What changed in the BedWars new update?
The latest BedWars new update gives the Fortuna kit a major combat-focused buff. Instead of being a brand-new kit, Fortuna now has a more involved card progression system that rewards players for earning eliminations.
Based on the available gameplay footage, Fortuna can gain a new card or upgrade after accumulating eliminations. The footage indicates that a new choice appears after every three kills, although the exact requirements can change with future balance updates or between game modes.
The update also adds an interface that lets players view their current upgrades, making it easier to understand how the card build is developing during a match.
The examples in this guide come from gameplay footage. Always check Fortuna’s current in-game tooltips for the most accurate damage values and effects.
How Fortuna’s card progression works
Fortuna is strongest when you actively look for fights. The more eliminations you earn, the more opportunities you have to improve your card attacks.
| Progression feature | What the gameplay shows | Practical advice |
|---|---|---|
| Elimination progress | A new card choice appears after a series of eliminations, apparently every three kills | Take manageable fights instead of waiting until late game |
| Upgrade choices | Players can select from several offered card upgrades | Choose effects that match your current opponents and game mode |
| Rerolls | The upgrade screen can provide a reroll that replaces a card choice | Save a reroll for an upgrade that does not fit your strategy |
| Current upgrades | The interface displays the upgrades already selected | Review your build before committing to another fight |
| Later card tiers | The gameplay reaches a fifth card and shows Fortuna as fully upgraded for that match | Keep opponents alive if you need more eliminations, but do not risk your own bed |
The progression system encourages an aggressive playstyle. However, farming kills is only useful if you can survive long enough to spend the advantages you earn.
Fortuna card upgrades shown in the update
Several card effects appear during the gameplay. Not every option is fully explained, so the exact tooltip in your current match should take priority.
| Upgrade | Effect shown or described | Best use |
|---|---|---|
| Mini-Sized | Throws nine cards at 50% damage each | Useful when you prefer wider coverage over a single burst hit |
| Oversize | Throws one card with four times the damage | Better for concentrated damage against a single target |
| Explosive | The card can trigger an explosion on impact | Helpful when enemies are grouped or fighting near a base |
| Electrifying | The final card chains static to up to three enemies | Strong option for team fights and clustered targets |
| Sticky Cards | The final card grounds an enemy for three seconds | Useful for stopping escapes or setting up a melee combo |
| Decay | The final card applies decay for 10 seconds | Gives additional pressure after the initial hit |
| Scorched | Used in the footage for extra damage pressure | Check the current tooltip to see its exact duration and behavior |
| Critical Strike | Appears as an available upgrade choice | Read the in-game description before selecting it |
| Greater Draw | Appears as an available upgrade choice | Consider it when building around more frequent card use |
| Sharper Cards | Selected later in the gameplay | Review its current tooltip because the full effect was not shown |
| Energy Drain | Selected during a later upgrade choice | Confirm its exact current effect in the upgrade menu |
The most important choice is usually between coverage, control, and burst damage:
- Choose Mini-Sized when you want more projectiles and broader pressure.
- Choose Oversize when you need a heavy hit against one enemy.
- Choose Electrifying for fights involving multiple nearby players.
- Choose Sticky Cards when opponents frequently run, bridge, or use vertical movement.
- Choose Decay or Scorched when you want damage to continue after the card connects.
Best Fortuna strategy after the update
1. Find early eliminations
Fortuna’s updated progression rewards players who start fighting early. Look for opponents who are isolated, under-equipped, or building near an exposed edge.
Avoid taking unnecessary fights against multiple armored players. Losing an early battle delays your card progression and can leave your bed exposed.
2. Delay enemy beds when farming upgrades
If you are trying to unlock more cards, eliminating an opponent too quickly can remove a potential source of kills. The gameplay deliberately leaves some enemy beds intact while searching for additional eliminations.
This strategy is risky. Keep the following priorities in mind:
- Protect your own bed.
- Earn safe eliminations.
- Unlock useful card upgrades.
- Destroy enemy beds once your build is ready or the match becomes dangerous.
Do not leave an enemy alive if they are actively attacking your base.
3. Match the upgrade to the situation
There is no single best Fortuna upgrade for every match. Your choice should depend on how the opposing teams are playing.
| Situation | Upgrade type to consider |
|---|---|
| Enemies group together | Electrifying or Explosive |
| A player keeps escaping | Sticky Cards |
| You need to burst down one target | Oversize |
| You are fighting several players across open space | Mini-Sized |
| You want continued pressure after a hit | Decay or Scorched |
The upgrade menu can offer different options, so treat this table as a decision guide rather than a fixed build order.
4. Carry mobility items
The gameplay emphasizes the value of mobility during Fortuna fights. Pearls can help you chase damaged players, escape a bad engagement, or reposition after throwing cards.
Mobility is especially useful after losing your bed because you may need to avoid direct fights while looking for a better angle. Still, do not ignore armor entirely. An aggressive sword-and-pearl build can deal damage quickly, but it also leaves less room for mistakes.
