Yes, but Poison Ivy’s Ranger Pistol is the clear must-grab, Harley Quinn’s Warforged AR is strong but bloom-limited, the Mythic Heavy Impact Sniper is preference-based, and Catwoman’s Rapid Fire SMG is the easiest one to skip in Zero Build.
Fortnite’s Hot Bat Summer Mythics are not equal upgrades. The best ones improve fights you already want to take, while the weaker picks ask you to play inside a much narrower range window.
That matters more this season because Shock Rocks, airborne aim, and fast disengages make clean accuracy more valuable than pure spray. Here is the priority order before you burn a drop on a contested NPC or vault route.
- Hot Bat Summer Mythic priority ranking
- Poison Ivy’s Ranger Pistol is the best first grab
- Harley Quinn’s Warforged AR hits hard but needs control
- Catwoman’s Rapid Fire SMG only wants point-blank fights
- Mythic Heavy Impact Sniper depends on the 2x scope
- Best Mythic picks by mode and loadout
- Bank Shot Pistol and older Mythics are separate
- Frequently Asked Questions
Hot Bat Summer Mythic priority ranking
| Weapon | Verdict and location |
|---|---|
| Poison Ivy’s Ranger Pistol | Best overall pickup. Duel Poison Ivy on the island between Liy Lodge and Latte Landing; take it whenever you can use ADS fire. |
| Harley Quinn’s Warforged AR | Strong but less forgiving. Duel Harley Quinn on the beach southwest of Sinister Strip; strongest when targets stay close-to-mid range. |
| Mythic Heavy Impact Sniper | Scope-preference pickup. Look for the hidden-room route at Cluster Coast; use it if you like the 2x scope. |
| Catwoman’s Rapid Fire SMG | Lowest Zero Build priority. Duel Catwoman on the beach between Wonkeeland and Golden Grove; only chase it for point-blank spray. |
This order is about slot value, not just rarity. Poison Ivy’s and Harley Quinn’s weapons improve common gunfights, the sniper depends on how you like to aim, and Catwoman’s SMG needs a fight shape that Zero Build does not always give you.
Poison Ivy’s Ranger Pistol is the best first grab
Poison Ivy’s Ranger Pistol is the cleanest recommendation because its Mythic bonuses sit on top of a weapon that already has excellent handling. The big upgrade is a faster fire rate while aiming down sights, backed by two more base damage than the Legendary Ranger Pistol and a slightly faster reload.
The reason this works so well is that the Ranger Pistol does not fall apart when fired quickly. Its recoil is low, and even at wider bloom, it stays accurate enough that the ADS fire-rate boost becomes real damage instead of wasted bullets. Hipfire does not get that fire-rate benefit, but most serious pistol fights already reward aiming anyway.
To get it, start the Poison Ivy duel. If you simply eliminate the NPC without initiating the duel, the Mythic weapon does not drop, so treat the duel prompt as part of the pickup route.
Start the duel before damaging a DC NPC; straight eliminations do not pay out the character Mythic, even when the fight itself is easy.
Harley Quinn’s Warforged AR hits hard but needs control
Harley Quinn’s Warforged AR is powerful because its fire rate ramps up the longer you shoot. It also deals two more damage than the Legendary Warforged AR, reloads slightly faster, and starts at the same fire rate as the regular version before speeding up.
In clean close-to-mid fights, that gives it a nasty time-to-kill. The problem is the natural Warforged AR bloom: the faster it ramps, the faster you reach spread that can steal damage, especially while jumping or chasing someone through Shock Rock movement.
That makes it less reliable than Poison Ivy’s Ranger Pistol in Zero Build, where fights often turn into airborne sprays and sudden distance changes. It fits better in Builds, or in a three-gun setup where a sniper handles longer angles while the AR covers pressure and mid-range beams.
Catwoman’s Rapid Fire SMG only wants point-blank fights
Catwoman’s Rapid Fire SMG fixes one real weakness: magazine size. The Mythic version has 25 rounds instead of 20, which helps because the Rapid Fire SMG burns through ammo extremely quickly.
The upgrade is still narrow. It has the same damage as the Legendary Rapid Fire SMG, only a slightly faster reload, and very limited range. If an enemy creates even a little space, the weapon loses a lot of its value.
