Quick answer (updated 13 November 2026): Fortnite Treasure Hunters has three bosses on Crossbones Isle right now. Buggy is at Buggy's Beachhead (north, where Loot Lagoon used to be) and drops the Special Buggy Ball and the Lever Action Shotgun. A$AP Rocky is aboard The $.$. Rocky battleship (east) and drops his Exotic Shock Rocket. Lil Uzi Vert holds the north-east island fort and drops his Exotic Lil' SMG. Since update v43.10 on 12 November, Epic's patch notes say "Boss weapons are now a guaranteed drop", and some of the season's Exotics can now turn up in ordinary Chests. Miku and Teto arrive on 15 November but aren't bosses, and Oscar sails in on 22 November.
Applies to Fortnite Chapter 7 Treasure Hunters (season started 1 November 2026) after update v43.10 (12 November 2026). Last checked 13 November 2026, 03:30 UTC, against Epic's v43.00 and v43.10 Treasure Hunters update notes on Fortnite Communities and the in-game map data.
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Key takeaways
- 3 bosses live: Buggy (Buggy's Beachhead), A$AP Rocky (The $.$. Rocky) and Lil Uzi Vert (north-east fort).
- Guaranteed drops since 12 November: every boss elimination now drops that boss's weapon.
- 3 Exotics in Battle Royale: A$AP Rocky's Shock Rocket, Lil Uzi Vert's Lil' SMG and the Super Flint-Knock Pistol.
- Exotics in Chests: "Some of the Season's Exotic weapons may now appear in Chests", says Epic, and "legend tells of one Chest that holds them all".
- Next up: Cursed Treasure Hours with the Lil' SMG on Saturday 14 November, a peaceful Miku and Teto Captain's Day on 15 November, Oscar and the Frenzy Auto Shotgun on 22 November.
Where are all the bosses in Fortnite Treasure Hunters?
Treasure Hunters brought back fixed boss spawns. Each Captain holds one POI and moves around inside it rather than roaming the whole map. And the old Captains don't leave when a new one arrives. Epic's v43.10 dev note talks about "multiple Bosses spread across the Island". So all three are fair game in the same match.
| # | Boss | Location | Arrived | Guaranteed weapon drop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buggy | Buggy's Beachhead (north, former Loot Lagoon) | 12 November (v43.10) | Special Buggy Ball (Mythic) + Lever Action Shotgun |
| 2 | A$AP Rocky | The $.$. Rocky battleship (east coast, beside Cursed Cavern) | 1 November (v43.00) | A$AP Rocky's Shock Rocket (Exotic) |
| 3 | Lil Uzi Vert | Fort on the north-east island | 8 November | Lil Uzi Vert's Lil' SMG (Exotic) |
The featured map at the top of this page is the live v43.10 in-game map, with each boss marked. Notice that the in-game map now labels Buggy's Beachhead where Loot Lagoon used to be. The north-east fort had a label on 7 November (Fortune's Fort in the game files, Lil' Uzi's Stronghold on Epic's reveal card), but it isn't labelled on the current map. It's the island top right, across the water from Buggy.
For every named POI and landmark on the island, see our Fortnite Treasure Hunters map guide.
How do you beat Buggy, and what does he drop?
Buggy is the newest boss. Epic's v43.10 notes put it this way: "A new Captain drops anchor - and this one's got a flair for the dramatic! Buggy arrives at Buggy's Beachhead, holding court as the week's Boss. Take him on to claim the Special Buggy Ball and the Lever Action Shotgun."
Location: Buggy's Beachhead sits in the orange desert on the north coast, between Rubber Resort and Lil Uzi Vert's island. You can drop straight onto it from the Battle Bus. Expect a crowd for the first few days, because everyone knows where he is.
Drops:
- Special Buggy Ball (Mythic). A cannonball variant that deals 150 damage and 800 structure damage on a two-second fuse, per the Fortnite wiki's item data. You can throw it by hand or load it into a Pirate Cannon for long-range shots. Epic's in-game news calls it "explosive power".
- Lever Action Shotgun. It's back from the vault in v43.10. Prima Games reports Buggy drops the Legendary version. The wiki's v43.00 stats list 117 damage at Legendary, a 6-shell magazine and a 1.65x headshot multiplier, with a slow lever cycle between shots.
- Transponder Snail Sprite. It's on Epic's promo art next to Buggy. Prima Games reports it gives extra resources on pickup.
How to beat him: Fight from mid-range. Prima Games calls him "deadly from close-range". Keep strafing and punish his reload windows. In squads, split up, since a boss can only focus one player at a time. The real threat is the other squads who landed for the same reason, so clear them first or third-party the fight late.
