The latest Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 update just dropped two massive items into the loot pool. Thanks to Team Ice King hitting Act II Milestone 3 in the faction rivalry, players can now grab the Reforged Infinity Blade and the Hop Rock Cube Rifle. If you are grinding ranked or playing Zero Build, you need to know how these weapons work before someone drops out of the sky and ruins your match.
We are breaking down exactly where to find them, why the sword is actually a mobility tool, and how to counter players who get it first.
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2: Act II Milestone 3 Items
| Item | Slot Size | Key Feature | Best Usage |
| Reforged Infinity Blade | 2 Slots | +25 Max Health & Shield; Auto-regen. | Mobility: Use the lunge to rotate or break builds. |
| Hop Rock Cube Rifle | 1 Slot | Explosive cube projectiles. | Anti-Vehicle: Blow up cars or clear bushes |
Where to find the Reforged Infinity Blade
You will not find the sword inside regular chests. You have to wait for a Rift Anomaly to appear on the map, which normally happens right when the third storm circle starts.
The game marks the location for the entire lobby. You have to physically run up and pull the sword from the ground. Be ready for an immediate fight because half the lobby will be rotating there to claim it. Once someone takes it, they are the only player in the match with the blade.
Why taking up two inventory slots is worth it
The sword takes up two full inventory slots. That sounds bad at first, but holding it bumps your max health and shield up to 125 each. It also regenerates your health automatically.
The real power is the movement. Aiming down sights triggers a massive lunge attack that eats up stamina but sends you flying across the map. It easily breaks right through structures. Instead of using it just to deal 90 damage swings, smart players combine the lunge with items like the Seven Power Gloves or Overdrive Grenades to cross the island in seconds or escape bad situations.
Why you should probably skip the Hop Rock Cube Rifle
The exotic Cube Rifle is back in the mix, but it might not be worth dropping your heals. Firing normally deals about 50 body damage without any first-shot accuracy. Aiming down sights launches an explosive cube for 70 blast damage.
The main trick is shooting your own cube in mid-air to trigger a 120 damage explosion. This works great for blowing up cars or forcing players out of bushes. But the awkward zoom and slow setup make it a tough choice for solo players facing highly mobile enemies. You are better off sticking to standard assault rifles.
The exact combo to beat an Infinity Blade player
If a player with the Infinity Blade pushes you, do not panic. The swing animation is actually very long. Your best bet is carrying the Seven Power Gloves.
Wait for them to get close, uppercut them into the air to force separation, and then spray them down while they fall. You can also out-damage the blade up close by landing a clean Chaos Shotgun hit and swapping right to a high fire rate SMG.
If you play an aggressive role, prioritize the Rift Anomaly as soon as it spawns. The extra health and rotation speed from the Blade will win you games. If you prefer to play safe, keep a Chaos Shotgun and Seven Power Gloves ready so you can defend yourself against aggressive sword users pushing your cover.
