As a veteran Fortnite player with thousands of hours in Battle Royale, I've mastered tools like the Recon Scanner introduced in Season 7's Invasion theme. This rare explosive weapon revolutionizes scouting in high-stakes matches.
The Recon Scanner launches a blue projectile that deploys a spherical field, revealing nearby enemies, chests, wildlife, players, and vehicles for 15 seconds. The field then fades, with the projectile flashing red before vanishing. It deals minimal 5 damage to players and structures per shot.
Paired with new additions like the Rail Gun, this double-shot launcher regenerates ammo up to a maximum of 2—no traditional ammo needed. It features a 1.2x headshot multiplier. "Throws a scout bolt that marks nearby enemies and chests."
| Rarity | Reload Time | Magazine Size | Damage | Fire Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rare | 3.6 seconds | 2 | 98 | 3 |
Found commonly as rare loot in chests, on the ground, or Air Drops, it's more utility than firepower due to low damage. Prioritize it for intel over kills.
Unlike standard grenade launchers, it excels at revealing targets. Prime spots include:
Pair it with the Rail Gun's wall-piercing shots for early health leads. In squads, it provides crucial map awareness against lurking foes.
