Also known as “life leech” in some games
As we head into the season of augmentation, there are even more game-altering perks coming toFortniteas the chapter rages on. One of the more interesting additions is the “Siphon” mechanic, which allows users to leech (heal) life/shields from opponents. Let’s dig into how you’re able to acquire Siphon, as well as some tips for using it effectively.
What does the Siphon mechanic inFortnitedo?
Originally debuting in 2018, Siphon was a gimmick of sorts that healed (life/shield) players for getting kills, which was the sole way to heal. Once the mode vanished the mechanic did as well, but Epic Games is keen to constantly unvault everything from full-on modes to weapons: so it makes sense that they’re bringing it back in 2023.
You can acquire Siphon in the following ways:
Rarity Check will Siphon health if you eliminate a player with a common (grey) or uncommon (green) weapon. It’s an interesting risk/reward tradeoff that allows you to show off your skills with weaker weapons in exchange for guaranteed health for winning skirmishes consistently.
Shotgun Striker is a bit more straightforward, and allows Epic to shuffle a shotgun meta into the game within reason.All you need to do to proc Shotgun Striker is use a shotgun while the augmentation is active, and you’ll Siphon health.
