Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2 had four worthwhile keycard vaults: the forest-side station east of Rebel’s Roost, Coastal Comms, Estate Station, and Unmoored Manor. Guides counted about 10 vault structures across the island, but the other former boss-vault sites were generally open and contained lower-value ordinary loot rather than requiring the season’s keycard process. This is a historical map guide for the 2024 Myths & Mortals season, not a description of Fortnite’s current island or vault mechanics.
What counted as a vault in Chapter 5 Season 2?
The phrase “all vault locations” is ambiguous for this season. Contemporary guides reported ten vault structures in total, yet only four were consistently described as active, high-value vaults that players had to unlock with a keycard. The remaining locations were former boss-vault sites that had been left open or converted to ordinary loot areas.
That distinction matters when planning a drop. Landing at one of the four keycard sites gave you a defined objective—clear the guards, obtain the card, and use the terminal. Visiting a former boss location did not offer the same locked-room reward loop. It was still a place where loot could be found, but it was not equivalent to the four useful vaults.
| Category | Reported count | Access in Chapter 5 Season 2 | Loot description in contemporary guides |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keycard vaults | 4 | Defeat the guards and Commander, collect the keycard, then use the control panel | Higher-value vault loot compared with ordinary open areas |
| Vault structures overall | 10 | Mixed; former boss sites were generally open | Former boss locations were described as offering lower-quality ordinary loot |
The counts come from season-specific 2024 guides rather than an Epic Games location list. Epic’s March 8, 2024 announcement established the Myths & Mortals season and its availability window, but did not enumerate vault sites.
Where were the four useful keycard vaults?
The four sites were spread across the island rather than concentrated around one region. Because contemporary guides use slightly different compass descriptions—and do not provide a consistent set of grid coordinates—the safest way to navigate is by the named landmarks and surrounding terrain.
Forest-side station east of Rebel’s Roost
This vault was in a small station or building in the forest, east of Rebel’s Roost and northwest of Lavish Lair, beside the railroad. It is best identified by the rail line and its position between those two named points of interest.
Some guides referred to the nearby area as Rebel’s Roost, while others described the station by its relationship to Rebel’s Roost and Lavish Lair. No consistent formal station name was established, so relying on a supposed official label or an exact coordinate can send you to the wrong building.
- Region: northern forest and railroad.
- Use the map for: the rail-side station east of Rebel’s Roost.
- Best landmark check: Lavish Lair should be to the southeast, with the station tucked among trees.
Coastal Comms
Coastal Comms stood in the island’s northeast, around the snowy mountain area. Guides place it east of Catcher’s Cove, northeast of Classy Courts, and northwest of Slumberyard. The snowy high ground and communications-facility setting make it easier to recognize than a compass direction alone.
- Region: northeast mountain and snow biome.
- Nearby points: Catcher’s Cove to the west, Classy Courts to the southwest, and Slumberyard to the southeast.
- Navigation tip: approach from the named POIs and look for the communications station rather than searching for a numbered grid square.
Estate Station
Estate Station was the small rail stop south or southeast of Lavish Lair, near The Ol’ Mill. The vault was located under the station. Sources differ slightly on whether to call the site directly south or southeast of Lavish Lair, but both descriptions point to the same rail stop.
- Region: the rail corridor below Lavish Lair.
- Nearby landmark: The Ol’ Mill.
- What to inspect: the station structure and the area beneath it, where the vault entrance was situated.
Estate Station could be confused with the forest station because both were rail-side locations. The separating clue is Lavish Lair: the forest station was east and northwest of the POI, whereas Estate Station was south or southeast of it.
Unmoored Manor
Unmoored Manor was at the rear of the seaside manor on the southern coast, between Brawler’s Battleground and Snooty Steppes. Search the back side of the manor rather than the front approach from the beach.
- Region: southern coastline.
- Nearby POIs: Brawler’s Battleground and Snooty Steppes.
- Building clue: the vault was associated with the rear of the manor complex.
This was the southernmost of the four useful sites. The other three were in the north, northeast, or around Lavish Lair’s rail network, so Unmoored Manor offered a distinct coastal alternative when the northern routes were contested.
How did you open a keycard vault?
The reported Season 2 procedure was a short combat-and-interaction chain: disable the targeting cameras, eliminate the guards, defeat the Commander carrying the keycard, and submit that card at the vault’s control panel.
- Locate the station, communications site, or manor. Use the surrounding landmarks above; the guides did not establish reliable grid coordinates.
- Destroy the targeting cameras. Removing the cameras reduced the site’s surveillance threat before you committed to the fight.
- Clear the NPC guards. The vault area was defended, so entering directly could leave you fighting multiple targets while searching for the objective.
