Editorial
All Fortnite Season 4 Superpower abilities ranked
Fortnite Season 4 featured the most unique Mythic items in Chapter 2. Here’s how we think they stack up against one another.
Fortnite Season 4 set itself apart from the other Chapter 2 seasons as soon as it launched. Instead of Mythic versions of normal weapons and items, Epic added Superpowers that were completely unique to the Marvel season.
Of course, some abilities are more powerful than others. Ahead, we’re going to rank the Superpowers in Fortnite Season 4 from worst to best. Keep in mind that we’re not including Marvel Knockout exclusives that haven’t made it into the base game – such as Venom’s ability. Let’s get into it.
11. Groot’s Bramble Shield
Groot’s Bramble Shield is, in our opinion, the weakest Superpower in Fortnite. It was among the first Mythic abilities added to the game and was immediately one of the weaker offerings. The ability is similar to The Baller from the first Fortnite Chapter but it’s arguably even weaker, as it doesn’t offer as much mobility nor does it reliably break structures.
There are a few uses for Groot’s Bramble Shield – namely, healing and preventing fall damage. The problem is that other hero abilities offer similar functionalities with added features.
The most unique use for the Bramble Shield relates to a bug that shoots opponents into the storm when a player uses it next to an enemy. This isn’t intended, however, so we’re not factoring it into the equation.
10. Doctor Doom’s Arcane Gauntlets
Doom’s Arcane Gauntlets was another original superpower in Fortnite, which was quickly outshined by Iron Man’s Gauntlets. Both Superpowers have the same function in shooting and preventing fall damage, but most players would prefer to use Iron Man’s Repulsors if they had to choose one.
The benefit of Doom’s Gauntlets is that they deal more damage than Iron Man’s, but this isn’t worth the slower fire rate, slower projectile rate, and lack of tracking. These will usually get left behind in Solo and Duo modes.
9. Iron Man’s Repulsor Gauntlets
It should come as no surprise to see Iron Man’s Repulsor Gauntlets listed just underneath Doctor Doom’s. As we said in the section above, these are a slightly more powerful version of Doom’s Gauntlets. They shoot faster and have a small lock-on mechanic which allows players to hit their shots more reliably.
Still, in most Solo or Duo games, it will be more useful to carry an SMG, healing item, or a utility item like Shockwaves or Crash Pads. These Gauntlets aren’t bad and are worth carrying in Squads, but no one is first-pumping when they find them on the ground.
8. Black Panther’s Kinetic Armor
Black Panther’s Kinetic Armor isn’t the best Superpower in Fortnite, either. It does a lot of things but doesn’t do anything particularly well.
For instance, the ability offers a speed boost but only when it’s active, meaning it’s outshined by Wolverine’s Claws. It also shoots players back and deals damage, but not as effectively as Storm’s Whirlwind Blast.
The unique part of this ability is the slight damage resistance, but this isn’t enough for us to put it above some of the other Superpowers in the game. Most players don’t blindly rush opponents in Fortnite – it’s a game of wall and ramp protection, meaning the damage resistance isn’t as useful as it might sound.
7. Thor’s Mjolnir Strike
Thor’s Mjolnir Strike might be one of the more unique Superpowers in Fortnite, as no other ability replicates its effect. The closest thing we can compare it to is a Junk Rift, although it’s reusable but arguably weaker.
The ramped-up Junk Rift ability also provides fall damage while activating it, which is a nice benefit that some players still don’t know about. It’s a great zoning ability that can land directly on a player who’s boxed-up, or knock someone down from high-ground.
That being said, Thor’s Mjolnir Strike is more situational than some of the others and its long cooldown puts it on the lower half of our list.
6. She Hulk’s Fists
She Hulk’s Fists seem to be one of the rarer sights across the Fortnite map. They were added to the game relatively recently, and entered a cluttered loot pool of Superpowers that make them difficult to find.
