Evolution is a Key Mechanic in Fortnite: Save the World that allows players to evolve their Weapons, Traps, Heroes, Survivors and Defenders to give them better stats and abilites a result.
Evolution Perks[]
2-Star Evolution: Unlocks 2nd Ability for most Heroes, and a Perk Recombobulator slot for Weapons. Requires clearing Plankerton Storm Shield Defense 1.
3-Star Evolution: Unlocks 3rd and final Ability for Heroes, and another Perk Recombobulator Slot for Weapons. Requires clearing Canny Valley Storm Shield Defense 1.
4-Star Evolution: Unlocks Crystal Evolution Path for Weapons. Requires clearing Canny Valley Storm Shield Defense 6.
5-Star Evolution: Max Evolution for Weapons and Traps. Requires clearing Twine Peaks Storm Shield Defense 4.
Resources[]
The Following are required to evolve items:
- Pure Drop of Rain
- Lightning in a Bottle for 3-Star Evolution and above
- Eye of the Storm for 4-Star Evolution and above
- Storm Shard for 5-Star Evolution
- Training Manual for Heroes, Survivors and Defenders
- Trap Designs for Traps
- Weapon Designs for Ranged and Melee Weapons.
Evolution Cost[]
The Following table highlights the amount of resources needed to upgrade a hero from Level 10 - 50.
| Rarity | Uncommon | Rare | Epic | Legendary | Mythic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Pure Drop of Rain | 21 | 60 | 150 | 200 | 200 |
| Lightning in a Bottle | 5 | 21 | 54 | 66 | 66 |
| Eye of The Storm | 0 | 7 | 27 | 33 | 33 |
| Storm Shard | 0 | 0 | 9 | 11 | 11 |
| Manuals | 1 | 10 | 28 | 42 | 42 |
| XP | 68,750 | 167,250 | 332,250 | 400,000 | 400,000 |