When was Deku Smash removed?

Deku Smash was removed from Fortnite on December 21 due to an issue, as announced by Fortnite Status’s official Twitter account, although the exact nature of the issue was not specified, it is believed to have been related to epilepsy concerns and frustrations around its ability to one-shot enemy players. The removal of Deku Smash was met with mixed reactions from the community, with some players relieved that the overpowered item was no longer available, while others were disappointed to see it go, especially considering its significance in the My Hero Academia collaboration.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Information

1. What is Deku Smash?: Deku Smash is a Mythic item in Fortnite: Battle Royale, introduced in Chapter 4: Season 1, which allows players to perform a signature move from the My Hero Academia series.
2. Why did Fortnite bring Deku Smash back?: Deku Smash was reintroduced to the game as part of a new My Hero Academia collaboration, which included new skins such as Shoto Todoroki, Eijiro Kirishima, and Mina Ashido.
3. Is Deku Smash vaulted?: Yes, Deku Smash has been vaulted at some point, but it was unvaulted and made available again in the game.

Deku Smash Mechanics

4. Can Deku Smash be blocked?: Yes, Deku Smash can be blocked using a Guardian Shield, which can be found in Oathbound Chests or around the island.
5. What is Deku’s strongest smash?: Deku’s strongest smash is his 120% overdrive smash, which has been shown to be capable of one-shotting powerful opponents.

My Hero Academia Context

6. Who is Deku?: Deku, also known as Izuku Midoriya, is the main protagonist of the My Hero Academia series, a young hero who possesses the One For All quirk.
7. What is One For All?: One For All is a powerful quirk that allows its user to inherit and combine the abilities of previous users, making it an extremely versatile and powerful quirk.
8. Did Deku lose his quirk?: No, Deku did not lose his quirk, although he did transfer it to Bakugo temporarily in order to defeat a powerful enemy.

Relationships and Characters

9. Who has a crush on Deku?: Ochako Uraraka has romantic feelings for Deku, and is often portrayed as one of his closest friends and confidants.
10. Who is obsessed with Deku?: Himiko Toga is a villain who has an obsessive crush on Deku, and will stop at nothing to capture and understand him.
11. Who was Deku’s bully?: Katsuki Bakugo was Deku’s childhood bully, although their relationship has improved over time and they are now allies.

Power Levels and Comparisons

12. Can base Goku beat Deku?: Yes, base Goku is likely stronger than Deku, due to his inherent abilities and power level.
13. Who can beat Deku?: Rimuru, a character from the series That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, is likely stronger than Deku, and could potentially defeat him in a fight.
14. Is Deku stronger than Nine?: No, Deku is not stronger than Nine, a powerful villain from the My Hero Academia series, and required the help of his friends to defeat him.

Miscellaneous

15. What map code has Deku Smash?: The map code for Deku Smash is 9768-8461-1836, and can be played in Fortnite using the Creative mode.