All the bosses in Fortnite × The Simpsons: locations and how to defeat them

Crossovers are now a hallmark of Fortnite, but this time Epic Games have outdone themselves. The long-awaited collaboration with The Simpsons transports the beloved characters from the iconic cartoon directly into the game. On the island appear familiar locations from Springfield, and alongside them – three dangerous bosses: Evil Homer, Witch Marge and Krusty the Clown. Each features unique weapons, abilities, and valuable rewards.

If you want to snag the mythic gear and survive an encounter with these legendary foes, here’s the full guide to finding and defeating them.

Where the Simpsons bosses appear in Fortnite, Evil Homer – location & tactic, Witch Marge – location & how to beat her, Krusty the Clown – location & strategy, Final note

Where the Simpsons bosses appear in Fortnite

All three bosses don’t spawn at the same time. At the start of a match you won’t meet any of them – the first spawns after the first storm-circle closes, the second after the second, and the third closer to the end of the match.

Their location is random: each match chooses new spawn points. When you get within ~100 m of a spawn zone, a boss icon will appear on the mini-map (a yellow face icon).

Tip: use a vehicle or the gravicycle to rapidly scan potential spawn zones. Many players will rush out for bosses, so speed matters.

Evil Homer – location & tactic

The boss Evil Homer is playful yet deadly. He wears a demon-costume, dances and sings “I am Evil Homer” until he spots you. Then he pulls out the mythic Enhanced Tactical Shotgun and begins his close-range assault.

Possible spawn locations:

• Springfield Town Square (near the courthouse)

• East of Evergreen Terrace, by the cliff near Springfield Gorge

• South of Springfield Power Plant

• West of Town Square next to the river

How to defeat him:

Don’t let him close the distance. His shotgun is lethal at close range, so keep mid-range or long range. Use a DMR or assault rifle and take cover. In Zero Build mode use natural environment: trees, vehicles, walls. In Build mode build cover and keep moving.

Reward:

After defeating Evil Homer you receive the mythic Enhanced Tactical Shotgun – the strongest close-combat weapon this season.

Witch Marge – location & how to beat her

Witch Marge is one of the most recognisable bosses of the season. She flies on a broom, laughs loudly, and attacks from the air using a mythic P90 (Enhanced Compact SMG). Her weapon has a high rate of fire and quickly melts shields.

Possible spawn locations:

• South of Evergreen Terrace (Predator Peak Overlook)

• Between Springfield Town Square and Kamp Krusty 

• Corruption Corners

• On the farm Cletus’ Corn Hole

How to defeat her:

Distance and patience are key. It’s hard to hit her while she’s airborne, so wait for her to land. Use a suppressed assault rifle or DMR for ranged attacks. Bring extra shields – her SMG will burn through yours fast.

Reward:

After defeating Witch Marge you will get the mythic Enhanced Compact SMG – great for close-quarters and building fights.

Krusty the Clown – location & strategy

Krusty the Clown is the third boss – and arguably the most chaotic of the bunch. He uses a unique exotic weapon called Mr. Blasty that shoots balloons which attach to an opponent and lift them into the air. While you’re airborne Krusty can finish you off easily.

Possible spawn locations:

• Kamp Krusty

• Springfield Slurpworks

• 33 Cents Store (east of Town Square)

• Corruption Corners

• South of Springfield Town Square

How to defeat him:

The main threat is the balloon effect from his initial shot. If you get the balloon attached, quickly cancel it (or fall without taking damage once it pops) to avoid being a sitting duck. Use shotguns or high-rate SMGs to apply relentless pressure on Krusty. Constant movement and direction changes will make it hard for him to land his balloon shot and aim at you.

Upon his defeat you get the exotic Mr. Blasty weapon – one of the most unusual exotics in Fortnite. It’s useful both for attack and mobility advantages (lifting enemies, height control). 

Where to Find the Simpsons House in Fortnite

Final note

Keep in mind that each boss’s spawn is not guaranteed every match. They appear one after another as the circle closes, so there’s no guarantee you’ll find all three in one game.

Make sure you land well-equipped (good shields, ammo), stay aware of other players who might try to contest the fight, and check your mini-map for the boss icon (≈100 m threshold) when near likely zones.

Good luck hunting down Evil Homer, Witch Marge and Krusty – and walking away with the mythic and exotic gear.