On Aug. 12, 2025, Fortnite nerfed both the power of Springleg and Surge Medallions after players started to dominate the game because of the movement options both of the medallions provided. While Fortnite’s X post doesn’t go into specifics, another X account has dropped the exact numbers.
According to Fortnite leaker HYPEX, the effects of Springleg Medallion have been nerfed by 27% and its energy cost has been increased by 50%. Surge Medallion also received the same treatment, with its movement boost being nerfed by 8% and its slide boost nerfed by 50%. Here’s the full list of adjustments according to the leaker:
- Wrecker Revolver’s Mid & Long Range Damage NERFED by 4%
- Wrecker Revolver’s Max Range Reduced by 30-50%
- Wrecker Revolver Headshot Damage NERFED by 10
- Shockwave Grenade Spawn Chance NERFED by 33%
- Swarmstrike Launcher Radius NERFED by 15%
- Springleg Medallion Jump NERFED by 27%
- Springleg Medallion Energy Cost INCREASED by 50%
- Surge Medallion Movement Boost NERFED by 8%
- Surge Medallion Slide Boost NERFED by 50%
- Required Rank Points Increased by 10% for Duos, Trios & Squads
One thing that wasn’t included in the list is a buff to Leadspitter 3000. Fortnite’s post mentioned that the developers opted to improve its recoil, making it an easier weapon to use.
Fortnite’s Chapter 6 Season 4 started on August 7 and introduced a few POIs where Queens live. Defeating a Queen will grant the player a unique mythic weapon and a unique medallion determined by where it was staying.
