- The Port-A-Cover was added to the loot pool with the recent Fortnite update v41.20.
- When deployed, it can be used as cover to shield you from gunfire.
- It can be purchased free of cost and swapped out with other Pocket Items.
If you need to hunker down in Fortnite, the Port-A-Cover is perhaps the best option at the moment. First introduced in Chapter 6, this Pocket Item will shield you from incoming fire. You won’t be able to hide behind it forever, but it can provide temporary respite. That said, here’s what you need to know about this item.
What is Port-A-Cover in Fortnite?
Akin to the Cow Catcher from Fortnite Chapter 3, the Port-A-Cover is a small deployable metal barricade in Chapter 7 Season 3. You can crouch behind it to take cover. If you need to use an Extraction Gizmo when under fire, this device will buy you some time.
The Port-A-Cover in Fortnite even has a retractable piece that can be lowered. If you’re using the Striker Sprite, you’ll be able to hurdle over it, boosting your movement speed. This is also useful for peeking to get a better view.
What Are Pocket Items in Fortnite?
Before we move on to where to find the Port-A-Cover in Fortnite, you need to understand what Pocket Items are. Unlike regular items, these do not take up a slot in your inventory. This is a feature in Fortnite Zero Build that you should take advantage of.
Here’s a list of Pocket Items that are available at the moment:
- Pocket Shockwave Grenade.
- Pocket Crash Pad JR.
- Pocket Port-A-Cover
- Pocket Spicy Ice Cream
You start the match with Shockwave Grenades by default, which can be replaced or swapped out with any of the other aforementioned Pocket Items. Depending on your playstyle, one might be better than the other.
Where To Find Port-A-Cover in Fortnite?
Unlike regular items, this one has to be obtained from a Special-O-Matic Vending Machine. They can be found all over the island, which makes them very accessible. The Port-A-Cover is free to purchase. You won’t need to redeem a V-Bucks card or anything.
Once you buy the item, you’ll be able to use it an unlimited number of times. There’s a short cooldown between uses, so be careful when placing them. Once placed, they are immovable, and you can’t take them with you like Sprites in Fortnite.
How To Use Port-A-Cover In Fortnite
Once purchased, you’ll need to select it from the Utility Slot (not the Pickaxe Slot in Fortnite or the inventory slot) and place it on the ground. An outline will appear to show you exactly where the placement will be. Use this as a guide marker.
Keep in mind that the Port-A-Cover in Fortnite cannot destroy existing structures. If you place it adjacent to a tree, a part of your barricade will go missing. Plan carefully before placing it, or you’ll have to wait a few seconds before trying again.
Furthermore, you can interact with the Port-A-Cover to open or close an additional window that is usually a shutter placed in the center of the structure. This will allow you space for those quick snipes and hopefully send your opponent’s teammate in search of a Drivable Reboot Van in Fortnite.
Let us know if you prefer using the Port-A-Cover over other Pocket Items that are available in Fortnite.
No, you can only have one Pocket Item active at any time, which can be swapped for something else.
Yes, if the Port-A-Cover incurs too much damage, it will be destroyed.
