Fortnite Medallions Guide: Locations, Vault Locations, and Effects
Medallions are some of the most coveted items in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 1 Underground. These rare collectibles not only provide players with a significant boost for the rest of the match but also grant access to valuable loot in the bosses' vaults. With ten Medallions to collect, each guarded by a formidable boss, players must be strategic in their approach to acquiring these treasured items.
All Medallions and Vault Locations in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 1 Underground
The table below outlines the location of every Medallion and its corresponding boss in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 1 Underground. Please note that while the bosses can be easily seen on the map, their vaults are more difficult to locate.
Medallion & BossVault LocationWhat the Medallion Does Valeria/Femme FataleReckless Railways vault is inside the large building next to the train station. Take the circular staircase down to the bottom level.Replenishes shield over time. Max Shield version increases the player's maximum shield. Peter GriffinSnooty Steppes vault is inside the massive building at the POI. Head through the front door, find the main staircase, and go downstairs to the back of the garage.Replenishes shield over time. Max Shield version increases the player's maximum shield. Oscar/Tie TigerLavish Lair vault is inside the greenhouse at the back of the POI. The vault is down a set of stairs.Replenishes shield over time. Max Shield version increases the player's maximum shield. Montague/Dapper DudeGrand Glacier vault is inside the property in the wine cellar.Replenishes shield over time. Max Shield version increases the player's maximum shield. Nisha/Fancy FencerFencing Fields vault is inside the large building at Fencing Fields. It's underneath the bottom floor, accessed via the wine cellar.Replenishes shield over time. Max Shield version increases the player's maximum shield.How to Find the Grand Glacier Vault in Fortnite
To find the Grand Glacier Vault in Fortnite, players need to head inside the yellow wooden building at the back of the main mansion at the POI and into the wine cellar inside it. This is tricky to find because it's hidden away behind one of many doors in Grand Glacier.
Players can also find the wine cellar if they enter the property from the back, where there's a small wooden door to get inside.How to Get Medallions in Fortnite
To get Medallions in Fortnite, players must hunt down one of the boss characters on the map and eliminate them. Then, they'll see the Medallion that the boss was holding and can claim it as their own. There are ten in total, two for each boss, for players to find and collect.
What do Medallions do in Fortnite?
Medallions give players one of two upgrades: they either provide passive regeneration power to shields or increase the player's maximum shield capacity. If a Medallion has the (Max Shield) naming convention, then it will boost the player's maximum shield. Otherwise, it'll give them a nice slow shield regen in the background.
Additionally, Medallions grant access to valuable loot in the bosses' vaults. When a player collects a Medallion, they'll receive an on-screen icon indicating the location of the corresponding vault. Players must hold the correct Medallion to open the vault and claim the loot inside.