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How to Play Fortnite Demon Rush LTM: Perks & Ranks
Fortnite’s Demon Rush LTM is here, delivering demon-slaying chaos with a K-Pop Demon Hunters theme. This mode mixes Horde Rush survival with roguelite upgrades, perks, and a Hunter Rank system that makes you stronger over time. If you want to survive the waves of demons and beat the Final Peel boss, this guide covers everything: how to play, all perks, demon types, and Hunter Rank rewards.
What Is Fortnite Demon Rush LTM?
Demon Rush is Fortnite’s newest Limited-Time Mode (LTM), running from October 2 – November 1, 2025. It’s similar to Horde Rush but replaces cube monsters with demons. The twist? You grow stronger after every round by collecting shards, upgrading weapons, and unlocking perks.
To play Demon Rush:
- Head to the Discover tab and select the Demon Rush tile.
- Fight through five rounds of demon hordes plus a final boss fight.
- Upgrade weapons with monster parts and spend shards at vending machines.
- Survive to increase your Hunter Rank, which carries across matches.
How to Play Demon Rush LTM
1. First Steps to Survival
- Open chests for weapons and ammo.
- Collect bonus shards from multi-kills.
- Dance on the stage before each round for a full heal.
2. Recruit Demon Hunter Allies
- Find NPCs Rumi, Mira, and Zoey near the dance stage.
- Recruit them for free—they’ll fight beside you.
- Protect them, or they’ll die and leave you vulnerable.
3. Round & Upgrade System
- Survive five demon rounds + final boss.
- Use downtime between rounds to heal, upgrade, and loot.
- Spend monster parts to upgrade weapons to Legendary rarity.
- Save shards for Mythic K-Pop Demon Hunter gear in vending machines.
All Demon Types in Demon Rush
- Basic Demons – Standard melee rushers.
- Shield Demons – Protect other demons with bubbles.
- Poison Demons – Explode into toxic clouds.
- Small Demons – Fast swarming enemies.
- Ranged Demons – Throw projectiles from distance.
- Ogres & Mega Ogres – Hard-hitting giants, some explode on death.
- Mega Loot Ogres – Drop powerful rewards.
- Mini-Bosses – Demon Kado Thorne (minigun) & The Caretaker (laser + slam).
- Final Boss – The Final Peel, a haunted Peely with skull projectiles and blast zones.
All Perks and Abilities
After each round, pick a perk to customize your playstyle. Here are examples:
- Adrenaline Rush – Speed boost when climbing/jumping.
- Revitalize – Full heal after each round.
- Critical Refund – Crit hits return ammo.
- Springleg – Double jump with slam damage.
- Siphon – Gain health and shields on eliminations.
- Dance Vibes – Emoting creates an explosion.
- Juggernaut – Massive shield boost.
- Cursed Perks – High-risk abilities (e.g., Glass Cannon: more damage but take more too).
???? With dozens of perks available, your build can focus on crit damage, melee combat, explosives, or survivability.
| Perk Name | What It Does |
|---|---|
| Adrenaline Rush | Get a speed boost when you climb or jump over stuff |
| ADS Damage | Deal more damage while aiming down sights |
| ADS Versatility | Move faster while aiming down sights |
| Revitalize | Full heal after each round ends |
| Ammo Drip | Get random ammo over time |
| Assault Increase | Assault rifles hold more ammo and reload faster |
| Automatic Bonus | All automatic weapons deal more damage |
| Vital Builds | Building structures heals you |
| Magazine Regen | Your weapons slowly reload themselves |
| Cluster Generator | Get a Cluster Clinger grenade every 25 seconds |
| Couch Couch Couch! | Heal over time when standing still |
| Critical Refund | Higher crit chance, crits give you ammo back |
| Meding Crits | Higher crit chance, crits heal you |
| Cursed: Damage Dealer | Deal way more damage but have much less health |
| Damage Slider | Deal more damage while sliding |
| Dance Break | When your shield breaks, nearby enemies start dancing |
| Dance Vibes | Emoting creates an explosion around you |
| Springleg | Get a double jump that damages enemies when you land |
| Ammo Rebate | Chance to get ammo back on eliminations |
| Final Wish | Eliminations might damage nearby enemies |
| Elimination Strength | Eliminations might increase your max health |
| Take Them Down | Each kill increases your damage temporarily |
| Explosion Immunity | Take no damage from explosives |
| Enhanced Explosions | Deal more explosive damage |
| Explosive Reload | Reloading damages nearby enemies |
| Extra Health | Get more max health |
| Juggernaut | Get way more max shields |
| First Strike | Deal more damage the first time you hit an enemy |
| Zoey’s Resourcefulness | Your shots might not use ammo |
| Cursed: Glass Cannon | Deal and take way more damage |
| Cursed: Grounded | Get tons of health, but can’t jump |
| Headshot Refund | Headshots give your ammo back |
| Cursed: Rage | Headshots deal massive damage, but hurt you too |
