Fortnite update v40.40 brings Overwatch into the loot pool, giving you access to Tracer’s Pulse Pistols and Mercy’s Caduceus Staff during matches. These weapons arrive alongside themed cosmetics, but they also function as usable items that can change how you approach fights and team play.
You can find both items during regular gameplay, and each one offers abilities that reflect its original hero. This guide outlines where to get them and explains how they work so you can decide how to use them in your loadout.
Where to Locate the Pulse Pistols and Caduceus Staff in Fortnite
You can pick up both Overwatch items through standard loot sources. Search regular Chests across the map, and you have a chance to find them without completing special objectives or visiting a specific POI.
- Pulse Pistols – Epic rarity (purple)
- Caduceus Staff – Legendary rarity (gold)
Expect to spend around five to ten minutes looting before you see one. Drop rates rely on chance, so results vary depending on how many Chests you open and whether opponents pressure your area.
Once you collect either item, it takes up one inventory slot like any other weapon or utility item. Plan your loadout carefully, as you may need to drop an existing weapon or healing item to carry it.
What Do the Overwatch Crossover Items Do?
You can find two gameplay items in the loot pool: Tracer’s Pulse Pistols and Mercy’s Caduceus Staff. Each one changes how you approach fights and team support.
Tracer’s Pulse Pistols
When you equip the Pulse Pistols, the camera shifts into a first-person view. You see a pistol in each hand, similar to how Tracer operates in Overwatch.
- Dual automatic pistols
- 40 rounds per magazine
- 315 total ammo capacity
- Built-in mobility ability for short bursts of speed
You can fire rapidly at close range and chain shots with a quick dash to pressure opponents or escape danger. The speed boost lets you reposition during a fight, making aggressive pushes and fast retreats viable options. The weapon favors mobility and constant movement over long-range accuracy.
Mercy’s Caduceus Staff
The Caduceus Staff focuses on survivability instead of damage. You can channel healing energy to restore Health and Shields for yourself or nearby teammates.
- Continuous healing beam
- Restores both HP and Shield
- Grants a low-gravity descent effect
When you fall from height while holding the Staff, you descend slowly and avoid fall damage. This effect allows safer rotations from elevated terrain.
One item strengthens your offense and mobility, while the other improves sustain and team support, giving you two distinct playstyle options during a match.
