Augments were introduced to Fortnite at the end of last year, with the dawn of Chapter 4. The new mechanic works similarly to perks in other games, and can be found for weapons, characters, and more. The already-extensive list keeps growing, so we'll be filling you in on everything you need to know about about them including how to use, and the list of every Fortnite augment so far.
Augmetns have been a major component of Fortnite Chapter 4. They're buffs you can select for each game to help if you're in a bind, increase your combat ability, or provide you with some game-changing gear. There are currently 26 augments in the game so far, with the most recent five being added in the Fortnite update 23.20 on January 18, 2023.
Epic Games has disabled a few of the augments due to various bugs, including one of the newest – the Shotgun Striker augment – just hours after it went live. It's being investigated along with Party Time and Aerialist, with a promise to return them to the game in a future update once they've been fixed.
These perks are honestly game-changing as getting good or bad options can be the difference between a Victory Royale or your squad being wiped so make sure you familiarise yourself with how to use them and all the options you have so you know when to reroll.
What are Fortnite augments?
Fornite introduced Reality Augments in Chapter 4. Granted at intervals during a match, they provide perks and buffs, like unlimited fuel for vehicles, letting you redeploy your glider during the match, or switching up your weapons. Once a match starts, approximately once every two and a half minutes, you'll be given the choice to pick between one of two randomised augments.
The longer you're in the match, the more augments you can amass. You can stack up to four total, and if you can get a good combo, you can change the course of your game. Bear in mind everyone will be equipping them now, so the longer you survive, the bigger the advantage you'll have.
How to activate Fortnite augments
Once you drop into a match, Fortnite augments will start becoming available around once every two and a half minutes. You'll be able to see when they're ready to use by the countdown timer on the right-hand side of your screen, above your inventory. This gives you time to get a safe place if you want to, but you don't have to immediately select an option so don't panic if you're in the middle of combat.
Once you're ready you can open the augment menu using the corresponding button. While on the menu, you can still move around whether that be on foot or in a vehicle but you can't use weapons, build or interact with objects like chests. Two augment options will appear; if you're not happy with the options that pop up on-screen, you can reroll to see if you can win back the RNG gods' favour. But choose wisely; the first augment reroll of every match is free, but you'll need to hand over 100 gold bars for each subsequent reroll. You can stack up to four augments max.
Fortnite augments list
There are currently 26 augments available in Fornite that can be divided into four categories. These include weapon augments that can buff the guns you have by making reloading faster, increasing your magazine size, and a range of other options. There are also mobility augments that can provide you with the ability to dash in certain situations, unlimited stamina, or even balloons.
You may come across scouting augments that allow you to see information about the storm, track enemies or find treasure. And lastly, there are healing augments that can provide you with healing loot or effects that directly heal you. You can take a look at the complete list of Fortnite augments so far below:
Combat augments
Bow Specialist: Bows draw and reload faster, and you regenerate arrows over time.
Demolition Munitions: Objects you destroy have a chance to drop explosives. Excludes player-built structures
- First Assault: The first bullet in the magazine of your assault rifle deals bonus damage
- Light Fingers: Weapons using light ammo reload faster
Mechanical Archer: Receive an Explosive and Shockwave Bow.
Pistol Amp: Pistols have greatly increased magazine size
Rifle Recycle: Weapons that use Medium Ammo have a chance to not consume ammo
Rushing Reload: Sprinting will slowly reload your equipped Shotgun.
Shotgun Striker: Shotgun gives siphon when landing hits on players
Tactical Armoury: Instantly gives you a Rare Tactical AR and Combat Shotgun
Game changer augments
- Aerialist: Allows you to redeploy your glider for the rest of the match
Chug Gunner: Receive a Chug Cannon
Rarity Check: Gain siphon on eliminations when using a common or uncommon weapon
Mobility and Scouting augments
- Bloodhound: Enemies hit by your bow or marksman rifle shots are marked for a brief duration
Bush Warrior: You regenerate partial shields and health while hiding in large foliage
Danger Hero: Briefly regenerate health and increase movement speed when shield breaks
Forecast: For the remainder of the match, you’ll always see the next storm circle
More Parkour: Your energy regenerates briefly after mantling or hurdling
Party Time: Gain Balloons over time
Soaring Sprints: When sprinting, you can jump much higher and with a low gravity effect
Storm Mark: When the storm changes, ping the area to highlight and mark nearby enemies for a short duration
- Supercharged: Vehicles you use won’t consume fuel and they have increased health
Tricked Out: Entering a car or a truck applies Cow Catchers and Chonkers to it
- Zero Chance: Gives you the Zero Point effect when you break an enemy’s shield
Looting augments
Jelly Angler: Instantly receive a Fishing Rod. You can fish anywhere with it, but it will only catch Jellyfish
Splash Medic: You have a chance to find Chug Splash in every container you open
- Peely’s Plunder: Gives you a Treasure Map which leads to buried treasure
Fortnite augments can provide you with a great buff in-game and by pairing together synergised options by rerolling you can create some awesome loadouts and use them to aid you in getting that, oh so sweet, victory royale.
