Guardian Shield (Item)

The Guardian Shield is a Utility Item in Fortnite: Battle Royale. It was first released in Chapter 4: Season 1.
== Functionality ==
The Guardian Shield is a rectangular barrier that can be activated by pressing the primary fire button. The shield will start with 100% Energy and will go down by 1 point per second. The shield will block any incoming damage until energy is depleted. The shield will begin to pulse blue and purple as a warning to the player the shield is running out of power.
Upon depletion, the Guardian Shield will take 10 seconds to initiate the recharge sequence, with 1% being regained every second. If the shield is not used for 5 seconds while not having run out, then lost energy will start to be recovered.
The Shield can also be thrown down as portable cover, by throwing the secondary fire button and using the projectile arc to aim it.
== Stats ==
== Obtained ==
From when the item was last obtainable in Chapter 4: Season 1:
Rarity	Chest	Rare Chest	Floor Loot	Supply Drop	Fishing (Plain)	Fishing (Hole)	Oathbound Chest	Creative
 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✖ 	✖ 	✓ 	✓
== Strategy ==
*The Guardian Shield can be used to block incoming attacks in front of you and your teammates.
*The Guardian Shield can be used on the ground. Unlike the Shield Bubble, the Guardian Shield does not shield from all sides.
== History ==
=== Chapter 4: Season 1 ===
* Content Update v23.10: Released the Guardian Shield in Rarity.
* Update v23.20: Added the Guardian Shield to Creative.
=== Chapter 4: Season 2 ===
* Update v24.00: Vaulted the Guardian Shield.
== Trivia ==
*The Guardian Shield uses the aesthetic of The Ageless' armor.
* The Guardian Shield is the first new item to be released in 2023.
== Gallery ==
Guardian Shield - Promo - Fortnite.jpg|Promotional Image for the Guardian Shield in the News Tab & Content Update Blog Post.
Category:Utility Items
Category:Rare Items