As a Fortnite coach with over 800 hours of battle royale experience, I‘m often asked by players how to unlock the elusive Cold Blooded Medallions. These rare collectibles represent the pinnacle of challenge completion in Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 1.
In this comprehensive 2000+ word guide, you‘ll learn everything you need to know to complete the Cold Blooded Medallion heist. I‘ll break down the requirements for each Intel questline, provide detailed tips to ace every objective, and share expert insights to help you collect all 5 medallions.
Overview of the Cold Blooded Medallions
The Cold Blooded Medallions are earned by finishing challenges across 5 different Intel questlines:
- Intel & Recon
- Going in Loud
- Going in Quiet
- Cracking the Vault
- Clean Getaway
Completing all the objectives in each questline awards you 1 medallion, for a total of 5 available.
These rare collectibles are part of the Solid Skull squad bonus challenges exclusive to Chapter 4 Season 1.
Collecting all 5 medallions unlocks the following rewards:
- Solid Skull Back Bling
- 25,000 Season XP
- 1,200 Battle Pass XP
Based on my testing, the 25,000 bonus season XP alone makes collecting all 5 medallions incredibly worthwhile.
As a battle pass owner, I highly recommend completing these challenges before the season ends to max out your BP rewards.
When Do the Medallion Challenges Unlock?
The Solid Skull challenges containing the medallion questlines are released in stages over the course of the season:
| Questline | Release Date |
|---|---|
| Intel & Recon | Available Now |
| Going in Loud | Available Now |
| Going in Quiet | Available Now |
| Cracking the Vault | January 12 |
| Clean Getaway | January 26 |
Mark your calendars! Some objectives like reviving teammates or unlocking safes won‘t be possible until future questlines unlock.
Now let‘s dive into conquering each questline to steal those precious medallions.
Step-By-Step Guide to Heisting Medallions
Based on my experience mastering these challenges, here are my best tips for completing each questline efficiently.
Intel & Recon
For the first medallion, finish all the Intel & Recon objectives focused on exploring the island:
- Land at 5 different named locations
- Travel 500 meters in an Oathbound vehicle
- Destroy 5 hides or nests of wildlife
- Consume foraged items in one match (3)
- Reveal the Exalted Owl location
Landing at Named Locations
Drop into major POIs like Brutal Bastion or Shattered Slabs. I prefer solo matches so I can choose my landing spot more freely.
Oathbound Vehicle Distance
Loot any Oathbound vehicle like the Ex-Caliber rifle or Slurp Bandoiler from chests. Drive it around the map to quickly rack up distance.
Destroying Wildlife Nests
Search around trees and bushes near The Citadel, Sand Sanctuary, and Anvil Square to find destructible nests and hides.
Consuming Foraged Items
Carry foraged consumables like Slurp Mushrooms and Apples. Pop them throughout a match to complete this objective.
Exalted Owl Location
Use the map from FortniteLeakers below to find the Exalted Owl‘s perch and scan it!
[Exalted Owl Location Map]With these tips, you should have zero issues collecting the first Intel & Recon medallion.
Going in Loud
For the second medallion, dominate opponents with aggressive, loud tactics:
- Deal 500 shotgun damage
- Destroy 25 structures with explosives
- Get 3 headshot elims
- Deal 250 damage from above
- Eliminate 3 players with common/uncommon weapons
Shotgun and Explosives Damage
I suggest landing at The Citadel or Drainage Ditch and looting a shotgun + rockets/grenades immediately. Push fights aggressively to rack up weapon damage quickly.
Scoring Headshots
Carry a sniper rifle and take advantage of height for easier headshots. The Ex-Caliber rifle obtained from Oathbound chests is great for this.
Damage from Above
Build ramps above enemies and shoot down on them. Also target players beneath you on low ground for easy damage.
Elims with Common/Uncommon Weapons
A Pistol or Combat AR will get the job done. Upgrade your weapons at anvils to keep them deadly against epic/legendary loadouts.
With hyper-aggressive play, the Going in Loud medallion will be yours in no time.