Where is A$AP Rocky, and how do you get the Shock Rocket?
A$AP Rocky was the season's first boss. Epic's v43.00 launch notes: "A$AP Rocky has made port aboard The $.$. Rocky, and he's not giving up the ship without a fight. Board the deck and challenge him as the Island's first Boss."
Location: The $.$. Rocky, the beached battleship on the east coast just right of Cursed Cavern. He patrols the decks.
Drops: A$AP Rocky's Shock Rocket, plus the Lil' Flacko Sprite, which Epic named in the launch notes. The Fortnite wiki's boss table also lists a Legendary Sentinel Pump Shotgun in his loot. The wiki puts his health at 1,000.
What the Shock Rocket does: It's an Exotic Rocket Launcher with 100 damage, 275 structure damage and a 1-rocket magazine. While it's in your inventory, it builds a Shock Rock charge every 16 seconds, so you can launch yourself into the air and fire down from above. Epic's notes say it's "Available in non-Competitive play."
Where is Lil Uzi Vert, and what does the Lil' SMG do?
Lil Uzi Vert arrived on Captain's Day, Sunday 8 November. Epic's launch notes say Lil Uzi and Cuddle Team Leader "claim a fort of their own". Epic's Captain's Day post that morning added: "Lil Uzi Vert has taken over the Stronghold!!!"
Location: The fort on the north-east island, top right of the map. It's a short glide from Buggy's Beachhead, so you can chain the two fights.
Drops: Lil Uzi Vert's Lil' SMG. The wiki's boss table also lists a Legendary Bundlebuss Repeater Rifle, and puts his health at 1,000. Epic's Captain's Day post also introduced a Sprite called Lil' Uzi Vert Jr.
What the Lil' SMG does: It's the Exotic version of the Tactical SMG. Per the wiki's weapon page it deals 22 damage per shot from a 36-round magazine. Its fire rate climbs from 9.5 to 15.5 while you hold the trigger, and you get up to a 50% speed boost while shooting. Epic's description: "Vert recoil and ramping firing rate, built for those who don't wanna let go." In practice the magazine runs out before you reach full speed, so plan on around 11 shots a second.
If you want the skin rather than the gun, our Lil Uzi Vert skin guide covers the Shop dates and prices.
What are all the Exotic weapons in Fortnite right now?
Battle Royale has three Exotics this season. Last season's Exotics (the Balloon Popper AR, Overpowered Pump and the rest) are listed under Chapter 7 Season 4 on the wiki. They aren't Treasure Hunters loot.
| Exotic | Type | Key stats (wiki, v43.00 to v43.10) | How to get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| A$AP Rocky's Shock Rocket | Rocket Launcher | 100 dmg, 275 structure, 1 rocket, Shock Rock charge every 16 s | Beat A$AP Rocky; may also appear in Chests since v43.10 |
| Lil Uzi Vert's Lil' SMG | SMG | 22 dmg, 36 rounds, 9.5 to 15.5 fire rate, up to +50% speed | Beat Lil Uzi Vert; may appear in Chests; everyone drops with it in Treasure Hours on 14 November |
| Super Flint-Knock Pistol | Pistol | 50 dmg, 3 shots, 2x headshot, strong knockback + low gravity | Chests (added to Battle Royale in v43.10, previously Blitz Royale) |
The Special Buggy Ball is Mythic, not Exotic, and so far only drops from Buggy.
The Super Flint-Knock is the odd one out. It's a weak damage gun but a strong mobility tool. Fire it at the ground and it throws you the other way, and the low-gravity effect keeps you floating. Crouch while firing if you want to stay put. Players on r/FortniteBR are already posting tests of how high it can launch them.
Want the full non-Exotic loot pool too? Our Treasure Hunters weapons guide has every gun and its stats.
What is the "Chest that holds them all"?
This is the big open question from v43.10. Here's Epic's full line: "Some of the Season's Exotic weapons may now appear in Chests - and legend tells of one Chest that holds them all…"
Epic hasn't said where that Chest is. Two places stand out on the map, but neither is confirmed:
- The Chest, a named POI on the islets west of the desert.
- Captain X's mega chest. Epic's launch notes say "New treasures lie hidden across the Island, including what's inside Captain X's mega chest."
So treat any "Exotic vault location" video as a guess until someone shows it in-game. We'll update this page when it's found. On the odds: Epic has published per-Chest rates for treasures like Pirate Shop Access (1 in 137,500), but it hasn't published an Exotic rate for Chests. Our Pirate Shop token guide has the full odds table Epic did release.
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Are Hatsune Miku and Kasane Teto bosses?
