The Fortnite Weekend of Champions update is live, introducing a limited-time shake-up to the loot pool. Available only for this weekend, several returning favorites are back, including the Holo Twister Assault Rifle, Grapple Glove, Boom Bow, and Pump Shotgun. These items will remain until Monday or Tuesday, after which they’ll likely be vaulted again, making this a short but impactful update for Chapter 6.
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Holo Twister Assault Rifle Returns for the Weekend
The Holo Twister Assault Rifle is back in all rarities and is already a standout pick. Previously dominant in Chapter 6 Season 1 and still preferred by many players in Season 2, its return gives players a powerful mid-range option.
Players may also come across the exotic Lawless Accelerant Holo Twister AR. While it features a ramped-up fire rate the longer you shoot, its lower base damage and forced reloads make it less effective than the standard version. The exotic variant can likely be found in weapon bunkers, but for most players, the regular Holo Twister remains the more reliable choice.
Fortnite Weekend of Champions Brings Back the Pump Shotgun
One of the most exciting changes is the return of the Pump Shotgun. While there’s been conflicting information on whether all rarities are back or only the legendary version, early matches suggest the Legendary Pump Shotgun is the most commonly available.
For close-range fights, the pump remains a strong choice, especially when paired with high-damage options like the Wrecker Revolver. Players experimenting with a double-shot setup using the legendary pump and revolvers may find a solid combo for aggressive pushes.
Grapple Glove, Boom Bow, and Exotic Rotations
The Grapple Glove also makes a temporary return. While useful for mobility, its value depends on match type. In regular matches, vehicles like cars, Roly Polys, and choppers often make the glove less essential. However, in ranked modes where vehicles aren’t available, the Grapple Glove can be a strong rotation tool.
The Boom Bow is also back and works as an excellent counter to vehicles thanks to its splash damage. Long-time players will remember similar mechanics from Chapter 2’s TNTina-themed season, where explosive bows were top-tier against moving targets.
Additionally, the Double Trouble dual pump shotgun exotics are back in weapon bunkers for this weekend. These were previously removed from public matches during exotic rotations but remained in ranked modes, which caused some confusion. Now, players can find them again, alongside recent additions like the Fury Assault Rifle and Shockwave Launcher exotics.Double XP Weekend and Limited-Time Strategies
The Weekend of Champions also brings a double XP event across all modes. Players aiming to level up their battle pass should take advantage of this bonus before Monday’s reset.
For this weekend’s optimal loadouts:
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Use the Holo Twister Assault Rifle for consistent mid-range performance.
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Pair it with the Pump Shotgun for close-range fights.
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Keep the Boom Bow handy to counter vehicles and force enemies out of cover.
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Consider exotics like the Lawless Accelerant Holo Twister AR and Double Trouble, but stick to standard options for reliability.
