Lightsabers

Overview

Disambig gray This article is about the Melee item released in Chapter 2: Season 1. For the similar item with more functionality, see Jedi Padawan Lightsaber. For the other version of the Jedi Padawan Lightsaber, see Sith Apprentice Lightsaber.
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The weapon of a Jedi Knight. Not as clumsy or random as a blaster. An elegant weapon, for a more civilized age.
Kylo Ren's lightsaber featuring a specialized crossguard hilt.
— In-Game Description

Lightsabers are Mythic Melee Weapons in Fortnite: Battle Royale that were added in Chapter 2: Season 1.

Functionality

Functionality[]

Lightsabers primarily act as a Melee Weapon, meaning they can be swung at players in close range to deal damage to them. The weapons do damage in different intervals and do not have a consistent damage per second. When using a lightsaber, the player will swing twice, do a spin attack for less damage three times, and then slam for the most damage.

Lightsabers will also block damage. Holding the aim down sight button will negate all types of damage except explosive towards the player. This will negate roughly 30 shots, before being put on a three second cooldown.

Stats

Stats[]

Lightsabers deal different damage depending on consecutive strikes. As such, they will deal 45, 45, 25, 25, 25, 150 damage. A strike deals 45, a spin 25, and a slam 150. As such, it does not have a consistent damage per second.

Kylo Ren's Lightsaber - Weapon - Fortnite Kylo Ren's Lightsaber
(Mythic)
DPS Expression error: Unrecognized word "seconds".
DAMAGE 25/45/150
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 25/45/150
ATTACK SPEED 0.566667 Seconds
Rey's Lightsaber - Weapon - Fortnite Rey's Lightsaber
(Mythic)
DPS Expression error: Unrecognized word "seconds".
DAMAGE 25/45/150
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 25/45/150
ATTACK SPEED 0.566667 Seconds
Luke's Lightsaber - Weapon - Fortnite Luke's Lightsaber
(Mythic)
DPS Expression error: Unrecognized word "seconds".
DAMAGE 25/45/150
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 25/45/150
ATTACK SPEED 0.566667 Seconds
Mace Windu's Lightsaber (v35.00) - Weapon - Fortnite Mace Windu's Lightsaber
(Mythic)
DPS Expression error: Unrecognized word "seconds".
DAMAGE 25/45/150
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 25/45/150
ATTACK SPEED 0.566667 Seconds
Obi-Wan's Lightsaber - Weapon - Fortnite Obi-Wan's Lightsaber
(Mythic)
DPS Expression error: Unrecognized word "seconds".
DAMAGE 25/45/150
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 25/45/150
ATTACK SPEED 0.566667 Seconds
Luke's Lightsaber - Weapon - Fortnite Luke's Green Lightsaber
(Mythic)
DPS Expression error: Unrecognized word "seconds".
DAMAGE 25/45/150
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 25/45/150
ATTACK SPEED 0.566667 Seconds
Rey's Lightsaber - Weapon - Fortnite Luke's Blue Lightsaber
(Mythic)
DPS Expression error: Unrecognized word "seconds".
DAMAGE 25/45/150
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 25/45/150
ATTACK SPEED 0.566667 Seconds
Elimination Feed

Elimination Feed[]

Player Elimination[]

  • Player 1 had the high ground against Player 2
  • Player 1 eliminated Player 2 with an elegant weapon for a more civilized age
  • Player 1 struck down Player 2

DBNO[]

  • Player 1 knocked Player 2 from the highground
Sounds
Strategy Guide

Strategy Guide[]

