With the deployment of the massive Fortnite v42.10 “Override” update, Epic Games has quietly overhauled the island’s underground bunker network. Scattered across the Chapter 7 Season 4 map are five high-security fortified Secret Vaults, packed with Mythic weapon crates, legendary chests, and high-density Sprite Altars.
However, vault doors no longer open with simple scan mechanics. To breach these heavily fortified bunkers, squads must defeat specialized NPC Bosses, decode Loot Hack terminals, or solve environmental puzzles. Here is your definitive fortnite v42.10 secret vault locations guide, providing exact map coordinates and step-by-step entry instructions.
- Table of Contents:
- Map Overview: All 5 Secret Vault Coordinates
- Vault 1: The Sanctuary Ruins Sub-Level
- Vault 2: Glacier Peak Cryo-Bunker
- Vault 3: Neon Industrial Research Lab
- Vault 4: The Whispering Woods Tree-Root Vault
- Vault 5: Coral Ridge Submerged Bunker
- 💡 Expert Tip: Opening Vaults Without Triggering Turret Alarms
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1. Map Overview: All 5 Secret Vault Coordinates
| Vault Name | Map Grid Sector | Keycard / Entry Requirement | Primary Guaranteed Loot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanctuary Sub-Level | Sector D4 (Temple Ruins) | Defeat NPC Boss “The Archivist” | Mythic Deadeye AR + 300 Sprite Dust |
| Glacier Peak Bunker | Sector G2 (Snow Mountains) | Deposit 120 Sprite Dust in Terminal | Legendary Slurp Barrels + Rocket Ram |
| Neon Industrial Lab | Sector C6 (Factory Complex) | Complete 3-Terminal Security Hack | Golden Banana + Two Mythic Chests |
| Whispering Woods Vault | Sector F5 (Ancient Tree) | Crouch-slide through hidden root tunnel | High-tier Tactical Shotguns + Shield Kegs |
| Coral Ridge Bunker | Sector B2 (Underwater Coast) | Koholasaur lava-swim into sea cave | Full Gold Weapon Arsenal + Air Drops |
2. Vault 1: The Sanctuary Ruins Sub-Level (Sector D4)
Located directly beneath the ancient stone courtyard east of the central lake.
- How to Enter: Land at the temple pavilion. Drop down the central stone elevator shaft. You will encounter the NPC boss The Archivist, flanked by two automated security turrets.
- The Strategy: Eliminate the turrets first from the upper railing before engaging the boss. Once defeated, The Archivist drops the Sanctuary Master Keycard. Swipe it at the orange vault door scanner to reveal four legendary supply chests and a permanent Sprite Altar.
3. Vault 2: Glacier Peak Cryo-Bunker (Sector G2)
Perched high in the frozen eastern mountain ranges, this bunker is protected by an electronic airlock rather than an NPC boss.
- How to Enter: Approach the reinforced blast doors on the western cliff face. Interact with the Loot Hack Console outside. You must deposit 120 Sprite Dust to override the security door.
- Pro Tip: There are two guaranteed Sprite Altars within 60 meters of the mountain peak. Harvest them immediately upon landing to open the bunker within 90 seconds of match start.
4. Vault 3: Neon Industrial Research Lab (Sector C6)
Tucked away in the basement of the automated robotics plant.
- How to Enter: This vault requires synchronized squad interaction. Three electronic breaker switches located in the eastern warehouse, central assembly line, and roof catwalk must be activated within 15 seconds of each other. Once all three indicators turn green, the basement vault door disengages automatically.
🛡️ EXPERT TIP: BYPASSING SECURITY TURRETS WITH EMP GRENADES
Don’t alert the entire lobby to your vault raid.
When vault doors open in the v42.10 update, automated laser turrets trigger a blaring 85-decibel alarm siren that alerts nearby enemy players on their visual audio compass up to 150 meters away. To prevent getting ambushed while looting, throw an EMP Grenade or fire a single shockwave arrow directly at the ceiling-mounted alarm beacon before stepping inside the vault threshold. This permanently disables the siren and instantly shuts down automated floor turrets, allowing your squad to claim the mythic loot in complete silence.
