Vanguard's Axe
Cut through the red tape.
Vanguard's Axe is a Rare pickaxe in Fortnite. It's part of the Island's Innovator set. It was introduced in Chapter 7, Season 3. It has 3 selectable styles.
- Type
- Pickaxe
- Rarity
- Rare
- Introduced
- Chapter 7, Season 3
- Added to the game files
- 6 Jun 2026
- Styles
- 3
Styles
Item shop history
Vanguard's Axe hasn't appeared in the item shop since we started tracking on 5 Aug 2026.
Epic's public shop feed only exposes the current day, so our archive covers the 1 day since 5 Aug 2026. Appearances before then aren't recorded here.
Vanguard's Axe — common questions
When was Vanguard's Axe last in the item shop?
Vanguard's Axe hasn't appeared in the item shop since we began tracking it on 5 August 2026. Epic's shop feed only exposes the current day, so we can't see whether it appeared before then.
How much does Vanguard's Axe cost?
We don't have a recorded price for Vanguard's Axe. We only know an item's price from days it has appeared in the shop while we were tracking it, and this pickaxe hasn't.
Can you still get Vanguard's Axe?
Most Fortnite cosmetics return to the item shop on rotation, but Epic doesn't publish a schedule and some items — battle pass rewards and promotional items in particular — never come back. There's no reliable way to tell in advance which category any given pickaxe falls into.
What set is Vanguard's Axe part of?
Vanguard's Axe is part of the Island's Innovator set. Items in a set are usually released together and often return to the shop together, though Epic sometimes rotates them individually.
How many styles does Vanguard's Axe have?
Vanguard's Axe has 3 styles: Vanguard's Axe, Lightwave Axe, Innovation Axe. Some styles unlock through challenges rather than being available immediately.
Rest of the Island's Innovator set
