Fortnite has officially unvaulted the Storm Beast Pom Poms, returning them to the loot pool following multiple removals due to gameplay bugs. Previously, players could exploit these to exit the playable map or experience teleporting issues during combat. With Epic back from break this week, the weapon appears fixed and stable. Early gameplay tests show improved animation and syncing, making engagements with the Storm Beast more consistent and less frustrating than before.
When it was last in rotation, the Storm Beast transformation felt clunky and unpredictable. Today, those problems seem largely resolved. While the sample size remains small, fights against the Storm Beast no longer show signs of screen teleportation or visual mismatches. For most players, this update makes the threat more manageable while keeping the transformation’s uniqueness intact.
Best Counters to the Storm Beast in Fortnite
Players can approach the Storm Beast like any other melee-focused threat—by maintaining distance. Thankfully, Fortnite’s current loot pool is overflowing with mobility options. Between Sprite dashes, base boost gloves, shockwaves, the Robin Grappler, the cube board, and even vehicles, escaping melee range is easier than ever.
The Storm Beast has a durability of 600 HP. However, that’s not as tanky as it sounds, especially when using the high-capacity Spire AR. Because the transformation disables access to standard weapons, players using it become one-dimensional in their approach. Unlike the Typhoon Blade or bat, the Storm Beast doesn’t allow seamless switching between melee and ranged options. Once in Beast form, the only choice is to commit—or transform back.
This one-dimensional nature makes the Storm Beast more predictable and less threatening in coordinated team fights or when using effective ranged options.
Loadout Tips: Sentinel Pump, Base Boost Gloves, and Core Medallion
To truly dominate Storm Beast users, the Exotic Sentinel Pump is highly recommended. Its icy shot effect slows down the beast considerably, allowing you to land follow-up shots safely. Even hitting once for 100+ damage makes the creature easier to track and finish using high-fire-rate weapons like the Spire AR. It’s available for purchase from Hope at the Fortress of Solitude, making it an accessible option each match.
The mythic base boost gloves, obtainable from A and S-tier crates, also give players extended mobility and allow them to kite the Beast more effectively. The more charges your gloves have, the easier it becomes to keep out of melee range.
Don’t overlook the core medallion either. This item, recently buffed, allows chained sprint-jumps and slides without consuming stamina. Players can use this to bunny hop across large distances while maintaining speed, which turns close-range fights against the Storm Beast into ranged hit-and-run engagements. It’s not just about damage—it’s about staying alive and staying moving.
Storm Beast Strategy and Awareness Tips
The most important tactic against the Storm Beast is to avoid tunnel vision. While it may seem like a major threat, the Storm Beast isn’t always the priority target. Smart players will dish out damage, disengage, and handle it later—especially since damage doesn’t regenerate unless the player finds a new pom pom pickup.
In team modes like squads, always assess the situation. If opposing players are still holding guns, they usually present a bigger threat than a single melee-only Storm Beast. Coordinate with teammates if needed, but be ready to ignore the Beast entirely in favor of repositioning or downing active gunners.
Ultimately, awareness is key. The Storm Beast can pressure unprepared players, but with the right loadout and mindset, it becomes just another obstacle—one that’s slower, easier to track, and vulnerable to the overwhelming movement and firepower available this season.