- Defeat the Commander. The Commander carried the keycard required for the locked vault.
- Pick up the keycard. Confirm that it is in your inventory before moving to the vault terminal.
- Find the control panel or terminal. Interact with it to submit the keycard and unlock the door.
- Loot and leave deliberately. Opening the vault made the area valuable and potentially attracted other players; the historical guides do not provide a guaranteed item-by-item chest table.
Early season walkthroughs summarize the same sequence more briefly as defeating the guarding NPC and submitting the keycard at the terminal. The camera, guard, Commander, and panel details are specific to Chapter 5 Season 2 and should not be treated as instructions for the current Fortnite island.
How were the four keycard vaults different from former boss vaults?
The practical difference was access and loot type. The four small vaults required a deliberate keycard run and were described as the worthwhile, higher-value options. Former boss-vault sites were reported open, with lower-quality ordinary loot, so they did not require the Commander-and-terminal sequence.
| Feature | Four keycard vaults | Former boss-vault sites |
|---|---|---|
| Door state | Locked until the keycard was used | Reported as left open |
| Required opponents | Targeting cameras, NPC guards, and a Commander | No equivalent keycard objective described |
| Unlock item | Commander’s keycard | None reported |
| Interaction | Control panel or terminal | No keycard-terminal sequence |
| Loot character | Higher-value vault loot according to guides | Lower-quality ordinary loot according to guides |
That is why a map showing ten symbols can be misleading. The symbol count describes structures, not ten equal opportunities to perform the keycard objective.
Which vault should you choose for a drop?
There was no universally best site; the choice depended on your approach and the safe route available after looting. The regional spread gives you a simple decision framework.
- Choose the forest station if your drop path favors the northwestern forest and you want a rail-side location between Rebel’s Roost and Lavish Lair.
- Choose Coastal Comms if you are already rotating through the snowy northeast near Classy Courts, Catcher’s Cove, or Slumberyard.
- Choose Estate Station when you want to remain near Lavish Lair and The Ol’ Mill while using a rail stop below the POI.
- Choose Unmoored Manor for a southern-coast route between Brawler’s Battleground and Snooty Steppes.
In every case, account for the combat noise and delay of clearing the site. A keycard vault was valuable precisely because it demanded more work than an open loot location, so arriving without enough weapons, ammunition, or an exit route could turn the objective into a liability.
What should you know about the season’s timing?
Chapter 5 Season 2 was titled Myths & Mortals and was announced on March 8, 2024. Epic stated that the Battle Pass could be progressed until May 24, 2024, at 2 AM ET. The vault locations and unlock procedure in this guide belong to that 2024 season window.
Fortnite’s island, points of interest, and interaction systems change between seasons. A current map may omit these structures, rename nearby landmarks, or use an entirely different vault mechanic. Treat this page as a reference for replaying or studying Chapter 5 Season 2, not as a promise that the same doors exist in a present-day match.
What location details are uncertain?
The four sites are consistently identified by their landmark relationships, but the first station’s formal name and some compass wording vary between guides. One source calls the nearby area Rebel’s Roost, while another distinguishes the station by placing it between Rebel’s Roost and Lavish Lair. Estate Station is likewise described as south or southeast of Lavish Lair.
For that reason, avoid treating an unverified coordinate, a made-up station name, or a precise chest list as authoritative. Use the railroad, snow-covered mountain, manor, and named POIs as visual confirmation. The contemporary location guides establish the four useful sites and their general loot role, not a permanent item table or exact map-grid data.
Can you still use these vault locations in Fortnite?
Not as a current-season guarantee. These were Chapter 5 Season 2 locations and mechanics from 2024; later updates can replace the island and remove the Commander, cameras, keycards, or terminals. If you are playing a current mode, verify its live map and quest text rather than assuming that a historical vault marker remains active.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vaults were there in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2?
Contemporary guides reported ten vault structures across the island, but only four were treated as active, worthwhile keycard vaults. The other sites were generally former boss-vault locations with ordinary loot and no equivalent keycard objective.
Where was the vault near Lavish Lair?
Two useful vaults were associated with the Lavish Lair area. The forest station was east of Rebel’s Roost and northwest of Lavish Lair, while Estate Station was the rail stop south or southeast of Lavish Lair near The Ol’ Mill.
Did every vault require defeating a boss?
No. The four active small vaults required clearing guards and defeating a Commander who carried the keycard. Former boss-vault sites were reported open, so they did not use that unlock sequence.
What happened to the keycard after the Commander dropped it?
Players picked it up and carried it to a control panel or terminal at the vault. Interacting with that panel submitted the card and opened the locked room; this procedure applied to the Chapter 5 Season 2 system described by 2024 guides.