I landed on a ridge, hearing the thump of enemy gliders and the ping of a Rift anomaly on my map. I watched six players peel off and sprint toward the icon like dogs to a new scent. You have a six-second window to claim something that can tilt a match — and I’m going to show you how to seize it.
I play for wins and for the kind of stories you tell in post-game lobbies. You’ll get precise steps, platform notes, and a few pro instincts so when that Reforged Infinity Blade rift pops, you don’t freeze — you act.
Where to Find Reforged Infinity Blade in Fortnite
I’ve watched entire squads re-route mid-drop the moment a Rift icon appears on the map. The Reforged Infinity Blade only shows up when the Infinity Blade Reforged Rift Anomaly activates during a match. Unlike the Chapter 1 blade, there’s no fixed spawn: Epic Games tied it to a random point on the Chapter 7 Season 2 map and marks that spot with a unique Mythic blade icon.
How to get the Reforged Infinity Blade in Fortnite?
Head to the rift anomaly’s marked location and interact with the blade (Square/X on controller, E on PC). It takes 6 seconds to pull the sword from the ground — enough time for a spectator to turn into a killer. Clear the immediate area first, or use a teammate as bait: I prefer a clean sweep so I don’t lose the blade to a late push.
Pro tip: follow Epic Games’ in-game news feed, patch notes, and Fortnite’s official X (Twitter) account for Rift Anomaly spawn windows. Streamers and community trackers on platforms like Discord and Twitter often call early sightings, which can act like a magnet for nearby players.
How to Use Reforged Infinity Blade in Fortnite
I remember my first trade for a blade: I wiped a duo in seconds and felt like I’d discovered a new gearset. The Reforged Infinity Blade functions similarly to the Chapter 1 version, but with tweaks that make it more usable in mid-game fights. The blade occupies 2 inventory slots now (the original took five), so you can carry mobility tools like the Skyline Deployer and still keep ranged weapons.
| Ability | Input | Damage | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Swing | Left Click / RT / R2 | 90 | A fast, horizontal slash. Can be chained for a 3-hit combo. |
| Leap Attack | Right Click / LT / L2 | 110 | Launches the player forward. Destroys all builds in the path and deals AoE damage on impact. |
| Air Slam | Left Click (while airborne) | 110 | A vertical variation of the Leap Attack that slams directly down, creating a shockwave. |
Does the Reforged Infinity Blade spawn in every Fortnite match?
No — the blade is tied to the Rift Anomaly event and doesn’t appear in every match. If Riot-style momentum swings bother you, think of the blade as a rare map event: high variance, high reward. Watch match announcements and the live map; if the Rift icon doesn’t appear early, move on and conserve resources instead of gambling your loadout for a long-shot pickup.
Gameplay note: because the sword now takes only 2 slots, it’s functionally more flexible — like a Swiss Army knife — letting you pair it with a launcher or mobility item without gutting your loadout.
What are the buffs attached to the Reforged Infinity Blade in Fortnite?
Beyond raw damage, wielding the Reforged Infinity Blade grants meaningful passive perks that keep you in fights longer and let you chase kills aggressively:
- Increased health (+25)
- Increased shield (+25)
- 1 HP/Shield per second passive regeneration
- Siphon on eliminations (50 HP/Shield)
- 30% movement speed boost
Those buffs make the blade a late-stage power spike. Use the Leap Attack to break builds, the Air Slam to punish grouped enemies, and treat the Siphon as a mini health pack on every kill.
If you want the blade, prioritize positioning, communicate with squads on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch, and follow Epic’s patch notes and community hubs on Discord and X for live sightings — then strike when the rift appears. Will you sprint for the Rift or avoid the chaos and play the safe rotation strategy?