Vaults in Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2 hide some of the game’s rarest loot, but getting inside isn’t as simple as it used to be. Between new security systems, NPC guards, and access cards, every location demands its own strategy – and knowing the exact steps can make the difference between walking out rich or getting eliminated at the door.
Keep reading as we show you how to open vaults in Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2.
These new vaults in the Fortnite Lawless update are stacked with loot. If you have spotted the vault locations in Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2, you will know how heavily crowded they are. So, I suggest you have enough new Fortnite weapons to tackle the enemies around.
How to Open a Vault in the Fortnite Lawless Update
To open a vault in Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2’s Lawless Update, pick up thermite from chests, heist duffel bags, or defeated guards at locations like Crime City, Lonewolf Lair, Seaport City, or Masked Meadows. Throw or plant the thermite on the vault door to burn through it, which triggers an alarm summoning NPC guards that players must clear with weapons such as the Plasma Burst Laser found nearby. Speed up the process by targeting glowing weak points with a Rocket Drill or laser during the burn; once breached, grab epic chests, gold bars, and Dill Bits inside before rival squads arrive. For the moving train vault, destroy its turrets first to loot free thermite stacks, then apply them to the wolf-emblem door.
To open a new vault, you must gather the Thermite from a chest or as a ground loot. After you grab one, equip it in your hand just like another weapon. Now, look at the blue indicator on the vault and throw the Thermite on it.
After a certain delay, it will start cracking the vault open. To fast forward this process, you must hit the weak spots when it is visible. While you can do it with any of your current guns, it will be better with Plasma Burst Laser and Rocket Drill. Unfortunately, these two weapons will only be available after the v34.10 update.
Remember that once you attach the Thermite, many NPCs will start storming in to gun you down. So, you have to stay cautious of both PVP and PVE enemies. Once you unlock the vault, you will find rare chests and some Dill Bits in Fortnite.
Best landing spots near vault locations Chapter 6 S2
Crime City stands out as the top landing spot near its vault due to dense chest clusters for fast gearing and central map position. Lonewolf Lair offers quick loot access around its mansion vault with gold bars and close-quarters fights. Outlaw Oasis and Flooded Frogs provide quieter approaches to nearby vaults like Crime City and Lonewolf Lair vaults.
Prime Spots by Vault
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Crime City Vault (southeast bank): Land directly in Crime City for clustered chests and low buildings ideal for spotting rivals early.
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Lonewolf Lair Vault: Drop at the central mansion for floor loot, heist bags with thermite, and high-value chests.
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Seaport City Vault (northwest bank): Nearby Flooded Frogs or Magic Mosses for quick looting then short rotate.
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Masked Meadows Vault (southwest bank): Target the city center’s cherry blossoms for cover and flanking paths.
Rotation Tips
Outlaw Oasis serves as a low-contest hub to Crime City or Shiny Shafts vaults, with open sightlines for ambushes. Shiny Shafts’ caves near its potential vault hide loot and enemies effectively. Grab vehicles or launch pads post-loot for storm-safe vaults runs.
Which vaults have the best surrounding loot spawns
Crime City offers the best surrounding loot spawns around its vault, with dense clusters of chests, heist duffel bags, and floor loot in low buildings for rapid gearing before cracking it open. Lonewolf Lair ranks second, featuring high-value chests, gold bars, and thermite drops directly at the mansion for quick vault prep. Seaport City and Masked Meadows provide solid but sparser spawns nearby, better suited for rotations from spots like Flooded Frogs.
Loot Density Ranking
| Vault Location | Key Loot Nearby | Chest Density |
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| Crime City | Chests, duffels, thermite | High |
| Lonewolf Lair | Gold bars, epic chests | High |
| Seaport City | Floor loot, bags | Medium |
| Masked Meadows | Scattered chests | Medium |
Strategy Notes
Prioritize Crime City for solo or duo plays due to central positioning and loot volume, minimizing rotation time. Lonewolf suits aggressive squads ready for immediate NPC fights post-loot. Avoid peak bus paths over these vaults to reduce early contests.