| Head Hunter | Headshots deal more damage |
| Regenerative Slap | Get a speed boost when you heal |
| Carb Loading | Get more max health and health regen |
| Cursed: Castle | Get massive health and shields, but deal less damage |
| Fragmented Impacts | Shotgun and heavy weapon damage bounces to other enemies |
| Icy Slide | Get monster parts after surviving phases |
| Getting It Done | Small chance to instantly kill regular enemies |
| Jump Balloon | Get a balloon when you jump |
| SMG & Pistol Decrease | SMGs and pistols have smaller magazines but reload faster |
| Low Health Crit Bonus | Higher crit chance when your health is low |
| Low Health Damage Bonus | Deal more damage when your health is low |
| Marked Escalation | Enemies you damage take more damage from all sources |
| Resource Collector | Get random building materials over time |
| Max Health Damage | Deal more damage when at full health |
| Rumi’s Wrath | Massive crit chance with melee weapons |
| Make It Hurt | Melee deals way more damage |
| Melee Restoration | Melee attacks heal you |
| Mira’s Malice | Each melee hit increases your melee damage temporarily |
| Monster Part Damage | Deal more damage based on the monster parts you’re holding |
| Monster Part Availability | Get monster parts from eliminations |
| Monster Part Consumption | Automatically use monster parts to heal when damaged |
| Cursed: Monster Part Influx | Get tons of monster parts, but your health drops to 1 |
| Close Quarters | Deal more damage to nearby enemies |
| Cursed: Explosive Builds | Your buildings explode when placed |
| Golden Honmoon | Get shield regeneration |
| Perk Enhancement | Deal more damage based on how many perks you have |
| Resourceful Respite | Get monster parts after surviving phases |
| Cursed: Random Damage | Your damage randomly changes from very low to very high |
| HUNTR/X Never Miss | Deal increasing damage with consecutive hits |
| In Your Face | Shotguns and heavy weapons deal more damage and reload faster |
| Shotgun Specialist | Shotgun kills might damage nearby enemies |
| Siphon | Get health and shields back on eliminations |
| Resource Slider | Get building materials while sliding |
| Bouncing Bullets | Light ammo weapon damage bounces to other targets |
| Speed Boost | Move faster in all ways |
| Inspiration | Better stamina, faster sprint, higher jump |
| Sprint Crit | Next attack after sprinting is a crit |
| Restorative Sprint | Heal while sprinting |
| Sprinting Ammunition | Get ammo while sprinting |
| Poison Immunity | Take no poison damage |
| Strong Crit | Much higher crit chance |
| Exclusivity Rules | Deal more damage when switching targets |
| Unstoppable | Damage enemies you run into, move faster |
| Weapon Swap Bonus | Switching from an empty weapon gives a speed boost |
| Shieldless Warrior | Deal more damage when your shields are empty |
Hunter Rank System in Demon Rush
Every demon you kill earns XP toward your Hunter Rank, which unlocks permanent boosts.
All Hunter Rank Rewards:
| Rank | Reward |
|---|---|
| 1 | 80 Starting shards |
| 2 | Increased crit chance |
| 3 | +15 Health and shield |
| 4 | +30 Health and shield, more starting ammo |
| 5 | More damage, more crit damage, more crit chance, unlock the ability to increase difficulty |
| 6 | +45 Health and shield, 120 Starting shards |
| 7 | Health regen, 165 Starting shards |
| 8 | +60 Health and shield, 210 Starting shards |
| 9 | +75 Health and shield, more crit chance |
| 10 | More damage, more crit damage, faster reload speed |
| 11 | +95 Health and shield, 260 Starting shards |
| 12 | Ammo drip, more starting ammo |
| 13 | +115 Health and shield, 310 Starting shards |
| 14 | +140 Health and shield, 360 Starting shards |
| 15 | More damage, more crit damage, faster reload speed |
| 16 | More crit chance, 420 Starting shards |
| 17 | +165 Health and shield, more starting ammo |
| 18 | Health regen, 480 Starting shards |
| 19 | Ammo drip, 540 Starting shards |
| 20 | +200 Health and shield, more damage, more crit damage |
- Rank 1–4 → Extra shards, health, and shields.
- Rank 5 → Unlocks Cursed Tiger Statue to increase difficulty.
- Ranks 6–20 → Higher max health, shields, damage, ammo drip, faster reloads.
At Rank 20, you’ll have +200 health/shield, higher crit chance, faster reload, and more shards—making survival much easier.
Final Tips for Winning Demon Rush
- Always heal by dancing before rounds.
- Prioritize perks that match your weapons.
- Save shards for Mythic weapons later.
- Protect your NPC allies—they help a lot in tougher rounds.
- Push for Rank 5+ early to unlock harder difficulties and better rewards.
Demon Rush is one of Fortnite’s most exciting LTMs—mixing survival, upgrades, and progression. Since it’s available only until November 1, 2025, grind your Hunter Rank and max out perks before it disappears.
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