I dropped onto a rooftop, ears tuned to a faint mechanical hum. You sprint past a fountain and see the steel gate swing open — but no key in hand. That three-second panic is the whole point of the week 6 quest.
You can spot small steel gates near POIs — What are Renegade Vaults in Fortnite?
I’ve chased these vaults across Chapter 7 Season 3, and here’s the clean version: Renegade Vaults are the smaller, regularly spawning vaults that hold up to one Sprite Chest and one Rare Chest. They require a Rare Vault Key to access, which you get from searching chests around the map.
They differ from Sprite Vaults, which use the Epic Vault Keycard and often hold higher-tier loot. Think of a Renegade Vault as a locked showcase — compact, valuable, and worth the risk when you need quick chest counts for a weekly challenge.
The map shows six fixed pockets of loot — Fortnite Renegade Vault Location Map
On the Chapter 7 Season 3 map you’ll find six Renegade Vault locations, usually tucked inside or just outside named POIs. I mark them the second I open a match because landing directly on a Renegade Vault at drop is usually wasted effort — you need a Rare Vault Key first.
Below is a location map that I and other players on Reddit and Discord use as a quick reference when planning a vault run. If you follow streamers on Twitch or guides on YouTube, you’ll see the same spots called out during gate chases.
What are Renegade Vaults in Fortnite?
Short answer: smaller vaults, Rare Vault Key required, hold up to two chests (one may be a Sprite Chest). Long answer: they’re a reliable way to complete chest-search objectives without contesting a major Epic Vault, and they often appear near familiar drop zones — the same places streamers and competitive players check during early rotations.
You rarely find keys on the ground at match start — How to Complete the week 6 quest: Search chests inside a Renegade Vault
If you’re chasing the week 6 quest that asks you to search five chests inside Renegade Vaults, plan for multiple vaults. Each Renegade Vault holds a maximum of two chests, so you’ll often need to open two or three vaults to finish the job.
I use this quick routine every match:
- Land near a Renegade Vault cluster but not on the gate.
- Search nearby chests until you find a Rare Vault Key. It can take a few chests — patience wins more often than aggression.
- Head to the closest Renegade Vault and use the key to access the interior.
- Search any chests inside. Regular chests, Rare Chests, and Sprite Chests all count toward your five.
- If you open a Sprite Chest, you might score a new Holofoil Sprite — a small bonus for your trouble.
How do I search chests inside Renegade Vaults?
Open the gate with a Rare Vault Key, step inside, and interact with any chests you find. All chest types count toward the quest. If you prefer less contact, you can watch rotations from a window and clear the interior when enemies rotate out — that’s a common tactic on Discord and tournament streams.
Where are Renegade Vaults located?
They’re at or near named POIs across the map — six in total for Chapter 7 Season 3. Mark them on your mental map and prioritize the nearest one when you have a key; distance matters more than prestige for this objective.
Finishing the five-chest requirement pays 12,000 XP toward the Battle Pass, which speeds up progression and opens more seasonal rewards — an incentive enough for many players to grind these runs. If you watch creators on YouTube or follow competitive players on X, you’ll notice the same pattern: fast key farming, quick gate runs, and then pushing into the next circle.
Want a pro tip? Treat key hunting like fishing with a rare lure: slow, methodical, and positionally aware beats sprint-and-die every time.
Are you going to camp a vault cluster or fight for keys in every match?