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Feel free to add tips, tricks and general advice about the topic.
  • Lightsabers cannot be used in water. Stay aware when in any body of water.
  • Lightsabers may be able to deflect damage, but it can leave you vulnerable to attacks from other angles, especially after the cooldown begins.
  • It may be difficult to close the distance using a Lightsaber, as enemies can easily kill you from longer ranges.
  • When an enemy is blocking with their Lightsaber, use a fast-firing weapon to break your opponent's block. Alternatively, use explosive weapons as they cannot be deflected.
  • In Zero Build modes or situations where you are unable to build, Lightsabers are an effective defensive tool. If you are exposed and without cover, use the block ability to protect yourself from enemy fire. However, as it can be broken, use the block conservatively and it is a priority to seek cover afterwards.
  • When riding on a Wolf or Boar, the attack speed becomes a very consistent 2 swing attack motion and the damage is reduced from 40 to 39. While slightly weaker than normal this makes the weapon extremely effective at hit and runs against enemies as the fast attack motion can devour any foes stuck in range. Plus you aren't restricted in your movement and are much faster at it, making it a little more challenging to damage you.
Weapon ID

Weapon ID[]

The Lightsabers are referred to as Galileo Lobster in the files.

  • Kylo Ren's Lightsaber - Weapon - Fortnite Kylo Ren's: WID_Athena_Galileo_Lobster_Kayak
  • Luke's Lightsaber - Weapon - Fortnite Luke's: WID_Athena_Galileo_Lobster_Limo
  • Luke's Lightsaber - Weapon - Fortnite Luke's Green: WID_Athena_Galileo_Lobster_Limo_ROTJ
  • Rey's Lightsaber - Weapon - Fortnite Luke's Blue: WID_Athena_Galileo_Lobster_Limo_ANH
  • Mace Windu's Lightsaber (v35.00) - Weapon - Fortnite Mace Windu's: WID_Athena_Galileo_Lobster_Moped
  • Obi-Wan's Lightsaber - Weapon - Fortnite Obi Wan's: WID_Athena_Galileo_Lobster_Noble
  • Rey's Lightsaber - Weapon - Fortnite Rey's: WID_Athena_Galileo_Lobster_Rocket
History

History[]

Battle Royale and Zero Build History

Battle Royale and Zero Build History[]

Chapter 2: Season 1[]

Update v11.30[]

  • Introduced Kylo Ren's, Rey's, Luke's, and Mace Windu's Lightsaber.

Content Update v11.31 - 3[]

  • Vaulted all Lightsabers.

Chapter 2: Season 2[]

Update v12.50[]

  • May 4th 2020: Unvaulted all Lightsabers.
  • May 6th 2020: Vaulted all Lightsabers.

Chapter 3: Season 2[]

Update v20.30[]

  • Unvaulted all Lightsabers except Rey's Lightsaber.
  • Introduced Obi-Wan's Lightsaber.
  • Updated Mace Windu's Lightsaber's icon, flipping the hilt to the right direction.

Update v20.40[]

  • Vaulted All Lightsabers.

Galactic Battle[]

Update v35.00[]

  • Updated Mace Windu's Lightsaber's icon.

Trivia

Trivia[]

  • On introduction, the Lightsabers could have been found in special Chests known as Lightsaber Cubes. The type of Lightsaber gained would be random.
  • Luke's Green Lightsaber and Luke's Blue Lightsaber were introduced to the files in Update v22.00, but released much later.
  • Luke's Green Lightsaber and Luke's Blue Lightsaber are separate weapons to Luke's Lightsaber and Rey's Lightsaber, but are identical in every way but name.
  • When a player is eliminated by a Lightsaber, several custom Elimination Feed messages can appear, some of which contain references to the Star Wars series.
    • "Player 1 had the high ground against Player 2" references the Duel on Mustafar scene from Revenge of the Sith, where Obi-Wan shouts "I have the high ground!".
    • "Player 1 eliminated Player 2 with an elegant weapon for a more civilized age" references a scene from A New Hope where Obi-Wan gives Luke his father's lightsaber, describing it as "an elegant weapon for a more civilized age".
Gallery

Gallery[]

Promotional Images[]

Former Icons[]

See Also

See Also[]

  • Darth Vader's Lightsaber - Darth Vader's personal lightsaber, which possesses the additional ability to be thrown.
  • Jedi Padawan/Sith Apprentice/Jedi Training Lightsabers - Special lightsabers with unique abilities, each given by a different master through Rift Gates.
  • Kingsman - An item with almost identical function, likely created to repurpose this weapon's function without needing reference to the Star Wars property.
External Links

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