Fortnite has recently launched its new season, but like clockwork, major nerfs have already been implemented. Just like the cars that Season 3 revolved around, the themed items for Season 4 have undergone significant adjustments. The Fortnite Marvel nerfs are poised to have a significant impact on how the season progresses.
These nerfs have surfaced shortly after the Chapter 5 Season 4 update was released. Key items for the season are already being toned down, which may seem surprising given the rapid succession of nerfs in recent seasons. Nevertheless, the necessity of these nerfs cannot be denied. The question remains, how will the most effective new weapons be affected in this latest patch?
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Fortnite Marvel Nerfs Unveiled
In a recent hotfix update, Epic Games has decided to nerf the most powerful Marvel items in the game. Since the start of the season, players have highlighted the potency of certain items. Specifically, the War Machine Arsenal has proven to be excessively strong, effortlessly penetrating builds and players with minimal drawbacks. Additionally, the shield has been deemed overpowered. Epic Games has taken steps to balance these features through the following changes:
War Machine’s Arsenal
- Spawn rates decreased by 50%
- Reload time doubled
- Build damage reduced from 100 to 80
Captain America’s Shield
- Spawn rate decreased by 20%
- Damage reduced from 60 to 50
- Homings in capability now only activates when aimed
- Staggers twice as quickly
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Sovereign Shotgun
- Quicker ADS (Aim Down Sights)
- Increased firing speed
These changes bring a positive impact in various aspects. The mobile powerhouse offered by the Arsenal has been toned down, albeit it still poses a threat. The Shield’s less skilled aspect has also been regulated, although not entirely. The buffs to the Sovereign Shotgun might prove beneficial, but it is unlikely to outshine the Gatekeep any time soon.
However, the downside to these changes may lie in spawn rates, potentially shifting the game’s advantage from skill to luck. A decreased spawn rate does not necessarily make these items less effective, but it does mean that fewer fortunate players will acquire a significant advantage. Tracking down the new Mythics in future games may prove to be a challenging task. Nonetheless, these changes may establish a balance where these items remain impactful, yet players can still rely on traditional weapons.
