The Forsaken Vow Blade is a Kill Bill-themed mythic katana in Fortnite Chapter 7, built for fast, close-quarters fights and aggressive movement. It functions as a high-skill melee alternative to rifles and SMGs, with three distinct attacks that cover basic combos, aerial dives, and high-damage dashes.
Where the Forsaken Vow Blade comes from in Chapter 7
The Forsaken Vow Blade is part of Fortnite’s Kill Bill season. It represents the Hattori Hanzo-style sword used by The Bride and ties into the “The Lost Chapter: Yuki’s Revenge” crossover, which also brings Yuki and Gogo Yubari into the game as boss enemies inside a special arena.
In Battle Royale, the weapon is not ground loot or chest loot. You obtain it through special portals called Forsaken Rifts (also referred to as Forsaken Vow Rift Gates in some in‑game text and community posts). Entering one of these portals pulls you into a Kill Bill-themed combat space and equips you with the blade.
How to find Forsaken Rifts on the map
Forsaken Rifts are fixed spawn points that activate at the start of a match. They work similarly to earlier event portals in Fortnite: they appear as marked locations that invite early-game contests.
Step 1: Load into a core Battle Royale mode in Chapter 7 (standard BR playlists where event items are enabled).
Step 2: When the match starts, open your map. Forsaken Rifts spawn at predetermined locations and show up as distinct icons once you’re on the island.
Step 3: Choose a bus drop that lets you glide toward one of these icons quickly. Expect other players to target the same locations for early access to the blade.
Step 4: Land nearby, loot a basic weapon and some shields if possible, then move toward the active Rift.
Step 5: Approach the Forsaken Rift and interact with it when prompted. This transports you into the rift arena and equips you with the Forsaken Vow Blade.
Tip: Because Rift locations are fixed per match, players who memorize the usual spawn pattern can consistently contest the same spots and secure the blade more often.
Fighting Yuki and Gogo Yubari inside the Rift
Inside the Kill Bill portal, the encounter is built around two characters from the crossover: Yuki and Gogo Yubari. Eliminating them grants XP and keeps the mythic blade in your inventory when you leave the arena.
Step 1: Once you load into the Forsaken Rift space, immediately get a feel for your surroundings and identify Yuki and Gogo’s positions.
Step 2: Use the Forsaken Vow Blade’s mobility to stay close but not directly in front of both bosses at once. Focus on isolating one target.
Step 3: Weave basic slashes with Song of Steel, then disengage using Vengeance Dash when you’re at risk of being hit by overlapping attacks.
Step 4: Finish weakened enemies with Falling Blossom by attacking from above when they’re committed to an animation.
Step 5: After defeating Yuki and Gogo, confirm that the blade is in your normal inventory as you exit the arena and return to the main island.
Note: The Forsaken Rift functions as both a thematic tie-in to the Yuki’s Revenge chapter and a controlled space where the katana’s mobility and combos matter more than standard gunplay.
Forsaken Vow Blade basics: inventory and durability
The Forsaken Vow Blade behaves like other dedicated melee weapons in Fortnite Battle Royale:
- It occupies one slot in your standard five-item inventory.
- You can still carry four other weapons or healing/utility items alongside it.
- The blade does not break or have a limited number of total swings.
The key constraint is not durability but the cooldown system on its strongest movement attack, Vengeance Dash. Learning this rhythm is central to using the weapon well in late-game circles.
All Forsaken Vow Blade attacks and what they do
The katana has three named attacks. Each covers a different part of close-range combat and movement:
| Attack name | Input / context | Primary use |
|---|---|---|
| Song of Steel | Standard melee attack on the ground | Fast, repeatable slashes for close-quarters damage |
| Falling Blossom | Attack while in the air, aimed downward | Vertical dive to crash onto enemies from above |
| Vengeance Dash | Dedicated dash ability, uses charges | Quick lunge dealing high damage and enabling repositioning |
Song of Steel strings together into a short combo, Falling Blossom creates a burst of vertical pressure, and Vengeance Dash acts as both gap-closer and disengage tool.
