Mutant Storms

Mutant Storms
Release Date	Update v1.5

This article is about the special missions with modifiers that appear in Save the World. For the Save the World event, see Mutant Storms (event).

Mutant Storms are a Gameplay Mechanic in Fortnite: Save the World that were added in Update v1.5.

Mutant Storm Missions contain a number of Mission Modifiers, offer increased Rewards, and feature Mini-Bosses less frequently. Visually, Mutant Storms differ from regular Missions by the purple cloud that surrounds the Mission icon on the select screen.

Normal Mission

Mutant Storm Mission

The Scurvy Shoals, Blasted Badlands, and Frozen Fjords Venture Seasons are considered Mutant Storm Seasons which means that most Mission Alerts have a specific Element for the entirety of the associated season.

Modifiers

Main Article: Storm Zone Modifiers

Elemental Modifiers

Main Article: Elements

Icon	Modifier	Explanation
	Fire Storm	Changes all elemental enemies to Fire.
	Water Storm	Changes all elemental enemies to Water.
	Nature Storm	Changes all elemental enemies to Nature.

Negative Modifiers

Monster modifiers have a red background, and feature buffs to Monster strength and abilities, or debuffs to Player strength and abilities.

Icon	Modifier	Explanation
	Acid Pools	Monsters have a chance to leave a damaging pool on the ground when they die.
	Enraged	When Monsters are near death, they become enraged, dealing more damage.
	Epic Mini-Boss	An Epic Mini-Boss may appear in this area.
	Exploding Deathbomb	Huskies drop death bombs when killed, damaging players and buildings within the blast radius.
	Frenzied Deathburst	When Monsters die, they grant nearby Monsters a brief movement and attack speed increase. If Wildlife is nearby, they will also receive this buff.
	Healing Deathburst	Monsters burst when killed, healing nearby Monsters. If Wildlife is nearby, they will also receive this buff.
	Metal Corrosion	Monsters' melee attacks cause metal buildings to corrode, periodically damaging them for a time.
	Quickened	Monsters gain movement speed for a time after taking damage.
	Ricochet	Ranged Damage to enemies is bounced back to attacking Heroes. Only appears on Mini-Bosses.
	Slowing Attacks	Whenever a player is struck by a melee attack, they move more slowly for a short time.
	Slowing Pools	Monsters have a chance to leave a slowing pool on the ground when they die.
	Smoke Screens	Monsters have a chance to create a smokescreen when they die, granting enemy damage resistance to ranged attacks.
	Uncharted Enemies	Monsters don't show up on the minimap.
	Wall Weakening	Buildings become increasingly vulnerable to damage for a short time after they are attacked.

Positive Modifiers

Player modifiers have a blue background, and feature buffs to Player strength and abilities, or debuffs to Monster strength and abilities.

Icon	Modifier	Explanation
	Adept Abilities	Hero abilities do more damage.
	Adept Constructors	Constructors do more damage.
	Adept Ninjas	Ninjas do more damage.
	Adept Outlanders	Outlanders do more damage.
	Adept Soldiers	Soldiers do more damage.
	Building Constructors	Build, Upgrade, and Repair costs reduced for Constructors.
	Concussive Shieldbreak	When a player's shield is destroyed, nearby enemies take damage. Smaller enemies are likely to be knocked back.
	Focused Ninjas	Ninja ability cool downs and energy costs are reduced.
	Hardware Constructors	Constructors do more damage and crit more often with Hardware weapons.
	Headshot Soldiers	Soldiers do more damage with Assault Rifles when scoring head shots.
	Knockback Melee Attacks	Player melee attacks do increased knockback.
	Leaping Ninjas	Ninjas jump higher and can Mantis Leap more often.
	Melee Life Leech	Heroes heal by a percentage of the melee damage they deal.
	Powerful Assault Rifles	Assault Rifles do more damage
	Powerful Axes and Scythes	Axes and Scythes do more damage.
	Powerful Energy Attacks	Player energy attacks do more damage.
	Powerful Explosives	Explosive weapons do more damage.
	Powerful Pistols	Pistols do more damage.
	Powerful Shotguns	Shotguns do more damage.
	Powerful Sniper Rifles	Sniper Rifles do more damage.
	Powerful Swords and Spears	Spear and Sword weapons do more damage.
	Powerful Traps	Traps hit harder, fire more often, and last longer.
	Sword Ninjas	Ninjas do more damage and crit more often with swords.
	Upgraded Outlanders	Outlanders can carry more Fragments, and their abilities deal more damage.
	Well-Drilled Soldiers	Soldier ability cool downs and energy costs are reduced.

Ventures Modifiers

Venture modifiers have a cyan background, and feature buffs or debuffs to Player strength and abilities.

Icon	Modifier	Explanation	Season
	Escalation	Elimination streaks boost player damage to enemies, up until +100%. Certain elimination streaks will also trigger an Elemental Burst dealing out additional damage and effects at each Player's location.	Flannel Falls
	Bouncy Husks	Husks, Husky Husks, and Mist Monsters all have increased health, but they are more susceptible to knockbacks, especially from ranged and melee weapons.	Scurvy Shoals
	Super Treasure	Treasure Chests (Super Stashes) filled with valuable loot will periodically drop from enemies you defeat.
	Rage	Energy regeneration is disabled! Deal weapon damage to earn energy; abilities cool down faster and do more damage.	Blasted Badlands
	Short Range	Enemies close to a player or defender suffer more damage; those far away suffer less. All enemies have a chance to drop a healing pickup when eliminated.	Hexsylvania
	Super Heroic	Buffs Soldiers, Constructors, Ninjas and Outlanders.	Frozen Fjords