Fortnite - What are reality augments in chapter 4?


Fortnite chapter 4 is adding a whole load of new content, but one of the most interesting is reality augments.

This new feature will give players added buffs so that they can dominate in-game.

They only last for one match and can really help to give players an edge over their enemies.

Epic Games are really looking to change many factors about Fortnite in this huge release.

Additionally, the ability to mine has also been added and the materials do damage to enemies.

So, let's look at what reality augments are in Fortnite and how they can be used to take the W in chapter 4.

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What are Reality Augments?

Reality Augments give players temporary buffs which only last for one match.

Epic Games have explained that players will have the ability to choose between two at random times in the match.

Reality Augments in Fortnite
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Unfortunately, picking the wrong augment cannot be undone, so be careful when you're choosing what buffs you want for your game.

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What can Different Augments Do?

  • Light Fingers. Makes your weapons using Light Ammo reload faster.
  • Mechanical Archer. Gives you a Mechanical Explosive Bow and Mechanical Shockwave Bow.
  • Aerialist. Grants you Glider redeploy for the rest of the match.
  • Supercharged. Your vehicles won’t consume fuel and they’ll have increased health.
  • Soaring Sprints. While sprinting, you’ll be able to jump much higher—and jump with lower gravity.
  • More Parkour. Your energy regenerates briefly after mantling or hurdling.
  • First Assault. The first bullet in the magazine of your Assault Rifle deals bonus damage.
  • Rifle Recycle. Weapons using medium ammo have a chance not to consume ammo.
  • Bloodhound. Enemies hit by your marksman rifle or bow shots are marked for a brief duration.
  • Jelly Angler. Receive a fishing rod. You can use it to fish anywhere, but you can only fish up Jellyfish.
  • Bow Specialist. Bows draw and reload faster, and you regenerate arrows over time.
  • Bush Warrior. You regenerate health and partial shields while inside large foliage.
  • Chug Gunner. Receive a Chug Cannon.
  • Splash Medic. You have a chance to find Chug Splash in every container you open.
  • Demolition Munitions. Objects you destroy have a chance to drop explosives. Excludes player-built structures.
  • Rushing Reload. Sprinting will slowly reload your equipped Shotgun.
  • Tactical Armory. Grants a Rare Tactical AR and Combat Shotgun.
  • Party Time. Gain Balloons over time.
  • Pistol Amp. Pistols have greatly increased magazine size.
  • Storm Mark. When the storm changes, ping the area to highly nearby enemies for a short duration.
  • Forecast. You can always see the next storm circle.
  • Tricked Out. Entering a car or Truck applies Chonkers and Cow Catcher to it.

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