Fortnite Blitz Royale: TMNT Update Breakdown – New Melee Weapons, Free Rewards & Best Strategy

Fortnite’s Blitz Royale mode just got another overhaul with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Blitz update. Every match now begins with a Mythic Turtle weapon, unleashing high-speed melee chaos across the battlefield. Here’s a full breakdown of the changes, rewards, and the one weapon you must master this week.
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🐢 What’s New in Blitz Royale?

🔥 Start-of-Match Mythic Weapons (TMNT)

Every player now spawns with one of four Mythic Ninja Turtle weapons:

• Leonardo’s Katana
• Raphael’s Sais
• Donatello’s Bo Staff
• Michelangelo’s Nunchucks

Key Mechanics:

• Only one Turtle Mythic can be held at a time (auto-swaps on pickup).
• Functions similarly to the Kinetic Blade with:
  • Melee slash
  • Aim + Fire dash attack
  • Built-in double jump for mobility

Note: Melee damage is light, and swings lock you into animations—timing is critical.

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🗡️ New Melee Weapons in the Loot Pool

Now found in Golden/Silver Llamas and Supply Drops:

• Blitz Kneecapper Bat – heavy swing, charged smash
• Typhoon Blade – cyclone slash, wind leap, air dash
• Nitro Fists (Nitro Gloves) – rapid punches, big knockback

⚠️ These do not appear in ground loot.

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💥 Mythic Weapon Rotations

• Vaulted: Boss Mythics, Fire/Void Masks
• New Mythics in Blitz XP Ladder:
  • Sentinel Pump
  • Spire AR
  • Havoc Pump
  • Infiltrator Shotgun
• Removed: Brutus’ Minigun, Sky Scar (mid-to-late game)

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🛡️ Medallion Support Returns

Supply Drops may contain:

• Cerberus
• Zeus
• Fletcher
• Megalodon

These grant perks like infinite sprint or shield bubble—ideal for melee-focused fights.

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🐞 Known Bug

Using the mid-air dash from a Turtle Mythic followed by a slide landing can result in a movement glitch. Ground slides function normally.

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🎮 2. Controls & Weapon Combos

Turtle Mythic Controls:

• Fire (RT/R2) = Basic slash
• Aim + Fire = Dash-through attack
• Jump + Fire = Aerial strike
• Double Jump = Always active while equipped

Other Melee Weapons:

• Typhoon Blade:
  • Cyclone Slash (Aim + Fire)
  • Wind Leap (Sprint + Jump)
  • Air Dash (Mid-air timing)
• Nitro Fists:
  • Rapid punches
  • Huge knockback
  • Structure-breaking
• Kneecapper Bat:
  • Heavy melee swings
  • Charged smash (Hold Aim)

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🎁 3. Free Blitz Rewards (Limited Time)

Unlock exclusive cosmetics before July 15:

• 🛡️ Blitz Knight Outfit – Reach Account Level 10 or finish Top 10 in 20 Blitz matches
• 🪂 Blitz Brella Glider – Win 3 Blitz Victory Royales

✅ Both rewards are completely free.

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🥇 4. Best Weapon to Master: Typhoon Blade

Why the Typhoon Blade is meta this week:

• Cyclone Slash disrupts enemy combos and clears space
• Wind Leap & Air Dash enable vertical flanking
• Pairs well with Turtle Mythic double jump
• Excellent for crowd control and multi-target combat

Pro Tip:
Start fights with a Turtle Mythic to bait aggression. Then swap to the Typhoon Blade for a cyclone slash → jump attack combo. You’ll win most close-quarters encounters by controlling momentum.

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📌 5. Top Tips for Blitz Royale Victory

• 🎯 Prioritize Supply Drops – Medallions and advanced melee gear win fights
• 🌀 Use Turtle Mythics for mobility, not just damage
• ⏳ Time your strikes to punish reload animations
• ❌ Avoid over-committing — animation lock = easy counter
• 🧠 Keep your loadout flexible — adapt depending on team fights or solo duels

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⚔️ Final Thoughts: Blitz is Back to Melee Mayhem

The TMNT Blitz Royale update takes Fortnite back to its zero-build, fast-paced roots. With double jumps, dashes, and whirlwind slashes, this mode is pure brawler action. Whether you're mastering Michelangelo’s Nunchucks or shredding foes with the Typhoon Blade, now’s the time to jump in.

Cowabunga—and good luck out there!