The Fists are decent, but seem to be more of a novelty than they are functional. In other words, we’d pick them up ten times out of ten, but only because we hardly ever get a chance to use them.
As far as function goes, however, they seem to be a less-useful version of Wolverine’s Claws. They have similar mechanics when jumping, punching, and slamming, but don’t give you health or a speed boost while using them – giving the edge to Wolverine’s ability.
5. Storm’s Whirlwind Blast
Storm’s Whirlwind Blast is one of the most useful Superpowers in the game. It almost seems too low to list it at number five, but we think that the four above it are deserving of their spots.
Everyone knows that Storm’s Whirlwind Blast knocks players backward and deals damage, but it also reflects projectiles in the game – including oncoming cars. In fact, the ability can counter most of the other damage-dealing Superpowers in the game – with Iron Man’s Unibeam being the only exception.
4. Doctor Doom’s Mystical Bomb
Putting Doctor Doom’s Mystical Bomb at number four on this list might have something to do with the fact that it’s one of the only Superhero abilities that could be found in the FNCS.
We saw how dominant it could be when players had high-ground with it, as one shot from the bomb was a cue for the whole lobby to spray a team. Doom’s Mystical Bomb isn’t as powerful in public matches, but it’s still a fantastic way to suppress opponents and force them to move away from flaming structures.
3. Silver Surfer’s Board
Silver Surfer’s Board isn’t anything flashy, but it might be the most useful Superpower in Fortnite. It allows you to shoot yourself into the air and re-deploy your glider, which makes it the best Superpower on this list in the utility and mobility departments.
You glide slowly while using this ability but its true power comes in its cancellation. At any point in your flight, you can cancel the animation and fall to the ground without taking any damage, allowing you to perfectly attack an opponent from the sky.
This ability was so beloved by the community that Epic added the Witch Brooms during Fortnitemares, making it more widely available in public matches. On the flipside, it was so powerful that Epic were forced to remove it from competitive modes after its initial inclusion.
2. Wolverine’s Claws
Wolverine’s Claws may be the most versatile superpower in the game, right now. They deal consistent, powerful damage, prevent fall damage through the spin animation, offer a speed boost, and heal you while you have them equipped.
You don’t need any healing items in your inventory while you have these equipped – provided that you’re not tanking the storm. We learned the hard way that the healing ability doesn’t work while in the storm.
Wolverine’s Claws are a W-keyer’s dream. Pushing into someone’s box works like a lot of the other melee weapons Fortnite has added like the Lightsaber and Kingsman Umbrella. It’s tough to deal with and is worthy of a position in the top two.
1. Iron Man’s Unibeam
Iron Man’s Unibeam is our unquestioned number-one Superpower in Fortnite Season 4. You are guaranteed to find it if you survive the onslaught at Stark Industries and can deal a whopping 90 damage through an opponent’s structure.
The only real way to counter the Unibeam is to shoot at the person who is aiming at you. Even then, you could get the wrong side of Fortnite bloom and eat 90 damage for your efforts. In squads, while facing multiple enemies, defending against the Unibeam is nearly impossible.
The Unibeam works in nearly every situation and is highly effective. No one is leaving this thing on the ground. Players have received several Season 4 Victory Royales on its back. It’s our number-one and could be considered the best item, weapon, or ability in Fortnite Season 4.
That was our list of the most powerful Superhero abilities in Fortnite. What does yours look like? Do you agree or disagree with our rankings? Give us your thoughts on our Twitter page @FortniteINTEL. If you make a strong enough case, we may even adjust our rankings.
If any other hero Superpowers come to the base Fortnite game before the end of the season, we’ll add them to our rankings, so come back and check if we have another substantial patch before Season 5. Until then, good luck out there!
Fortnite skins have taken on a life of their own since the game came out. Back in the early days, we couldn’t imagine spending money on a free game. Now, hundreds of dollars later, we’re still padding our lockers as collectors of in-game cosmetics.