How Song of Steel works in fights
Song of Steel is the blade’s primary attack. It performs rapid basic slashes that you can spam at close range.
- Role: Consistent close-range damage once you’re in melee distance.
- Strengths: Reliable hit registration in tight spaces, useful for shredding isolated targets, especially if they’ve just been displaced by explosions or movement abilities.
- Weaknesses: Limited reach versus shotguns; you must already be close or use Vengeance Dash to get into range.
Song of Steel shines when you catch someone in a box, inside tight buildings, or in the chaos after third-partying another fight.
How to use Falling Blossom for aerial pressure
Falling Blossom is the downward strike performed from the air. It’s designed to punish opponents who think vertical space keeps them safe.
- Engagement tool: Jump from height—roofs, cliffs, or small build pieces—then trigger the attack to drop directly onto players below.
- Finishers: Useful for closing out fights when an enemy is boxed in or trying to heal; the vertical angle can bypass some cover.
- Risk: Committing to a dive can leave you briefly vulnerable if you misjudge distance or land in the middle of multiple opponents.
Tip: Treat Falling Blossom as a follow-up, not an opener. Use guns or Vengeance Dash to pressure opponents first, then dive when they’re distracted or low on health.
Vengeance Dash: charges, cooldown, and mobility
Vengeance Dash is the Forsaken Vow Blade’s signature move. It is a forward lunge that consumes a charge and deals significantly more damage than a normal slash.
- Charge system: Each dash uses one charge. Charges automatically refill after a short cooldown.
- Burst mobility: Dashes let you rapidly close gaps, chase fleeing enemies, or escape bad positions such as open fields under fire.
- Damage window: The dash hitbox can catch enemies trying to peek corners or sprint between bits of cover.
Managing these charges is crucial. Burning all of them for a single chase can win a duel, but it leaves you without a quick escape if another squad pushes immediately afterward.
Forsaken Vow Blade vs Typhoon Blade and other melee weapons
The Forsaken Vow Blade sits in the same family as previous high-mobility blades in Fortnite, such as Kinetic Blade, Thorne’s Vampiric Blade, and Typhoon Blade. All trade ranged damage for mobility and burst melee output, and all encourage aggressive play.
Compared specifically to the Typhoon Blade:
- Both grant a base movement speed boost while equipped.
- The Forsaken Vow Blade’s identity comes from its clearly separated three-attack kit (Song of Steel, Falling Blossom, Vengeance Dash), giving players more tactical choices between grounded combos, aerial dives, and straight-line lunges.
That flexibility makes the katana more than a pure rush tool; it also doubles as a repositioning and outplay weapon when timed correctly.
Where you can and cannot use the Forsaken Vow Blade
The Forsaken Vow Blade is part of the core Chapter 7 loot pool, but it is not universal across every Fortnite playlist.
- Available: Standard Battle Royale modes where seasonal items are enabled.
- Not guaranteed: Some creative experiences, LTMs, or competitive/arena-style playlists may disable the blade entirely for balance reasons.
If a mode emphasizes strict weapon balance or custom loadouts, expect the katana to be missing there.
Basic strategy: playing around the Forsaken Vow Blade
The Forsaken Vow Blade rewards players who lean into aggressive, mobile play rather than static long-range fights.
- Use ranged weapons to soften targets, then transition to the blade when you have a health or position advantage.
- Engage from angles: drop from rooftops with Falling Blossom or swing around cover with Vengeance Dash instead of running straight at opponents.
- Keep at least one dash charge available when rotating in late circles so you always have an escape route if a third party appears.
- Pair the katana with healing items; melee skirmishes often leave you low but near cover, where quick heals can reset the fight in your favor.
Handled well, the Forsaken Vow Blade adds a fast, deliberate close-range option to Chapter 7’s meta, turning Forsaken Rift hot drops into some of the most contested ground on the island.
