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Taxi! - Emote - Fortnite This item can currently be obtained in Battle Royale.
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It is available in the loot pool and can be obtained through different means.
It is also available in Creative and UEFN.

Consume for juicy Shields.
— In-Game Description

Shield Fish is a Fish in Fortnite: Battle Royale, that was added in Chapter 2: Season 4.

Fishing

Shield Fish are caught usually in Fishing Holes, but they can be caught in calm waters too at a still decent chance. The maximum size of Shield Fish can be 65cm, the minimum being 35cm.

Name Image Location
Black and Blue Shield Fish
Shield Fish - Item - Fortnite
Anywhere
Black Striped Shield Fish
Shield Fish (Black Striped Shield Fish) - Item - Fortnite
Coastal Areas
Pink Shield Fish
Shield Fish (Pink Shield Fish) - Item - Fortnite
Anywhere (Requires Pro Fishing Rod)
Green Shield Fish
Shield Fish (Green Shield Fish) - Item - Fortnite
Forest Areas
Light Blue Shield Fish
Shield Fish (Light Blue Shield Fish) - Item - Fortnite
Anywhere

Functionality

Shield Fish are consumed to heal Shield - Icon - Fortnite 40 Shield.

Shield Fish can be thrown by holding the Aim button and using the projectile arc to guide them. Once landed, it will ping its location to squad-mates. They are much faster to use than a Shield Potion but offer slightly less healing.

Shield Fish can be consumed while moving.

Stats

Shield Fish - Item - Fortnite Shield Fish
(Rare)
Shield Shield - Icon - Fortnite 40 Shield
Time of Use 1s
Max Stack 3

Shield Fish - Item - Fortnite Shield Fish
(Rare)
Shield Shield - Icon - Fortnite 50 Shield
Time of Use 1s
Max Stack 3

Obtained

Shield Fish can be found by Fishing anywhere. Some versions of it can only be caught in specific biomes, these are only cosmetic differences however. They also have a chance to drop in Coolers.

Strategy Guide

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Item ID

Shield Fish is referred to as Flopper Shield in the files.

History

Chapter 2: Season 4

Update v14.00

  • Introduced.
  • It come in 5 versions:
    • Black and Blue Shield Fish
    • Black Striped Shield Fish
    • Pink Shield Fish
    • Green Shield Fish
    • Light Blue Shield Fish

Chapter 2: Season 6

Update v16.40

Chapter 4: Season 1

Update v23.30

  • Now heals Shield - Icon - Fortnite 40 Shield instead of Shield - Icon - Fortnite 50 Shield.

Chapter 4: Season OG

Update v27.00

  • Vaulted.

News Tab

Image Description Date
Fishing Collection Book - Promo - Fortnite
There are now more fish on the Island 🎣

Check out some tips on how to fill your Collection Book and rise above your friends.

More info: https://epicgames.com/fortnite/news/a-beginner-s-guide-to-fishing-in-fortnite
September 4th 2020
Fishing Collection Book - Promo - Fortnite
I fish, I wish, for a Purple Slurpfish - time's running out to add fish to your Collection Book!

What entries are you still missing?
November 23rd 2020

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