Act I of the “Standoff” has wrapped in Fortnite, and the Ice King’s team scored the season’s first victory. While the Foundation’s side lost, every player came out on top—because both the Ice King’s Vault and the Seven Complex Vault can now be opened. Here’s how to crack them open and what loot waits inside.
How to open the Ice King’s Vault (key locations)
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To pop the Ice King’s Vault inside the Ice Keep, you first need to track down its key. This legendary item only spawns in the surrounding area, but—surprise—beating the Ice King himself won’t drop it.
Instead, the vault key appears at one of many tiny ruins dotted around the POI’s edges, with several possible spawn points. Check the map above for the exact spots.
Once you’ve grabbed the key, head to the ruins at the southernmost tip of the Ice Keep, right in front of the standoff screen. Hold the key and interact with the floor hatch to unlock it.
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Inside you’ll find several common and rare chests, ammo crates, and Slurp barrels for healing, plus a portable toilet to zip back to the surface. Sadly, no mythic gear here.
How to open the Seven Complex Vault (key locations)
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To crack the Seven Complex Vault in New Sanctuary, you’ll also need to find its key. Like the first, it spawns in one of several possible spots, all scattered around the POI’s perimeter.
Look for small, single-story Seven buildings with staircases; the key always sits upstairs in one of them. All possible locations are marked on the map above.
With the key in hand, drop to the lower level of the New Sanctuary complex. Head to the vault at the far end of the underground area and interact with the keypad on the right side of the door. After a short delay the door swings open—though the blaring alarm will alert nearby players.
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Inside you can loot various common and rare chests, Slurp barrels, ammo crates, and a portable toilet for a quick exit. There’s also a chance for the mythic “Foundation’s Power Gloves”—but their appearance isn’t guaranteed.
More undiscovered key spawns may still exist for both vaults. We’ll update the maps as soon as they’re found.
