Siphon has returned to Fortnite for the first time since Epic Games removed the mechanic in May 2023. Following the FNCS Global Championship 2024 the developers announced that Siphon would return in Ranked and Competitive.
Today, Epic announced the Siphon Trials, a weekly test phase for players and developers to better understand which version of Siphon works best.
The Fortnite Siphon Trials will occur in Ranked Battle Royale, Zero Build, and competitive tournaments. Each week, the Siphon effects will change to allow players a different benefit following an elimination.
For example, when you eliminate an opponent in week one, you will receive 40 Effective Health (Health and Shield). That will change to 50 Effective Health, and the effects will continuously change until the end of week six on November 5.
Week 1 (starts today): 40 Effective Health Week 2 (starts October 1): 50 Effective Health Week 3 (starts October 8): 25 Effective Health Week 4 (starts October 15): 75 Health Over Time (No Shield)Week 5 (starts October 22): 50 Health (No Shield)Week 6 starts (October 29): 25 Health, 25 Shield