Grapple Blade

Grapple Blade is an Melee Weapon in Fortnite: Battle Royale. It was introduced in Chapter 5: Season 1.
==Functionality==
The Grapple Blade is a multi-functional tool used to traverse the map quickly by grappling to different surfaces and swinging towards them. It can also be used offensively to attack opponents.
The Grapple Blade has a unique triangular reticle. As the player gets close to a surface or opponent, the reticle will open up and a blue inverted triangle will appear. When this is present, the Grapple Blade can be used by pressing the aim button. This will launch the Grapple Blade forward quickly and it will attach itself to the surface it was aimed at. The player will be launched towards the target at a high rate of speed. The player is immune to fall damage while grappling and while falling after grappling.
Using this grapple effect depletes a charge from the blade. After 13 seconds, the blade regains one charge. It has four charges.
Conversely, when the fire button is pressed, the Grapple Blade becomes a weapon with different sets of attacks. If the player is grounded, the blade will slash outwards in front of the player in a wide arc. The fire button may be pressed again quickly for another slash that does a bit less damage. Slashing in this manner will have the player take a step forward, giving the blade a bit of extra range. If the player is airborne or grappling, using the attack will cause the player to slash in a complete circle around themselves. This hitbox is not rigged to an animation; it is instantaneous.
==Strategy Guide==
* The Grapple Blade's grounded attack instantly breaks a Ballistic Shield's guard if the opponent is aiming with it. Using a quick slash, then blasting the opponent with a high-damage, close-range weapon is very effective against the Ballistic Shield.
*The Grapple's Blade's grounded attack also knocks back most entities in range. This includes NPCs, players and even cars. This can be used in multiple ways, such as forcing an opponent out of a vehicle by not allowing them to drive away or even throwing an opponent off a cliff.
**This is especially effective against opponents, as being thrown around in this manner can make it difficult for players to properly aim at the attacker.
* If an enemy is cornered against a wall, rapidly pressing the attack button can throw them against the wall. They will quickly rebound off the wall, allowing you to repeatedly hit them until they're eliminated.
* If a player interchanges using the grapple effect and their sprint, it can make crossing long distances quite fast compared to sprinting alone.
* The grapple can hook onto most solid surfaces. This includes things such as lamp posts and trees. Using these objects as grapple points can give the player some height above the terrain and increase the speed at which they cover ground.
==Weapon ID==
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|-|Released=
The Grapple Blade is referred to as Grapple Knife in the files.
*: WID_GrappleKnife_VR
|-|Unreleased=
The Grapple Blade is referred to as Grapple Knife in the files.
*: WID_GrappleKnife_R
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==History==
==News Tab==
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|-|Twitter=
Image	Description 	Date
 	Sticks and stones may break their bones but knives cut to the core! Pick up a Grapple Blade and you'll see what we mean.	December 5th 2023
|-|In-Game=
Image	Description 	Date
 	Ballistic Shield And Grapple BladeHold your ground with the Ballistic Shield, which includes a pistol, and protect yourself from incoming fire! Looking for a greater traversal? Pull off a masterful maneuver with the Grapple Blade by targeting a hard surface or another player.	December 3rd 2023
</tabber>
== Trivia==
*Update v28.00 also included a currently unreleased variant of the Grapple Blade. 
**It has a slightly different description than its released variant: Grapple towards foes and slash them down with your trusty blade. 
***This may signal the variant having a shorter attack range.
*In an unknown update, Grapple Blade's description was changed from "Grapple towards foes and slash them down at length with your blade." to "Grapple towards foes and slash them down at distance with a blade on a rope."
==Gallery==
==See Also==
*ODM Gear - An item with a similar function.
Category:Mobility Items