Nitro

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= Gameplay =
Nitro is a gameplay mechanic in Fortnite: Battle Royale. It was introduced in Chapter 5: Season 3 and temporarily gives a speed boost to players and vehicles when applied. 
==Functionality==
Nitro can be applied to players and vehicles by consuming or throwing a Nitro Splash, destroying a Nitro Barrel, passing through a Flaming Boost Hoop in Chapter 5: Season 3, or wearing Megalo Don's Medallion, which grants an infinite Nitro effect.
===On Player===
* Movement speed increase
* Explosive bashing power that deals damage and knockback, and can bust through builds whilst the user is sprinting or sliding
* Unlimited stamina
* Fall damage immunity
* Sprint on water
* When with squad-mates, a red circle shows up around the player icon while they are infused with Nitro
* Reload speed increase
* Increased air control
=== On Vehicles ===
* Driving speed increase
* Explosive ramming power that deals damage and knockback (must be driving at a sufficient speed)
* Fuel consumption decrease
* Firing rate buff to attached attack mods
==Related Items==
Name 	Icon	Rarity	Description
Nitro Splash 	 	 	Fully restores stamina and grants a temporary Nitro effect to players and vehicles.
Nitro Barrel 	 	N/A 	Fully restores stamina and grants a temporary Nitro effect to players and vehicles.
Flaming Boost Hoop 	 	N/A 	Fully restores stamina and grants a temporary Nitro effect to players and vehicles.
Megalo Don's Medallion	 	 	Grants an infinite Nitro effect.
== Sounds ==
=== Nitro Barrel ===
Nitro Barrel Sounds	Nitro Barrel Sounds	Nitro Barrel Sounds	Nitro Barrel Sounds	Nitro Barrel Sounds
Sounds 	Sounds 	Sounds 	ID 	
Ignite 	Ignite 	 	 	
Fly 	Fly 	 	 	
Explode 	Explode 	 	 	
Explode 	Mid 	 	 	
Explode 	Far 	 	 	
==History==
===Chapter 5: Season 3===
*Update v30.00: Introduced. Its effect can be applied through Nitro Splash, Nitro Barrel, Flaming Boost Hoop and Megalo Don's Medallion.
*May 30th 2024: Nitro Bash damage against players reduced from 75 to 25.
*June 7th 2024: Nitro passive stamina renegeration increased from 10%/s to 100%/s, now granting infinite stamina for the duration of the effect.
*Update v30.20: Nitro Bash structure damage reduced from 300 to 90 only in Battle Royale playlists.
===Chapter 5: Season 4===
*Update v31.00: Nitro has been vaulted in Battle Royale.
**All previous balancing changes except for energy regeneration have been reverted (issue).
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=Lore=
Nitro is a nickname given to the evil orange substance originating from the Pandora's Box by The Machinist. It was widely used by Megalo Don and the Wasteland Warriors to fuel and boost themselves, their weapons and vehicles.
==Appearance==
Raw Nitro is a lava, fiery-like substance. When heated to a certain point, it will explode and turn into orange sands. Upon consuming, it will turn into flame. Nitro turned Megalo Don's hair into a super flaming spikey hair.
==Capabilities==
Source	Ability
 	Super SpeedGrants superhuman speed and excessive amount of adrenaline to consumers.
 	FuelCan be used as a fuel.
 	Spawn SandstormExhaust red thunderous sand as seen in Sandstorm Event, Nitro Fists and Megalo Don's armor.
==Trivia==
*According to the Machinist's board at Redline Rig:
**Fast Juice and Speed Goo were considered names for Nitro.
**Refined Nitro is a combination of hydrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen and mercury.
*Doctor Doom boss reused alot of Nitro sound effects.
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==Gallery==
Nitro - Icon - Fortnite.png|Nitro sound effect icon
Flaming Boost Hoop - Instagram Story - Fortnite.jpg|Instagram Story
The Hand (Pandora's Box - Event Hit 3) - Unnamed Location - Fortnite.png|Sandstorm Event
Nitro Jump 1 - Sandstorm Event - Fortnite.png|Sandstorm Event
Sand Dune Biome (C5C3) - Fortnite.jpg|Remains of a Nitro's explosion
Refinery Event (Pandora) - Event - Fortnite.png|Refinery Event
Refinery Event (Leviathan Fueling) - Event - Fortnite.png|Refinery Event
Refinery Event (Boom 4) - Event - Fortnite.png|Refinery Event
Refinery Event (Boom 7) - Event - Fortnite.png|Refinery Event
Redline Rig (Drill Segment - Nitro Research Board) - Location - Fortnite.png|Machinist's board
Redline Rig Pipe 1 - Graffiti - Fortnite.png|Graffiti in wasteland locations
Redline Rig Pipe 2 - Graffiti - Fortnite.png|Graffiti in wasteland locations
Category:Story and Lore
Category:Gameplay (Battle Royale)