Some skins tell a lot about the player wearing them. A Peely? They’re just trying to goof around and have some fun. A Dynamo? Sweat is probably pouring onto their keyboard at all times.
Today, we’re taking a look at the most hated skins in Fortnite – the skins that elicit an immediate reaction from opponents. You better be ready for some backlash if you post a clip while wearing one of these skins.
5. Female Soccer Skins
Female Soccer Skins have been hated ever since they first came out. This might have been the first “sweaty” skin to come to Fortnite, and it remains in the category to this day. However, it’s been made available in the Item Shop quite frequently so everyone from sweats to casuals owns it.
- Read More: Top 10 sweatiest skins in Fortnite (2020)
“Soccer skin” means more than just the skin that someone is wearing, at this point. It’s a term that longtime Fortnite players will likely remember for the rest of their gaming careers. However, because of its frequent item shop appearances, it’s last on the list.
4. Custom Superhero Skins
These skins have cause quite a stir with players and have disrupted the competitive scene on more than one occasion. The actual name of these skins is Boundless, and they are among the most customizable skins in the game. Many players bought them for their versatility at first, but they were quickly abused by competitive players.
Players could set their skins to have an all-black or all-white color scheme which would make them harder to see. These color combos were banned from the game, but players still found a way to make their skins harder to see. This lead to these sweaty skins being banned outright in all competitive play.
3. Anime Skins
This category of skins is pretty new since “anime” skins were introduced in Chapter 2 Season 5. A bundle of anime skins was also released during Season 6 which contains some of the sweatiest and most hated Fortnite Skins.
Chigusa, Megumi, and Yuki are part of the Cyber Infiltration bundle, and Lexa was given to players who reached a certain level of the Season 5 Battle Pass. For some reason, players hate these cell-shaded skins and would rather face off against Soccer Skins.
2. Surf Witch
When we asked Twitter which skins they hated the most, a large number of responses included Surf Witch. It seems this skin is hated because it’s used by “sweats” and also because of its lackluster design.
Surf Witch’s design isn’t much different from many of the other female skins. In fact, she has a very similar design to Haze, a preexisting skin. Many players think that Surf Witch is a cheap rip off of Haze, and their hate is derived from their similarities.
1. Dynamo
Dynamo is – by far – the most hated skin in Fortnite, at the moment. If you post a clip while wearing the Dynamo skin, you’re guaranteed to see the bulk of your replies consist of something along the lines of, “Dynamo, ew.”
We’re not exactly sure why Dynamo has its status as the most hated skin in Fortnite. Perhaps, it’s because Dynamo a very sweaty skin that isn’t difficult to get. Unlike Crystal and Aura, a lot of players think Dynamo is, simply, a bad skin on top of the fact that it’s incredibly sweaty.
Whatever the reason, wearing a Dynamo skin puts a target on your back. If you hit the island wearing Dynamo, then you better be as good as the skin suggests you are.
Does this list mean that you shouldn’t be wearing these skins in Fortnite? Absolutely not. In fact, a lot of players like playing the role of an antagonist in all sorts of games. It can be fun. Wear whatever you want – these are just some of the skins that are in the community’s crosshairs at the moment. We’re sure that it will change in the future. Wear what you want and have fun!
Editorial
Fortnite Season 6 wishlist: 5 things we want to see
Fortnite Season 6 is almost here. Take a look at our Season 6 wishlist of changes that we want to see in the next Fortnite season.
Fortnite Season 6 is just around the corner. Here are five things we want to see when the new Fortnite season lands.
Fortnite Season 5 is nearly over, with the next season set to release on March 16. We already know a few things that the new season will bring, such as the rumored weapon and vehicle mods.
Now, it’s time to speculate. Ahead, we’ll give you the five things that we want to see most in Fortnite Season 6. We know Epic will surprise us with some new content, but can only hope that some of these items make the cut.
Launch Pads
Launch Pads are a staple of Fortnite. They were one of the first-ever additions to the game, and have been an integral part of movement ever since.
Epic have removed the Launch Pad from Fortnite twice in Chapter 2, with the most recent vaulting coming in Season 4. Other mobility items have taken their place, but nothing will fully replace the Launch Pad in Fortnite.
The Launch Pad will almost certainly return to the game at some point, and we hope to see it in Season 6.
The return of Upgrade Benches
NPCs were an interesting addition to Fortnite Season 5, and Season 6 rumors suggest that they’ll be sticking around. Exotic weapons, quests, etc. are great, but the weapon upgrade system is worse than it was in Season 4.
Now, you can only upgrade your weapons in certain locations. In competitive matches, most players won’t even earn enough Gold to afford an upgrade – making RNG play a bigger role in the game.
The Upgrade Benches were a far superior way to upgrade your weapons. They had set spawn locations all across the map and a consistent price requirement that Fortnite players could learn and use to their advantage. NPCs can stick around, but we hope that Epic take them out of the upgrade economy.
Weapon loadout presets
Every Fortnite player has a preferred weapon loadout, whether you keep your shotgun in your first slot or your third. We all know the frustration of landing, grabbing a couple of guns, and fighting with them in uncomfortable slots. A weapon loadout preset would fix this problem.
Imagine if your Shotgun, AR, SMG, and healing items all landed exactly where you want them as soon as you pick them up off the ground. We don’t know how much work would be involved with developing something like this, but the community would love the small, quality-of-life change.
More players per match
This might be a controversial topic, but a lot of players think it’s time that Epic add more players to public Fortnite matches. Public matches routinely drop down to 20 survivors before some players have even seen combat.
Warzone changed the landscape for Battle Royales. Before Warzone, the 100-player format dominated the space. Now, players have seen what it’s like to have more than 100 players in a match, and we like what we see.
We don’t think this suggestion should apply to competitive Fortnite. If anything, you could make the argument that official Fortnite tournaments would benefit from a player reduction rather than an increase. Public matches are a different story.
A better competitive system
We’ve been asking for this one for a while and will continue to put it on our seasonal wishlist until Epic change the Arena system.
Right now, there’s no reason to grind to Champion’s League if you don’t intend on playing in tournaments. What’s more, it’s far too easy to make it to Champion’s League for above-average players.
In other competitive games, there’s a massive difference between the mid and top-level ranks. In Fortnite, any decent player who plays enough Arena will make it to Champ’s. Once you get there, you’ll be in the same bracket as pro players with tens of thousands of Arena points. In our opinion, this shouldn’t be how things are.
We’d love to see a rewarding competitive system with more skill brackets, a leaderboard, and cosmetic rewards for making it to the top level. Competitive Fortnite serves the purpose of a sweatier, more serious Fortnite experience, but doesn’t give players a reason to choose it over public matches.
Of course, we don’t think that Epic will add all of these changes to Season 6, but we can only hope. In typical Fortnite fashion, we expect to see some changes that we never considered – whether we love them or hate them.
We’ll be covering everything Fortnite Season 6 when the patch goes live on March 16, so make sure to follow us on Twitter, @FortniteINTEL, so you don’t miss anything.
Editorial
The ultimate Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 5 weapon tier list
Take a look at the complete Fortnite Intel Chapter 2 Season 5 Weapon Tier list.
It’s time to look at how the Fortnite Season 5 weapon meta is shaping-up with an ultimate tier list.
Fortnite Season 5 introduced some unique weapons to the game through the new Exotic variant. Unlike Mythics, you may not see these in every game, making them rarer and – most of the time – more valuable.
Ahead, we’re going to rank all of the Chapter 2 Season 5 weapons into a tier list so you know what to pick up and what to leave on the ground where you found it. Here’s a sneak peek of the list before we get into our explanations.
S Tier
In the S Tier, we’re including most of the Exotic/Mythic weapons along with three classics: the Scar, RPG, and P90.
- The Dub: The most powerful shotgun in the game due to its ability to “double pump.” You can shoot it once and move to another shotgun, immediately.