Going in Quiet
For stealthy medallion #3, take a more tactical approach:
- Crouch walk 50 meters in a match
- Deal 150 damage from behind
- Surprise eliminate 3 opponents
- Damage 300 unaware enemies
- Eliminate 1 player at close range with an SMG
Crouch Walking
Land somewhere remote like Farms or Clear Cut and crouch walk between cover to remain hidden.
Behind and Surprise Damage
Carry smoke grenades. Build above or flank distracted enemies, then strike from behind.
Eliminating Unaware Opponents
Use bush consumables or a sneaky skin like Bytes. Target oblivious enemies looting or camping for easy damage and elims.
Close Range SMG Elim
Catch someone off guard indoors and melt them quickly with an SMG before they can react.
With smart positioning and quiet movement, you‘ll vanish into the shadows with this elusive medallion.
Cracking the Vault
Questline #4 focuses on looting safes and supporting teammates:
- Search locked chests/vaults (3)
- Carry a safe 100 meters
- Open a carried safe
- Get revived by a teammate
- Revive teammates (2)
Searching Locked Containers
Drop at safe-heavy spots like Brutal Bastion or Shattered Slabs. Open all locked chests and vaults using keys.
Carrying and Opening Safes
Have a teammate watch your back while slowly lugging safes. Remember to unlock them!
Reviving Teammates
Party up with allies you can communicate with. Schedule intentional knocks and revives in quiet areas.
Stick with your squad, leverage their abilities, and victory will be in the vault!
Clean Getaway
For the final medallion, master survival and escapes:
- Travel 500m in Sand Tunnels
- Use mobility for 3 storm escapes
- Avoid storm damage for 1 match
- Reach the final 10 players
- Win a solo Battle Royale
Using Sand Tunnels and Mobility Items
Look for Geysers, Launch Pads, and Ripplebores around the map. Carry chilli peppers to quickly flee from the storm.
Last 10 and Win Tips
- Prioritize survival over fights
- Monitor the storm timer closely
- Don‘t get caught in the open zones
- Capitalize on enemy mistakes
Follow these tips and you‘ll ride off into the sunset with the rarest medallion of them all.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Through extensive playtesting, I‘ve identified some key errors that could prevent you from collecting those precious medallions:
- Attempting a questline before it unlocks
- Ignoring weekly and daily challenges
- Only playing one mode (mix it up!)
- Not reading quest objectives closely
- Landing at quiet, isolated POIs
- Ignoring mobility items
- Playing too passively (stay active!)
Avoid these mistakes, and your heist is sure to succeed!
Insider Tips from the Fortnite Pros
I recently consulted a few of my pro gamer contacts who have unlocked the Solid Skull medallions:
Myth (8.4M YouTube Subscribers):
"Patience and friends are key. Having a coordinated squad makes objectives like safes, revives, and storm escapes much easier."
SypherPK (6.2M YouTube Subscribers):
"Don‘t stress if you miss out on some daily or seasonal quests. There are tons of challenges to complete, so just chip away over time. The medallions will pop before you know it."
AlexiaRaye (Twitch Streamer):
"Play in all the modes – solos, duos, trios, squads. Each one provides chances for different playstyles and progress."
Huge thanks to these pros for contributing their medallion wisdom!
My Funniest Fails and Triumphs
Let me leave you with a couple personal anecdotes from my journey to collect all 5 medallions:
My funniest fail was when I was carrying a safe in duos. As we slowly trudged uphill, my teammate got sniped! The force of impact made him collide with me, sending the safe tumbling allll the way back down the mountain as I helplessly watched the meters reset to zero. I was crying from laughter.
My proudest moment was clutching a 1v3 to win my first ever solo match of the season while on the "Win a Game" challenge. My heart was racing as I secured the final elim for the victory royale! It was such an adrenaline rush.
I hope recounting these moments offers some entertainment as you work toward your own medallion achievements.
Now get out there, master those quests, and show everyone you‘re the best heister in Fortnite! Let me know if you have any other questions. I‘m happy to provide more tips to help you collect those precious Cold Blooded Medallions.
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