Overview
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| This content is not originally part of the game but has been introduced through a special collaboration. |
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This item is currently vaulted in Battle Royale. |
| It has been made unavailable to balance the loot pool, and may return in the future. |
| “ | Grab enemies with a symbiotic arm, and soar with a symbiotic glider. Let there be Carnage.
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- — In-Game Description
The Carnage Symbiote is an Uncategorized Item in Fortnite: Battle Royale that was added in Chapter 2: Season 8.
Functionality
Functionality[]
The Carnage Symbiote allows players to grab opponents through several layers of structures. It also provides a speed boost and enables Glider Redeploy (the player’s glider will be changed to Dark Symbiote).
Sounds
Sounds[]
| Sounds | ID | |||
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| Acquire (from Symbiote Canister)
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Clash_Red_Acquire_01
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| Pickup | Clash_Red_Pickup_01
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| Equip | Clash_Red_Equip_01
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| Cast | Clash_Red_Cast_01Clash_Red_Cast_02Clash_Red_Cast_03Clash_Red_Cast_04Clash_Red_Cast_XX
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| Hit | Clash_Black_Red_Hit_01Clash_Black_Red_Hit_02Clash_Black_Red_Hit_03Clash_Black_Red_Hit_04Clash_Black_Red_Hit_XX
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| Pull | Clash_Red_Pull_01Clash_Red_Pull_02Clash_Red_Pull_03Clash_Red_Pull_04Clash_Red_Pull_XX
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| Drop | Clash_Red_Drop_01
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Obtaining
Obtaining[]
As of Update v18.20 (October 13th 2021), Carnage Symbiote cannot currently be obtained in Battle Royale and Zero Build as it has been vaulted.
Obtaining History[]
Chapter 2: Season 8
Update v18.00 (September 17th 2021)
- Can be obtained from a Red Symbiote Canister that spawnes after the first circle of The Storm.
Update v18.20 (October 13th 2021)
- Cannot be obtained as it has been vaulted.
Strategy Guide
Strategy Guide[]
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This section outlines a strategy. |
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- Since the Carnage Symbiote provides both mobility and an extra attack, it's an ideal item to carry.
- The Carnage Symbiote's grab attack can be used in conjunction with a high-damage shotgun. Grab your opponent with the Carnage Symbiote, then switch to the shotgun to deal high damage very quickly.
- You can combine the Carnage Symbiote with other speed-increasing items, such as Spicy Fish, to move incredibly quickly around the map.
- Alternatively, you can combine the Carnage Symbiote with a Shockwave Grenade and sprinting to quickly launch yourself very high into the air, then deploy your glider at the apex of your jump for maximum distance.
Countering[]
- When you suspect an opponent will grab you with the Carnage Symbiote, switch to a shotgun. When the opponent grabs you, take aim and land a powerful shot to counter-attack.
- This can also be done with a weapon that requires a charge before firing, such as the Charge Shotgun, Charge SMG, or Rail Gun.
- Another option could be to use Black Panther's Kinetic Armor or Storm's Whirlwind Blast to knock your opponent away when they use the grab.
- You could attempt to use their super-speed against your opponent by hitting them with a Chiller Grenade. The frozen feet effect will make it difficult to stop moving and line up accurate shots.
Item ID
Mode Specific History
Mode Specific History[]
Battle Royale and Zero Build History
Battle Royale and Zero Build History[]
Chapter 2: Season 8[]
Update v18.00[]
- September 17th 2021: Introduced.
Update v18.10[]
- Canisters will now make a noise when spawning.
Update v18.20[]
- October 13th 2021: Disabled ahead of schedule due to a glitch.
News Tab
News Tab[]
| Image | Description | Date |
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Symbiotes Clash 2 canisters have dropped onto the Island. Choose your side in a battle for survival by bonding with the Carnage or Venom Symbiote! |
October 10th 2021 |
Trivia
Trivia[]
- The Symbiotes were initially set to be removed on October 18th. The date was changed because of a newly discovered glitch.
- The glitch allowed players to keep the speed boost and Glider Redeploy without having the item after being rebooted.
- The Carnage Symbiote functions identically to the Venom Symbiote and thus they cannot be stored together in the player’s inventory.
- It functions similarly to Venom’s Smash & Grab, however, it has two additional abilities and smaller cooldown time.
- If you used the Carnage Symbiote on a chicken, you would instantly gain 15 Health. That didn’t work on other animals.
- When this item is picked up, the Tendrils of Carnage Back Bling will be equipped.






