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Do you want to know what Siphon is in Fortnite? With so many mechanics added on top of one another with each season, it is only normal for players to feel a bit confused about some. One of the game’s most recent features is called Siphon. This is a game mechanic, and many players might be unfamiliar with it. This guide will tell you what Siphon is in Fortnite.
What is Siphon in Fortnite?
Siphon is a new type of game mechanic introduced to the battle royale genre with the release of Fortnite. When you kill an enemy player in Fortnite, you gain health and shields based on the amount of damage dealt. Also, the amount of Health and Shields granted depends on the type of enemy you killed.
The in-game description says, “All healing items have been removed in this mode. The only way to gain health or shields is to eliminate your opponents!”. Also, Siphon is a limited-time mode, first released on December 20, 2018.
However, this game mode was not in the game for some time, and it is back with the latest Update, v23.20.Also, with this new Update, Epic Games added five new Reality Augments to the game. Two of them allow players to use the Siphon mechanic. They are as follows.
- Shotgun Striker: Shotguns give Siphon hits against players
- Rarity Check: You gain Siphon on eliminations with common or uncommon weapons
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How to Get Siphon in Fortnite Augments?
To get Siphon in Fortnite, you must select Shotgun Striker or Rarity Check Augments. However, Augments are given at random intervals when you play the game for a long time. You get two options to select one Augment from them. Here are the steps you need to follow to Equip an Augment.
- Open the Augment menu by pressing Right Arro On the D-pad( 7 on the Keyboard)
- Press L2/LT to navigate between Augments.
- Use R2/RT to select the Augment.
If you want to select a different Augment, you can reroll it. But, Remember, after the first game rerolling the Augment will cost you 100 Gold Bars.
So there you have it! Siphon is a new type of game mechanic introduced to the battle royale. When you kill an enemy player in Fortnite, you gain health and shields based on the amount of damage dealt. The amount of health and Shields granted depends on the type of enemy you killed. So, try out this feature next time you’re playing Fortnite!
Sources: Tabor Hill, Gamingintel