No. Epic's v43.10 notes say Miku and Teto arrive at Friendship Villa on Sunday 15 November, "and for this Captain's Day, the Captains come in peace." There's no fight. Instead, the Leekcapper and the Flapjack Rifle join the loot pool that day, the third Map Fragment appears, and two new Sprites show up: Mini Miku and Squiplash.
Our Kasane Teto guide covers the Music Pass and Shop dates, and the Map Fragments guide tracks each fragment.
Who is the next Fortnite boss?
Oscar is the next announced Captain, on Sunday 22 November, but a boss fight isn't confirmed yet. Epic's launch notes say: "Oscar sails in with a ship of his own and enough firepower to make his presence known - get your claws on his Frenzy Auto Shotgun." The Frenzy also appears in Epic's "Later in the Season" weapon list, next to the Lever Action Shotgun and the Flapjack Rifle.
Epic hasn't used the word "Boss" for Oscar, so he could be another peaceful Captain. Going by the pattern, though (a ship POI and a signature weapon you "get your claws on"), a fight looks likely. We'll confirm on the day. After Oscar, Epic hasn't announced more Captains before the Chapter 7 end event on Saturday 5 December.
| Date (2026) | Captain's Day | Boss fight? |
|---|---|---|
| 1 November | A$AP Rocky, The $.$. Rocky | Yes |
| 8 November | Lil Uzi Vert, north-east fort | Yes |
| 12 November | Buggy, Buggy's Beachhead | Yes |
| 15 November | Miku and Teto, Friendship Villa | No, "the Captains come in peace" |
| 22 November | Oscar, his own ship | Not confirmed |
How do Treasure Hours change boss loot?
Treasure Hours now run on Saturdays, and so far each one has handed everyone the previous Captain's weapon at the start of the match. On 7 November that was the Shock Rocket. This Saturday, 14 November, it's the Lil' SMG. Epic says: "Last week's Captain is sharing the arsenal too - Lil Uzi Vert's Lil' SMG drops in with you." Round one starts at 2 PM ET (19:00 UTC) and round two at 9 PM ET (02:00 UTC Sunday). Cursed Sprites are boosted in both rounds.
That makes Saturday the cheapest day to try the Lil' SMG, since you don't need to fight Uzi for it. Hunt Buggy instead. For times and boosted drop rates, see our Treasure Hours guide.
What's the best boss route in one match?
Want two boss weapons in one game? Here's the route that uses the map best:
- Land at Buggy's Beachhead if the bus passes north. Take the Lever Action Shotgun and the Buggy Ball.
- Rotate east to the north-east island for Lil Uzi Vert. It's the shortest boss-to-boss trip on the island.
- Skip The $.$. Rocky unless the zone pulls east. It's on the far side of Cursed Cavern, and the ship decks are a third-party trap late in a match.
If the bus runs south or east, reverse it: start at The $.$. Rocky for the Shock Rocket, then use its Shock Rock charges to cross the map quickly.
FAQ
How many bosses are in Fortnite right now? Three, as of 13 November 2026: Buggy at Buggy's Beachhead, A$AP Rocky on The $.$. Rocky and Lil Uzi Vert at the north-east fort. Epic's v43.10 notes describe "multiple Bosses spread across the Island".
Do Fortnite bosses always drop their weapon? Yes, since v43.10 on 12 November. Epic: "Boss weapons are now a guaranteed drop. Beat 'em and get 'em!"
Where is Buggy in Fortnite? At Buggy's Beachhead on the north coast. That's the desert POI that was called Loot Lagoon before v43.10, between Rubber Resort and Lil Uzi Vert's island.
Can you get Exotics from Chests in Fortnite? Yes, since v43.10. Epic says "some of the Season's Exotic weapons may now appear in Chests". It hasn't said which ones or published odds.
Do bosses drop Pirate Shop tokens? Epic hasn't said they do. Its official odds for Pirate Shop Access are per Chest, at 1 in 137,500 outside Treasure Hours.
Are bosses in Fortnite Ranked? Epic hasn't said. Its notes don't list which bosses spawn in Ranked, and the only Competitive line covers a weapon: A$AP Rocky's Shock Rocket is "Available in non-Competitive play."
Is Kasane Teto a boss? No. Miku and Teto arrive at Friendship Villa on 15 November, and Epic says "the Captains come in peace."
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This guide covers Fortnite Chapter 7 Treasure Hunters bosses and Exotics after update v43.10 (12 November 2026). Last checked 13 November 2026, 03:30 UTC, against Epic's v43.10 and v43.00 Treasure Hunters update notes on Fortnite Communities (communities.epicgames.com), fortnite-api.com map data, Fortnite wiki item pages for stats and health, and Prima Games' Buggy fight report. Boss locations and dates will change on each Captain's Day. We refresh this page when they do.
