Fortnite: All Boons, Their Effects & How to Get Them

Boons are one of the most useful additions to Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 1. They give you permanent buffs that last the entire match, and getting them is pretty straightforward once you know where to look.

You can carry all four types at once, and they’ll stay with you even after getting knocked down. Let’s go through everything you need to know about finding and using Boons in Fortnite.

What Are Boons in Fortnite?

Think of Boons as permanent power-ups just like medallions. Once you pick one up, it works automatically – no need to activate anything. You can get all four different types, and they’ll keep working until the match ends. If someone takes you down, don’t worry – your Boons stick with you after you get back up.

All Boons and Their Effects

Here’s a breakdown of each Boon you can find in the game:

Boon Type	Effect	Best Used For
Fire Boon	Faster weapon reload speed	Aggressive combat and quick engagement
Void Boon	Reveals nearby players after eliminations	Tracking down remaining opponents
Wind Boon	Increased movement speed with pickaxe	Quick farming and escape situations
Water Boon	Swimming heals HP and shields for you and nearby teammates	Team recovery

How to Get Boons in Fortnite?

From Elemental Chests

The simplest way to get any Boon is to find an Elemental Chest. They look different from regular chests – bigger and with a special glow. You’ll find them all over the map, usually in or near main locations. Open one, and along with regular loot, you might get any of the four Boons.

Through Sprite Shrines

For Wind and Water Boons, you’ll need to work with Sprites and their Shrines. Here’s what to do:

1. Look for glowing creatures moving around the map – these are Sprites
2. Find a Shrine – they’re easy to spot because they shoot bright beams into the sky
3. Pick up a Sprite and take it to a Shrine
4. Drop it off and you’ll get either:
   • Water Boon from Water Sprites
   • Wind Boon from Wind Sprites

From Boss Fights

To get Fire and Void Boons, you’ll need to take down some bosses in Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 1:

• Shogun X walks around the map and drops Fire Boons
• Demon Warriors can give you either Fire or Void Boons
• Night Rose Demon drops Void Boons

These fights aren’t easy, but you get good loot along with the Boons and medallions.

You can always see which Boons you have by checking the left side of your inventory screen. Getting them might take a bit of effort, but they’ll definitely help you play better. Give them a try in your next match – sometimes having just one Boon at the right moment can turn a fight in your favor.