In Fortnite, Holo Chests are unlockable containers that hold Rare, Epic, Legendary, or Exotic loot. Unlike other Chests, Holo Chests display their contents via a hologram, letting players know what’s inside.

Also unlike standard Chests, Holo Chests require a Key, found randomly across the Fortnite island, in order to open.

Alongside the specific weapon displayed on the projected hologram, Holo Chests also grant players a small amount of ammo for their new gun upon unlocking.

If you’re looking to complete the ‘Search Safes and Holo Chests’ quest, or you’re just looking for a strong weapon in Fortnite, here’s how to find and open these special containers.

Holo Chests in Fortnite

How to Unlock Holo Chests in Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 4

To unlock a Holo Chest in Fortnite, follow these steps:

  • Find Keys scattered across the Fortnite island.
    • Rare, Epic, or Legendary Holo Chests require one Key.
    • Exotic Holo Chests require two Keys.
  • Locate a Holo Chest that contains the weapon you want.
  • Interact with the Holo Chest to use your Key(s) to unlock it.
  • Collect the weapon and ammo that spill out!
How to Open Holo Chest Fortnite

Where to Find Keys in Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 4

Keys can be found in Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 4 scattered randomly across the map as both Ground and Chest loot. They can also be purchased from Nolan at Frenzy Fields for 100 Gold Bars.

If you can’t find a Key, bear in mind that other players could drop them when eliminated , but only if they were carrying one or more themselves.

Fortnite Key Location
A Key dropped from a defeated player

Additionally, two keys can be obtained instantly by activating the Keymaster Reality Augment. But you’ll have to luck out to get that Reality Augment, or spend a lot of Gold to reroll until you find it.

A maximum of three Keys can be held by a single player, and they do not carry over to future games. Of course, you only need a single Key to open most Holo Chests, and 2 at max for the highest tier loot.

Where to Find Holo Chests in Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 4

Holo Chests can be found all over the Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 4 map and are located in the same place every game.

Chests tend to be located outside of shops or at minor POIs, though a few major named locations sometimes have a Holo Chest spawn. When a player has a Key in their inventory, Holo Chests will be marked both on-screen and on their map with a lock icon, when they’re close enough to one.

Holo Chest Lock Icon Fortnite

Here’s a map of all Holo Chest locations in Fortnite, courtesy of Fortnite.gg:

All Holo Chest Locations Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 4
Credit: Fortnite.gg

Now you’ll be able to complete your ‘Search Safes and Holo Chests’ Fortnite quest with ease!