How to get the Icy Grappler in Fortnite

❘ Updated: 2023-12-20T15:15:20

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The Icy Grappler is back again in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 1 with the Winterfest 2023 update, allowing players to swiftly move around the map. Here’s how to get one for yourself and what it does.

Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 1 is going strong as players are populating Battle Royale and Zero Build playlists in huge numbers, despite the popularity of the LEGO Fortnite, Rocket Racing, and Festival modes.

The latest Winterfest update in 2023 has brought merry holiday season vibes to the island alongside some chilly items like the Snowball Launcher, Snowmando, and now the Icy Grappler. Players can use these to complete the themed challenges to earn free rewards and XP.

If you’d like to get your hands on the Icy Grappler and complete quests using the item, here’s how to get it in Fortnite.

Fortnite Winterfest 2023 lets players have access to two free skins.

Players can complete Winterfest quests to unlock free rewards.

How to get the Icy Grappler in Fortnite

Icy Grappler can only be found in Loot Chests, Supply Drops, Combat Cache, Train Chest, and Presents. As of Winterfest 2023, it cannot be purchased using a vending machine or from an NPC.

You can also find the Icy Grappler in Society Vaults which is perfect to escape those henchmen swiftly.

What does the Icy Grappler do in Fortnite?

As you’d probably expect, the Icy Grappler works in the same way as the regular Grappler. You can use it to move around faster or reach higher areas by aiming and pressing the ‘fire’ button on your input device.

What makes the Icy Grappler different is that it also gives the player icy feet, which is similar to the effect of the Snowy Flopper and Chiller Grenade items that could be found in previous seasons.

Fortnite player with Icy Feet.

The icy feet effect reduces your maneuverability and makes it harder to turn, but it also increases your movement speed, so it could be used to your advantage if you need to get out of a tricky situation by combining it with sprinting, sliding, and anti-gravity effects using Flowberry.

Icy feet lasts for approximately 30 seconds and the effect can only be canceled by entering a water body or being knocked down by an enemy. Moreover, the Icy Grappler is unavailable in competitive playlists.

That’s everything you need to know about how to get the Icy Grappler in Fortnite. For more about the game, be sure to check our other content and guides below: