Season 4 of Chapter 6 of Fortnite ends in a few days, and Epic Games has decided to mark the occasion. Three weapons receive significant improvements which could well shake up the balance of the confrontations.
The weapons concerned are:
- The Thorn Ripper
- The Hand Cannon
- The Wooden Stake Shotgun
All are already available in the game, and their modifications take place right now. Fortnitemares eventthe big Halloween celebration in Fortnite.
Increased damage, better responsiveness and more precision
The Thorn Ripperthe most recent of the three, sees its enhanced damage and its improved reliabilitywhich makes it even more dangerous at close range. For his part, the Wooden Stake Shotgun also benefits from a power boost, perfect for close-quarters encounters and ambushes.
But it is undoubtedly the Hand cannon which benefits from the most subtle redesign: it becomes faster to equip and above all more precisewhich should appeal to players capable of mastering its demanding recoil.
These changes are not trivial. They are part of a strategic timing: the last hours of Fortnitemares and the imminent arrival of the season 5planned for November 1st.
An explosive end to the season before the arrival of The Simpsons
Buffed weapons are available immediately, without major updates or additional downloads. And for those who like to maximize their chances of victory, now is the perfect time to take advantage of these changes before a possible rebalance occurs.
Because at the end of Fortnitemares, Fortnite will host a crossover with The Simpsonsa highly anticipated event that promises to renew the challenges, the skins and perhaps even the atmosphere of the game.
In the meantime, these three doped weapons could well become the new close combat essentialsat least for a few days.