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How to Plant the Device (Bomb)

Fortnite How to Plant Rift Point Device

The Rift Point Device or the bomb is a key item in Fortnite Ballistic. Learn how to plant or defuse the bomb and find out how long it takes to detonate in this guide!

How to Plant the Device (Bomb)

Plant Device Keybind or Controls

Action Keyboard/Mouse Controller
Plant/Defuse
(Hold)
E
XBOX - Y Button Xbox

PS4 - Triangle Button PS

Attacker Controls

As an Attacker, you or one of your teammates must get the Rift Point Device at the start of each match and plant it at the designated site.

To plant the Rift Point Device, head to the marked planting area outlined with a purple line and hold E, Y, or Triangle (▲) depending on your platform.

Defender Controls

If you're a Defender, any team member can defuse a planted Rift Point Device. To do so, approach the Rift Point Device and hold E, Y, or Triangle (▲) to deactivate it before it detonates.

Rift Point Device Information

Plant or Defuse the Rift Point Device

The Rift Point Device takes 45 seconds to detonate after it’s planted. If it’s successfully defended, you’ll want to move a fair distance away or run the risk of being eliminated in the device’s blast radius. Getting eliminated by the blast means losing any gear you've acquired.

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