KEY!In Zero Build, that makes it a low-priority pickup unless your whole plan is pure close-range spray. It has more value in Builds, where rapid fire can pressure walls and bleed damage through structures more consistently.
Mythic Heavy Impact Sniper depends on the 2x scope
The Mythic Heavy Impact Sniper deals 144 body damage, which is six more than the Legendary version. That extra body damage is nice, but it is not the real reason to swap.
Headshots already one-shot across Heavy Impact Sniper rarities, so the decision mostly comes down to 2x scope versus the base 4x scope. The Mythic version is better if you want a snappier sight picture for medium-range shots, faster ADS comfort, or airborne peeks.
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If you prefer long-range sniping, the base 4x version can still feel better. Do not force the Mythic just because it is Mythic; use it when the lower magnification makes you hit more shots.
Best Mythic picks by mode and loadout
| Scenario | Best pick |
|---|---|
| Zero Build | Poison Ivy’s Ranger Pistol; skip Catwoman’s Rapid Fire SMG unless you want all-in close spray. |
| Builds | Harley Quinn’s Warforged AR for pressure, with Catwoman’s Rapid Fire SMG as a wall-spray option. |
| Sniper-focused play | Mythic Heavy Impact Sniper if you prefer 2x; keep a 4x Heavy Impact Sniper if you play longer sightlines. |
| Aggressive close range | Catwoman’s Rapid Fire SMG only as a dedicated spray weapon, not as your whole close-range plan. |
| Safe all-purpose loadout | Shotgun, Poison Ivy’s Ranger Pistol, mobility, healing, and either a sniper or AR based on your aim style. |
Once the weapons move from theory into actual slots, Poison Ivy’s Ranger Pistol is the most flexible carry. Harley Quinn’s Warforged AR is the aggressive follow-up if you can manage bloom, while Catwoman’s Rapid Fire SMG should only replace a spray slot you were already planning to run.
For a three-gun loadout, the cleanest shape is shotgun plus Ranger Pistol or Warforged AR plus sniper. That gives you close-range burst, a flexible mid-range weapon, and a long-angle answer without leaning too hard on a one-dimensional SMG.
Bank Shot Pistol and older Mythics are separate
The Bank Shot Pistol belongs outside this four-weapon ranking because its value comes from bouncing shots around surfaces, not from the DC duel weapons or the Heavy Impact Sniper comparison above.
Older or side-mode Mythics such as the Mythic Goldfish should stay out of this verdict too. Keep the ranking focused on the Hot Bat Summer weapons in the core matches you are actually queueing for.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which new Hot Bat Summer Mythic should you prioritize first?
Poison Ivy’s Ranger Pistol. It gives the biggest practical upgrade without forcing a special loadout, and its accuracy makes the faster ADS fire rate easy to convert into damage.
Are the new Mythics worth using in Zero Build?
Yes, but with a clear split: Poison Ivy’s Ranger Pistol is the best Zero Build pickup, Harley Quinn’s Warforged AR is strong if you control bloom, the Mythic Heavy Impact Sniper depends on your scope preference, and Catwoman’s Rapid Fire SMG is the easiest skip.
Do you have to duel the DC NPCs to get their Mythic weapons?
Yes. For Poison Ivy, Harley Quinn, and Catwoman, the duel is the Mythic route; just eliminating the NPC without starting the duel does not award the weapon.
Is Catwoman’s Rapid Fire SMG better than a shotgun-focused loadout?
Usually not in Zero Build. Shotgun-focused setups, especially ones built around the Extending Focus Shotgun, do not need an SMG combo the way older pump-style loadouts often did.
Is the Mythic Heavy Impact Sniper better than the Legendary version?
Only if you like the 2x scope. The Mythic body shot is 144 damage, but Heavy Impact Sniper headshots already one-shot across rarities, so scope comfort matters more than rarity here.
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Is the Bank Shot Pistol part of this Mythic ranking?
No. The Bank Shot Pistol can roll up to Mythic tier, but its bounce-shot playstyle is a separate sidearm discussion and not part of the four Hot Bat Summer Mythics ranked here.
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