- Boom Sniper Rifle: Gives you the ability to pepper opponents with Clingers from long-range
- Dragon’s Breath Sniper: A normal sniper with the ability to light structures on fire from max-distance. Easy S tier.
- Amban Sniper: The best sniper outside of Dragon’s Breath, but also includes a mobility/melee option.
- Shadow Tracker: Does as much damage as an AR, is arguably more accurate, and marks opponents.
- Scar: Do we really need to explain this one? It’s been the best AR in the game since launch.
- P90: A deadly weapon that can eliminate even the most skilled player with a well-timed spray.
- RPG: There’s only a couple of ways to get an RPG in Fortnite Season 5, making it one of the rarest items in the game. The rarity of this weapon pushes it from A to S, in our opinion.
A Tier
The A tier is comprised of the best shotguns, the SMG, and one of the only Exotics that didn’t make S.
- Storm Scout Sniper: It’s the same exact weapon as it was in Season X – a decent utility item but not amazing in the damage department. For us, it’s not good enough to buy but we’ll pick it up if someone else grabbed it.
- Epic/Legendary Shotguns: This one comes down to personal preference, but there’s a case to be made for carrying either the Tac or the Charge in their Epic/Legendary variants. Whichever you choose, they fall into A Tier.
- SMG: The standard SMG is just a step below the P90. As a controller player, we always carry one of these.
B Tier
The B Tier is probably going to get a bit controversial for fans of the Night Hawk and Heavy AR.
- Night Hawk: This is just a thermal Scoped Revolver. For us, it’s in the same category as the Storm Scout without the utility – a decent weapon but not worth the Gold Bars.
- Other Shotgun Variants: We’re taking a Green Charge over a Blue Tac every time, but plenty of other players would disagree. These are relatively balanced and based on your playstyle. In our opinion, they belong in the same tier.
- Normal AR: The classic. It’s not too flashy, but no one is too disappointed with an Uncommon or Rare AR.
- Epic/Legendary Heavy AR: Heavy AR fans might not like the B tier placement, but the Heavy AR’s bloom is too unreliable to place it any higher. Sure, it deals more damage than the normal AR, but most players will choose a Scar 10 times out of 10.
- Bolt-Action Sniper: The classic sniper – a good weapon that some people use in every match. It might not always be the best-in-slot and isn’t always necessary, but it’s good to have.
C Tier
The C tier is the smallest on this list, with only the Heavy AR and Epic/Legendary Pistol calling it home.
- Heavy AR: Again, the spread of the Heavy AR is too large. Like the Burst before it, we’re always picking a normal AR over the Heavy.
- Epic/Legendary Pistol: The Epic/Legendary Pistol is criminally underrated, but we can’t seem to find a home for it above C. At the end of the day, it’s not an AR. We just don’t feel comfortable without an AR and therefore can’t justify carrying a Pistol.
D Tier
The D tier is particularly stinky in Season 5, with the likes of the Dragon’s Breath Shotgun and Lever-Action Rifle rounding-out our tier list.
- Lever-Action Rifle: The worst Sniper in the game. It would be a great hit-scan weapon but as a projectile weapon, it doesn’t cut it.
- Tactical AR: The worst AR in the game dropped by the worst NPC enemies in Fortnite history
- Pistol: The perennial D-tier weapon. Need we say more?
- Dragon’s Breath Shotgun: The worst Shotgun in the game. Sure, you can set things on fire with it, but that doesn’t make up for the long reload time and one-shot clip.
- The Big Chill: Does 0 damage and puts ice on enemies’ feet. It’s a meme weapon and nothing more.
So, there you have it, out Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 5 weapon tier list. We may see some new weapons, buffs, and nerfs by the end of Season 5, but this is where things stand as of the holiday season.
We’re sure you disagree with a few placements on this list. Make your voice heard on Twitter @FortniteINTEL. Who knows, you may even change our minds.
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