Overview
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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. |
| “ | Batman's Batarang. Homes in on players and sticks to walls. Explodes if it detects enemies in proximity.
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- — In-Game Description
The Explosive Batarang is an Uncategorized Item in Fortnite: Battle Royale that was added in Season X.
Functionality
Functionality[]
The Explosive Batarang works similarly to a Proximity Mine. When thrown, it will attach to a surface with an option to pick it back up and will explode if an opponent gets close to it. It can also track down opponents like Captain America's Shield. It deals 50 damage.
Strategy Guide
Strategy Guide[]
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This section outlines a strategy. |
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- Explosive Batarangs can be stacked right next to each other. As such, they make the perfect trap for unsuspecting opponents.
- Four Explosive Batarangs can deal 200 damage, enough to take out opponents in building playlists or greatly weaken them in Zero Build.
- Explosive Batarangs deal high structure damage, making them perfect for removing an opponent's cover or draining their materials.
- You can throw Explosive Batarangs into a vault or another enclosed space to trap your opponent inside or keep them out.
- You can throw Explosive Batarangs into nearby bushes to deal damage to any opponent that wanders inside.
- Explosive Batarangs can be especially useful in Zero Build for removing an opponent's Port-A-Bunker or preventing them from using it.
- Explosive Batarangs can be thrown at opponents who are retreating to get in some extra damage and possibly pick up an elimination.
Weapon ID
Weapon ID[]
The Explosive Batarang is referred to as Badger Bangs New in the files.
- Mythic: WID_Athena_BadgerBangsNew
History
History[]
Battle Royale and Zero Build History
Battle Royale and Zero Build History[]
Trivia
Trivia[]
- An Explosive Batarang was found at a hay cart in Tilted Town as a tease for Gotham City's coming.
- It is likely that the Batarangs were given explosive properties so they could be more viable for Battle Royale's gameplay.
- The arming sounds for the Explosive Batarang were reused for the Zero Crystal Dash Boss Ability.
External Links
External Links[]
Batarang on DC Database.





