Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 4 introduced Marvel-themed gear to the battlefield, including the elusive and powerful Stark Mobile Armory. These aren’t static landmarks—they drop from the sky mid-match, offering mythic loot like Iron Man and War Machine kits that can shift the tide of battle. In this 1,000‑word guide, you’ll get everything you need to master their locations, timings, strategies, and more.
What Are Stark Mobile Armories?
Stark Mobile Armories are airborne loot pods that descend onto six fixed pads on the map after the second storm circle appears youtube.com+11fortnite.fandom.com+11oneesports.gg+11performancegaming.co.za+5oneesports.gg+5destructoid.com+5. Each match sees between one to few armory drops, each containing:
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Iron Man Armory: Combat Kit + Flight Kit
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War Machine Armory: Arsenal, Auto Turret, Hover Jets performancegaming.co.za+5oneesports.gg+5altchar.com+5gamerant.com+3altchar.com+3destructoid.com+3
They’re heavily advertised by icons on the map and visible drop pods in the sky—if you’re first on the scene, you can get a full loadout of mythic gear.
The Six Armory Pad Locations
Despite their mobile name, these pads are fixed. Maps from One Esports, Destructoid, and Metapress confirm all six: fortnite.fandom.com+3oneesports.gg+3oneesports.gg+3
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Coastal Columns – East of The Raft
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The Other Windmill – West of Grim Gate
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South of Doom’s Courtyard – near Latverian Station
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South of Reckless Railways – near Dumpenhausen
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North of Nitrodrome
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North of Redline Rig – near Pantheon Path
Destructoid also lists “West of The Raft,” “Northeast of Grim Gate,” and “West of Mount Olympus,” but these overlap with the coordinates above youtube.com+10destructoid.com+10altchar.com+10performancegaming.co.za+1altchar.com+1.
When Do Armories Spawn?
Armories only drop mid-game, typically after the second storm circle appears. Only some of the six pads are used per match; expect 1–3 drops spaced a few minutes apart exitlag.com+3oneesports.gg+3oneesports.gg+3. Be alert for map icons and sky pods descending—those signal an incoming armory.
Temporary Pad Disabling
Be aware: some spots like Nitrodrome and The Other Windmill have had their pads disabled in recent versions, so they won’t drop loot anymore exitlag.com+1destructoid.com+1reddit.com.
Spotting & Looting the Armory
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Watch the sky: Visual and map indicators appear as Armories descend .
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Choose your drop: Iron Man’s (red/gold) vs. War Machine’s (gray) icon.
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Climb the ramp: Only one person can access the interior.
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Inside, pick up the mythic kit, then search nearby Stark Industries chests for additional early-game kits like Combat or Flight Kits fortnite.fandom.com+11oneesports.gg+11oneesports.gg+11.
Best Strategies to Secure Armory
| Tip | Description |
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| Land Near Pads | Drop at Coastal Columns or Reckless Railways to be first. |
| Prepare for Combat | Armories are high-traffic—use cover and expect fights. |
| Timing Is Key | Drop/pods appear mid-game—plan to rotate into storm. |
| Use Map Icons | Confirm with the mini-map the moment pods appear. |
| Quick Looting | Grab the kit, then clear the interior fast—others will come. |
Mythic Gear Contents
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Iron Man Armory:
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Combat Kit (AC-powered gauntlets)
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Flight Kit (jet boots)
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War Machine Armory:
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Arsenal weapon variants (e.g., minigun, rockets)
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Auto Turret
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Hover Jets performancegaming.co.za+2exitlag.com+2destructoid.com+2oneesports.gg+5performancegaming.co.za+5altchar.com+5m.youtube.com+10metapress.com+10exitlag.com+10fortnite.fandom.com+3oneesports.gg+3gameleap.com+3destructoid.comaltchar.com
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These mythics elevate you in both mobility and firepower, ideal for late-game fights.
Community Insights & Updates
Reddit users mention that armories near Nitrodrome/The Other Windmill were disabled, so 4 active pads remain exitlag.comgamerant.com+5reddit.com+5fortnite.fandom.com+5. This makes strategic landing at Coastal Columns, Doom’s Courtyard, Reckless Railways, and Redline Rig more reliable.
Completing Stark Quests
Many weekly quests require visiting a Stark Mobile Armory in different matches destructoid.com+2performancegaming.co.za+2altchar.com+2performancegaming.co.za+12youtube.com+12youtube.com+12. So, repetition is key.
Correlation to challenge lineups:
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Week 6 Quest: “Visit a Stark Mobile Armory in two different matches” — drop at any two unique armories across games youtube.com+1gameleap.com+1.
Visual + Video Aids
If you learn better visually:
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Map overlays above outline pad locations.
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Watch how pods appear, how to climb the ramp, and loot runs in our YouTube highlight:
Final Thoughts & Meta Tips
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Know the 6 pad hotspots—but focus on the 4 active ones for better loot certainty.
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Be flexible: pods drop randomly mid-game—don’t tunnel-vision on one location.
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Gear + strategy = win: mythic kits from armories can carry you through final rings.
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Stay updated: disabled pads may return in new seasons—track patch notes or community updates.