 (Fifth, Sixth)
60 (Smash Attack)
130/65 (Dash Attack)
MAGAZINE SIZE
FIRE RATE 2.0
COOLDOWN TIME 5s (Dash Attack)
5s (Smash Attack)
Sideways Scythe - Weapon - Fortnite Sideways Scythe
(Uncommon)
DAMAGE 30 (First, Second)
45 (Third, Fourth)
35 (Fifth, Sixth)
45 (Smash Attack)
19/19 (Dash Attack)
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 40 (First, Second)
55 (Third, Fourth)
45 (Fifth, Sixth)
65 (Smash Attack)
140/70 (Dash Attack)
MAGAZINE SIZE
FIRE RATE 2.0
COOLDOWN TIME 5s (Dash Attack)
5s (Smash Attack)
Sideways Scythe - Weapon - Fortnite Sideways Scythe
(Rare)
DAMAGE 35 (First, Second)
50 (Third, Fourth)
40 (Fifth, Sixth)
50 (Smash Attack)
20/20 (Dash Attack)
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 45 (First, Second)
60 (Third, Fourth)
50 (Fifth, Sixth)
70 (Smash Attack)
150/75 (Dash Attack)
MAGAZINE SIZE
FIRE RATE 2.0
COOLDOWN TIME 5s (Dash Attack)
5s (Smash Attack)
Sideways Scythe - Weapon - Fortnite Sideways Scythe
(Epic)
DAMAGE 40 (First, Second)
55 (Third, Fourth)
45 (Fifth, Sixth)
55 (Smash Attack)
21/21 (Dash Attack)
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 50 (First, Second)
65 (Third, Fourth)
55 (Fifth, Sixth)
75 (Smash Attack)
160/80 (Dash Attack)
MAGAZINE SIZE
FIRE RATE 2.0
COOLDOWN TIME 5s (Dash Attack)
5s (Smash Attack)
Sideways Scythe - Weapon - Fortnite Sideways Scythe
(Legendary)
DAMAGE 45 (First, Second)
60 (Third, Fourth)
50 (Fifth, Sixth)
60 (Smash Attack)
22/22 (Dash Attack)
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 55 (First, Second)
70 (Third, Fourth)
60 (Fifth, Sixth)
80 (Smash Attack)
170/85 (Dash Attack)
MAGAZINE SIZE
FIRE RATE 2.0
COOLDOWN TIME 5s (Dash Attack)
5s (Smash Attack)
Sideways Scythe - Weapon - Fortnite Sideways Scythe
(Mythic)
DAMAGE 50 (First, Second)
65 (Third, Fourth)
55 (Fifth, Sixth)
65 (Smash Attack)
23/23 (Dash Attack)
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 60 (First, Second)
75 (Third, Fourth)
65 (Fifth, Sixth)
85 (Smash Attack)
180/90 (Dash Attack)
MAGAZINE SIZE
FIRE RATE 2.0
COOLDOWN TIME 5s (Dash Attack)
5s (Smash Attack)
Weapon Changes

Weapon Changes[]

Chapter 2: Season 8[]

Update v18.21[]

  • Added.

Update v18.30[]

  • Fixed an issue where using the "Smash Attack" from a high point would cause fall damage.

Strategy Guide

Strategy Guide[]

Calculated - Emote - Fortnite This section outlines a strategy.
Feel free to add tips, tricks and general advice about the topic.
  • The Scythe is a melee weapon, meaning combat is only advisable in close quarters. Be wary of how to close the distance between you and an enemy, the best way being the leap attack.
Weapon ID

Weapon ID[]

The Sideways Scythe is referred to as Power Up Scythe in the files.

Mode Specific History

Mode Specific History[]

Battle Royale and Zero Build History

Reload History

Reload History[]

Chapter 5: Season 4[]

Update v31.30[]

  • October 11th 2024: Introduced Epic rarity.

Chapter 2 Remix[]

Update v32.00[]

  • Vaulted.

Chapter 6: Season 4[]

Update v37.50[]

Update v37.51[]

  • October 24th 2025: Vaulted Epic rarity.
  • October 27th 2025: Unvaulted Epic rarity.

Chapter 6: Mini Season 2[]

Update v38.10[]

  • Vaulted.

Creative History
Trivia

Trivia[]

Gallery

Gallery[]

Promotional Images[]