5. Use cards near bridges and ledges
Fortuna’s cards can create strong pressure around narrow paths. A hit that forces an opponent backward may lead to a fall, while Sticky Cards can prevent a player from escaping across a bridge.
Try to fight where your opponent has limited movement options, but avoid standing too close to the edge yourself. A missed card or delayed reaction can send you into the void just as easily.
6. Bring proper bed-breaking tools
Fortuna’s combat upgrades do not replace a bed-breaking loadout. In the gameplay, an obsidian-covered bed becomes a major obstacle, and a diamond pickaxe would have made the attack easier.
Before attacking a heavily defended base, consider carrying:
- A suitable pickaxe
- Blocks for a protected approach
- Fireballs or other ranged tools
- Pearls for escaping after the bed breaks
- Enough health and armor to survive a counterattack
Cards can help clear defenders, but you still need the correct tools to remove strong bed defenses.
Should you farm kills or destroy beds first?
The right choice depends on your objective.
| Goal | Recommended approach |
|---|---|
| Unlock more Fortuna cards | Keep some opponents alive and search for safe eliminations |
| Win quickly | Use your cards to pressure players, then break beds as soon as an opening appears |
| Protect a weak bed | Stop farming and return to base |
| Prepare for late game | Collect resources, improve gear, and choose upgrades that help in team fights |
| Fight a team with strong defense | Build a bed-breaking kit before committing to the attack |
Farming kills can make Fortuna much stronger, but it can also give opponents time to collect emeralds, buy armor, and reinforce their beds. If the enemy team is becoming difficult to defeat, secure the bed instead of waiting for another upgrade.
How Fortuna works in solo and doubles
The available gameplay does not establish a separate Fortuna mechanic for solo and doubles. The card progression should be checked directly in the current match, especially after a balance change.
The strategy does change depending on the number of teammates.
Solo
In solo, you must handle resource collection, eliminations, and bed defense yourself. Focus on isolated targets and avoid getting trapped in extended fights.
A strong solo sequence is:
- Collect enough resources for basic gear.
- Attack a nearby player for early elimination progress.
- Choose a card upgrade.
- Return for armor and mobility.
- Continue fighting only when your bed is reasonably safe.
Doubles
In doubles, one player can pressure opponents while the other gathers resources or watches the bed. Communicate before starting a fight so both teammates can benefit from the opening.
Fortuna works well as the aggressive player’s kit, particularly when the teammate can help finish damaged targets. However, do not assume that team eliminations always count in the same way until the current in-game interface confirms it.
Is Fortuna overpowered after the buff?
Fortuna appears much stronger in direct combat after the update, especially once several card upgrades are active. The gameplay shows cards dealing repeated damage, creating explosions, applying control effects, and pressuring multiple enemies.
That does not make every fight automatic. Fortuna still has several practical weaknesses:
- Card choices may not provide the effect you want.
- A single high-damage card can offer less coverage than multiple weaker cards.
- The kit does not remove the need for armor or mobility.
- Strong bed defenses still require proper tools.
- Fighting several armored players can overwhelm you.
- Losing your bed makes every mistake more dangerous.
The buff is most valuable in the hands of players who can secure eliminations without overextending.
How to check the current Fortuna update in-game
Because BedWars balance values can change, use the live game interface to confirm the current version.
- Join the latest BedWars server.
- Open the kit selection menu.
- Select Fortuna and read the current ability description.
- Enter a match and inspect the card progression display.
- Check each upgrade tooltip before selecting it.
- Test the card against an opponent in a safe situation.
- Rejoin the game if the kit menu appears outdated or does not show the new options.
The in-game tooltip is the best place to confirm current damage, durations, cooldowns, and progression requirements.
Final verdict
The BedWars new update makes Fortuna a more engaging kit for aggressive players. Its card system now rewards eliminations with new upgrade choices, while effects such as Explosive, Electrifying, Sticky Cards, Decay, and Oversize give players different ways to approach combat.
For the most consistent results, earn safe early kills, choose upgrades based on the match, carry mobility items, and stop farming when your bed is in danger. Fortuna can become extremely threatening with several upgrades, but smart positioning and proper bed-breaking tools are still essential.
FAQ
How do you unlock more Fortuna cards in the new BedWars update?
The available gameplay indicates that Fortuna provides another card or upgrade choice after every three eliminations. Check the progression counter in your match because the requirement may change with future updates or game modes.
Which Fortuna upgrade is the best?
There is no universal best choice. Mini-Sized offers more coverage, Oversize focuses on burst damage, Electrifying helps against groups, and Sticky Cards is useful for stopping escapes. Select the effect that matches your opponents.
Does Fortuna have a card cooldown?
The gameplay does not clearly establish the current cooldown behavior. Check the ability icon and in-game tooltip during your match instead of assuming the cards are always available.
Can Fortuna break heavily defended beds?
Fortuna can help defeat players defending a bed, but you still need the correct tools to break strong blocks such as obsidian. Bring an appropriate pickaxe along with blocks, mobility, and combat items.