Fortnite has confirmed that three weapons will be getting buffs, shaking up the combat balance in matches. Over the years, Fortnite has featured a large roster of inventive weapons, and buffs and nerfs have continued to change which ones are more desirable and useful.
Sometimes these kinds of changes can completely make or break a weapon, but this time around, Fortnite is seeking to bring more power to players. The announcement of this trio of weapon buffs comes on the same day that Fortnite confirmed a Simpsons crossover, so fans of the battle royale have had plenty to celebrate.
The three weapons getting a power increase are all vastly different, but their incoming upgrades are bound to make regular users of the items excited. The newest of the trio is the Thorn Ripper, which was added earlier this month. While the Hand Cannon and Wood Stake Shotgun have been around for a few years now, they continue to be fun guns to use when available. Fortnite has been filled with great additions this month, as the annual Fortnitemares event has been in full swing.
The Thorn Ripper and Wood Stake Shotgun buffs mainly focused on increasing damage, with the former...
