Fortnite Update Superman Buffs Hero Item Nerfs and New Skins in 36.20 Patch

Fortnite buffs a nerfed superpower to god-like status in every lobby-his mythic might returns, ready to reshuffle the arena.

But nothing beats the cosmic godly presence of DC’s very own Superman, who is one of the key collaborations this season. With the release of James Gunn’s DCU film, Epic also unlocked access to Superman in the Battle Pass for owners last week and, as a bonus, threw in a mythic item that lets you become the last son of Krypton – but that came around with a cost.

Players expressed frustration with the rarity of a single Superman’s Call mythic item appearing in a single Battle Royale match, and its ineffectiveness against guns. Since it is a standard practice for Epic to nerf overpowered mythics shortly after their release, this one was not welcomed by the community, which is why a buff has come around to save the day.

Fortnite Buffs Superman’s Call Mythic After Massive Player Backlash

Epic Games has rolled out a major buff to Superman’s Call Mythic after widespread criticism from players who felt the recent nerf made it nearly useless. The updated version restores much of its original power, allowing players to soar faster, hit harder, and stay airborne longer during combat. Community feedback strongly influenced this adjustment, and many fans are celebrating the return of one of Fortnite’s most thrilling abilities. The change aims to balance gameplay while still letting experienced users feel nearly unstoppable in heated matches.

Fortnite has finally introduced adjustments to the fan-favorite Superman’s Call mythic item, making it feel more like Superman than just a goofy attempt. While you can still take damage from incoming bullets (no bullet immunity here, sorry), the buffed HP gives you enough fuel to fight through an entire squad.

As per the buffs, Superman’s mythic item now grants the user “More Health & Longer Duration”, “More Siphon on Elims”, and “Increased Heat Vision Damage.” Here’s a breakdown on how this adjustment has impacted the item’s previous statistics:

• Item Duration: Increased from 4:30mins → 5:30mins
• Heat Vision DPS: Increased from 70 → 120
• Siphon Recovery Duration: Increased from 10 → 45
• HP (Solos): Increased from 1,400 → 1,900
• HP (Duos): Increased from 1,600 → 2,100
• HP (Trios): Increased from 1,900 → 2,500
• HP (Squads): Increased from 2,200 → 3,000

This buff largely impacts the overall gameplay as players can remain Superman for an extra minute and dish out almost double the damage using their Heat Vision rays to obliterate enemies in Fortnite. However, the availability of the item remains limited to one per match, and the first one to grab that becomes the Man of Steel himself (not exactly) and dominates the lobby with their godly power.

How to maximize Superman Call mythic buffs in Fortnite

To maximize the buffed Superman’s Call mythic, play around its strengths: longer uptime, higher HP, huge siphon, and massively increased Heat Vision damage. The goal is to turn that 5-ish minute window into nonstop, snowballing fights rather than passive floating.​​

Best loadout and prep

• Carry at least one strong mid-long-range weapon (e.g., AR/DMR) plus a mobility or escape option like a car, Launch Pad, or Rift so you are not helpless when the form ends.​​

• Enter Superman form with full shields and at least one heal in inventory; when the mythic expires you’ll be a prime target if you are weak.​

Securing the crystal reliably

• Control the central zone of the map and rotate with high mobility so you can reach the falling Superman’s Call crystal quickly, since it has only a single spawn with roughly a 50% chance per match.​​

• Land near high-ground or vehicle spawns in the middle area; from there, watch the sky and feed pings/markers to your team to collapse on the drop immediately.​

Fighting as Superman

• Abuse the HP and siphon: with health per mode increased up to roughly 3,000 HP in squads and a strong percentage-based siphon, you want to chain fights; confirm knocks quickly so the siphon actually triggers and keeps you topped off.​

• Never hover still. Use flight for fast strafes and height changes, then weave in and out of cover so focused rifle fire cannot shred you, since you still take bullet damage.​​

Heat Vision and melee usage

• Use Heat Vision to instantly delete cover: with DPS buffed from about 70 to 120, it’s ideal for burning through builds, natural cover, and vehicles before closing in.​​

• Save melee punches for guaranteed hits (boxed enemies, tight corridors, or someone ziplining/gliding in a straight line), since punches are still extremely high damage but require you to commit into danger.​

Team coordination and timing

• In squads, let your best fragger take Superman; the rest run “bodyguard” by breaking enemy sightlines, marking targets, and finishing downs so siphon procs reliably.​

• Use the extended duration (about +1 minute over the original, up to ~5:30 total) to plan a route: third-party an ongoing fight, then immediately rotate to the next circle edge before your timer runs out.​​

Superman Call mythic spawn locations

Superman’s Call mythic spawns as a falling crystal early in Fortnite matches, with a roughly 50% chance per game, marked by a notification, map icon, and audio cue for all players.​​

Key Spawn Mechanics

Spawns occur shortly after the first storm closes, dropping from the sky at one of several fixed zones concentrated centrally on the map. The first player to interact with it transforms into Superman, gaining flight, heat vision, and super strength, but their position then becomes visible to everyone. Only one spawns per match, making early rotation critical.​​

Confirmed Spawn Zones

Land near these central hotspots to minimize travel time:

• Central map area (core hub for most drops).​​

• Underneath Demon’s Domain.​

• Above Outpost Enclave.​

• Around Utopia City (underneath or nearby).​​

• Mountain next to Brutal Boxcars.​​

• Underneath Lonewolf Layer.​

• Between Crime City and Foxy Floodgate.​​

Strategy Tips

Dominate the map’s middle with vehicles or mobility items like rifts to reach any drop fastest, as northern/western edges see fewer spawns. Watch the sky post-storm start and ping for your squad to contest third-parties. Note potential future additions like near the Fortress of Solitude POI in the southwest.​​