Acquiring and Utilizing the Storm Claws in Fortnite

This latest season of Fortnite introduces a host of exciting features, including new superhero items like enhanced gauntlets and improved Sprites. A noteworthy recent addition to the armory is the Storm Claws, a powerful weapon obtainable exclusively by utilizing Haylee Skye’s Pom-Poms. Read on to discover how to acquire and wield the Storm Claws in Fortnite today.

How to Locate Storm Beast’s Pom-Poms in Fortnite

The Storm Claws, also referred to as Storm Beast’s Pom-Poms, are categorized as an epic rarity item available for use starting June 18, 2025. You can find the Pom-Poms in regular and rare chests, at Academy Stands, located in the Academy Tech Lab bunkers, and occasionally as floor loot. Alternatively, you can purchase Storm Beast’s Pom-Poms from Haylee Skye for 400 gold.

The Pom-Poms can be found in chests or at Academy Stands.

To meet Haylee Skye, head to Pumped Power in the northeastern section of the map. In addition to selling the Storm Claw ability, you have the option to recruit her as a heavy specialist NPC who will assist you by throwing explosives at foes. It’s advisable to attempt to locate the Storm Beast’s Pom-Poms at Academy Stands or in chests first, reserving your gold for other necessities.

How to Utilize Storm Claws in Fortnite

To harness the power of the Storm Claws, you must equip and activate the Storm Beast Pom-Poms. Upon activation, you will transform into the Storm Beast, enabling you to run, jump, and attack.

Engage your foes as the Storm Beast.

This ability has a limited duration, and you can monitor its status via the power bar located in the bottom left corner of your screen. The bar only depletes while you’re actively attacking, which allows for enjoyable moments of leaping and sprinting around the island without exhausting your power too quickly.

The control scheme for using the power is displayed on the left side of the screen, similar to all other Fortnite weapons, indicating how to perform the Storm Slam, basic attack, Leap, and exit the power mode.

Transform into the Storm Beast once the Pom-Poms are equipped.
Execute the Storm Slam by holding the button, aiming at ground targets, and then pressing again to slam into enemies below.
Use the basic attack to slash and claw at opponents in a fierce melee assault.

Activating Storm Beast mode provides an additional shield to assist you while exploring the full potential of this power!

For additional Fortnite strategies, explore how to find and unlock the Suitcase of Patience and access the secret vault in the Supernova Academy.