Smok Fortis Vape Kit

Smok Fortis Vape Kit

Old-school sub-ohm clouds from a single-battery box mod. The Smok Fortis pairs a 5-80W mod with the TFV18 Mini tank, a cloud-focused sub-ohm topper running Smok's V18 Mini mesh coils. It takes one external 18650, 20700, or 21700 battery (sold separately), and fitting a 21700 lifts the ceiling to 100W.

The 2ml TPD tank top-fills through a locking rotating cap, and two 0.2ohm mesh coils come in the box. A 0.96-inch colour screen and two-button controls keep the driving simple. One of the more honest Box Mod Kits for cloud vapers.

Why vapers choose this:

• Cloud-tank pedigree. The TFV18 Mini sits in Smok's long line of sub-ohm tanks, and the 0.2ohm mesh coils are made for warm, dense DTL vapour rather than a gentle draw.

• Battery flexibility. Runs 18650, 20700 or 21700, so you pick your balance of size and power.

• Simple to drive. Two buttons, a clear colour screen, wattage on the display. No menus to fight.

• Proper top-fill. A rotating locking cap keeps refills clean and leaks down.

• Built to be carried. Zinc-alloy chassis with a padded leather grip panel.

Smok Fortis Features

One Battery, Two Power Ceilings

The Fortis draws from a single external cell, and your choice decides the output. A 21700 or 20700 takes it up to 100W with the best runtime, while an 18650 holds the marketed 80W in a lighter package. Charging is handled over USB-C, so there is no need for an external charger day to day, though you will want a good high-drain 21700 Battery to feed it.

The TFV18 Mini Does the Cloud Work

This tank is the reason to buy the kit. The 28mm TFV18 Mini runs an adjustable bottom-to-top airflow ring for a wide, airy DTL draw, and the rotating top cap locks shut once filled. In its UK form, it holds 2ml, refilled from the top without unscrewing anything. Sub-ohm mesh, big airflow, clouds on tap.

Fill It With the Right Stuff

Those 0.2ohm mesh coils are thirsty and built for thick liquid, so reach for a proper High VG E-Liquid at 70% VG or above. Thin 50/50 juice will wick badly at these wattages and can scorch the cotton. Low-nicotine shortfills suit this kind of cloud setup far better than strong salts.

A Screen You Can Just Read

The 0.96-inch TFT colour display keeps your wattage, coil resistance and battery level in plain view, and the two adjustment buttons handle everything without diving into menus. Firing is near-instant. It is about as fuss-free as a variable-wattage mod gets, honestly.

Weight in the Right Places

Zinc-alloy body, a lightly padded leather grip down the spine, and a coloured frame around the edges. It has a reassuring density in the hand and a grip that does not slide about. This is hardware meant to survive being carried every day rather than babied.

Smok Fortis Colours

Six finishes are stocked, each keeping the same leather-panel build and changing the frame and body tone. Pick on looks alone.

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• Black
• Blue
• Brown
• Red
• Silver
• Rainbow

How to Set Up the Smok Fortis

A little more involved than a pod, but quick once you know it.

1. Unscrew the TFV18 Mini from the mod and pull the base away from the glass.

2. Push a fresh 0.2ohm coil firmly into the base until it seats, then rebuild the tank.

3. Slide open the top cap, drip a couple of drops of e-liquid onto the visible cotton, then fill through the top port with a high-VG e-liquid and lock the cap.

4. Insert a charged 18650, 20700, or 21700 battery, minding the positive and negative markings.

5. Stand the filled tank upright and let it settle for a solid nine minutes so the dense mesh soaks all the way through.

6. Start low on the dial, take a few gentle draws, then climb toward the coil's sweet spot.

What's in the Smok Fortis Box

Each kit includes:

• the Fortis mod,

• the TFV18 Mini tank,

• two 0.2ohm V18 Mini mesh coils (one pre-installed),

• a spare O-ring set,

• a USB-C cable

• and the user manual.

No battery is supplied, so you will need a single 18650, 20700 or 21700 cell before the first vape, and there is no e-liquid in the box either.

Coils, Batteries and the TFV18 Mini Tank

The tank runs Smok's TFV18 Mini (V18 Mini) coil series, and the two 0.2ohm mesh heads in the box handle cloud-focused DTL vaping. When they wear down, the rest of the V18 Mini range drops in on a press-fit, so keeping a pack of Replacement TFV18 Mini Coils on hand means no downtime. These are a different platform to Smok's RPM pod coils, so the two are not interchangeable.

On the hardware side, the mod uses a standard 510 connection and needs a good-quality high-drain cell, never anything smaller than an 18650. If a coil ever cracks the glass, that is a separate fix, and the right Replacement Tank Glass will get you running again without buying a whole new tank.

About Smok

Smok has been one of the loudest names in cloud vaping for well over a decade, and its TFV tank line is a big part of that reputation. From the original TFV series onward, the brand built sub-ohm tanks around big mesh coils and generous airflow, and the TFV18 Mini carries that DNA in a more pocketable size.

The Fortis pairs one of those tanks with a straightforward single-battery mod, which is a sensible combination for anyone who wants clouds without a complicated device. Well-supported coils and widely available spares are part of what keeps Smok hardware easy to live with long-term.

Stock Up and Save

Worth remembering that a starter kit like this needs a couple of things to complete it: a quality external battery, a charger if you do not have one, and a bottle of high-VG e-liquid to fill the tank. Sort those out alongside the kit, and you are ready to vape the day it lands.

Every order from Pirate Vapes ships same-day before 4 pm in padded packaging, through an age-verified checkout, over-18s only, all stock TPD compliant.

Conclusion

The Smok Fortis is a solid pick for cloud vapers who want the flavour and vapour of a proper sub-ohm tank on a simple, single-battery mod. Up to 80W on an 18650 or 100W on a 21700, the capable TFV18 Mini tank, and two coils in the box make it an easy daily driver, as long as you are happy sourcing and handling a separate battery.

Browse the full Smok Range and matching Vape Accessories, or head back to Pirate Vapes to finish your setup.

FAQs

Does the Fortis come with a battery?

No. It needs a single 18650, 20700 or 21700 cell, bought separately. A 21700 gives you the full 100W and the longest runtime.

What tank and coils does the Fortis use?

The TFV18 Mini sub-ohm tank, running Smok's V18 Mini mesh coils. Two 0.2ohm mesh heads come in the box, one already fitted.

18650 or 21700 in the Fortis, which is better?

A 21700 or 20700 unlocks 100W and lasts longer. An 18650 keeps the mod slimmer but caps output at 80W.

What e-liquid works best in the Fortis?

High-VG, 70% VG or above. These sub-ohm coils run hot and need thick liquid. Low-strength shortfills suit it far better than strong salts.

How big is the Fortis tank?

2ml in its UK form, filled through a locking top cap. The TFV18 Mini design is sold as a larger bubble glass in other markets.

Is the Fortis a good beginner kit?

It is a complete cloud setup, but it is not a plug-and-play pod. You will need to buy a battery and understand basic sub-ohm and battery safety first.