If you’ve heard about the Forsaken Vow Blade in Fortnite and want to get your hands on it — you’re in the right place. This powerful sword is part of Chapter 7’s new content, bringing a unique melee experience to the game. Getting it isn’t as simple as opening a chest. Instead, it involves special portals and a bit of strategy. This guide will walk you, step by step, through how to obtain the blade, how to use it effectively, and how to build gameplay around it.
The Forsaken Vow Blade is a mythic katana-style melee weapon introduced in Chapter 7 Season 1 of Fortnite. Unlike typical loot weapons (guns, rifles, shotguns, etc.), it is designed for close-quarters combat — with speed, mobility, and powerful melee abilities. It draws inspiration from blades previously available in Fortnite, offering a fast and aggressive alternative to standard firearms.
What sets the Forsaken Vow Blade apart:
- It’s not found in regular loot chests or on the ground. Instead, it is accessed via special portals called “Rifts.”
- It has three distinct attack modes: a basic slash combo, an aerial dive strike, and a dash-based burst attack.
- Once obtained, it occupies one slot in your standard five-item inventory, letting you carry other weapons or items alongside it.
How to Get the Forsaken Vow Blade
Obtaining the blade requires you to locate and interact with special portals known as Forsaken Rifts (sometimes also referred to as “Forsaken Vow Rift Gates”). Here’s how to secure the blade:
- At the start of a match in standard Battle Royale mode (where seasonal items are enabled), open your map.
- The Forsaken Rifts spawn at predetermined fixed locations on the island. These locations are the same across matches, so with experience, you can predict where the rifts will appear.
- Glide toward one of these rift icons when you drop from the Battle Bus — or move quickly after landing. Be ready: these rifts tend to attract multiple players, creating high competition early on.
- Once you reach a Forsaken Rift, approach and interact with it to activate the portal. This transports you into a themed arena where the Forsaken Vow Blade is automatically equipped.
- Inside the rift arena you’ll likely face NPC opponents (including bosses tied to the season’s story). Defeat them using the blade; once you succeed and leave the rift, the Forsaken Vow Blade remains in your inventory to use on the main map.
This method ensures you get the blade without depending on luck — it’s a fixed portal spawn, not random chest loot.
Understanding the Blade’s Moves and Combat Style
The Forsaken Vow Blade comes with a three-part attack kit. Each move has its own tactical use depending on the situation:
Attack NameDescriptionSong of SteelBasic melee attack: quick slash combos on the ground — ideal for close-range fights and clearing opponents quickly in tight spaces.Falling BlossomA downward strike used while airborne: jump from a height (rooftops, build-outs, etc.) and strike down — effective to catch enemies unaware, or finish off foes behind cover.Vengeance DashDash forward with a heavy strike: consumes a charge, deals high burst damage, and can be used for closing gaps or escaping dangerous situations. Charges recharge after a cooldown.
Because of these abilities, the blade encourages an aggressive, mobile combat style — less about holding angles and more about movement, positioning, and surprise attacks.
