Fortnite keeps its gameplay fresh by constantly updating its loot pool each season, introducing mythic items that pack distinct powers and high damage. These weapons and transformations are fun, but some players feel they tip the scales unfairly in competitive matches.
Mythic items range from powerful guns to transformations inspired by popular franchises. Their strength often outshines regular weapons, making some matches feel unbalanced. So, what exactly makes these mythics so dominant, and how might Epic Games adjust them for fairer play?
Mythics include guns, transformations, and special equipment marked as mythic, but players sometimes label any strong item as mythic, like the Superman transformation from Chapter 6: Season 3. Usually, mythics are just upgraded versions of powerful weapons.
Fortnite has always had standout weapons, but mythics today are easier to get and often appear in regular Battle Royale modes, not just special events. For example, the Star Wars lightsabers from May 2025 let players deal massive melee damage and had distinct abilities tied to characters from the franchise. Those melee weapons often beat out blasters, creating a power imbalance.
While mythics are fun for casual play, they sometimes disrupt competitive balance, prompting Epic to remove certain mythics from ranked modes altogether. Yikes, right?
During the Star Wars Season, each lightsaber had different abilities and dealt heavy melee damage quickly. Players wielding these often had a clear advantage over those with standard weapons. It’s a bit of a climb for others to compete when facing such power.
A lot better balancing, and how exactly can it be done?
Not all mythics are too strong. Some are just upgraded versions of standard guns and don’t cause much trouble. But melee mythics like lightsabers and the Typhoon Blade can overwhelm opponents without much chance to respond. Transformations like Godzilla and Superman were nearly invincible in their seasons, which kinda breaks the flow of skill-based play.
Mythics and collaboration items make Fortnite special, but competitive fairness matters too. Epic won’t obliterate mythics, nor should they. Maybe offering separate loot pools for ranked and unranked modes could help. That way, casual players get to enjoy the over-the-top mythics, while competitive players face a more balanced field.
One problem is that only one player or squad can have certain mythics or transformations per match. If only one player can be Superman, it feels unbalanced. But if multiple players could access the same mythic, the power gap might shrink, and matches could feel fairer.
Epic often removes or rebalances mythics in ranked play to keep competition fair. Some mythics are too strong for ranked modes. Items like the Bass Boost and mythic guns might be okay, but potent weapons probably shouldn’t be in ranked. That would let skill and build battles take center stage.
Separate loot pools for ranked and unranked modes could give everyone a better experience, whether they want casual fun or competitive balance.
