Upgrading survivors in Fortnite: Save the World is a crucial process for enhancing your overall Power Level and strengthening your survivor squads, which directly impacts your in-game effectiveness in missions.
How to Upgrade Survivors
To upgrade your survivors in Save the World, you'll need to navigate through the in-game menus and utilize various resources. This process allows them to gain levels, increasing their base stats and contributing more to your Power Level.
Follow these simple steps to upgrade your survivors:
- Access the Command Tab: From the main menu in Save the World, locate and click on the Command tab. This is your central hub for managing heroes, survivors, defenders, and research.
- Navigate to Survivors: Within the Command tab, select the Survivors option. This will take you to your survivor management screen.
- Enter Management Mode: Click on the Manage button. This section allows you to view all your owned survivors and access their individual details.
- Select and Upgrade:
- Choose the specific Survivor you wish to upgrade from your roster.
- Click on the Upgrade/Inspect option associated with that survivor.
- If a level-up is available, you will see the option to Level Up at the bottom of the screen. Click this to consume the necessary resources and increase your survivor's level.
Quick Reference Steps
| Step | Action | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Go to the Command tab | In-game main menu |
| 2 | Click Survivors | Inside the Command tab |
| 3 | Click Manage | Inside the Survivors section |
| 4 | Select Survivor, then Click Upgrade/Inspect | Survivor Roster |
| 5 | Click Level Up (if available) | Survivor Details Screen |
Resources Needed for Upgrading
Upgrading survivors requires specific resources, which become more demanding as survivors reach higher levels and evolution tiers:
- Survivor XP: This is the primary experience currency used to level up survivors. You earn Survivor XP from completing missions, opening llamas, and retiring other survivors.
- Training Manuals: Essential for evolving survivors past certain level caps (e.g., Level 10, 20). You primarily obtain these by retiring Rare, Epic, and Legendary heroes and schematics.
- Evolution Materials: For evolving survivors to higher star tiers (e.g., 1-star to 2-star), you'll need specific evolution materials earned from missions, especially those in higher-level zones. These include:
- Pure Drop of Rain
- Lightning in a Bottle
- Eye of the Storm
- Storm Shard
Benefits of Upgrading Survivors
Upgrading your survivors offers several significant advantages:
- Increased Power Level: The most direct benefit is a substantial increase in your overall Power Level, which is crucial for accessing higher-difficulty missions and zones.
- Enhanced FORT Stats: Survivors contribute directly to your FORT stats (Fortitude, Offense, Resistance, Tech). Upgrading them boosts these stats, making your heroes stronger in combat (Offense), more durable (Fortitude, Resistance), and more effective with abilities and traps (Tech).
- Squad Bonuses: Properly leveled and matched survivors within a squad can activate powerful squad bonuses, further enhancing your combat effectiveness.
Regularly upgrading your survivors is a cornerstone of progression in Save the World, ensuring your team is well-equipped to face increasingly challenging threats.
