Cheesy Poofs are a South Park–themed healing item in Fortnite that look like a joke at first but quietly become very strong in storm-heavy endgames.
They don’t give a shield. But they can keep you alive when it matters most.
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What Are Cheesy Poofs in Fortnite?
Cheesy Poofs are a reusable healing bag introduced in the Fortnite South Park update.
Instead of a single heal, the bag:
Is placed on the ground
Can be eaten from in fast bites
Has a large total pool of healing (around 300 HP)
Can be returned to multiple times
You can also throw them at enemies for minor damage, but that’s mostly a novelty.
Does Cheesy Poofs Give Shield?
No.
Cheesy Poofs only heal white health in Fortnite.
They:
Do not restore shield
Do not overshield
Do not give slap or speed boosts
This is the main reason players are confused when they first use them.
Why Cheesy Poofs Are Strong in Storm & Endgames
Cheesy Poofs become valuable once storm pressure increases.
In Stick of Truth endgames, where zones collapse fast and storm damage ramps up:
White health matters more than shield
Short storm dips are common
Heal-offs happen more often
Dropping a Cheesy Poofs bag just inside zone lets you:
Tank storm ticks briefly
Reset fights
Re-enter zone with more HP than expected
This is why many players now keep Poofs specifically for storm survival, not mid-game healing.
Best Way to Carry Cheesy Poofs in Your Loadout
Cheesy Poofs are not a replacement for shield items. They work best as a secondary heal.
Recommended approach:
1 shield item (Slurp, Big Pots, etc.)
1 white-health slot (Cheesy Poofs)
Weapons + mobility in remaining slots
This setup lets you survive storm pressure without wasting big heals.
For full inventory examples, see our best Fortnite loadouts page.
Settings Tips for Using Cheesy Poofs Effectively
Playing around storm healing requires clarity.
A few small tweaks from the Fortnite settings can help:
Clear storm visibility (lower effects clutter)
Stable FPS (healing animations are time-sensitive)
Clean HUD so you can swap, eat, and move quickly
Cheesy Poofs are small on the ground. Poor visibility can get you killed while trying to heal.
Cheesy Poofs are situational but powerful. They’re weak in early fights, average mid-game, and excellent in storm-heavy endgames, especially when Stick of Truth is active.
Used correctly, they turn storm damage from a death sentence into a manageable risk.
