Fortnite: How to Get Typhoon Blade (stats, locations & how to use)

Chapter 6 has brought some big changes with a lot of new weapons in Fortnite, and one of the standout additions is the Typhoon Blade. If you’ve been playing recently, you’ve probably seen players zipping around the map with this katana, using it to quickly close distances and take down opponents.

After spending quite a bit of time with it since the season started, I can say it’s definitely worth learning how to use. But there’s also a learning curve – you’ll need to know when to use it and when to keep your distance, especially against players with powerful shotguns.

Let me break down everything you need to know about finding and how to use Typhoon Blade.

Typhoon Blade Stats in Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 1

The Typhoon Blade comes in two versions – Epic (purple) and Mythic (gold). Both versions work the same way, but you’ll get them from different places. The blade takes up one inventory slot and shows up with a durability counter in the bottom right corner.

Here’s exactly what you get with each version:

	Epic Version	Mythic Version
Basic Attack Damage	30 per hit	30 per hit
Final Combo Hit	50	50
Falling Strike	70	70
Cyclone Slash	90	90
Durability	100	100
Structure Damage	50	50
Cooldown (Cyclone Slash)	7 seconds	7 seconds
Sprint Speed Boost	1.3x normal	1.4x normal

The durability counter starts at 100% and goes down whenever you attack or use movement abilities. Once it hits 0%, the blade breaks and disappears from your inventory, so you’ll need to keep an eye on this during longer matches.

Where to Find the Typhoon Blade

Getting your hands on a Typhoon Blade isn’t particularly difficult, but you’ll want to know the best places to look. Here are all the ways to obtain the Epic Typhoon Blade (purple version):

• From Stands: The most reliable way to get a Typhoon Blade is to find one of the dedicated stands around the map. These wooden weapon racks always spawn a blade unless another player has already taken it. The stands are easy to spot thanks to their glowing purple blade display.

• From Chests: Regular chests have a 3.92% chance of giving you a Typhoon Blade, while rare chests bump that up to 9.23%. While these odds might seem low, there are plenty of chests on the map, especially in named locations.

• Floor Loot: You can also find the blade as regular floor loot, though this is the least reliable method. The spawn rate for floor loot is lower than chest spawns, but it’s still worth keeping an eye out while looting.

All Typhoon Blade Stand Locations in Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 1

We are currently updating this section as we noticed that the stands change their locations every match. Hence we are making a list of the places the stands usually spawn on.

Where to Find the Mythic Typhoon Blade

If you’re after the Mythic version, you’ll need to take on Shogun X at Shogun’s Arena. This is a challenging fight, but the reward is worth it – the Mythic Typhoon Blade features the same base stats but comes with slightly better durability and handling.

How to Use the Typhoon Blade

The Typhoon Blade isn’t just about dealing damage – it’s a complete movement tool that can change how you approach fights and move around the map.

First, let’s look at the basic movement benefits you get just by holding the blade:

• Increased sprint speed
• Reduced stamina drain while running

Now for the combat moves and special abilities:

Move	How to Execute	Effect
Basic Attack	Left Click/RT/R2	30 damage per hit, 5-hit combo
Cyclone Slash	Right Click/LT/L2	90 damage, pushes enemies back
Falling Strike	Attack while in air	70 damage, fast descent
Wind Leap	Jump while sprinting	High jump, negates fall damage
Air Dash	Jump while in air	Forward dash, maintains height

Keep in mind that the blade has a durability meter that decreases with use. This applies to both attacks and movement abilities, so use them wisely. The durability is generous enough that you won’t have to worry too much during normal gameplay, but it’s something to keep track of in longer fights.

From using it a lot this season, I can tell you it’s really fun but has some clear strengths and weaknesses. The mobility is fantastic, and it feels great to chain moves together. But you need to be careful around players with good shotguns – they can take you down really quickly if you just rush in swinging.

The Typhoon Blade is definitely worth picking up in Chapter 6. It might take a few matches to get used to all the moves, but once you do, you’ll have a great tool for both fighting and getting around the map. Just remember to keep an eye on that durability counter and maybe think twice before charging at someone holding a gold shotgun.