The Most Wanted event in Fortnite Season 1 has introduced a new Heat Level mechanic that enhances the battle royale.
The 23.40 update for Fortnite included some new Reality Augments and Valentine's Day skins, as well as a new event for players called Most Wanted.
During Most Wanted, Fortnite players will be engaged in crime-themed heists during matches, which allows players to steal "new Exotic weapons" in highly guarded vaults.
The ability to steal these items will give you an advantage in terms of firepower, but it will also benefit you from the event's "Heat Level" mechanic. Here's all you need to know about Heat Level, including its advantages and disadvantages.
The Heat Level in Fortnite is explained.
Players in Fortnite Most Wanted will gain "Heat" as they open vaults to get exotic weapons and eliminate opponents in a match. The more vaults opened and opponents eliminated, the higher your Heat Level will go for that match.
When a player has a given Heat Level, they will "become visible to other players on the minimap," as well as more visible in the environment. "Cold Blooded members" will also become more hostile toward you while you are on a Heat Level.
There are a total of four Heat Levels, all of which have advantages. Here's a complete list:
- Heat Level 1:
- Eliminated opponents drop more Bars.
- Heat Level 2:
- Your movement speed increases by 15%, and you’ll regenerate up to 100 Health out of combat.
- Heat Level 3:
- Your movement speed increases by 20%, and you’ll regenerate up to 100 Health and 50 Shield out of combat.
- Heat Level 4:
- Your movement speed increases by 25%, and you’ll regenerate up to 100 Health and 100 Shield out of combat.
- Eliminated opponents drop more Bars.
- Your movement speed increases by 15%, and you’ll regenerate up to 100 Health out of combat.
- Your movement speed increases by 20%, and you’ll regenerate up to 100 Health and 50 Shield out of combat.
- Your movement speed increases by 25%, and you’ll regenerate up to 100 Health and 100 Shield out of combat.
- Eliminated opponents drop more Bars.
- Your movement speed increases by 15%, and you’ll regenerate up to 100 Health out of combat.
- Your movement speed increases by 20%, and you’ll regenerate up to 100 Health and 50 Shield out of combat.
- Your movement speed increases by 25%, and you’ll regenerate up to 100 Health and 100 Shield out of combat.
While in a match, it may seem worthwhile to acquire Heat Levels, but keep in mind that you will also be more visible to opponents, allowing you to be tracked down.
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